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AFP Central Virginia: Your Local Chapter
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Virginia Chapter is a group of over 100 people that represent all facets of our fundraising community. Our membership contains a diverse mix of career levels and areas of expertise. We all share a desire to improve our shared profession by supporting and empowering each other. We do this through numerous programs (link to programs) and events (link to calendar) throughout the year that offer the opportunity for learning, sharing, mentoring, and collaboration.
Our Chapter is a hub for discussing relevant and timely philanthropic topics. Each month, we come together for a membership meeting focused on a specific topic or skill where a knowledgeable leader in the field leads a discussion that includes application of this skill in real world situations. These topics range from ethical fundraising practices, to how to implement a community-centered fundraising model, to how to build meaningful relationships with donors and funders. Monthly meetings are one hour, with an optional talk-back session immediately following the workshop.
Diverse voices are vital to the continued growth and strength of our Chapter. We recently completed a DEI Assessment where we learned that members are seeking more opportunities for open discussion and collaboration. As a result, we are focused on creating inclusive monthly meetings that provide a safe and brave environment where members can share experiences, learn from one another, and grow together.
Quotes from members:
Although I was introduced to AFP Central VA several years ago, I didn’t join the chapter until I received a complimentary membership through the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship (IFF). At the time, I was a Development Coordinator looking to find my voice and place in philanthropy as a young, Black woman who had experienced harm in the profession. I gained so much insight and confidence in my abilities through IFF and its facilitators at the time (Nicole Jones and Nadia Gooray), that I decided to not only remain an AFP member after IFF ended, but also serve on AFP’s board and IFF planning committee. The courage to implement change and co-create more thoughtful and creative programming alongside fellow fundraisers is hard, yet rewarding work. Thanks to the lessons and mentors I’ve gained through AFP and IFF, I have elevated my fundraising career and now serve as the Development Director at The Commonwealth Institute, forging a path of fundraising that is equitable and inclusive.
-Yasmin Gregg, MNS
AFP Membership: Invest In Your Career
Now, more than ever, you must invest in yourself! And it’s your professional community, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, that can offer you the best resources—at the best value for your membership dollar—to help you and your organization succeed.
What can AFP provide to help you succeed? The best training and education in the fundraising field. AFP offers a myriad of continuing educational opportunities for all fundraisers, regardless of experience level or specialty, and most can help you attain your certification to demonstrate your commitment to and expertise in the profession.
- New ideas and latest trends in the profession. Between the AFP Weekly, the bi-monthly Advancing Philanthropy magazine and our website, AFP keeps you current on opportunities and innovations that will affect you now and in the future.
- Networking with colleagues and access to fundraising experts. AFP Webinars let you hear from the most experienced practitioners in fundraising, and online forums like AFP Connect let you talk directly with fundraisers with a wealth of practical, how-to knowledge. Networking through your local chapter can also bring new opportunities every day!
- Benchmarks for success and future growth. AFP research data, such as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and Compensations and Benefits Report, show how you and your organization stack up in the profession and how to proceed to find even greater success.
AFP also isn’t just an investment in you and your professional career. Your whole organization benefits from the programs available through AFP membership. Success today for charities means:
- Showing the public your commitment to ethics and accountability. AFP’s Ethics program, featuring our Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights, is the most respected in the world and underscores what you and your organization does to steward not just the public’s money, but its trust as well.
- Reaching out to a growing and diverse donor base. AFP’s diverse resources not only help organizations reach out to different audiences, but also help build inclusive boards that can more effectively serve different populations.
- Developing fundraising leadership. Successful boards and staff that know and appreciate fundraising are key ingredients to success. AFP’s executive programs develop management and leadership skills and help forge the critical bonds between staff and board that result in exceeding fundraising goals.
AFP Member Benefits
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AFP Membership: FAQs & Categories
Learn more about individual and organizational membership options that are available. AFP membership is processed by AFP Global. If you have questions regarding your membership status or if you wish to join or renew by phone, please contact them at (800) 666-3863. For questions about AFP Central Virginia, please email admin@afpcentralva.org.