Member Benefits

AFP International Special Benefits
AFP International Resource Center is an extensive library that provides national and international best practices in white papers, research data and other informational resources. Free to members.

AFP International Legislative Efforts play a key role in advancing legislative initiatives affecting philanthropy. Local chapters add the fundraising community's voice on the local, national and international levels.

The Every Member Campaign (EMC) is part of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s annual fund campaign. The mission of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is to generate the resources to fund strategic initiatives that advance ethical and effective fundraising. Your contribution to the EMC helps support AFP chapters and members and to advance the fundraising profession.

Certification Committee
Professionals with five or more years of paid experience in fundraising may seek the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Professional) credential. An application extensively documenting professional experience, education and service to the community must be submitted to qualify for testing. The exam is given regionally approximately once every quarter. For more information and to download an application, visit www.cfre.org, or contact Susan Berliant, CFRE susan.berliant@thechristhospital.com

If you are a senior fundraising professional with CFRE accreditation and are interested in seeking ACFRE credentialing, visit the AFP International website for more information.

Chapter Scholarships
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of AFP promotes the professional development of its members through educational programming, and by offering a network of professional resources that can help members generate philanthropic support for their organizations. AFP recognizes that financial restraints can limit educational opportunities for its members. Therefore, the organization offers the following scholarship awards: AFP International Conference, One-Day Conference, Development 101, CFRE and Special Scholarship Opportunites.

A list of all available scholarship opportunities and a scholarship application can be downloaded below. All applicants should send a cover letter with their application. Questions regarding scholarship opportunities should be directed to Frances Sack at fsack@otterbein.org.