Individual Memberships
Open to individuals who:
- Hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising;
- Work within the U.S. and Canada and are compensated for their services;
- Subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct;
- Promote the Donor Bill of Rights; and
- Are employed, or have been employed, by an organization that provides benefits to society.
Active members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
This membership with AFP is not transferable.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $290 USD* plus selected chapter dues (dues fee varies)
*As of January 1, 2025 this fee will increase to $295 USD.
Find Your Chapter and Chapter Dues Fee
Open to individuals who:
- Hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising;
- Work within the U.S. and Canada and are compensated for their services;
- Are 30 years old or younger;
- Subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct;
- Promote the Donor Bill of Rights; and
- Are employed, or have been employed, by an organization that provides benefits to society.
This membership with AFP is not transferable.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a flat local chapter dues fee.
Fees:
- 26 years old or younger: $95 USD ($65 association fee plus $30 chapter dues fee)
- 27 to 30 years old: $175 USD ($120 association fee plus $55 chapter dues fee)
Open to individuals OR volunteers who:
- Are engaged in fields related to fundraising and fundraising support;
- Have mutual interests with fundraising professionals;
- Subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct; and
- Promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Associate members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
This membership with AFP is not transferable.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $290 USD* plus selected chapter dues (dues fee varies)
*As of January 1, 2025 this fee will increase to $295 USD.
Find Your Chapter and Chapter Dues Fee
Open to individuals who no longer practice as paid fundraising professionals but who, at the time they seek Retired Member status, have been Professional members of the Association for the immediate past five consecutive years and subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Retired members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter boards, committees and task forces, as well as Association committees and task forces, but may not hold any Association office.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $75 USD plus selected chapter dues (dues fee varies)
For this membership type, please contact AFP Membership at afp@afplogbal.org.
Open to individuals outside of the U.S. and Canada who wish to join as an electronic-only based member. Global e-membership members must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Global e-membership members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter boards, committees and task forces, as well as Association committees and task forces, but may not hold any Association office.
This membership with AFP is not transferable.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $50 USD plus selected chapter dues (dues fee varies, see below).
If outside of Mexico, the dues fee is $25 USD. If in Mexico, please use the button below to find the appropriate Mexico chapter and related fee.
Find Your Chapter and Chapter Dues Fee
Open to:
- Students in a two- or four-year full time degree granting, certificate, or diploma program at an accredited college or university; or
- Individuals who serve as a faculty advisor for a collegiate chapter of AFP;
- Subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct;
- Promote the Donor Bill of Rights;
To qualify for the Collegiate Member rate, the individual must:
- Attend a school that has an AFP collegiate chapter
- Be a full time undergrad or graduate student
If you do not meet the requirement you will be charged the Professional Member rate.
Collegiate members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter boards, committees and task forces, as well as Association committees and task forces, but may not hold any Association office.
Membership in this category is limited to those students affiliated with a Collegiate Chapter of AFP. If your school currently does not have a collegiate chapter, please contact chapter.engagement@afpglobal.org to find out how to start one on your campus.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $35 USD plus collegiate chapter dues (dues fees varies).
Organizational Memberships (purchase by organizations only)
This membership is open to nonprofit organizations who can answer yes to all the following criteria:
- Must be a nonprofit organization – individuals, consultants and for-profit entities may apply for a different category;
- An operating budget of less than $2,000,000 USD;
- A fundraising department with less than two (2) Full time equivalent (FTE) staff;
- Individually incorporated or otherwise organized as a separate entity in the laws of the specific country; and
- Not affiliated with a larger institution supporting their operations.
The organization will designate one fundraising professional to receive Professional Member* benefits. The membership is retained by the organization and may be transferred to another individual if the original designated employee leaves the organization. In the event of a change of employment of the designated member, written or email notification to AFP Global is required.
*Professional Member benefits include:
- Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
- Professional networking
- Full member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platform
- Advancing Philanthropy magazine
- AFP Daily email newsletter
- Discounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunities
- Representation through government relations and advocacy work
- Access to timely, valuable research
The designated employee member must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Limit one membership per organization.
Nonprofit Organizational members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $125 USD plus $60 USD chapter dues fee.
The larger your nonprofit organization, the greater the challenges you face. You rely on your fundraising and development team to produce the funds that make your organization run. Give them the tools they need to succeed with an AFP Membership for Large Nonprofits.
From sharing best practices to upholding the highest ethical standards, AFP membership helps ensure your fundraisers can reach their goals ... so you can fulfill your mission.
This membership is open to individually incorporated entities who wish to have multiple members in the Association. Please note:
- The organization will designate a minimum of five (5) employees to receive Professional Member* benefits. The memberships may be transferred to another individual if the original member leaves your organization. In the event of a change of employment of the designated members, written or email notification to AFP Global is required.
- All memberships will be adjusted to the same membership year.
- Payment must come from a single source.
*Professional Member benefits include:
- Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
- Professional networking
- Full member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platform
- Advancing Philanthropy magazine
- AFP Daily email newsletter
- Discounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunities
- Representation through government relations and advocacy work
- Access to timely, valuable research
The designated employee members must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Nonprofit Organizational members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
If you are joining this category for the first time, please contact Membership Services at (800) 666-3863 in order to determine proration for existing AFP members.
Fees: Starting at $1,425 USD for five members ($285 USD which includes $55 USD chapter dues per member). Additional memberships at $285 USD each.
AFP’s Business Memberships will afford recognition to for-profit member companies that subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards in their work within the fundraising profession.
The Executive Circle Business Membership allows your company to designate two employees to receive full benefits as Associate members* of the Association.
