FAQs About Joining AFP

Have questions about AFP membership? The FAQs below should answer them. Membership applications are taken by the AFP International office.

Membership updates/renewals are also processed by the AFP International office. You may contact the Member/Chapter Services Department toll-free at AFP International Headquarters, (800) 666-3863.

Does my membership belong to me or to the organization for whom I work?
The Association of Fundraising Professionals is an individual membership organization, so your membership belongs to you. Organizations cannot join; only individual fundraisers can become members.

Does my membership stay with me if I switch organizations?
Yes. Because membership is assigned to the individual, members keep their membership if they switch jobs.

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.

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. Renewing members should review and reassess membership categories. Four categories of membership are available: Active, Retired, Introductory, and Affiliate. Click here to see a full description of each membership category, and to determine yours.

How much are chapter dues?
Chapter dues for AFP/DC are $95.

How long does my membership last?
Your membership lasts 12 months, starting in the month you officially become a member.

What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Click onto The Case for Joining and What You Get to learn why you should join the metro area's leading peer-to-peer organization for fundraising professionals, and to discover the many benefits of membership.