June 2, 2022

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The AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties chapter has once again collaborated with the Greater San Fernando Valley chapter to bring you this year’s AFP Symposium: Strategic Planning - Elements to build a mission-driven strategic plan. This virtual event will be held on Tuesday, June 14th from 12pm to 4pm.   The focus of this year’s program is to help you consider new ideas and practices to better position you and your organization as you move forward to address the ever-changing issues facing our communities through your strategic plan. Whether this is your first rodeo or you’re a member of the strategic planning club, AFP Symposium will offer you valuable information through workshops and addresses by distinguished speakers who will share their experience and fundraising knowledge that will appeal to both seasoned fundraising professionals, board members, nonprofit executives, and those who are new to our not-for-profit community.

Keynote Speakers

Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP AFP Global Board Member Chief Development Officer, Endowment Partners Ladan Yalzadeh Founder and Coach Honey in the Temple

Breakout Session Speakers

Jennifer Lobenhofer Director of Strategy Services Envision Consulting

Shane Michael Director Mittun Creative

Sara Caputo, MA Workplace Effectiveness Coach + Consultant

DEI PANEL Brenda Vaden  Director of Strategic Partnerships Hispanics in Philanthropy           Janet Hu, Esq. Individual Giving and Corporate Relations Asian Americans Advancing Justice Tess Allen          Executive Director Diversity Collective of Ventura County Krystle Farmer Sieghart Founder, Executive Director of Programs and Operations Healing Justice Santa Barbara CFRE credit – 4 points AFP Members - $65 Non-Members - $80

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AFP ICON Recap by Chamberlain Scholar, Sam Franz

As the recipient of the Chamberlain Scholarship, I was honored to be chosen by my AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter to attend my first AFP International Conference in Las Vegas. From registration to the closing session, my time at the conference was full of learning, networking, personal growth, and new ideas. I expected all of these things to happen, having been to other professional conferences before, but AFP ICON was different. Perhaps because professional fundraisers are a different sort of people (in the best way!). At other conferences I have attended, there can be cliques, speakers not staying after to chat with listeners, and little networking with the “newbies”; AFP ICON could not have been more different. I met people from all over the world, from executive directors to grant writers each willing to connect, share stories, and learn from one another. And that was just connections made during the downtime and general sessions. One thing I appreciated about AFP ICON was the dedicated sessions, affinity groups, and connection time that the conference hosted where you could connect with your fellow fundraisers. In particular, the Chamberlain Scholars Meeting, the Emerging Leader Affinity Groups, or the other post conference session time all created opportunities to build connections and share ideas from the educational sessions. Simply put, the networking opportunities and connections I made with my fellow attendees were invaluable.   It wasn’t just the people I met that made the conference one of a lifetime but also the ideas that were shared. Each session offered a new perspective, grew my understanding of philanthropy, and deepened my knowledge of the field. It would be impossible to highlight a favorite session since so many pop to the forefront of my mind when I think back on them. But I can share two key takeaways that I will take back to the office and share with my colleagues. The first, is that AFP through our local chapter and AFP Global have amazing resources for career growth and learning. Many sessions mentioned different and invaluable AFP resources that I had not known existed. The second, is a new appreciation and vigor to do “the little things” in my daily work. The stories shared during each educational session highlighted what we do as fundraisers on a daily basis but the sessions reminded us of the why. Centering ourselves back on the “why” of the things we do can give us new purpose and inspiration when we tackle the little things and the big things at work.   Thank you for this amazing opportunity to attend my first AFP ICON. I look forward to getting more involved with my AFP local chapter and the AFP Global community!   With gratitude, Sam

Pictured from L to R: Sam Fraz, A.J. Steinberg, Catherine Kort, Molly Kemper, and Jennifer Caldwell

Mark Your Calendars! AFP-SBV 2022 Events!

July Monthly Training August 25, 2022 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Santa Barbara City College AFPalooza Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Monthly Training The Profession of the Development Professional Presented by Jill Rhode CFRE and Lauren Trujillo October Monthly Training (In-Person) Thursday, November 10, 2022 National Philanthropy Day December Annual Holiday Gathering and Board Installation

Upcoming Events

Reflections as a Woman in Fundraising and Philanthropy (SCAHD) Friday, June 17, 2022 11:30 a.m. 3 Reasons Why Your Board Doesn't Fundraise and How to Fix That (AFP-GLAC) Tuesday, June 21, 2022 10:30 a.m.

Flipping Fundraising: Building YOUR Adaptive Fundraising Muscle in the New Normal (AFP Global) Wednesday, June 22, 2022 10:00 a.m.  Decolonizing Philanthropy: Applying the work of Edgar Villanueva to Your Organization (AFP Global) Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 a.m.

Chapter Job Center

Employment Opportunities Click on the job titles below to view the description Development Coordinator CALM Program Development Specialist Ventura College Foundation Admin Asst. to Exec Dir and HR Specialist  Ventura College Foundation Chief Development Officer Santa Barbara City College Grants Management Specialist Interface Children & Family Services Chief Philanthropy Officer Santa Barbara Humane Executive Director Storyteller Children's Center Conservation Director Ventura Land Trust Stewardship Manager Ojai Music Festival Development Director KidStream Communications and Development Manager New Beginnings Membership Manager Santa Barbara Museum of Art

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.

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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 33,000 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 Please join us! Like and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You'll get additional pictures of our trainings and invitations to all our events.

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