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If you're not already a member of AFP, we invite you to join! With your membership, you will enjoy a wealth of career-building programs, educational resources, networking opportunities, and exclusive member discounts.

AFP Membership - An Investment in Yourself

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 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 the latest trends in the profession. Between the AFP Daily newsletter, the quarterly Advancing Philanthropy magazine, and our constantly updated website, AFP keeps you current on happenings 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 fundraising practitioners, and online forums like AFP Connect let you talk directly with fundraisers who have a wealth of practical, how-to knowledge. Networking through your local chapter can bring new opportunities every day!
• Benchmarks for success and future growth. AFP research data, such as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and Compensation 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 how you and your organization steward not just the public’s money but also its trust.
• Reaching out to a growing and diverse donor base. AFP’s diverse resources not only help organizations reach different audiences but also build inclusive boards that can more effectively serve diverse populations.
• Understanding how public policy affects the work of fundraising and charities. AFP is the leader in educating the government on how fundraising really works and what charities need to succeed. Our public policy program works to strengthen philanthropic incentives for your organization and to streamline oversight that protects legitimate organizations while rooting out the bad apples.
• Developing fundraising leadership. Successful boards and staff who understand and appreciate fundraising are key ingredients for success. AFP’s executive programs develop management and leadership skills and help forge the critical bonds between staff and the board that lead to the achievement of fundraising goals.

You and your organization can benefit from all of this. So continue to invest in yourself. Work with your organization to continue being a vital part of the AFP community. And let AFP—your association— help you reach your professional development goals—while helping your organization continue to make a difference in the world.

AFP Member Benefits

Below are the 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.

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 you 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 designated member's name. 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 apply if a chapter is not located near 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 membership type applicable to you. Members must self-assess to determine the type of membership they are eligible for. Prospective members should self-determine their membership category, and renewing members should review and reassess it. 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 long does my membership last?

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

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