APC Member Testimonials
It is awesome to see this organization continue to grow and strengthen its colleague to colleague relationships. In my eyes, what I appreciate most about APC, is its smaller size yet significant impact across numerous levels. This great group of folks offers deep knowledge and represents a plethora of skill sets across various fundraising areas.
APC is a wonderful organization: generous, authentic, professional.
Since joining the APC, we’ve been genuinely inspired by the depth of experience and generosity within the network. The openness of members to connect, share, and learn together has made every conversation meaningful. It is energizing to be part of a community so focused on strengthening the field of philanthropy through collaboration, shared learning, and a commitment to doing the work with integrity and purpose. We are so glad we joined!
All I can say is WOW! I’m beyond grateful for the thoughtful and thought-provoking responses everyone has shared on the APC member listserv. This truly demonstrates the incredible brain trust we have within APC, and I feel so fortunate to be part of it.
Joining APC immediately put me on a ‘team’ with 40+ other consultants from around the U.S. and Canada. I was searching for peer support, professional development and friendship with my peers and found it through APC.
For those of us who approach our work not only as a practitioner, but as a student – committed to learning every day from each other, and our clients – APC affords me an intellectual and practical experience that nourishes my knowledge, and my ability to better serve my clients.
It’s been a wonderful professional experience and a source of great information, learning and friendships.
Independent does not mean going it alone. Whether you are a solo practitioner or small firm, membership in APC brings you the talent pool, wealth of experience and business savvy of high level consultants to augment your skills and practice. Ask any question of colleagues in the APC network through the list serve, in person at Forums or by phone and a ready network of experienced consultants weigh in with counsel and experience. In many ways you have the same benefits of a large firm through APC affiliation.
My company, and for that matter, me, would not be where and who I am without the great APC members I have been honored to know through the years – could not have done it without them!
APC has been an enriching experience through the relationships developed and the professionalism experienced through specialized seminars for nonprofit consulting.
My membership in APC gives me access to colleagues who face the same challenges I do each day. Knowing I have a place to get confidential answers to questions about the business of the business is invaluable.
We get a lot out of the breadth of knowledge of this group as well as their willingness to share new ideas, best practices, and client experiences – all of which makes us more valuable consultants.