Chapter
History
- A brief history of the Central Illinois Chapter of AFP
- Central Illinois AFP CFREs (Certified Fund-Raising Executives)
- History of Chapter boards
- History of Chapter programs
- Narrative history
Central Illinois AFP VIP biographies
For more information on AFP membership, please contact Robin Ballard, VP Membership at (309) 694-8511 or rballard@icc.edu.
Area Served by Chapter
Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, Princeton, Lincoln, and Pontiac counties
Membership Dues
Association with AFP is on an individual basis and membership is not transferrable. In the event of a change of employment or address, please provide written notification to the AFP International Headquarters. You may join any time during the year and all dues are paid on an anniversary basis.| Association | Chapter | Total | |
| Active Membership | $250 | $40 | $290 |
| Introductory Membership | $100 | $40 | $140 (first year) |
| $150 | $40 | $190 (second year) | |
| Associate | $250 | $40 | $290 |
Membership Categories
Active: Open to persons who have had a least one year of experience at the time of application as fundraising professionals, are self-employed or associated with an organization, institution or firm and are compensated for his/her services. Active members hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising. They must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws, promote the Donor Bill of Rights and, are employed or have been employed by an institution or organization that provides benefits to society.
Introductory: Open to persons newly employed in the field; full-time students in a degree-granting certificate or diploma program; members who work for grassroots organizations with a operating budget of $250,000 or less; executive directors who spend less than 25% of their time on fundraising related responsibilities; and volunteers. All must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws, promote the Donor Bill of Rights and are employed by an institution or organization that provides benefits to society. Membership in this category is limited to two years.
Associate: May be extended to persons who are engaged in fields related to fundraising, volunteers, or those who have mutual interest with the fundraising professionals. They must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws, and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Membership Benefits Offered by Chapter
- Monthly professional development and networking opportunities
- Monthly newsletter
- Job postings
- Chapter Membership directory
- Scholarship for the AFP International conference
- Scholarships for the first course, survey course, and certification process
- Membership scholarships for smaller organizations
- Reduced cost for members at monthly meetings and programs
- National Philanthropy Day recognition
- Programs and seminars featuring nationally recognized speakers
Other
Each year, the Central Chapter sponsors an introductory course in fundraising titled Basics 101.
