The Association of Fundraising Professionals, an individual member association, advances philanthropy through education, training and advocacy based on research, a code of ethical principles and standards of professional practice. The Long Island chapter gives support to professionals in the LI not-for-profit sector.

• What is AFP?
  For more than 40 years, The Association of Fundraising Professionals has been members in 171 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China to advance philanthropy through advocacy, education, research and certification programs. The Long Island chapter, established in 1985, includes more than 300 members and is one of the fastest-growing chapters in the country.
  
  
• Who is AFP?
  
  Click here for a list of the current board members of APLI.
  
  
• Join AFP
  
  To join AFP simply contact the AFPLI office and request a membership kit. You may also visit the AFP national web site and join online.
  
  
• Certified Fundraising Executives (CFRE)
  
  CFRE International offers the only internationally-recognized baseline professional credential for philanthropic fundraising executives. Based on current and valid practice-based standards, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is a personal and professional achievement that sets standards in philanthropy. Show your colleagues, your employer, and your donors your commitment to the profession by becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Click here to go to the CFRE web site.
  
  
• Donor Bill of Rights
  
  The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.
  
  
• AFP National
  
  Visit the AFP national web site for more information or to join online.