For more than 50 years, the Association of Fundraising Professionals has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. AFP represents more than 30,000 members in 235 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, high ethical standards, and certification programs.
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Individual Membership Categories
Professional - $340
Full membership in the Association shall be open to individuals (a) who, among other responsibilities, hold some degree of accountability for income-generation within the fundraising process; (b) who must hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising; (c) who are compensated for their services; and (d) who subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
$290 + $50 for Las Vegas chapter dues.
Young Professional Membership - $95/$175
Young Professional: Open to persons who hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising, work within the U.S. and Canada and are compensated for their services, and are 30 years old or younger, must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights and be employed, or have been employed by an organization that provides benefits to society.
$65.00 plus $30.00 chapter dues for all individuals 30 years old or younger
(Beginning April 1, 2023: 26 years old or younger: $65.00 plus $30.00 chapter dues;
27 to 30 years old: $120.00 plus $55.00 chapter dues).
Retired - $125
Retired membership in the Association shall be open to individuals who no longer practice as paid fundraising professionals but who, at the time they seek Retired Member status, have been Professional members of the Association for the immediate past five consecutive years and subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights. Retired members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter boards, committees and task forces, as well as Association committees and task forces, but may not hold any Association office.
$75 + $50 for AFP Las Vegas chapter dues.
Associate Membership- $340
Associate membership in the Association shall be open to individuals or volunteers (a) who are engaged in fields related to fundraising and fundraising support, or (b) who have mutual interests with fundraising professionals, and (c) who subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights. Associate members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
$290 + $50 for Las Vegas chapter dues.
Organizational Membership Categories
AFP Nonprofit Organizational Membership - Small - $185
Open to nonprofit organizations who can answer yes to all the following criteria:
- An operating budget of less than $2,000,000
- A fundraising department with less than two (2) Full time equivalent (FTE) staff
- Individually incorporated or otherwise organized as a separate entity in the laws of the specific country; and
- Not affiliated with a larger institution supporting their operations.
The organization will designate one fundraising professional to receive the benefits offered in this membership category. Must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights. Limit one membership per organization.
$125 to HQ and $60 to the chapter.
AFP Nonprofit Organizational Membership - Large - Starting at $1,425
AFP’s Nonprofit Organizational Memberships champion effective and ethical fundraising, promote philanthropy and charitable giving and grow the fundraising profession. A Nonprofit Organizational Membership will provide long-term value to the profession through broader representation in our public policy initiatives. Nonprofit Organizational Membership also brings public recognition of an organization’s commitment to foster ethical standards and professionalism in fundraising.
Shall be open to nonprofit organizations that wish to have multiple members in the association.
The organization will designate a minimum of eight (8) to receive Professional member benefits. Must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Starting at $1,425 for 5 members.