Women in Development: Online Resources for Development, Fundraising, and Philanthropy

Professional Associations and Membership Organizations

APRA: www.aprahome.org
As the premier organization for advancement research and relationship management, APRA's mission is to promote the value and impact of its members.

Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP): www.adrp.net
The ADRP is a nonprofit business league that supports the professional development of people working in the field of donor relations and stewardship. The authoritative organization and advocate for the donor relations and stewardship profession, ADRP promotes the professional status of donor relations and stewardship offices through educational, professional development, and networking opportunities.

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP): www.nsfre.org - National professional association of development professionals. Website includes links to a variety of online resources and publications related to fund-raising and philanthropy.

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): www.case.org - Association of educational advancement professionals worldwide who work in alumni relations, communications, and development. Mission is to advance and support education, and organization offers a wide variety of publications, conferences, and other resources to support this goal.

New England Development Research Organization (NEDRA): www.nedra.org - Regional nonprofit association of professionals with interest in development research. Job Notebook and useful links.

New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (NEAHP): www.neahp.org - Nonprofit professional membership association for people engaged in the business of raising money for nonprofit healthcare organizations. NEAHP is the northeast region affiliate of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

Planned Giving Group of New England (PGGNE): www.pggne.org - Association of charitable gift planning professionals from throughout New England which provides a forum for education and professional development of members in all aspects of planned giving.

Women in Development, New York (WIDNY): www.widny.org - Nonprofit membership organization for fund-raising professionals in the New York metropolitan area. Dedicated to promoting the highest standards in the field and providing education and leadership for the next generation.