Professional Memberships are offered to individuals who:
- hold some degree of accountability for income-generation within the fundraising process, among other responsibilities;
- hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising;
- are compensated for their services; and
- subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
Active members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office.