Benefits & Resources
Below are major benefits you'll receive when you join the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Sounds good? Then join AFP and become a part of the world's largest community of charitable fundraisers!
Networking & Community
- AFP Connect is your online forum to post questions, share insights, and answer today's most pressing fundraising challenges.
- Affinity Group Communities allow you to connect more deeply with fellow fundraisers from similar backgrounds, communities, and causes served—creating space for meaningful, relevant conversations.
- Stay connected through AFP's social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and benefit from shared expertise, resources, and peer insights across the profession.
- Member Directory Access allows you to search for and connect directly with AFP members across the globe—making it easy to build relationships, identify peers by role or location, and expand your professional network beyond your local chapter.
- Get connected right from the start! New members are encouraged to join Live New Member Orientation sessions to meet fellow members, learn how to make the most of AFP benefits, and begin building their professional network. There is also a New Member Connect Community specifically for new members.
- Membership Refreshers Webinars are also available to help current members re-engage, explore updated benefits, and maximize the value of their membership at any stage of their career.
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.
- Complimentary access to the AFP Compensation and Benefits Report, offering national bench-marking on salaries, benefits, and compensation by role and location.
- Access to the AFP Career Center, including resume uploads and job opportunities.
- Advancing Philanthropy magazine and the members-only AFP Daily newsletter.
- The AFP Ready Reference series, available free in PDF format to members.
"The depth and breadth of the resources available, particularly for fundraisers in all stages of their careers, is the biggest draw. It was an easy decision to become a member, not only to have access to content that applies in a broader sense, but to also connect with fundraisers in my region” - Molly Donahue, MPA
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Professional Development
- Starting in 2026, AFP members receive free access to all AFP live webinars, making it easy to stay current with trends, skills, and best practices. Enjoy 50+ webinars at no extra cost, most eligible for continuing education credit.
- Members also have access to hundreds of professional development opportunities, including:
- AFP Deep Dives
- AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising eLearning Course
- Micro-learning videos for quick, focused learning moments
- Whether you are new to fundraising or refreshing core skills, members receive free guidance through Blackbaud University.
- Educational opportunities are also available at the local chapter level, where networking, mentoring, and peer learning come to life.
Savings and Discounts
- A $100 Professional Development credit for most AFP members, valid on eligible offerings across AFP’s suite of online learning opportunities.
- Member discounts to attend AFP ICON, held each spring, bringing together more than 3,000 fundraising professionals for over 100 educational sessions.
- Member discounts for AFP LEAD, AFP’s premier leadership development event for chapter leaders and volunteers
- 20% discount on initial CFRE certification and recertification fees.
"While I have been dedicated to accomplishing meaningful work with a small but mighty team, I realized it was time to enhance my knowledge and skills to make an even greater impact."
- Cloydia Garrette
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Code of Ethics
AFP’s Code of Ethics is the only enforceable code in the fundraising sector. Every AFP member must sign the Code annually and commit to upholding its standards and ethical practices.
