Organizations and members must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Standards (PDF) and its bylaws, and promote the Donor Bill of Rights (PDF).
Organization Membership Categories
Nonprofit Organization (Large)
Starting at $1,425 for 5 members
Nonprofit Organization (Large) Memberships are open to organizations who wish to have multiple members in the Association.
- The organization will designate a minimum of five (5) individuals to receive Professional level member benefits. The memberships may be transferred to another individual if the original member leaves the organization.
Nonprofit Organization (Large) members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.
Nonprofit Organization (Small)
$125 + $60 chapter dues
Nonprofit Organization (Small) Memberships are open to nonprofit organizations who can answer yes to all of the following criteria:
- an operating budget of less than $2,000,000
- a fundraising department with less than two (2) full time equivalent (FTE) staff
- individually incorporated or otherwise organized as a separate entity in the laws of Canada
- not affiliated with a larger institution supporting their operations
The organization will designate one (1) fundraising professional to receive the benefits offered in this membership category. The membership may be transferred to another individual if the original member leaves the organization. Limit one membership per organization.
Nonprofit Organization (Small) members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.