AFP International

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents nearly 30,000 members in over 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy. The association fosters the development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information or to join the world's largest association of fundraising professionals, visit https://afpglobal.org/.

To advance its mission, AFP:

• Fosters the development and growth of fundraising professionals committed to the preserving and enhancing philanthropy;
• Establishes a code of ethics and professional practices;
• Requires member adherence to a professional code of ethical standards and practices;
• Provides training opportunities for fundraising professionals;
• Implements programs that ensure cultural and social diversity in our membership and leadership;
• Collects, researches, publishes, and disseminates historical, managerial, and technical information on philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising;
• Promotes public understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising;
• Conducts activities that maintain and develop legislation favorable to philanthropy;
• Enlists, organizes, and supports members to achieve our purposes;
• Fosters international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and education among fundraising professionals worldwide; Uses all necessary and proper means to accomplish our purposes; and Provides a valid and reliable certification program for fundraising professionals.