For more than 40 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. Learn more about AFP, its activities and people, and how you can be involved.
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AFP Membership - An Investment in Yourself (May 6, 2009) In these challenging times, remember that you and your organization are not at the mercy of the economy. The decisions you make have more influence on your organization’s fundraising success than anything the economy might do. Now, more than ever, you must invest in yourself!
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Member Benefit: A Path to Leadership and Professional Growth (Oct. 14, 2008) Membership in AFP shows your donors and colleagues that you are serious about being a good fundraiser and an asset to your organization. Did you know AFP also can be a springboard to leadership in the field?
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AFP Member Benefit: Research that Links Theory to Practice (Sept. 22, 2008) AFP continues to work for a solid body of knowledge and best practices unique to the fundraising profession and is a leader in the advancement of research on fundraising and philanthropy. The goal is to light the way for better strategies for bringing donors on board with the mission of your organization.
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AFP Member Benefit: Promoting and Explaining Fundraising (Aug. 18, 2008) As a professional fundraiser and a member of AFP you are already advancing vital causes and making important strides in solidifying ethical and effective fundraising as a recognized profession worldwide. But did you know that AFP also works hard to make sure the value of fundraising and philanthropy is made known in the public locally, nationally and internationally?
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Instant Fundraising Advice From Your Colleagues (Aug. 1, 2008) AFP’s discussion forums have been lively with online conversations about grant-writing workshops, sponsorship proposals and year-end, direct mail campaigns.
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AFP Opens Doors to Charter Business Members (July 7, 2008) AFP has recently created the new Charter Business membership, featuring two tiers of involvement for businesses large and small to take an active role in the association.
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Member Benefit: Fundraising and Nonprofit Literature (Aug. 27, 2007) A major benefit of membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the ability to take advantage of the research and knowledge contained in the association’s extensive and ever-expanding collection of books and Ready Reference booklets—all available at your fingertips.
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AFP Member Benefit: The Fundraising Resource Center (May 22, 2006) Need help with a feasibility study? Looking for sample job descriptions or campaign timelines? Call the AFP Resource Center! AFP members can take advantage of the services and expertise of the Fundraising Resource Center at NO CHARGE.
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AFP Business Membership AFP's Code of Ethical Principles and Standards had been amended and expanded to apply to for-profit businesses involved with or supporting Fundraising.
The changes, which include the addition of seven new standards and the alteration of one standard, now allows for-profit businesses to join AFP as members and actively promote ethical and effective fundraising.
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