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AFP’s mission is simple: to help you change the world. Since 1960, AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that generated over $1 trillion. AFP is the fundraising community, representing more than 30,000 fundraisers from around the world, representing every conceivable cause.

Join our global community, share with others and learn from peers who understand your challenges, victories and opportunities. AFP members raise over $100 billion annually, equivalent to one-third of all charitable giving in North America and millions more around the world.

Your Fundraising Partner

We are your fundraising partner providing you the resources, programs, services, ethical standards, best practices, networking and opportunities to create impact. See how we can help you change the world

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Membership Benefits

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Free AFP Webinars

Only members have access to a select number of free AFP webinars. You can access them by logging in with your user name and password at afpglobal.org.

AFP Global Leadership Training

You can access by logging in with your user name and password at afpglobal.org.

Program Discounts

Members save when they attend our programs, up to a $130 value annually.

Job Postings

Post open positions at no cost, a $50 savings.

Mentoring Program

AFP WNC members can learn one-on-one from volunteer mentors about specific areas of interest, or give back by serving as a mentor, through our Mentoring Program. Learn more by clicking here.

Chamberlain Scholarship

The Chamberlain Scholarship is offered to one AFP WNC member annually and pays the full cost of registration and up to $500 in travel expenses for the AFP International Fundraising Conference.

Lenoir-Rhyne Discount for Master’s Programs

In Asheville, Lenoir-Rhyne offers ten Master’s programs through the Center for Graduate Studies minutes from downtown. The Asheville graduate offerings include programs in Business Administration, Community College Administration, Counseling, Nursing, Public Health, Religious Studies, Sustainability Studies, Teaching, and Writing.

For information and to learn about eligibility requirements, visit Lenoir-Rhyne or contact Kohl Friery our Enrollment Expert, and schedule a one-on-one appointment to explore your grad school options. You can reach Kohl at Kohl.Friery@lr.edu.

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Since 1960, AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that generated over $1 trillion. AFP’s nearly 30,000 individual and organizational members raise over $100 billion annually, equivalent to one-third of all charitable giving in North America and millions more around the world.
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Membership FAQs

Does my membership belong to me, or to the organization I work for?
It depends on the type of membership that you join. If you are a Professional, Young Professional, Global eMember, Collegiate or Associate member, the membership is yours and goes with you if leave an organization. The Nonprofit Organizational Membership for both large and small organizations, and the Executive Circle Business Member or Endorser Business Member belongs to the organization or company. If an employee leaves, the organization may replace the name of the designated member. New members still need to fill out a membership application and sign their adherence to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards.
Does my membership stay with me if I switch organizations?
If you are in one of the individual membership categories the membership goes with you if you switch organizations.
How much does membership cost?
When a member joins AFP, he or she joins both the international organization and a local chapter. Thus, a member pays annual dues to both the International Headquarters and the chapter ($40).
How much are the dues to International Headquarters?

Your membership dues depend on the type of membership category you elect. 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.

Do you have additional questions about AFP membership? Please contact our Membership Chair Jessica May at membership@afpwnc.org.