Why Use an AFC Consultant?

Integrity

AFC is the 'gold standard' in fundraising consultancy and is a unique professional association that safeguards the interests of:

Donors:

-  By ensuring their donations go to organisations operating to the highest standards of integrity

Not for Profit organisations & their beneficiaries:

-  By working at levels that positively influence our clients’ strategy & practice

Standards

All our consultants sign up to the AFC Code of Practice which is:

-  Reviewed regularly with a focus on rigorous standards to deliver a high quality service
-  Supported by taking regular client references on all our members
-  Backed up by a comprehensive complaints procedure.

Amongst AFC members, there is a collegial willingness to share experiences and to discuss important professional issues.  Members benefit from the resulting continual professional development, and AFC clients benefit from the high standards of professionalism derived from this mutual support.

Experience

With our strong emphasis on ethics and standards, the AFC insists on high membership criteria.  We attract experienced firms and consultants who understand the essential benefits of putting the interests of others first.

Full membership is only open to firms trading for at least 2 years, whose Principals have been full time fundraising consultants for 5 years and who can supply 4 separate client references.

Each senior consultant will have worked with a wide range of client organisations, in many cases internationally as well.  AFC consultants therefore offer a very wide pool of experience gained from exposure to many different situations which is of enormous benefit to clients.