The Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) is a professional organization committed to examining human challenges and advancing understanding through anthropological insights. Its community includes scholars, practicing social scientists, students, and professionals across fields such as anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, nursing, and law. SfAA offers memberships for individuals, fellows, and departments, along with committees and topical interest groups that connect members around shared interests.

Its services and programs include an annual meeting for presenting research, exchanging ideas, networking, and exploring practical solutions; webinars and education programs; job postings; and global initiatives, roundtables, and projects. The Society also supports scholarship and public engagement through publications, including Human Organization, Practicing Anthropology, and Dispatches from Applied Anthropology. Members and the wider community can participate in awards and prizes recognizing contributions to anthropology, attend workshops, and access resources such as podcasts and oral history projects.

SfAA also invites donations to support its mission and provides opportunities for volunteering and professional development