• Access to the expertise of local fundraising professionals
  
  
• Networking for collaborative partnerships
  
  
• Education in the latest fundraising issues and opportunities
  
  
  • Luncheon meetings with dynamic speakers**
  • One-hour skill-building workshops, pre-luncheon*
  • One-day annual conference on philanthropy**
  • 90-minute audio-conferences with fundraising specialists*
    
    
• Well-publicized recognition for philanthropy volunteers
  
  
• Venue for posting fundraising career opportunities/needs
  
  
• Plus, for Members only:
  
  • Leadership development
  • committee and board activity
  • mentorships
  • public speaking and teaching
    
    
  • Assistance with professional certification as a Certified Fundraising Executive
    
    
  • International benefits:
    • Research and national library access
    • Subscription to Philanthropy Magazine
    • Topical electronic communications and newsletters
    • Discount to the annual International Convention

Dues:

• Membership dues vary, based upon category of accountability, involvement and experience in fundraising:
  
  
• Active Dues are $295. This includes National AFP dues of $220 and Orange County Chapter dues of $75. Eligible to individuals with 1 year of fundraising experience who spend at least 25% of their time on fundraising-related responsibilities and are compensated for those fundraising services.
  
  
• Introductory Dues (limited to two years) are $175. Eligible to those who are less than one year in the fundraising field; full-time students enrolled in a degree, certificate or diploma program; members of organizations with a budget of $250,000 or less; executive directors who spend less than 25% of their time on fundraising; and volunteers. (Association dues are $100 and chapter dues are $75.)
  
  
• Affiliate Dues are $295. Eligible to those in fields related to fundraising, volunteers or those with mutual interests with fundraising professionals. (Association dues are $220 and chapter dues are $75.)
  
  
• Retired Dues are $150. Eligible to members retired from the profession who currently spend less than 10% of their time on fundraising (consulting, speaking engagements, etc.) and were active AFP members in good standing for the prior five years.
  
  
• Membership in National AFP is required for regional membership.

You may download the Membership Invitation (large PDF file) and mail in your application. Or you can join online at the national Web site. When you fill out your national membership, select the CA, Orange County Chapter. For more information, call 714.997.3585.

* Free to Members
** Discounted for members