Association of Fundraising Professionals

Students volunteer their time and knowledge to gain professional experience and make a difference in the community

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) works 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.

In 2006, the University of Oregon was invited by AFP as one of only five universities to participate in the AFP Collegiate Chapter program.  This UO chapter is composed of both graduate and undergraduate students mostly from the not-for-profit management certificate and nonprofit administration minor programs. It is open to all students in the university who are interested in fundraising. Members of the UO chapter select fundraising projects that meet part of the requirements for being an established chapter and help contribute to the development of local nonprofits.  The UO chapter has worked with local nonprofits such as Association Siempre Amigos, which offers counseling and support services to torture survivors from Central and Latin America, Cascades Raptor Center (http://www.eraptors.org), the Eugene Symphony (http://www.eugenesymphony.org), and LEAD (http://www.leadteen.com), an organization devoted to developing the leadership skills of low-income teens.  

Mission:

AFP believes that to guarantee human freedom and social creativity, people must have the right to freely and voluntarily form organizations to meet perceived needs, advocate causes, and seek funds to support these activities. To guarantee these rights, AFP's purposes are to:

• Foster development and growth of fundraising professionals committed to the preserving and enhancing philanthropy.
• Establish a code of ethics and professional practices.
• Require member adherence to a professional code of ethical standards and practices.
• Provide training opportunities for fundraising professionals.
• Implement programs that ensure cultural and social diversity in our membership and leadership.
• Collect, research, publish, and disseminate historical, managerial, and technical information on philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising.
• Promote public understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising.
• Conduct activities that maintain and develop legislation favorable to philanthropy.
• Enlist, organize, and support members to achieve our purposes.
• Foster international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and education among fundraising professionals worldwide.
• Use all necessary and proper means to accomplish our purposes.
• Provide a valid and reliable certification program for fundraising professionals.

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