1. Does my membership belong to me, or to the organization for which I work?

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is an individual membership organization. Organizations cannot join; only individual fundraisers can become members.

2. Does my membership stay with me if I switch organizations?

Yes. Because membership is assigned to the individual, members keeps their membership if they switch jobs.

3. How much does membership cost?

When a member joins AFP, he or she joins both the international organization and a local chapter (exceptions exist if a chapter is not located close to the member). Thus, a member pays annual dues to both the International Headquarters and the chapter.

4. How much are the dues to International Headquarters?

Your membership dues depend on the type of membership applicable to you. Members must self-assess to determine the type of membership for which they are eligible. Prospective members should self-determine the category of membership, and renewing members should review and reassess membership categories. Four categories of membership are available: Active, Retired, Introductory, and Affiliate.