About Us
Who we are
The Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals (KAFP) is a not-for-profit, voluntary organisation established to advance ethical, professional, and effective fundraising in Kenya and the region. We bring together individuals and institutions engaged in resource mobilization, philanthropy, and development work.
Our Mission:
To champion ethical, professional, and effective fundraising by equipping resource mobilizers with the knowledge, skills, and standards required to strengthen organisations and communities.
Our Vision:
To be the leading platform uniting resource mobilizers and partners in advancing sustainable development across Kenya and beyond.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Learning & Growth
- Collaboration
- Equity & Inclusion
Our history
KAFP was formed in response to the growing need for professional standards in fundraising and resource mobilisation. Over the years, the association has provided training to hundreds (and growing) of fundraising practitioners, partnered with global certification bodies, and convened events that bring together civil society, philanthropy, and development actors.
Our Partners
KAFP collaborates with strategic partners to deliver training, certification support, resources, and sector advocacy.
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has an agreement of cooperation and protocol of agreement with Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals (KAFP). The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA is the world's largest professional body for fundraisers.
It represents 30,000 members in 212 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy. AFP does this by enabling people and organisations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfils this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy.
It represents 30,000 members in 212 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy. AFP does this by enabling people and organisations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfils this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) International
CFRE International is the independent, global body that oversees the premier credential for professional fundraisers. It establishes the international standard for the knowledge and skills required to practice ethical and effective fundraising, ensuring that practitioners meet a high bar of professional competence.
The organization manages a comprehensive certification process that validates a fundraiser's experience and commitment to the sector. Through its rigorous exams and continuing education requirements, CFRE International fosters a global community of professionals dedicated to accountability, excellence, and the advancement of philanthropy through proven best practices.
UNICAF
The organization provides significant scholarship opportunities, making undergraduate and postgraduate education more accessible to underserved markets. By leveraging a state-of-the-art digital learning ecosystem, UNICAF enables students to gain academic excellence while balancing their professional responsibilities, ultimately building a more skilled and educated global workforce.
Our Partners
Africa Resource Network
The African Philanthropy Network (formerly ARN) is the continent’s leading assembly for philanthropic institutions and individuals dedicated to promoting African-led giving. It works to shift the global narrative toward a recognition of African philanthropy as a vital force for sustainable development and social justice.
By providing a space for peer learning, research, and advocacy, the network strengthens the voice of African philanthropy at the global level. It focuses on identifying and scaling indigenous resource mobilization models, ensuring that local wealth and community-based giving are central to the continent’s development agenda and policy frameworks.
By providing a space for peer learning, research, and advocacy, the network strengthens the voice of African philanthropy at the global level. It focuses on identifying and scaling indigenous resource mobilization models, ensuring that local wealth and community-based giving are central to the continent’s development agenda and policy frameworks.
The Resource Alliance
The Resource Alliance is a global organization focused on building the capacity of the social impact sector to mobilize resources for change. Based in the United Kingdom, it serves as a global hub for innovation, bringing together the world's best thinking in fundraising, leadership, and activism to help non-profits thrive.
The organization is most recognized for the International Fundraising Congress (IFC), which serves as a premier gathering for social impact leaders worldwide. Its mission is to curate knowledge and provide platforms for collaboration, enabling social change makers to share insights, develop new skills, and access the tools necessary to achieve long-term financial sustainability.
The organization is most recognized for the International Fundraising Congress (IFC), which serves as a premier gathering for social impact leaders worldwide. Its mission is to curate knowledge and provide platforms for collaboration, enabling social change makers to share insights, develop new skills, and access the tools necessary to achieve long-term financial sustainability.
Governance and Leadership
Board Members
KAFP is under that stewardship of a highly professional and experienced board comprising the below listed.
Governance and Leadership
Advisory Board Members
Moses Chege
Advisory Board TrusteeLearn more about Moses
Governance and Leadership
Secretariat
Ann Muthuka
Finance and Admin coordinator
Brendah Wairimu
Marketing and Membership Coordinator