APC - Association of Philanthropic Counsel America's Trusted Counsel. Call 800-957-5666 or email us at info@apcinc.org, 119 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12210, fax (518) 427-9495 Special Update: Register Now for the upcoming educational forum

APC Membership Benefits

  • Collegial opportunities to network and share successful business practices
  • Two educational conferences annually on issues related to the consulting profession and trends in philanthropy; members receive reduced registration rates
  • Educational “webinars” focused on both professional and business challenges
  • Access to a members-only, online library of adaptable documents and other resources
  • Listing of all member firms on APC website – www.apcinc.org
  • “Referral of unique skill sets of members”
  • Use of the APC logo and tagline, “America's Trusted Counsel”
  • Distinction for prospective clients as upholding APC's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice as well as its Performance Expectations, the only service delivery standards in the industry

 
“While we have participated in many professional development activities that focus on the specifics of fundraising, management and board development, our participation as active members of APC has filled the void of information pertaining to how we run our business. This is something we haven’t found elsewhere and the professional friendships and support we’ve found through APC adds significantly to our success.”

Martin A. Conover, MPA, CFRE
President
Conover-Kirkwood, LLC
Baltimore, MD

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Membership Process

Members of the Association of Philanthropic Counsel (APC) pledge to uphold a strict Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Practice and Values. These guidelines have been adopted by the membership to provide our nonprofit clients and their donor constituencies with the highest quality professional consulting services and meet Performance Expectations.

An applicant for full APC membership will have been in a consulting practice for at least three years.

An applicant for associate APC membership will have been a practicing consultant for at least one year and will have worked as a fundraising professional or a development officer for at least five years.

A summary of professional knowledge and experience, which can be submitted in resume form, is required for membership application.

In making application to join APC, the Membership Committee will review professional experience, comprised of the following categories:

  1. Professional Education/ Certification
    1. Documented proof of a graduate degree or continuing education seminars from sponsoring organizations such as: AFP, CASE, AHP, NCPG for the last three years and/or
    2. CFRE, ACFRE, FAHP, recognized credentials in the development profession
  2. Dates of any APC forums the applicant has attended
  3. Endorsement of applicant from at least one APC member, based on personal acquaintance, knowledge of professional service, familiarity with applicant’s clients
  4. Reference checking with three or more previous clients, either by phone or in a written questionnaire, using as a guideline the APC Standards of Professional Practice and Performance Expectations
  5. Service to the development profession that advances professionalism, e.g. offices held in professional organizations, presentations, and publications
  6. Demonstrated personal commitment to philanthropy both in giving and volunteering

Please contact the APC office or an APC member for further information or to request an application packet.

 

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