Dear AFP Member:

Despite a volatile economy, AFP has been able to provide relevant services and benefits to members and chapters.  In order to continue to develop and enhance benefits and services, as well as ensure adequate resources to meet future member needs, the AFP board of directors has unanimously approved a dues increase of $30 for members in the Active and Associate categories.

The change in membership dues, the first in four years, was discussed at length by the board and was considered only after significant feedback from chapters and members.

This change will bring total annual dues for those categories to $250, plus chapter dues, and will be effective April 1, 2009. No other categories of membership will be affected by the change.

AFP appreciates your involvement in the largest community of fundraisers in the world and everything you do to advance ethical and effective fundraising every day. Your membership strengthens the profession and AFP’s ability to represent and advocate for fundraising practitioners.

We look forward to working with you in the last quarter of 2008 and throughout 2009 to help your organization raise the funds it needs. AFP will be offering a number of exciting and innovative programs and services to help you reach your development goals.

If you have any questions or comments about the membership dues change, please contact Lori Gusdorf, vice president of membership and chapter services at lgusdorf@afpnet.org.