“Attend monthly educational sessions. Go to the socials. Make the investment in you! Get to know other fundraisers – you never know when you will need to partner on a project or need advice from others outside your organization.”

“I have found my AFP membership to be invaluable to my professional growth in fundraising.  Early on, it helped me develop many meaningful connections with other fundraisers.  I continue to find value in the monthly educational sessions and SIG groups.  Being a member brings you into a community where you can learn new skills, discuss relevant issues impacting philanthropy and engage in meaningful discussions with other fundraisers.”

“I have greatly appreciated all of the learning opportunities and getting to know the other chapter members.  I wish that I had joined a couple years earlier when I first started in fundraising.”

“In a profession where academic credentialing is minimal, AFP provides career definition and validation for fundraisers. As a hub of networking, continuing education, and ethical standards, AFP benefits everyone who chooses the field – it not only legitimizes their profession but gives them a place to belong.”

“The marketing and education committees have both provided me with a strong network of people that I can call on to problem-solve with, share the joy of my success and commiserate when we’re struggling together.   Fundraising can be a very isolating journey, AFP has brought me out of the isolation and into the joy.”