Membership

GREATER CLEVELAND CHAPTER BENEFITS

AFP in the CLE – Chapter news, events, and more.
Professional Development – Access to continuing education opportunities offered locally and nationally. Members receive discounts on registration fees and local programs.
Scholarships – Available for professional development, dues, travel expenses, etc. Click here for scholarship procedures and criteria.
Education Sessions: This is an opportunity to network with each other while learning about current issues in the fundraising profession through keynote speakers and panel presentations.
Mentoring Program – Opportunities to gain professional insight from senior AFP members through mentoring relationships.
Job Placement and Career Development – Structured networking opportunities to help members locate new positions in the field.

Save on CFRE Certification – Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) to demonstrate your mastery of ethical, best-practice fundraising to your employer, board, donors, and beyond.
AFP Information Exchange – Each week, AFP publishes two new papers highlighting the knowledge and experience only your colleagues can provide. Click here for more information.
Advancing Philanthropy – AFP’s highly acclaimed bi-monthly magazine examines issues facing fundraisers and the philanthropic process.
International ICON Conference—Every spring, the conference brings nearly 4,000 fundraising professionals together to discuss, teach, and learn about new development issues.
Legislative and Regulatory Issues – AFP monitors legislative and regulatory issues that affect fundraising and philanthropy and keeps members informed through legislative updates and action alerts.
Professional Advancement – The International office offers a variety of courses for all levels of development professionals.
AFP’s Website offers various resources to its members, including an AFP membership directory, information and research, a directory of consultants and resource partners, job openings, and much more (www.afpglobal.org).