Membership : benefits

♥  Annual Conference on Philanthropy in the spring where we bring top speakers to help you in all aspects of your practice.

♥  A Members Only web site area where you have access to all members-only benefits, including an extensive database of members and non-members with search capabilities, a message board to post your questions for other members, sample business documents, member-only resources and articles, minutes of past AiP Board meetings, and copies of our Bylaws and Code of Ethics.

♥  Ability to review and sit for the American College courses needed for the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation. This is held as a pre-conference workshop prior to our annual conference in April. You must be a member of AiP and be enrolled with the American College.

♥  Alliance with the Starfish Television Network that allows you to create “unique stories” about your clients that are told locally and nationally, and that also provides opportunities and discounts for AiP members, and their clients, to get their story told.

♥  Networking opportunities at our conference with the top professionals in this field. Meet our speakers, sponsors and other members and explore the expertise, products and services they have available to you.

♥  Turn-Key Process to establish a local Chapter of SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS so that your location can leverage the philanthropic good that prevails when donors are matched well with local causes.

♥  Synergistic Alliances with collegial organizations and training programs.

♥  Educational Teleconferences by some of the leading professionals in our industry. These are at a nominal cost or free for AiP members, and may receive CFP CE & PACE credit.

♥  Discounts on training programs and books for our members.

♥  Your name, bio and photo listed in our Website Membership Directory. This provides an informal referral source for members and potential clients – link your emails and website to your bio on our website.

♥  Access to member’s ideas and expertise, through our opt-in email list serves, and our on-line message board.

♥  An E-newsletter to keep you abreast of what is going on in the Association.

♥  An on-line Resource Library established by the members.

♥  Opportunity to serve on one of our various Committees to truly impact the direction and success of the Association. If you would like to serve, contact our office for options.

♥  The ability to assure your clients that you belong to a larger organization of coast-to-coast advisors who are a resource for any questions or problems that you might encounter.

♥  Interview opportunities with various members on their radio programs.