🎄 You’re Invited to Our Holiday Celebration & Annual Meeting! 🎁

When: Wednesday, December 11 · 5:00–7:00 PM

Where: Longoria Winery Tasting Room

📍 732 State Street, Downtown Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Parking: Convenient parking is available across State Street in the Paseo Nuevo shopping mall parking structure.

✨ What’s Happening:

Join us for an evening of holiday cheer, community connection, and celebration of another successful year! Enjoy festive hors d’oeuvres, seasonal beverages, and our Annual Meeting Program, featuring:

• 🎉 Blessing and heartfelt thanks to our departing Board Members
• 🌟 Introduction, welcome, and election of our new leadership and Board Members
• 🥂 A toast to our collective accomplishments—membership growth, professional development, and this year’s wonderful events
• Let’s gather to reflect, reconnect, and raise a glass to the bright year ahead!

Fees: Members $25 / Non-Members $35

Scholarships Available

Interested in joining AFP but your organization does not have it in the budget? Consider applying for one of our Membership Scholarships. Hurry though as this application closes Monday, December 1st!

AFP, Santa Barbara Ventura Counties Chapter is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 20256Chamberlain Scholarship. Each year AFP Foundation for Philanthropy offers one registration scholarship to qualified chapters for the Annual AFP International Conference on Fundraising (ICON). This program is designed to help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skills in fundraising. 

The 2026 AFP ICON will be held April 26-28, 2026 in San Diego, California.

One candidate will be chosen by our Chapter Scholarship Committee to receive a scholarship toward registration for the AFP International Fundraising Conference on Philanthropy.  Registration fees, except for a $10 payment to secure registration, are paid by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.  

Philanthropy has the power to transform society, and fundraisers, like you, play a major role in this process. The BE the CAUSE Campaign embodies the importance and impact of a profession that values ethical and effective fundraising in the world and works in the interest of the public good. The campaign demonstrates what fundraisers do and why we do it.

Your gift is a strategic investment in your chapter and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, supporting key initiatives such as:

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

To attract fundraisers and donors who reflect the diverse communities of our society.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

To help fundraising professionals succeed at all stages of their careers.

RESEARCH

To increase knowledge of philanthropy for effective fundraising practices.

SCHOLARSHIPS

To provide fundraisers with educational and networking opportunities.

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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 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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