The Buddy Program was developed as a way of formalizing the relationship between new members and veteran members in a relaxed atmosphere. This benefit of your AFP-GPC membership offers a loosely structured setting to develop beneficial one-on-one relationships between members and deepen the relationships of new members with AFP. Acting as a friend, a teacher, and a guide to the fundraising profession, buddies have the opportunity to encourage and advise new members by sharing their own experiences and knowledge of the industry and the AFP-GPC organization.