AFP is a global organization with more than 200 chapters around the world supporting professional fundraisers. AFP represents nearly 30,000 members in more than 197 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals & promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information or to join the world’s largest association of fundraising professionals, visit www.afpnet.org. AFP, an association of professionals throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing & advocacy. To advance this mission, AFP will:
- Foster development & growth of fundraising professionals committed to the preserving & enhancing philanthropy
- Establish a code of ethics & professional practices
- Require member adherence to a professional code of ethical standards & practices
- Provide training opportunities for fundraising professionals
- Implement programs that ensure cultural & social diversity in our membership & leadership
- Collect, research, publish, & disseminate historical, managerial, & technical information on philanthropy & philanthropic fundraising
- Promote public understanding of philanthropy & philanthropic fundraising
- Conduct activities that maintain & develop legislation favorable to philanthropy
- Enlist, organize, & support members to achieve our purposes
- Foster international cooperation, knowledge exchange, & education among fundraising professionals worldwide
- Use all necessary & proper means to accomplish our purposes
- Provide a valid & reliable certification program for fundraising professionals
