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Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals and you will be a member of the largest professional fundraising association in the world!

• Network with other development professionals.
• Participate in the strongest educational fundraising programs anywhere.
• Align yourself with the highest ethical fundraising code and standards.
• Be an insider in your profession on the fast track to maximizing your fundraising capabilities.

AFP-Maryland Chapter, has approximately 400 members who represent more than 230 nonprofit organizations.  Our chapter is committed to an ethnically, racially, culturally diverse membership. We offer a full range of services including educational seminars, networking opportunities, diversity and outreach programs, professional development and scholarships.

AFP-Maryland is a chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. This international organization has more than 27,000 members and 180 chapters in a growing international society devoted to the professional development of fundraisers and the enhancement of philanthropy internationally.

If you have any questions regarding the benefits of joining AFP-Maryland, please contact: 

Member Benefits

Educational Opportunities / Assistance with CFRE Certification Roundtables Advance Meeting, Conference and Seminar Notices Reduced Meeting, Conference and Seminar Fees International and Chapter Voting Privileges Mentor / Mentoree Program Scholarship Awards Monthly Job Bank Bi-monthly International Newsletters Quartly International Journal Networking Opportunities

Educational Programs

Members enjoy reduced registration fees for all educational opportunities.

AFP-Maryland is committed to ensuring the highest quality philanthropic educational opportunities are available to those interested in ethical professional fundraising.

Scholarship aid is available to full time fundraisers and other agency staff with fundraising responsibilities.

AFP-Maryland is committed to ensuring that its members maximize their professional development potential.

1. Diversity and Outreach - Programs that reach out to fundraising professionals from minority backgrounds.

2. Chapter Publications - Your opportunity to get the information you need. We offer great ways to tap into the network. Members receive a monthly mailing, periodic newsletters and for those who register, regular email updates.

4. Fundraising Job Bank - This exclusive member benefit, is a monthly publication and the leading resource for employment for professionals in the development field in Maryland. Subscriptions without membership are available by calling 410-933-3460.

5. Chapter Membership Directory - Our membership reference directory is on our website for the use of our members only. Mailing labels are available for purchase on a single use basis by calling 410-933-3460.

Legislation and Regulation

Non-profit organizations and their fundraising practices are being increasingly scrutinized by governments at all levels. AFP members receive timely information on local, state and national legislative and taxation issues. It is critical for the future of the charities we work for that development professionals remain knowledgeable of important issues facing philanthropy.