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	Member Benefit: A Path to Leadership and Professional Growth (Oct. 14, 2008) Membership in AFP shows your donors and colleagues that you are serious about being a good fundraiser and an asset to your organization. Did you know AFP also can be a springboard to leadership in the field? READ MORE

	AFP Member Benefit: Research that Links Theory to Practice (Sept. 22, 2008) AFP continues to work for a solid body of knowledge and best practices unique to the fundraising profession and is a leader in the advancement of research on fundraising and philanthropy. The goal is to light the way for better strategies for bringing donors on board with the mission of your organization. READ MORE

	AFP Member Benefit: Promoting and Explaining Fundraising (Aug. 18, 2008) As a professional fundraiser and a member of AFP you are already advancing vital causes and making important strides in solidifying ethical and effective fundraising as a recognized profession worldwide. But did you know that AFP also works hard to make sure the value of fundraising and philanthropy is made known in the public locally, nationally and internationally? READ MORE

	Instant Fundraising Advice From Your Colleagues (Aug. 1, 2008) AFP’s discussion forums have been lively with online conversations about grant-writing workshops, sponsorship proposals and year-end, direct mail campaigns. READ MORE

	Improving the Fundraising Environment: AFP’s Public Policy Program (July 28, 2008) The lobbying and advocacy process may be someewhat complicated, but the bottom line of AFP’s public policy program is simple: improving and enhancing the environment for fundraising. READ MORE

	AFP Opens Doors to Charter Business Members (July 7, 2008) AFP has recently created the new Charter Business membership, featuring two tiers of involvement for businesses large and small to take an active role in the association. READ MORE

	Member Benefit: Fundraising and Nonprofit Literature (Aug. 27, 2007) A major benefit of membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the ability to take advantage of the research and knowledge contained in the association’s extensive and ever-expanding collection of books and Ready Reference booklets—all available at your fingertips. READ MORE

	Ethics, The Donor Bill of Rights Top Member Benefits (Dec. 18, 2006) Ethical guidance, including the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and The Donor Bill of Rights, continues to rank as the top member benefit, according to the 2006 AFP Member Survey. READ MORE

	AFP Member Benefit: Advancing Philanthropy (Sept. 25, 2006) Included with membership dues, Advancing Philanthropy is the association’s flagship magazine. After an extensive redesign in 2001, the magazine expanded in page count and editorial content to include columns, departments and sections offering real-world solutions for fundraising professionals and nonprofit executives. READ MORE

	AFP Member Benefit: The Fundraising Resource Center (May 22, 2006) Need help with a feasibility study? Looking for sample job descriptions or campaign timelines? Call the AFP Resource Center! AFP members can take advantage of the services and expertise of the Fundraising Resource Center at NO CHARGE. READ MORE

	Member Benefit: Access to the Finest in Professional Education (June 28, 2004) AFP's professional advancement programs and courses give every fundraiser, no matter what level of experience they have, the opportunity to enrich their skills and add to their knowledge base. READ MORE

	The Virtual New Member Kit So ... you've just joined AFP ... what happens now? Take a virtual tour of AFP member benefits! READ MORE

	AFP membership benefits You'll receive these membership benefits and more when you join AFP! READ MORE

	FAQS about joining AFP A list of questions frequently asked about AFP and AFP membership. READ MORE

	Join AFP: Affiliate Membership Show your support of AFP and the fundraising profession by joining as an Affiliate Member! READ MORE

	AFP Business Membership AFP's Code of Ethical Principles and Standards had been amended and expanded to apply to for-profit businesses involved with or supporting Fundraising. The changes, which include the addition of seven new standards and the alteration of one standard, now allows for-profit businesses to join AFP as members and actively promote ethical and effective fundraising. READ MORE