Aida Matic, Our Chapter's New CFRE, Talks About Membership

We recently asked Aida Matic, CFRE, director of annual giving at Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, to talk with us about her experience with AFP membership.

"I joined AFP SW Florida Chapter 5 years ago and the benefits I’ve received have been extraordinary," Aida said.
When asked about the valuable parts of membership, Aida shared numerous highlights, including networking, mentoring, connection to resources, CFRE exam preparation, etc.

"AFP has also given me the seal of approval when speaking with donors or other groups as I've been able to inform them that I have signed the AFP Code of Ethical Principals and Standards and follow the Donor Bill of Rights," said Aida.

Members are exposed to numerous professional development through a variety of workshops, training and conferences; free access to the AFP Resource Center; and other services. AFP members enjoy special discounts and scholarships.

"I had the opportunity to get a scholarship to purchase the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) online review course. One of the main reasons I passed the CFRE test was that I had the ability to prepare myself appropriately and according to my learning needs by attending the workshops, reading the preparation material and ‘picking’ my fellow AFP members brains when I had questions or did not understand something."

If you're not an AFP member yet, it's time to sign up. Learn more here.  And congrats to Aida, our new CFRE.  Bravo!