January 20, 2021

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WE SURPASSED OUR BE THE CAUSE GOAL!

THANK YOU to all our donors who helped us exceed our 2021 Be the Cause goal for the third year in a row! You helped us raise $7,343.85 last year that will be used to fund local, national, and international programs such as scholarships, leadership development, and educational opportunities for AFP members across the globe. Furthermore, a portion of every donation that a member makes goes back to our chapter to support our efforts. Thank you again for making this possible by giving back to the fundraising profession and supporting the future leaders in our field!

President's Club ($1,000+) Gerry Pantoja Pamela A. Perkins-Dwyer Ambassador's Club – Ruby ($250+) Stephen C. Baker Carrie Hughes Catherine Kort, MA Ambassador's Club – Sapphire ($100+) Rebecca Anderson Rich Block Alicia Coffield Adrienne De Guevara Geoff Green Karen Kawaguchi Molly Kemper, BA Dena Jenson Anne Paul King Andrea McFarling Michelle Mc Ghee, CFEE, CFRE Michael Padden-Rubin

Ambassador's Club – Sapphire ($100+) (Con't). Niki Chopra Richardson, MBA, CFRE Madeline Serrano Sattler Ryan Underlin Katherine Wertheim, CFRE Steve Willmont, CFRE Stephanie Wilson, CFRE Sarah Witmer Friends of the Foundation ($50+) Ashley Brown Elena Nicklasson Eryn Shugart Maple Street Management, Inc.   AFP Contributors   Sam Franz Lisa M. Thomas, BA Christine Trunick

Chamberlain Scholarship - last chance to apply

AFP, Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2022 Chamberlain 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 scholarship honors the memory of Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE.   AFP ICON, AFP’s flagship “International Conference,” is held each year and brings together nearly 4,000 fundraising professionals to discuss important trends and issues related to fundraising and philanthropy, with a focus on fundraising practice and technique.   The 2022 AFP ICON will be held Monday-Wednesday, May 2-4, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV.   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.     Application Deadline:  Friday, January 21, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Calling all AFPSBV Chapter members!  Make a difference and help direct the health of our chapter by volunteering on a committee. We need your voice on the following committees:  Professional Development - help shape what trainings are booked and suggest experts in our field to speak. This includes integrating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access or an IDEA lens into all of our trainings and events.  Membership - help us expand our membership by reaching all of our colleagues in both large and small organizations. We need diverse voices.  Finance - if you are a wiz at budgets and financial planning, help us build a strong financial base.  These are just a few of the ways you can help our local chapter lead us into the future.  AFP-Santa Barbara/Ventura Co-Presidents Adrienne De Guevara & Gerry Pantoja

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Save the Date! Capital Campaign: Are You Ready?

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (PST) Cal Lutheran Oxnard Center 2201 Outlet Center Dr., # 600 Oxnard, CA 93036 Steve Willmont, CFRE, Senior Vice President at Netzel Grigsby Associates will lead this workshop to help you analyze your organization’s readiness for a capital campaign, and the preparation steps you should plan to take. Joining him in this session will be Andrew Peake, Director of Advancement for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Andrew has just concluded a $5 million capital campaign and will share some of the lessons learned from the experience and the importance of being ready. This event is co-hosted by California Lutheran University Center for Nonprofit Leadership. AFP and CNL members may attend this event for no additional fee. Registration opening soon.

Finding the Good in Challenging Times: Key Takeaways from COVID-19

How have nonprofits reached out to their donors and closed planned gifts during COVID-19? What strategies have proven most effective? What will nonprofit organizations take with them moving forward? What have we learned from this time, and how will it shape the future of philanthropy? (Crescendo)

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Now Accepting—Donor-Advised Funds

In the January issue of Advancing Philanthropy, Ken Nopar, vice president and senior philanthropic advisor for the American Endowment Foundation, shares a few steps that charities can implement for donor-advised funds that can result in larger donations from donors.

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Chapter Job Center

Employment Opportunities Click on the job titles below to view the description Director of Development, Alumni Engagement Chaminade College Preparatory Development Coordinator Ventura Land Trust Development Director Ventura Land Trust Chief Advancement Officer Sycamores Child and Family Services Philanthropy Assistant Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara Grant Writer Sanctuary Centers Development Director Girl Scouts of California Central Coast Director of Development Los Padres ForestWatch Legacy Giving Manager Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Director of Advancement Santa Barbara Zoo Foundation Relations Officer Santa Barbara Zoo Director of Development SEEAG

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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