Membership Options

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; andAre 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: $320 plus $60 chapter dues Learn more about AFP membership benefits.

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; andAre 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: $125 ($65 association fee plus $60 chapter dues fee)•    27 to 30 years old: $180 ($120 association fee plus $60 chapter dues fee)Starting October 1st,•    26 years old or younger: $130 ($70 association fee plus $60 chapter dues fee)•    27 to 30 years old: $185 ($125 association fee plus $60 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; andPromote 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: $320 plus $60 chapter duesLearn more about AFP membership benefits.*Beginning January 1, 2026, all AFP webinars will be provided to all AFP members at no additional cost.

Open to:Students in a two- or four-year full time degree granting, certificate, or diploma program at an accredited college or university; orIndividuals 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 chapterBe 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 plus $60 chapter dues

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; andNot 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 StandardsProfessional networkingFull member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platformAdvancing Philanthropy magazineAFP Daily email newsletterDiscounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunitiesRepresentation through government relations and advocacy workAccess 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 plus $60 chapter dues fee. (Starting October 1: $145 plus $70 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 StandardsProfessional networkingFull member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platformAdvancing Philanthropy magazineAFP Daily email newsletterDiscounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunitiesRepresentation through government relations and advocacy workAccess 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 for five members ($285 which includes $55 chapter dues per member). Additional memberships at $285 each. (Starting October 1: $1,625 for five members ($260 which includes $65 chapter dues per member). Additional memberships at $325 each.