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Join AFP Chicago

Every association has its benefits, but no other association has benefits that can provide you with the experience and expertise that you need to move your nonprofit fundraising career forward. 

  • Gain new ideas and strengthen your team through educational programs and professional events that keep you in touch with peers, mentors, and friends.
  • Learn new skills through committee work that advances our profession and connects you with colleagues committed to the same goals.
  • Save money with member discounts to events, publications, and conferences.
  • Advance your career and get new perspectives on what you do every day by attending local and national conferences, and taking advantage of additional educational opportunities.
Click here to Join or Renew with AFP 


chapter provides

Peer Mentoring   third thursday   api affinity group
Peer Mentoring   Fundraisers on Tap Networking Events   Affinity Groups
Vu-Le   philanthropy awards   pat-john
CFRE Educational Programs   Philanthropy Awards   Annual Membership Meeting

 global provides

FREE
  • AFP Connect: An online forum open exclusively to AFP members where you can post (and answer!) your most pressing fundraising questions.
  • AFP 360°: Free access to our online career-builder and management tool, co-created with Korn Ferry.
  • Research & Reports: Free access to AFP’s latest research and publications - including the AFP Compensation and Benefits Report for benchmarking salaries, benefits, and other key data.
  • Webinars: 50+ free on-demand webinars covering a wide range of fundraising and nonprofit topics.
  • Blackbaud University: Complimentary guidance and training, whether you’re a new fundraiser or looking to refresh your core fundraising and nonprofit skills.
  • eDevelopments Newsletter: Receive AFP Chicago’s members-only monthly newsletter featuring upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and chapter news.

  • JobSource Email Blasts: Stay up to date with fundraising job postings and career opportunities through AFP Chicago’s exclusive member-only JobSource emails.

  • Peer Mentoring Program: Apply to be a mentor or protégé and build meaningful professional connections through AFP Chicago’s Peer Mentoring program.

  • Committee Involvement: Members can sit on most AFP Chicago committees — a great way to connect with fellow fundraisers, shape chapter programming, and grow your leadership experience.

DISCOUNTED
  • $100 Professional Development Credit: Most AFP members receive a $100 credit valid toward AFP’s extensive suite of online learning opportunities.
  • CFRE Certification Discount: Enjoy a 20% discount on both initial CFRE certification and recertification fees.
  • AFP ICON Discount: Receive reduced registration rates for AFP ICON, held each spring and bringing together more than 3,000 fundraising professionals for 100+ educational sessions.
  • Online Learning Access: Gain access to hundreds of educational offerings — including live and archived webinars, AFP Deep Dives, and self-paced courses - all available at discounted member rates.
  • AFP Chicago Programs: Register at member rates for all AFP Chicago education and networking events.


Chapter Dues

 

When you join or renew your membership with AFP, your total dues include two parts - AFP Global and your local chapter. AFP Global sets the overall framework for dues and for AFP Chicago, the chapter dues are $145 per year. Those dollars stay right here in Chicago and directly support:

  • Local education and networking programs that help you learn, grow, and connect with peers

  • Affinity groups, mentoring, and volunteer committees that build community and leadership opportunities

  • Member communications like eDevelopments and JobSource, keeping you informed and connected

  • Scholarships and local initiatives that strengthen the fundraising profession across our region

Your AFP Chicago dues are an investment in our local fundraising community - helping us create meaningful connections and professional development opportunities all year long.

Membership Levels

 

 
Why join AFP?  FAQS about joining AFP
FAQs about Renewing your AFP Membership

You need to stay at the top of your fundraising game.

  

You need custom solutions to your unique challenges.
As an AFP member, you'll have access to resources and tools created by and compiled from top fundraisers from around the world.   AFP’s breadth of experience and diversity allows you to hear different perspectives from experienced fundraisers.

You need to connect with fellow fundraisers.

  

You need guidance on the latest government policies and ethical fundraising practice.
It’s important to reach out directly to your colleagues—for advice, tips and reassurance. Through the AFP Chicago Chapter, mentor programs and the acclaimed online forum AFP Connect, AFP is YOUR community that allows you to discuss and share with colleagues around the world or around the block.   AFP offers leadership that advances the profession, such as supporting legislation like the CARES Act, and ensures that ethics remain at the forefront of fundraising.

 

For more information on how AFP Chicago membership can benefit you, please see below. 

AFP Chicago Chapter
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1870 | Chicago, IL 60606
Email: [email protected]

AFP International
4300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203
Website: www.afpglobal.org
Phone: (800) 666-3863