Our Future Together
ACF Strategic Plan: From Vision to Action

Announced by Jeri Pat Gabbert, CFRE
President, ACF Board of Directors

ACF has embarked on an inspiring strategic planning journey with the expert guidance of Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, and the team at PMA Nonprofit Leadership. With valuable input from members and stakeholders — through surveys, interviews, and focus groups — we developed a bold plan that reflects our values, advances our priorities, and captures the aspirations of our community.

ACF 2025–2028 Strategic Plan: From Vision to Action

This plan will guide ACF’s work over the next three years through five bold pillars:

• Member Growth, Retention & Engagement
  Double paying membership to 700 by 2028, build stronger regional affiliates, and increase year-round connection.
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Make ACF known for a culture of welcome and affirmation — rooted in faith and reflective of our members’ diversity.
• Leadership Development
  Strengthen onboarding, succession planning, and accountability tools to ensure healthy leadership transitions and alignment.
• Revenue Diversification & Marketing
  Grow diverse and sustainable revenue streams — moving beyond our reliance on conference proceeds — while aligning all marketing efforts around these strategic priorities.
• Systems & Operational Capacity
  Invest in scalable platforms, staffing, and internal systems to support our members and mission with excellence.

“These priorities reflect a shared vision for how ACF can serve members, strengthen faith-based fundraising, and expand our impact. I invite you to stay engaged and help us bring this vision to life.”
-Jeri Pat Gabbert, CFRE