About the New Mexico Chapter,
Association of Fundraising Professionals

• CFRE Information
• Membership Information
• AFP Web Site

The New Mexico Chapter encompasses the state and has a growing membership. A local board of directors has responsibility for the Association's activities.

The New Mexico Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is an organization of development professionals with a common goal of advancing philanthropy in New Mexico through promotion and advocacy of ethical principles and standards, mentorship, recognition and fellowship.

AFP is pleased to announce that its membership has now surpassed 30,000 members/affiliates in 149 chapters in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as members in other countries including Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela. “Reaching 30,000 members is a great milestone because it underscores the incredible strength and vibrancy of the profession,” said Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP. “Fundraising is growing in leaps and bounds not just in North America, but around the world. People are beginning to realize just how important philanthropy and fundraising are to the very foundation of our society."

• Advancing Philanthropy: A subscription to AFP's national quarterly magazine, Advancing Philanthropy.
• Credentials: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Advanced CFRE credentialing are available through AFP.
• Fund Raising Resource Center
• Government Relations/Advocacy
• International Conference: Each spring, the conference includes more than 185 educational sessions. Members attend at reduced rates.
• Networking: Network and exchange information with peers, locally and nationally.
• AFP Employment Opportunities Newsletter: A monthly bulletin of opportunities for professionals.
• AFP News: The Association's national bimonthly newsletter featuring articles about current topics in fund raising.
• Profile: A study of demographics and career trends.

Open to all fund raising professionals for organizations or institutions, as well as members of counseling firms that are currently engaged in consulting, fund raising management or as self-employed professionals; who, among other responsibilities, hold some degree of accountability for income-generation within the philanthropic process; who estimate at least a quarter of their time is spent on fund raising related responsibilities; and who are compensated for their services.

First you must join the national organization. Membership is for individuals, not organizations; and is nontransferable. Membership follows you at the time of any job change or transfer.

Choose a membership category from the following:

• Active Membership: $250 (association fee)
• Introductory Membership: $100 (1st year association fee), $150 (2nd year)
• Associate Membership: $250 (association fee)

The New Mexico Chapter fee is $50 per year.

Discounts on monthly lunch meetings, the annual Funders Forum and National Philanthropy Day

• Special member-only programs
• Monthly electronic newsletter
• Members-Only section on the website: Audio Conferences (1½ CFRE credits per conference) and the Membership Directory
• Distinction of being a member of a group committed to standing by the ethics and codes of philanthropy
• Networking with peers and professionals
• Scholarships for membership, international conference and CFRE certification
• Mentor Program

VP Membership Development
Susan Simons, CFRE
Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Phone: 505-265-4650
Email:

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