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For almost 50 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.

AFP description and purpose
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 200 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information or to join the world’s largest association of fundraising professionals.    READ MORE
AFP: An Investment in Your Future
(June 9, 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.    READ MORE
Improving Yourself—And Your Profession—Through Community
A professional association like AFP isn’t just crucial to your own personal growth and success. Organizations, professions and all of society rely on the work and efforts of like-minded individuals united as one voice in a professional association.    READ MORE
AFP 2007 Annual Report
Download the 2007 Annual Report for AFP, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. The document reviews the great leaps AFP has already made in advancing its strategic plan and setting a strong foundation for successfully implementing the rest of the plan over the next three years.    READ MORE
AFP Fact Sheet
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its more than 31,000 members in 200 chapters throughout the world.    READ MORE
AFP Strategic Plan 2007-2010
With a core purpose of advancing ethical and effective fundraising, the Association of Fundraising Professionals has undertaken to ensure that fundraising is viewed as a credible and respected profession for civic betterment throughout the world. Goals and outcomes are key to this effort, as are the measures of success. These elements and more are spelled out in the Strategic Plan for 2007-2010. The plan was approved by the Board of Directors on March 24, 2007.    READ MORE
AFP mission, vision and quality statements
When the organization changed its name to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), it also modified its mission, vision, and quality statements.    READ MORE
History of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
In 1960, three fundraisers met for lunch in New York City to discuss an idea they had been toying with for a while: creating an association for charitable fundraisers. Therein lies the beginning of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.    READ MORE
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals is strongly committed to protecting the privacy of those who use this website, or use related products and services.    READ MORE
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