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SAIF
members are recognised as fundraising professionals who have access to the
collective wisdom of a national network of peers. Fundraisers and people
involved with non-profit organisations who join SAIF become part of a
supportive network with access to many benefits.
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SAIF is committed to
building the fundraising profession and to promoting the highest
standards of professional practice.
No other organisation in Southern Africa can offer the array of
professional support services and representation that you get when you
join SAIF.
Below are some of the major benefits you receive when you join the
Institute:
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Professional status and
recognition
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A code of professional
ethics governing best practice
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Participation in
international fundraising workshops
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Access to information
through newsletters and website on matters affecting the
not-for-profit sector
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Networking and
information sharing with fellow fundraisers and specialists
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Local Branch meetings in
major centres
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Member discounts given
when attending certain training and seminars, and discounts offered
by some associated organisations
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A registration fee is payable when first joining SAIF together with a
membership fee.
Please consult the
Application form for details of fees payable
The
membership fee is renewable on the 1st April each year. All members receive a
reminder when
membership fees are due.
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Regular
Membership
is open to men and women who at the time of application have, for at
least three consecutive years, substantially earned their livelihood
in fundraising.
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Associate
Membership
is open to men and women who at the time of application have are new
to the fundraising profession and have for less than three years substantially earned their livelihood in fundraising.
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Fellow.
A Fellow is a regular member with not less than five years’
experience, who has rendered distinguished service in or to the
profession and is elected a Fellow at a meeting of the Institute. The
present Fellows of the Institute are
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Joe
Araujo
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Brian Bailey
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Ann
Bown
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Lynette
Brady
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David
Cuthbert
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France Lake
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Terry
Murray (Deseased)
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June
Rorich
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Carl
Swart
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Member
Emeritus
is
a former Regular Member who having retired after long and active
participation in fundraising, is so designated by the Council in
recognition or esteemed membership of the institute.
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Honorary
Member
is a person elected in such membership because, in the opinion of the
Council, he/she has made a notable contribution to the fundraising
profession and whose election as an honorary Member is considered
to be very beneficial to the Institute. Elizabeth Cuthbert and
Sizile Mabaso are presently
the only Honorary Members of the Institute.
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