Join our online discussion next week about the state of fund raising for the rest of 2008 — and beyond.

Taking your questions will be Paulette V. Maehara, president of the 28,000-member Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The discussion will be held Tuesday, April 1, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time and is open to everyone, not just Chronicle subscribers.

People who ask questions in advance have a better chance of receiving answers during the online discussion.