Are you employed by, donate to, or serve on the board of a Santa Barbara or Ventura County nonprofit?

If so, please consider joining our chapter for in-depth education, exceptional professional resources and the best networking opportunities.
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AFP Orange County's

Conference on Philanthropy

Seven AFP Chapters in Southern California are collaborating to bring you a special event.


It's a full-day conference at the Orange County Hilton in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.


Sessions include:

- Fear and Fundraising

- Revolutionize your Storytelling

- Scaling Solutions to Social Problems

- Bank of America Philanthropic Study

- Exploring AI in Fundraising, a Case Study

- Leveraging Google and Marcom Strategies


Early-Bird Rate until January 31, 2025.


Discounts for groups of 3+ from the same organization.


CFRE Credits for all courses


Come, meet other fundraisers, and learn. 

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Chamberlain Scholarship

Submit your application for the chapter's Chamberlain Scholarship. The AFP Foundation offers every AFP chapter in Accord for 2024 one Chamberlain Scholarship, which covers the recipient’s conference registration to AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle. The scholarship is available to individuals who have never attended AFP ICON.


Eligibility Requirements:

  • Candidate is employed as a fundraising professional or, if candidate is an executive director, a substantial amount of time must be devoted to fundraising.
  • Candidate has never attended an AFP or NSFRE International Conference on Fundraising as a registered participant (unless as a member of the Conference Host Committee) and is enthusiastic to attend the full conference as scheduled.
  • Candidate must agree to complete an online evaluation form about his or her experience at International Conference. 
  • Only one individual from any local organization or institution may be selected.
  • Candidate must be willing to share their AFP ICON experience with their chapter after the conference has concluded. This can be accomplished through a report to chapter leadership, a contribution to the chapter newsletter, or an alternate contribution identified by chapter leadership. 


Scholarship Deadline: January 13, 2025

Apply Today

Mark Your Calendars!

Join us in January for our Development Professionals Networking Mixer at Vincent Vineyards and Winery in Santa Ynez. Date and Time TBD. Keep an eye on your inbox for details soon! Save the date for upcoming trainings this winter.


Date: February 20th 

Title: "Insights from the Experts: A panel led by past recipients of Professional Fundraiser of the Year " 

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 

Location: TBD

Speakers: Lisa Thomas & TBD



Date: March 18th

Title: "The Recruiter's Playbook: Lessons for building and joining an advancement team'" 

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 

Location: Direct Relief in Santa Barbara

Speaker: Christian Henry

Events Around the Region

Winter Mixer with LA Fundraisers Network

(AFP-GSFV)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Laurel Tavern


Become a CFRE in 2025

(AFP-GLAC)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Program Evaluation Through An Equity & Social Justice Lens

(CNL)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

9:00 - 10:30 am

Virtual Workshop via Zoom


Brand Reputation & Crisis Management for Nonprofits: Maintaining Trust in Challenging Times

(CNL)

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

9:00 - 12:00 pm

CLU Oxnard Campus


Chapter Job Center

Employment Opportunities

Click on the job titles below to view the description


Major Gifts Officer

United Way of Santa Barbara County


Senior Director of Development

Make-A-Wish Central Coast & Southern Central Valley - California 


Chief Advancement Officer

Music Academy of the West


Development Coordinator, Donor Relations & Annual Giving Development

UC Santa Barbara


Donor Relations Associate

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara


Chief Advancement Officer

Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast

Advertise Your Job Opening With AFP

As a benefit to its members, AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter is pleased to share information about development and fundraising related job openings.

To view all postings or learn how to advertise with AFPSBV, click here to visit the Chapter Job Center on our website.

Thank You to our 2024-25 Chapter Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

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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

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