About ACF

Identity 

Formerly the Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE), the Association for Christian Fundraising (ACF) aspires to be the primary resource for those who value philanthropy through the lens of Christian principles. Members serve nonprofit organizations and those complementary businesses that support them. ACF has a renewed focus to provide a collegial setting and Christian perspective for professionals working in nonprofit fundraising, communications, marketing, leadership, and related fields from a variety of faith traditions. Read the press release announcing our new identity. 

Members come from a wide range of organizations: congregations, schools, outdoor ministries, retreat centers, youth ministries, higher education, seminaries, campus ministries, districts/synods, church bodies, financial services, charitable foundations, consulting firms, museums, arts/culture, social ministries/services, health care, and more.

Core Values

Vocation drives Faith-filled Service, which requires Rigorous, High Quality Education as well as Mentoring and Collaboration in the context of professional Collegiality lived out through, and spilling over into, Friendships, Connections and Relationships.

Mission 

ACF inspires, educates, and mentors the Christian fundraising community to spark generosity for mission.

Vision 

ACF will become the leading resource for Christian fundraising and communication professionals.

Welcome Statement

The Association for Christian Fundraising seeks to fully reflect the body of Christ as our members pursue their respective vocations in serving God’s church and world. 
 
Together we explore and share best practices in the fields of fundraising and nonprofit leadership through the lens of a Christian perspective. We offer excellent educational opportunities and a network of caring colleagues. We strive to strengthen, encourage, and welcome ALL dedicated professionals.

ACF was formerly known ALDE - the Association of Lutheran Development Executives - but we changed our identity in 2022 to better welcome professionals from all expressions of Christianity.  
 
Learn with us. Engage with us. Share your challenges. Share your joys.
 
“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 have found a place where you belong. 

Financial Statements

Annual Report

2024 Annual Meeting