Professional Affiliations

Association of Fundraising Professionals

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 200 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information or to join the world’s largest association of fundraising professionals.  www.afpnet.org. For more information on the Charlotte region AFP chapter and their meeting schedule, please visit: www.afp-charlotte.org.

Leave A Legacy

A public awareness campaign designed to inspire people just like you to make a charitable bequest. Bequests are just one type of “planned gift” (a gift that will be distributed sometime in the future) that can be made to the organization(s) you value. Leave A Legacy campaign activities are conducted locally by  volunteers who are committed to promoting the importance of charitable bequests.  www.leavalegacy.org. For more information on the Charlotte Leave A Legacy chapter and their meeting schedule, please visit: www.leavealegacycharlotte.com.

CFRE International

As stewards of the public trust, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) International certifies fundraising professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in serving the philanthropic sector. CFRE International fulfills this mission by establishing and administering a voluntary certification process based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of philanthropic fundraising. For more information please visit www.cfre.org.