Join AFP!
The AFP community brings together over 30,000 fundraisers worldwide, supporting a wide range of causes. Become part of our global network to connect, share experiences, and learn from peers who understand your challenges, successes, and opportunities.
With your membership, you will enjoy a wealth of career-building programs, educational resources, networking opportunities and exclusive member discounts.
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Join AFP to be part of the world's largest community of charitable fundraisers.
Benefits of an Association of Fundraising Professionals Membership
Networking
- Got a question for the fundraising community? Open to AFP members only, AFP Connect is your online forum to post, and answer, burning fundraising questions.
- Affinity Group Communities allow you to further connect with fellow fundraisers from similar communities and/or causes served. Join us for impactful conversations.
- Plug in to AFP with social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and benefit from the expertise of others in the AFP Connect.
Tools and Resources
- Free access to AFP360°, our online career builder and management tool, co-created with Korn Ferry!
- Free access to AFP’s latest research and reports.
- Members get free access to the AFP Compensation and Benefits Report where you can find bench-marking on fundraisers’ salaries, benefits and other compensation—how does your position and location compare to the national average?
- Visit the AFP Career Center and upload your resume to help build and further your career.
- Innovative ideas can be found in Advancing Philanthropy, which is free to AFP members, as well as in our members only newsletter AFP Daily.
The AFP Ready Reference series is free in PDF format to members.
Savings and Discounts
- $100 Professional Development credit for most AFP members, valid on most offerings in our vast suite of online learning opportunities.
- Members receive a discount to attend the AFP ICON held each spring which brings more than 3,000 fundraising professionals together and offers more than 100 educational sessions.
A 20% discount on initial CFRE certification and recertification fees.
Professional Development
- To help train you and your staff, AFP members have access to hundreds of online learning opportunities. You can register for upcoming and archived webinars, AFP Deep Dives, the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising eLearning course, along with other courses, at a discounted member rate. Many free webinars are available to members, as well.
- Whether you're a new fundraiser or need a refresh of basic fundraising and nonprofit skills, AFP members get free guidance with Blackbaud University.
- Only have a few minutes? Enjoy perusing our lengthy library of micro-learning videos.
Members can also take advantage of educational opportunities at your local chapter level. Local chapters are the heart of AFP networking and mentoring.
Code of Ethics
AFP’s Code of Ethics is the only enforceable code in the sector. Every member of AFP must sign the code each year and adhere to its standards and practices.
FAQs
Do you have questions about your AFP membership?
The FAQs below should answer them. If you have more, please contact AFP Ottawa Chapter Secretariat at secretariat@afpottawa.ca.