Professional Organizations & Associations

Useful Listings & Contacts for Planners & Industry Professionals

Join. Participate. Network. Advance your career.

National Organizations with Local Chapters

AFP – Association of Fundraising Professionals

AFP Advancement Northwest (Seattle)
AFP Alaska Chapter
AFP Idaho Chapter
AFP Montana Chapter
AFP Oregon & SW Washington Chapter
AFP South Sound (South King County, Pierce County, Thurston County, Mason County and Kitsap County)

IAAP – International Association of Administrative Professionals

ILEA - International Live Events Association

MPI – Meeting Professionals International

NACE - National Association for Catering and Events

PCMA – Professional Convention Management Association

PCMA Pacific Northwest Chapter (WA, OR, ID, AK, and MT)

Miscellaneous National & International Organizations

American Society of Association Executives
Association of Destination Management Executives
Corporate Event Marketing Association
Destinations International
Destination Marketing Association of the West
Event Services Professionals Association
Eventovation
Events Industry Council
Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals
Global Business Travel Association
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
International Association of Expositions & Events
International Congress and Convention Association
International Festivals and Events Association
Meetings Mean Business Coalition
National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
National Tour Association
Society of Government Meeting Professionals
Society of Incentive & Travel Executives
World Travel & Tourism Council