The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy. The Association of Fundraising Professionals can offer you the best resources—at the best value for your membership dollar—to help you and your organization succeed
AFP Members receive discounted registration on all of AFP’s premium offerings including AFP ICON, the world’s largest fundraising conference, and AFP LEAD, our annual leadership conference.
NEW THIS YEAR – *Beginning January 1, 2026, all AFP webinars will be provided to all AFP members at no additional cost.
AFP Members receive an annual $100 education credit valid on premium webinars, select e-courses (including the Fundamentals of Fundraising eCourse), or conference recordings.
Individual Membership
All AFP Memberships are handled through our Global office. Visit www.afpglobal.org
Please note these prices are current as of January 1, 2026 – they may change from time to time. We encourage you to visit AFP Global website for the most up-to-date information on category definitions, rates and benefits.
Active members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office. This membership with AFP is not transferable.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Categories include:
- Professional: $320.00 + Chapter Dues
- Associate: $320.00 + Chapter Dues
- Retired: $75 + Chapter Dues
- Young Professional – age 26 or younger ($65 + $30 Chapter Dues)
- Collegiate
- PLEASE NOTE: To qualify as an AFP Collegiate member, the individual must:
– Attend a school that has an AFP collegiate chapter
– Be a full time undergrad or graduate student
Organizational Memberships:
These memberships are based on the size of the annual budget and number of fund development staff, and have all the features of Individual memberships, but are maintained by the organization. Membership can be transferred as staff change.
- Nonprofit Organizational Membership Large (beginning at $1,425 for 5 members) Prices vary by staff and organization size
- Nonprofit Organizational Membership Small ($185)
The Calgary & Area Chapter offers many benefits and we encourage you to review the membership benefits and how they will help you in your professional development
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING
Professional Development is the key benefit of joining AFP. In addition to opportunities at an international level, the AFP Calgary & Area Chapter provides the local fundraising community with exceptional opportunities for professional development and networking at all levels of experience.
Chapter benefits include:
- Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
- Professional networking
- Full member access to afpglobal.org — including the AFP Member Directory and AFP Connect online discussion platform
- Advancing Philanthropy magazine
- AFP Daily email newsletter
- Discounts on AFP ICON and educational opportunities
- Representation through government relations and advocacy work
- Access to timely, valuable research
- Celebrating philanthropy at National Philanthropy Day,
- Reduced pricing on Career Postings,
- Social and networking events, and
- Volunteer opportunities that will help you build your network within our fundraising sector.
Read more about the benefits of membership with AFP Global
Membership Instalment Payments
AFP understands the economic situation that many members (and soon-to-be members) are currently facing these days. Our Installment Plan option will break down your annual membership fee into manageable monthly payments over the course of the year.
To set up an installment plan, please fill out the form and email to AFPInstallment@afpglobal.org.
Multi-year
- 2 Year Membership: $590 (a savings of $50)
- 3 Year Membership: $885 (a savings of $75)
- 5 Year Membership: $1500 (a savings of $100)
Are you a new member of AFP Calgary?
Over the years I have attended numerous sessions and have gained an amazing amount of personal and professional development through their efforts. AFP has truly been the foundation of my fundraising career.
Ron SMith, CFRE – AFP Calgary chapter – PrESIDENT – ELECT
