Event Venue Location

Santa Barbara City College

721 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Early Bird Rates

AFP Members $50

Non-Members $75

Organizational Discounts: Send three or more individuals from the same organization and pay $50 per attendee. Email admin@afpsbv.org to take advantage of this deal!

Save the Date!

November 4, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Oxnard Levity Live

591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036

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

What inspired you to apply for the Chamberlain Scholarship, and how did it feel to be selected as this year’s recipient from the Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter?

Fundraising is new to me. I was highly encouraged at my office to apply for the Chamberlain Scholarship, and I felt very fortunate and grateful for this tremendous opportunity to advance my new career.

What were some of the most impactful sessions, themes, or conversations you experienced at AFP ICON, and how do you see them shaping your work in fundraising?

The AFP/ICON Conference 2025 offered an incredible number of resources, learning opportunities and peer-to-peer advice. I made efforts to attend as many sessions as possible, as well as to purposefully network with many great people in the fundraising community. There were several key points that impacted me about my own role at the Ventura Botanical Gardens. The session about Donor Development and “The 12-week Fast Track Plan for the Full Year” was very important since it provides a simple system to stay on track with the development plan. I also attended a couple of sessions regarding donor retention and the importance of creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as written documents outlining the specific steps required to consistently complete a task in every stage of the fundraising cycle.

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PR Strategies For Nonprofits: How to tell your story to the press

(CNL)

Wednesday, June 4

9:00 - 12:00 pm

CLU Oxnard Campus

AFP-SLO Mixer at Wild Fields Brewhouse

(AFP-SLO)

Thursday, June 12

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

What IDEA means to you: Envisioning IDEA for the Next Four Years

(AFP-GLAC)

Tuesday, June 17

11:00 a.m.-Noon

Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Nonprofit Contingency Planning: Understanding risk and crafting financial scenarios in times of uncertainty

(CNL)

Wednesday, June 18

9:00 - 11:00 am

Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Creating an Intergenerational Environment of Communication, Well-Being and Respect

(CNL)

Monday, June 23

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Satellite Campus

2nd Annual Healthcare Philanthropy Symposium

(SCAHD)

Thursday, June 26

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

SHARP Healthcare Philanthropy Corp. Office - San Diego

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

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