Welcome to the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter
Founded in 1965, AFP DC is proud to serve our more than 1,000 members who are dedicated to fundraising and advancing the spirit of philanthropy. Our Chapter members – executive directors, development directors, consultants, grant writers, fundraising volunteers, and foundation executives – cover the range of DC Metro’s vibrant nonprofit community.
AFP DC strives to provide you the tools and connections you need to excel in your job!
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Professional development conferences and workshops
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Breakfast and lunch learning sessions on diverse fundraising topics
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Roundtable discussions
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A sound mentoring program
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Advanced Executives programs
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A free CFRE nuts & bolts session and a 10-week study group for certification preparation
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Networking events, seasonal receptions and happy hours to stay connected with members and with national organizations such as the Center for Non Profit Advancement, The Foundation Center DC, the National Gift Planning Council, YNPNdc, and AFP International HQ
Please check out our programs, volunteer opportunities and get to know your Chapter leaders. If you’re not a member, join today and be connected.
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Oct 20 - 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities
AFP DC actively seeks support for National Capital Philanthropy Day from corporations or individuals in the form of in-kind services. Donated goods or services entitle donors to a range of attractive benefits. As sponsorships are available on a limited basis, cash sponsors will be awarded preference for these opportunities over in-kind donors. ... more >
Oct 3 - Strategic Partnerships
AFP DC's strategic partnerships augment professional opportunities and provide additional benefits for our members and affiliates. ... more >
Oct 3 - Chapter Partners
AFP DC offers opportunities for companies to support our educational events and member outreach activities throughout the year. By taking advantage of these opportunities, sponsors boost their visibility among fundraising professionals who work and with nonprofit organizations throughout the greater Washington area. ... more >
May 15 - Setting Yourself Up for Social Media Success
(May 15, 2012) It seems like everyone is looking for the key to social media success and, consequently, the key to translating that into fundraising success. Many of those keys lie in the ability to build a community that will work with you—and for you. ... more >
May 15 - Chapter Boards Lead by Example in Achieving 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation
Thirty-three AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2012 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC. ... more >
May 8 - Majority of Fundraisers See Salary Increases, While Average Salary Flattens
More than half of respondents to AFP’s Compensation and Benefits Study reported salary increases in 2011, even as the average salary for fundraisers remained about the same. ... more >
May 4 - 2012 AFP Compensation & Benefits Report
AFP's Compensation & Benefits Study provides valuable data on the characteristics of individual fundraisers – backgrounds, experience, and responsibilities – and paints a picture of the current state of the profession. ... more >
May 1 - Creating Volunteer Opportunities—The New Role of Fundraisers
(May 1, 2012) Think your organization’s volunteers and its development office are two separate worlds? Think again, says Emily Davis, author of Fundraising and the Next Generation, new from the AFP Fund Development Series. ... more >
May 23, 2012 -
The Nuts and Bolts of Obtaining Your CFRE
June 13, 2012 -
Sunset Social
June 20, 2012 -
AFP DC, Washington D.C. Metro Area Chapter: 2012 Giving USA
