Membership Levels

Collegiate Chapter

Grand Valley State University

The Grand Valley State University AFP Collegiate Chapter was formed in 2015 to provide students interested in fundraising, philanthropy and nonprofit management opportunities for career development. Undergraduate and graduate student members have access to International AFP resources and have the ability to participate in networking, academic, leadership and philanthropic experiences to gain knowledge about the nonprofit sector and various facets it entails.

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Mission

The AFP collegiate chapters allow students to identify a cause to support, learn and apply ethical fundraising principles, and support the cause in which they believe, giving them a solid base of understanding and welcoming them into philanthropic and fundraising communities.

Vision

Involvement in an AFP collegiate chapter will instill in students the rewards of professional fundraising as a career path and motivate them to pursue it as a career after graduation, as well as highlight the critical role philanthropy plays in our society.

Membership Benefits

  • Various resume building opportunities
  • Fundraising experience through the Collegiate
  • Chapter’s Philanthropic Project
  • Networking events with professionals in the field
  • Meet students with similar interests
  • Educational seminars and workshops
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Opportunity to earn the Certificate in Fundraising
  • Access to internships and job shadowing opportunities
  • Attendance to professional AFP program meetings
  • Leadership experience
  • Knowledge of nonprofit management (can be beneficial across may industries, most positions within a nonprofit require some knowledge of fundraising)
  • Access to on -line membership directory
  • Member discounts for West Michigan Chapter events, the International
  • Conference, First Course in Fundraising, CFRE Review Course, and other AFP programs.
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Membership Criteria

Collegiate Membership is Open to:
  • Students in a two- or four-year full time degree granting, certificate, or diploma program at an accredited college or university; or 
  • Individuals who serve as a faculty advisor for a collegiate chapter of AFP;
  • Subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and the AFP Code of Conduct; 
  • Promote the Donor Bill of Rights; 
To qualify for the Collegiate Member rate, the individual must:
  • Attend a school that has an AFP collegiate chapter
  • Be a full time undergrad or graduate student
If you do not meet the requirement you will be charged the Professional Member rate.
Collegiate members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter boards, committees and task forces, as well as Association committees and task forces, but may not hold any Association office. 
Membership in this category is limited to those students affiliated with a Collegiate Chapter of AFP. If your school currently does not have a collegiate chapter, please contact chapter.engagement@afpglobal.org to find out how to start one on your campus.
All fees and dues are payable on an anniversary year basis. This membership includes two fees: the association fee and a local chapter dues fee.
Fees: $35 USD plus collegiate chapter dues (dues fees varies).

 

Questions? Email afpwestmichigan@gmail.com