The organization is dedicated to establishing, maintaining, and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design.

Meetings and annual symposium - to inform members regarding topics of concern to industry. newsletter/publications - newsletter sent to members featuring articles and topics of interest to members. certification fees - continual professional development activities are essential in enabling professional floral designers to demonstrate their creative abilities and talent. Therefore, to maintain accreditation as a member of the american institute of floral designers, or to retain the coveted cfd designation, floral designers must accumulate 25 points of continuing education or floral industry leadership every three (3) years. other programs related to the floral design industry.