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November 4, 2025

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On National Philanthropy Day (NPD), we celebrate the extraordinary individuals and organizations who are changing the world with a giving heart. This year, AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter will recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to enrich and benefit our communities this November in Ventura County.

Your voice is essential in telling our community's story and we invite you to nominate those exemplary leaders of our philanthropic community so they can be recognized at this year’s event. Read more

Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. The grant lifecycle refers to the full process a grant goes through from identifying opportunities and applying, to implementing funded projects and reporting outcomes. (The Engage Blog) Read More 

More Than a Third of Foundations Expect To Boost Giving in 2025 but Outlook Remains Unpredictable

Every year, Candid administers the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey to hear directly from funders about their grant payments and grantmaking practices. As of early 2025, when the survey was conducted, 53.9% of survey respondents expected their foundation’s 2025 giving this year to be about the same as in 2024. Over a third (37.3%) anticipated their giving would increase, whereas 8.8% expected to give less. (Candid) Learn More 

The AFP Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Board of Directors welcome new and returning members this quarter.

New Members

Nathalie Keller, Food Bank of Santa Barbara County

Mia Kossover, Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation

Allie Mandel, Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens

Returning Members

Diane Dale, Covenant House

Kara Hornbuckle, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

Amber Landis, Humane Society of Ventura County

Annie Lovell, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

Andrew Peake, Netzel Grigsby Associates

Jessica Purdy Berg, Make-A-Wish Central Coast and Southern Central Valley

Hannah Quiroz, Future Leaders of America

Vicki Raven, Chaminade College Preparatory

Sophia Roberts, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County

Natalia Staneva, CFRE, New West Symphony

AJ Steinberg, CFRE, AJ Steinberg Events

Stacy Swanson, Interface Children & Family Services

Lisa Thomas, Montecito Retirement Association

Katherine Wertheim, CFRE, WertIt Consulting

Lori Willis, Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara

Interested in becoming a member? Any new Professional and Associate level memberships receive $50 off now through July 31st! Click here for more details.

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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