Association of Fundraising Professionals  
   Professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations.
   http://www.afpnet.org/

Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association  
   Professional association for marketers providing fundraising services to non-profits. Sponsors workshops on telemarketing, direct mail, internet marketing and rules affecting charities.
   http://www.dmfa.org/

National Society of Fund Raising Executives  
   Professional association for individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit, charitable organizations.
   http://www.nsfre.org/

Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) Canada  
   An education organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals in Canada.
   http://www.ahpcanada.com

Northwest Development Officers Association  
   Provides fellowship and a sounding board for development officers, volunteers, board members, students, non-profit managers and others who are committed to fund raising and philanthropy.
   http://www.ndoa.org

Council for Advancement and Support of Education  
   National clearinghouse for fundraising professionals in post secondary education in the United States.
   http://www.case.org/