Other benefits include:
- License permitting use of the AFP Business Logo on your company website, stationery and marketing materials
- Recognition on AFP website (afpglobal.org)
- Annual listing of company and logo in AFP’s Advancing Philanthropy magazine.
- Two (2) Associate Memberships* for designated company representatives. The Associate Memberships may be transferred to other individuals should these members leave the company’s employ. Business Members may purchase up to 18 additional transferable Associate Memberships at the regular membership rate.
- Listing in Member Directory (corporate headquarters + Associate Members)
- Eligibility for Associate Members to serve on AFP committees/task forces
- One corporate subscription to Advancing Philanthropy for corporate headquarters
- If exhibiting at AFP ICON (AFP's international conference):
- Both identification designating Business Member and Executive Circle status
- Recognition in the event app and on the conference website
- $200 discount on every level of exhibit booth space
- Advance priority booth selection
*Associate Member benefits include:
- Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
- Professional networking
- Full member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platform
- Advancing Philanthropy magazine
- AFP Daily email newsletter
- Discounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunities
- Representation through government relations and advocacy work
- Access to timely, valuable research
The designated employee members, as well as the organization which constitutes the Business member, must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Business members in good standing may, through their designated employees referenced above, vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
Annual Fee: $5,000 USD
AFP’s Business Memberships will afford recognition to for-profit member companies that subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards in their work within the fundraising profession.
The Endorser Business Membership allows your company to designate one (1) employee to receive full benefits as an Associate member* of the Association. The Associate Membership may be transferred to another individual should the member leave the company’s employ.
Other benefits include:
- Recognition on afpglobal.org
- Privilege to use specific language provided by AFP on your company website, stationery and marketing materials to indicate support of the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
- If exhibiting at AFP ICON (AFP's international conference):
- Booth identification designating Business Member Endorser status
- $200 discount on every level of exhibit booth space
*Associate Member benefits include:
- Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
- Professional networking
- Full member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platform
- Advancing Philanthropy magazine
- AFP Daily email newsletter
- Discounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunities
- Representation through government relations and advocacy work
- Access to timely, valuable research
The designated employee member, as well as the organization which constitutes the Business member, must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Business members in good standing may, through their designated employee referenced above, vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
Annual Fee: $1,500 USD
Installment Plans, Multi-Year Options, Refund Policy and Membership FAQs
AFP understands the economic situation that many members (and soon-to-be members) are currently facing these days. Our Installment Plan option will break down your annual membership fee into manageable monthly payments over the course of the year.
Please note:
- The Installment Plan option is limited to the Professional or Associate categories of membership only.
- This option is only available to members when they renew, and to newly joining members in these membership categories. It is not available for those who have already paid in full for the year (i.e. your current payment plan cannot be changed mid-term).
- The Installment Plan option is not available for auto-renew. You will have to manually select this option each year if you are interested in using it again in subsequent years.
- All members of AFP must belong to both the AFP Global association and a local chapter. You will be charged in full for your chapter dues; only the annual AFP dues will be divided into 12 (or 13, depending when you join in the month) regular installment payments.
- Chapter dues vary in amount by chapter. Find Your Chapter and Chapter Dues Fee
Example:
On July 30, you decide to join AFP at the Professional member level ($290 USD* annual dues) and select the Washington DC chapter ($120 USD dues).
- If you decide to pay in full, your total payment when you check out will be $410 USD.
- If you select the Installment plan, you will initially pay $144.17 USD ($120 for your chapter dues, plus your first AFP Global dues installment payment of $24.17), and then you will be automatically charged $24.17 USD at a regular interval over the next year (in 11 more installments) until the end of your yearly membership.
*As of January 1, 2025 this fee will increase to $295 USD.
To set up an installment plan, please fill out the form and email to AFPInstallment@afpglobal.org.
AFP membership is more valuable than ever, providing members with a time-tested and critical networking opportunities and professional materials and education to help you stay ahead of the field.
You can lock in your AFP membership for longer and enjoy special discounted rates.
Below are AFP's multi-year membership options:
- 2 Year Membership: $530 USD (a savings of $50)
- 3 Year Membership: $795 USD (a savings of $75)
- 5 Year Membership: $1350 USD (a savings of $100)
*As of January 1, 2025 the multi-year options will be as follows:
- 2 Year Membership: $540 USD (a savings of $50)
- 3 Year Membership: $810 USD (a savings of $75)
- 5 Year Membership: $1375 USD (a savings of $100)
Please note:
- These membership terms and rates are available only for Professional and Associate Member Types, in the US and Canada.
- You are still required to select a Chapter as part of your Join/Renew process, and to pay the full Chapter dues amount for your selected membership length.
- The current Installment Plan and Auto-Renew options are only available for the standard 1-year membership.
Questions? Please email AFP Membership at afp@afpglobal.org.
REFUND POLICY-ONE YEAR PAYMENTS:
- If the payment is made within 3 months of the current date, a full refund is approved.
- If the payment is made between 4 months and 6 months of the current date, a prorated refund is approved.
- If the payment is made after 6 months of the current date, a refund isn’t approved.
REFUND POLICY-MULTI YEAR PAYMENTS:
- If the payment is made is made within 3 months of the current date, a full refund is approved for the total amount paid.
- If the payment is made between 4 months and 6 months of the current date, a prorated refund is approved for the 1st year payment only. All future year payments a full refund will be approved.
- If the payment is made after 6 months of the current date, a refund isn’t approved for the 1st year payment only. All future year payments a full refund will be issued.
Prefer to join offline? Find the forms you need here.
Have questions about AFP membership? Visit our Membership FAQs to find the answers. If you have more, please contact the Member/Chapter Services Department at AFP Global, (800) 666-3863.