Are you employed by, donate to, or serve on the board of a Santa Barbara or Ventura County nonprofit?

If so, please consider joining our chapter for in-depth education, exceptional professional resources and the best networking opportunities.

National Philanthropy Day Tickets

Join us November 4th!


Tickets on sale now for National Philanthropy Day! Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor philanthropy in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.


Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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

Levity Live Oxnard

591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036


AFP Members - $50 - BUY NOW!

Future Members* - $75 - BUY NOW!

Table of 8 - $400 - BUY NOW!

VIP Booth for 4 - $300 - BUY NOW!


*Future Members who have not attended an event with AFP-SBV will need to set up an account through our registration system. If you need assistance, please email the Office.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open for National Philanthropy Day

Join us as a Chapter Sponsor and enjoy high visibility all year long to hundreds of non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals across both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.



  • AFP-SBV hosts more than a dozen professional development and networking events throughout the year. Your sponsorship would also include a valuable presence at the AFP Symposium on Fundraising and the widely-publicized National Philanthropy Day Celebration.
  • Chapter Sponsors at every level will be prominently listed on the Chapter website and in the AFP-SBV bi-monthly e-Newsletter.
  • We will always feature you leading up to events and thank you from the podium.


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Chapter Job Center

Employment Opportunities

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Executive Director

Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF)


Prospect Management & Donor Research Specialist, Arts & Lectures 

UC Santa Barbara-Office of Development


Sr. Director of Development, Ecological & Environmental Sciences

UC Santa Barbara-Office of Development


Grant Officer

Ventura Land Trust

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.

Thank You to our 2025-26 Chapter Sponsors

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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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