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H. Art Taylor Named President and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals

AFP is pleased to announce that, following an extensive search, H. Art Taylor has been named as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025, succeeding Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA. A respected leader in the nonprofit sector, Taylor brings decades of experience in philanthropy, governance, and nonprofit accountability. He most recently served for 23 years as president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Read More

The AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter Board Members welcome this quarter's new and renewed members.

New members

Carl Allen, Ventura College Foundation

Aracely Avila, I'm a Kid Who Can

Caroline Baker, Santa Barbara Musuem of Natural History

Chloe Boswell-Dondorf, Ventura College Foundation

Grace Falzone-Miller, Ventura College Foundation

Naomi Hallum, Million Dollar Vegan, Inc.

Julie Henszey

Cydney Justman, Girls Inc of Santa Barbara

Abe Lincoln, Savie Health

Krista Papageorge Fields, Alzheimer’s Association

Lana Quint, MOXI

Tobie Roach, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County

Renewed Members

Kelley Abbas, Honor Flight Central Coast California

Araceli Aggarwal, Ventura College Foundation

Jennifer Caldwell, Food Share of Ventura County

Ethan Craig, TOArts

Erin Fitzgerald, The Buckley School

Dena Jenson, California Lutheran University

Morgan Kastenek, Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Anne Paul King, Ventura College Foundation

Eric Knight, Conejo Free Clinic

Michael Menichetti, Netzel Grigsby Associates

Rebecca Merrell, Netzel Grigsby Associates

Heather Muran, REACH Central Coast

Elena Nicklasson, Fielding Graduate University

Katie Pearson, VISIONALITY Partners

Shannon Silk, Santa Barbara Zoo

Victoria Silverman, Cook Silverman Search

Taylor Swan, United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County

Kellie Topar, Transition House

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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www.afpsbv.org

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