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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.

AFP description and purpose
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents nearly 28,000 members in more than 190 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
2006 Annual Report
Download the 2006 Annual Report for AFP, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada (2006 Annual Report – 1.2 Mb. PDF file)
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2008 Leadership Academy Information
The 2008 Leadership Academy will be held in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, October 16 through Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the Gaylord Opryland.     READ MORE
AFP Fact Sheet
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through its more than 30,000 members and 197 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 Strategic Plan 2004-2006
The Association of Fundraising Professionals is committed to preparing its members, the profession and the sector to respond to the challenges of a dynamic philanthropic environment. The 2004 - 2006 Strategic Plan leads the way for AFP members and their organizations to be successful during a critical era of growth and change.    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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