December 2024 Newsletter

President's Message

WOW! I can’t believe I have been President of the local chapter for two years.

It has been such an honor to work with the AFP Board and to see all of you at our mixers, educational programs, and National Philanthropy Day.

Thank you for your contributions to our beautiful community of SLO County. As I said in my remarks at National Philanthropy Day, Philanthropy means “to love humankind.” Love powers everything we do from meeting with donors, executing events, volunteering, and giving financially to the causes we believe in. There is no greater power than love.

I hope to see many of you at our last lunch program of 2024 in December at the Region Event Center in downtown SLO. We will celebrate the end of the year together, vote on our board slate for 2025 and have some fun door prizes.

With Love and Gratitude,

Loren

Join the SLO Chapter of AFP Today!

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Programs

Coming Up This Month

The Art of Gathering: Building Community & Creating Meaningful Experiences

Thursday, December 12, 2024

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

*program begins at noon*

Region Event Center

858 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tickets

General Admission $38

Member Price w/ Discount $30

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Join us for an insightful session with Amber Karson, a seasoned expert in hospitality, event planning, and relationship building, as she shares her unique perspective on creating memorable and impactful experiences for donors and the community. Drawing from her extensive experience executing large-scale events and intimate gatherings alike, Amber will explore the art of hosting with mindfulness and purpose.

In this session, attendees will learn:

How to transfer large-scale event planning skills to intimate donor engagements
How to create inclusive events that resonate with a diverse audience
Strategies for building community through thoughtfully crafted experiences that strengthen relationships and foster ongoing support

Whether you're hosting a gala or a small donor luncheon, this session will provide the tools and inspiration to elevate your gatherings and deepen relationships with those who support your cause.

Choose your lunch option during registration.

Lunch will be catered by Alba Provisions + Flowers. Register below!

Recap of Our November Program

National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day was a testament to the abundance of generosity, philanthropy, and respect within our community. It was particularly meaningful to honor our award recipients, Ziyad Naccasha and Anneka Scranton, whose remarkable contributions have profoundly impacted our local area. Celebrating their dedication and achievements was truly a pleasure. The event was a spectacular occasion beautifully captured in the accompanying photos. We eagerly look forward to continuing this tradition of recognition and celebration in the coming year.

Additional Events

Spokes Resources for Nonprofits

Development Directors Roundtable

Thursday, December 5, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Admission $10

Registration fee waived for AFP members with discount code

*You do not need a Spokes login to register. Simply select the "Click here to register online" button then close the login pop-up window. Input your information and include the coupon code (iamamember) before registering!

Held via Zoom

Link sent upon registering - limited to 12 participants

Learn More & Register Here

Chapter Job Center

AFP San Luis Obispo County Chapter proudly connects individuals and organizations through job opportunities in development and fundraising on the Central Coast. Click here to learn more.

Fundraising Program Manager

The Land Conservancy of SLO County

AFP General Chapter Support Fund

Your donation to the San Luis Obispo County AFP General Chapter Support Fund will support a variety of initiatives aimed at fostering professional growth and networking opportunities for fundraising professionals in our community. If you'd like to support our chapter financially, please see the donation link below for more information. Thank you for your generosity!

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