A legacy that began in 1963. An investment in shared prosperity.

In 1963, a group of U.S. farm and credit cooperatives came together with a bold idea: that the cooperative model, rooted in shared ownership, democratic governance, and economic scale, could be a powerful force for good around the world.

Six decades later, the AV Group carries that vision forward. We work alongside local organizations, farmers, and private sector partners to ensure that people everywhere can access opportunity, earn a living income, and thrive.

To make this work possible, we are launching the 1963 Society: a community of engaged, visionary leaders who believe that cooperation can transform lives and build shared prosperity.

We invite you to join them. As a member of the 1963 Society, you stand in the tradition of our founders, walking alongside communities around the world as they strengthen their livelihoods, expand opportunities, and shape their own futures.

Membership begins with an annual investment of $1,963 or more, and supports the AV Group to respond nimbly and strategically to meet urgent needs, seed innovation, and leverage volunteer expertise to deliver lasting impact.

Your gift doesn’t stand alone — it multiplies. Each dollar you give helps unlock the expertise of skilled volunteers, extends the reach of community-led programs, and fuels work that expands markets, increases incomes, and ensures that prosperity is shared by all.

Join the 1963 Society today and help carry this legacy forward.

Welcome to the 1963 Society