Founded in Hawaii in 1983, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Aloha Chapter is a professional association whose membership is comprised of persons involved in non-profit development, non-profit management, and fundraising consulting. It is a chapter of the international organization Association of Fundraising Professionals. The chapter members represent organizations on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. AFP Aloha Chapter's mission is to advance philanthropy throughout Hawaii by actively promoting the practice of ethical and effective fundraising. We are committed to education, training, advocacy, and mentoring in the field of fundraising for the benefit of all, with the spirit of aloha.