Membership FAQ

Membership FAQ


AFP Member Benefits

Below are major benefits you'll receive when you join the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Sound good? Then Join AFP and become a part of the world's largest community of charitable fundraisers.

Research and Practice Tools

• AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
• Ethics Assessment Inventory
• International Statement of Ethical Principles
• Promote Donor Bill of Rights
• AFP Website
• Fundraising Tools & Templates
• AFP Connect online forum

Professional Development

• Complimentary webinars
• AFP Compensation and Benefits Report
• Fundraising Effectiveness Project
• Nonprofit Research Collaborative Survey
Advancing Philanthropy Magazine - Print
Advancing Philanthropy Magazine - Digital
AFP Daily newsletter
• Membership Directory
• Consultants and Resource Directory
• AFP Career Center
• Mentoring Programs
• Serve on AFP Global Committees/Task Forces
• Serve on AFP Global Board of Directors
• Strategic Alliance memberships with sister fundraising organizations
• AFP eCourses with MindEdge

Member Discounts

• AFP ICON (AFP's international conference on fundraising)
• AFP LEAD (AFP's annual leadership conference)
• AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising
• CFRE Review Course
• Hemispheric Congress (biannual event in Mexico)
• AFP Premium Webinars
• ACFRE Certification
• CFRE Certification

Available Chapter Benefits

• Networking
• Member Discounts on Monthly Educational Programs
• Member Discounts on Chapter Conferences
• Member Discounts on National Philanthropy Day events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Chapter Scholarships
• Chapter Newsletter
• Chapter Mentoring Program
• Chapter Career Center



AFP Membership: FAQs

Have questions about AFP membership? The FAQs below should answer them. If you have more, please contact the Member/Chapter Services Department at AFP Global at (800) 666-3863.

Does my membership belong to me, or to the organization I work for?

It depends on the type of membership that you join. If you are a Professional, Young Professional, Collegiate or Associate member, the membership is yours and goes with you if leave an organization.

The Nonprofit Organizational Membership for both large and small organizations, and the Executive Circle Business Member or Endorser Business Member belongs to the organization or company. If an employee leaves, the organization may replace the name of the designated member. New members still need to fill out a membership application and sign their adherence to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards.

Does my membership stay with me if I switch organizations?

If you are in one of the individual membership categories the membership goes with you if you switch organizations.

How much does membership cost?

When a member joins AFP, they join both the global organization and a local chapter (exceptions exist if a chapter is not located close to the member). Thus, a member pays annual dues to both AFP Global and the chapter.

How much are the dues to AFP Global?

Your membership dues depend on the type of membership applicable to you. Members must self-assess to determine the type of membership for which they are eligible. Prospective members should self-determine the category of membership, and renewing members should review and reassess membership categories. Visit our AFP Membership Categories and Pricing page for more information.

How much are chapter dues?

Chapter dues vary from $25 to $125, depending on the chapter. Visit our AFP Membership Categories and Pricing page for more information.

How can I find out if there is a chapter in my local area?

Search in the Chapters section or contact the AFP Global at (800) 666-3863.

How long does my membership last?

Your membership lasts 12 months, starting in the month you officially become a member.

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