About AFP Global

For 60 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. Learn more about AFP, its activities and people, and how you can be involved by following the links below, or by visiting the AFP Global website.

• AFP Mission, Vision and Quality Statements
• AFP Strategic Plan 2021-2023
• Form 990 (AFP Global)
• Form 990 (AFP Foundation on Philanthropy)
• Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

AFP Fact Sheet

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its more than 31,000 members in 235 chapters throughout the world

Improving Yourself—And Your Profession—Through Community

A professional association like AFP isn’t just crucial to your own personal growth and success. Organizations, professions and all of society rely on the work and efforts of like-minded individuals united as one voice in a professional association. 

AFP: The First 50 Years

History of the Association of Fundraising Professionals

In 1960, three fundraisers met for lunch in New York City to discuss an idea they had been toying with for a while: creating an association for charitable fundraisers. Therein lies the beginning of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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