Member
Organization
Annual Dues
Join a growing community invested in caring for vulnerable children and families.
Movement Investor Organization
Annual Donation
Contribute to a growing community and help expand the reach of your organization’s impact.
Movement Champion Organization
Annual Donation
Help lead a growing community by expanding your organization’s impact and influence by serving and advising others.
Connect and Make an impact
Find Community
Connect with other nonprofit leaders in a united community, working to expand the reach and impact of the Church in caring for vulnerable children.
Access Training
Courses, cohorts, coaching and individualized support is available for non-profit members to strengthen their organization’s effectiveness and impact.
Contribute
All members have a voice in the community. Movement Champions have further opportunities to invest and contribute to the movement together.
Find a list of all opportunities for CAFO Nonprofit Members in our 2024 Nonprofit Organization Membership Booklet.
"The sense of cooperation versus competition is probably my favorite aspect of CAFO and the reason we continue to bring our voice to it and learn from those who are here."
Beth Guckenberger
Membership standards
Our CAFO Membership reflects the diverse beauty of the body of Christ. While we may differ in our areas of ministry and practice, we unite in our commitment to the gospel and the highest level of excellence and integrity.
CAFO membership options
"When I became the Executive Director, I wasn't sure what we received as a member of CAFO. After just a short time, I told our board, "The value we receive from our CAFO membership is amazing." The resources, trainings and tools in a variety of areas are great but the community you gain when you participate is invaluable. I can't imagine leading without CAFO as a partner with our agency."
"CAFO provides cutting edge resources and support, but more importantly the emphasis on spiritual growth and discipleship have been life-changing for me."
"Read everything you can, then join CAFO and meet as many people engaged in this work as possible. Our first Summit has been game-changing for us as an organization. We love the CAFO team and we love the CAFO family, which is broad, extensive, dedicated, passionate, experienced and deeply collaborative."
"One of the most inspiring aspects of being a member of CAFO is its commitment for collaboration and equipping leaders. In a rapidly evolving world and our desire to mobilize God's people to care for the most vulnerable, we need a champion who will bring together diverse perspectives and resources to multiply Kingdom impact. CAFO does that for us."
Frequently asked questions
Being a member of CAFO connects you with other nonprofit leaders and organizations like yours who are committed to seeing God’s people care effectively for vulnerable children and families, rooted always in Christian discipleship and the life of the local church. You’ll also gain access to some unique member-only opportunities and discounts on resources, our annual conference and more! You have much to receive but also much to offer as you learn and grow and help other organizations and churches do the same. See all member benefits here.
Your non-profit organization can become a member of CAFO by completing the online application here. Membership levels range and dues are based on your annual budget. Find all the details about membership levels here.
As part of the membership application, organizations must affirm CAFO’s Core Commitments, Guiding Principles and Statement of Faith and ECFA’s 7 Standards of Financial Stewardship. Organizations will also be asked to submit: (1) their most recent 990 form, (2) a recommendation letter from a CAFO or ECFA member, (3) acknowledgement of ECFA membership or annual dues, and (4) annual dues.
Member organizations may receive regular audits in place of ECFA membership. Any additional questions on this requirement can be included in the online membership application.
Your annual membership is based on the calendar year. Your membership will renew on December 15th. At that time you will receive notice with renewal details. (Members joining in the fourth quarter of the year will be grandfathered in for the following year.) Just make sure your contact information is kept up to date so you don’t miss any important messages about your membership!
Contact us at [email protected] with any updates to your organization’s member profile.