Below are major benefits you'll receive when you become a part of the world's largest community of charitable fundraisers.
- $100 Professional Development credit for most AFP members, valid on most offerings in our vast suite of online learning opportunities.
- Free access to AFP360° and AAUW Online Negotiation Workshops. AFP has partnered with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to provide all members a free one-hour online negotiation workshop. In addition, AFP has launched with Korn Ferry the new AFP360°, our free online career builder and management tool!
- Plus, free access AFP’s latest research and reports here.
- Got a question for the fundraising community? Open to AFP members only, AFP Connect is your online forum to post, and answer, burning fundraising questions.
- Affinity Group Communities allow you to further connect with fellow fundraisers from similar communities and/or causes served. Join us for impactful conversations.
- AFP’s Code of Ethics is the only enforceable code in the sector. Every member of AFP must sign the code each year and adhere to its standards and practices.
- Members get free access to the AFP Compensation and Benefits Report where you can find bench-marking on fundraisers’ salaries, benefits and other compensation—how does your position and location compare to the national average?
- Members receive a discount to attend the AFP ICON held each spring which brings more than 3,000 fundraising professionals together and offers more than 100 educational sessions.
- To help train you and your staff, members have access to the AFP Online Knowledge Center. You can register for upcoming webinars, Micro-Learning videos, AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising eLearning courses, along with other courses, at a discounted member rate. Many free webinars are available to members, as well.
- Members can also take advantage of educational opportunities at your local chapter level. Local chapters are the heart of AFP networking and mentoring.
- Visit the AFP Career Center and upload your resume to help build and further your career. You can also find or become a mentor.
- Plug in to AFP with social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and benefit from the expertise of others in the AFP Connect.
- Innovative ideas can be found in Advancing Philanthropy which is free to AFP members as well as our members only newsletter AFP Daily.
- The AFP Ready Reference series is free in PDF format to members.
- A 20% discount on initial CFRE certification and recertification fees.