Friday, 12 August 2016 11:02

USFR is now AFP Utah Chapter

We listened to you!  After conducting member surveys and evaluating how the organization can best serve its members, the Board of Directors of the Utah Society of Fundraisers (USFR) made the decision to join AFP International as the state's first AFP chapter member.

We know you have questions about our transition to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Utah Chapter (AFP Utah).  Read through the Frequently Asked Questions below for some of your answers.  If you still have a question that is now answered, please email us so we can respond and share your answer with the rest of our USFR members.  Thank you for being a USFR member, and we look forward to serving you under our new AFP Utah Chapter membership.

Sincerely,

USFR/AFP Utah Chapter

Board of Directors

FAQ

Utah Society of Fund Raisers (USFR) had been in operation since 1985, why the change to Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)?

The USFR Board of Directors conducted a survey in 2015 to ask our members if they would prefer the organization be an AFP chapter—we listened to you!  While USFR had a robust member base and provided high-quality professional development workshops and events for our members and the community each year, we were not connecting with fundraisers around the nation.  As the AFP Utah Chapter, we will continue to provide all the same high caliber programming, but now will be able to provide the rich resource bank and fund raising tool kit through AFP International.  AFP chapter members also enjoy discounts to AFP International conferences and CFRE Certification, member networking, and other great benefits.

I’m a current USFR member, what happens to my membership?

If you are a current USFR member, you will continue to receive the same member benefits until your membership expiration (access to post on the Job Board, discounts to all local workshops and events, member social events, and achieved presentations and newsletters).  To check your expiration date, click the Member Login button at the top of the www.afputah.org website, or email us.

We strongly encourage our current USFR members to become AFP Utah Chapter members by December 31, 2016 to receiving a tier discount over the next three years.  Read below for more information on AFP membership dues.

Is AFP and individual member or organization membership?

Your AFP Utah Chapter membership is an individual membership tied to your name and contact information, whether it be a Professional, Young Professional, Retired, Associate, or Collegiate membership.  However, there are organization memberships for large and small nonprofits that offer discounts and where you assign employees memberships. Click here to view the membership categories.

How much are AFP membership dues?

AFP members pay both International dues and local chapter dues.  AFP Utah Chapter dues are the same $50 per year.  AFP International dues vary depending on the membership, but the typical Professional individual membership is $250 per year. Click here to view the membership categories and dues.

Current USFR members who sign-up to become AFP Utah Chapter members before December 31, 2016 receive AFP International discounts for the next two years.  Your first year will be $200 ($150 AFP International dues, plus $50 Utah Chapter dues); year two will be $250 ($200 AFP International dues, plus $50 Utah Chapter dues); and year three will be regular dues of $300 ($250 AFP International dues, plus $50 Utah Chapter dues).

How do I become an AFP Utah Chapter member with the reduced dues?

If you are a current USFR member and become an AFP Utah Chapter member before December 31, 2016, you will need to download the paper Membership Application form and mail it in with your check or credit card payment.  We apologize for the inconvenience, but you will not be able to start a new AFP membership with the reduced dues through the online system.

If I am already an AFP International member and a current USFR member, will I receive the discounted dues?

Yes.  If you are a current AFP International member you should have receieved a letter in tha mail about the new AFP Utah Chapter and how to join the local chapter with the reduced rates.  If you have questions or did not receive the letter, contact AFP International at .

I am already an AFP International member, how do I join the Utah Chapter?

AFP International members can join multiple chapters, but must pay the local chapter dues.  You can pay the $50 Utah Chapter dues and join the chapter membership.  If you are an At-Large member, contact AFP International at and request to join the Utah Chapter and pay the $50 dues.