Objectives

Since 1988, The Alberta Association of Fundraising Executives has focused on defining itself by a number of objectives by which we serve our members. In doing so, AAFRE has been able to maintain high-level standards in order to facilitate the needs of fundraising organizations.

• To foster the development of fundraising as a profession
• To require AAFRE's members and member organizations to adhere to a professional code of ethical standards and practices
• To provide and promote training opportunities for fundraising professionals
• To provide a forum for discussing common interests and concerns among professionals working in the fundraising field
• To collect, research, publish, and disseminate historical, managerial, and technical information about philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising
• To promote the study and advancement of fundraising techniques and procedures
• To encourage the public understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising
• To spread awareness about the activities of the members and their organizations
• To engage in activities that maintain and develop legislation favourable to philanthropy
• To enlist, organize, and support members for the achievement of its purposes
• To raise money for carrying out the Society's goals
• To engage in any other necessary and proper activities to accomplish the aforementioned items