Welcome to the Affiliate Resource Library. The Affiliate Network is powered by local leadership and shared resources. This library brings together tools, guidance, and materials designed to support Affiliates in growing philanthropy, strengthening operations, and building lasting impact in your communities.
Please begin with the general orientation to familiarize yourself with ACF and the Affiliate Network.
Affiliate General Orientation
Fundraising
Foundations of Fundraising
Legacy Giving
- Video: ACF Affiliate Legacy Giving Session 101
- Video: ACF Affiliate Legacy Giving Session 201
- Video: ACF Affiliate Legacy Giving Session 301
- Session 301 Training Presentation Slides and Notes
- Understanding legacy giving and how to talk about it
- Affiliate Training Legacy Giving Template
- Template to develop a legacy communications and development strategy
- Conversation Starter Guide
Development Resources
Grantmaking
Leadership
Financial
2023 Affiliate Convening
Session 1: Point A to Point B: Developing a Realistic Path for Growth
Session 2: Trust in Grantmaking – Panel Discussion
Session 3: Legacy Gifts and Fundraising – Panel Discussion
Session 4: Business Partnership Program
- Starting a Business Partner Program
- Business Partnership Agreement 2024
- Business Partners Program – What is the Business Partners Program
- Business Partners Program Quick Reference Guide for Online Reservation Systems
- Business Partners Program – Business Partners Talking Points
- Business Partnership Q&A Recording
Session 5: Board Refinement and Succession Planning