This section covers:
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Community Foundation Network (CFN) offers a range of services to a diverse membership:
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Members are established community foundations that meet all CFN’s membership criteria |
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Associates are aspiring community foundations that are striving to meet CFN’s membership criteria |
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Affiliates are community foundations outside the UK, CFN’s partner organisations, or other grant-making organisations that share CFN’s commitment to local communities |
If you are interested in joining as an Affiliate, contact [email protected] for more information. Affiliation costs £315 (2007-08).
SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
CFN provides a range of focused, responsive and relevant services to help members’ growth and sustainability.
Further information on services for members is provided in the members’ area.
SERVICES FOR AFFILIATES
CFN’s services to Members and Associates include:
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Regular Ebulletin |
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One copy of most CFN publications |
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Access to CFN training and conferences at member rates |
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Invitation to attend AGM |
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Access to our library and sample documents on website |
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Listing in our Annual Review and on our website |
MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENTS
CFN is committed to providing the highest level of service to its Members and Associates, as well as giving and receiving feedback on their respective roles and the effectiveness of the relationship between them.
CFN’s Members and Associates commit to:
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Comply with membership
criteria for good practice
in running a community foundation |
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Contribute to their own development and that of
other community foundations through networking and liaison |
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Provide CFN with detailed information on fund
develpment, grant-making and other activities |
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Where possible, participate in CFN's board
and working groups |
Annual subscriptions are charged within bands starting at £315 and based on each foundation’s level of endowment and recent grant-making. DIGITS pricing depends on service level chosen by the foundation.
While Members and Associates are encouraged to serve on CFN’s board, only Members have voting rights. |