Congratulations to this year's honorees! Please mark your calendars for November 4, 2025 and join us at Levity Live Oxnard for a fabulous evening celebration. Tickets on sale soon! 

Philanthropist of the Year: Santa Barbara

Sarah Berkus Gower

Philanthropist of the Year: Ventura County

Ojai Women's Fund

Volunteer of the Year: Santa Barbara

Dan Lillard

Volunteer of the Year: Ventura County

Madhu Bajaj

Professional Fundraiser of the Year:

 Lauren Trujillo, CFRE

SB Public Library Foundation

Youth in Philanthropy

Youth Arts Leadership Academy (YALA)

TOArts

Champion for Social Justice:

Nyeland Promise

Join us as a Chapter Sponsor and enjoy high visibility all year long to hundreds of non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals across both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

• AFP-SBV hosts more than a dozen professional development and networking events throughout the year. Your sponsorship would also include a valuable presence at the AFP Symposium on Fundraising and the widely-publicized National Philanthropy Day Celebration.
• Chapter Sponsors at every level will be prominently listed on the Chapter website and in the AFP-SBV bi-monthly e-Newsletter.
• We will always feature you leading up to events and thank you from the podium.

GPA Statement on “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking” Executive Order

The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has raised serious concerns about the recent Executive Order on federal grant funding, warning that proposed changes could disrupt services, increase administrative burdens, and undermine the role of subject matter experts in the grant review process. In this article, GPA calls on federal agencies, policymakers, and grant-seeking organizations to work together to protect best practices that ensure transparency, accessibility, and the responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. (Grant Professionals Association) Read More 

Why Your Donor File Is a Gold Mine for Major Donor Prospects

Most nonprofits have a gap in their fundraising strategy. It’s the space between direct response donors and major donors. Many organizations overlook this part of the file simply because they don’t have a mid-level donor program in place. And that’s a missed opportunity. (NonProfit PRO) Read More 

Succession Planning for Nonprofits: How to Avoid Costly Disruption

A recent survey found nearly 75% of nonprofit organizations reported persistent job vacancies. Any staff transition is costly for a nonprofit organization, but unplanned leadership transitions are among the most costly. With advance planning, you can expect a relatively smooth, well-communicated transition. Without it, you and your staff, board members, and donors might suddenly feel like you’re on a panic-inducing, faith-shaking rollercoaster ride. (The Engage Blog) Read More 

Community Sponsor

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

Founded in 1960, AFP International (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through over 24,000 members in 243 chapters around the world. AFP International is committed to promoting philanthropy and supporting the practice of ethical and effective fundraising. AFP offers many opportunities both at the local chapter and international association levels. Join your local AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter today for professional development, networking, and employment opportunities.

Association of Fundraising Professionals

P.O. Box 1564, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1564

(714) 771-3685

admin@afpsbv.org

www.afpsbv.org

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