ACF - Association for Christian Fundraising

The Association for Christian Fundraising (ACF) is a community of faith-driven professionals committed to serving God’s church and world through their work.

We come together to learn, grow, and lead with excellence in fundraising and nonprofit leadership, always through the lens of our shared Christian values. Our network is strong because it's built on care, mutual support, and a deep respect for the purpose that connects us.

We welcome professionals from across the Christian tradition. Whether you’ve been in the field for decades or are just finding your way, there’s room for you here.

Our roots go back to ALDE, the Association of Lutheran Development Executives. In 2022, we stepped into a new name and a broader invitation: to reflect the full body of Christ and build something that truly honors the diversity of His people.

You don’t have to show up polished or perfect. Just come as you are with your questions, your experience, your passion.

We move forward together, grounded in purpose and grace.

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”
- 1 Corinthians 12:12 (ESV)

You are seen. You are welcome. You belong.