Professional Memberships

NPT and its staff are members in good standing of the following institutions:
 

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
 

The Council on Foundations (COF) is a national nonprofit association of more than 1,700 grantmaking foundations and corporations. As the leading advocate for philanthropy, we strive to increase the effectiveness, stewardship, and accountability of our sector while providing our members with the services and support they need to advance the common good.
 

Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG) is a membership association of funders dedicated to advancing the most effective practice of philanthropy in the greater Philadelphia region.

Family Firm Institute (FFI) is the leading association worldwide for family enterprise professionals and the organization of choice for the advisors, consultants, educators, and researchers who help perpetuate trans-generational family business wealth.

Independent Sector is the leadership network for nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.

The Institute for Private Investors (IPI) is the preeminent global membership network for families of substantial wealth.

The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving people and organizations that work together to make charitable giving most meaningful.