Membership

Membership

Membership to AFP Global and our local Charlotte Chapter is more than just a line on your LinkedIn profile...we are a supportive community of 200+ peers helping advance philanthropy at organizations across the Carolinas. Whether you are a new professional, a mid-career fundraiser, or a seasoned leader, we promise AFP's resources will help you make an impact on the causes you care about.

"AFP Charlotte has been a pivotal part of my professional journey. Through its educational programs, I've gained invaluable
knowledge, and the strong network I've built has been instrumental in my growth for nearly two decades. I don't believe in reinventing the wheel--whenever I need advice, there's always someone in this community who has been there before and is willing to share their experience. I highly recommend not just joining AFP Charlotte but actively engaging--it truly makes a difference." 
Stephanie Stenglein, CFRE, Associate Executive Director at Arts+



Some of our favorite membership benefits include:  

Exclusive membership rate on monthly educational program luncheons featuring local and national speakers addressing a variety of fundraising topics. 
2026 SPEAKER SCHEDULE.

Monthly email newsletters with information on professional development, special events, job postings, and fundraising trends.  

Discounted pricing for postings on the AFP Charlotte Job Board that includes salary ranges.  

Charlotte affinity groups focused on annual fund, development management, major gifts, emerging fundraising leaders, nonprofit communications, planned giving, and small shops.  

Global affinity groups (two dozen!) focused on everything from working moms, consulting, animal welfare, education, faith based, and more.

Mentoring program designed to strengthen skills focused on developing future leadership within the field of philanthropy.  

Preferred preference and access to scholarships dedicated to funding membership and professional development including conference attendance, webinars, and CFRE review courses.  

$100 credit for use with an extensive library of webinars at AFP Global, along with access to a variety of members-only tools and resources.  

Exclusive reimbursements and discounts for CFRE initial and recertification.  

Membership options include: 

  • Professional $320 + $50 Charlotte dues 
  • Associate $320 + $50 Charlotte dues 
  • Young Professional $95 or $175 + $50 Charlotte dues 
  • Retired $75 + $50 Charlotte dues 
  • Small Nonprofit Organization $125 + $60 Charlotte dues 
  • Large Nonprofit Organization $1,425 + $50 Charlotte dues  

Ready to take the step towards membership? Join today! 

Interested in learning more? Contact a member of our Board of Directors, including Kaylan Mariano, Recruitment Chair, or Jordan Fletcher, VP of Membership.

All AFP members subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards. The AFP Charlotte Chapter was founded in 1985 and received the AFP Ten Star Gold Award in 2025.  

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