Association of Fundraising Professionals - San Diego Chapter

?? Important NPD Update: We are SOLD OUT! ?? Due to overwhelming demand, we have met the 850 capacity for NPD 2024 quicker than expected. Thank you to the San Diego community for your incredible support, we cannot wait to celebrate with you on November 15. If you missed the window to purchase tickets and are interested in attending NPD, please add your name to the waitlist here:?https://lnkd.in/gxbjUagg If NPD tickets become available, you will be notified. A limited number of volunteer spots are available. Please reach out directly to Katie Gomez, Chapter Director, for additional information. #afpsd #npd2024

What an incredible evening at the Farmhouse at the Leichtag Foundation! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 NPD Honoree and Sponsor Reception. We are beyond grateful to celebrate and connect with our outstanding honorees and generous sponsors in such a beautiful setting. Here’s to the inspiring people and organizations - looking forward to celebrating them with you all at National Philanthropy Day on November 15. #AFPSD #NPDSD2024 #NPD #NationalPhilanthropyDay #Philanthropy

??AFPSD Board Member in the Community?? We’re thrilled to share that one of our incredible board members and SNAP Chair took the stage today at the YMCA of San Diego County’s Annual Campaign Symposium. Leading an insightful session on the power of storytelling as a tool to spark change, inspire donors, and strengthen community support. Thank you, Laura Rice, MBA, CFRE, for sharing your knowledge and expertise, and empowering Y staff and volunteers to elevate their impact through the art of storytelling. #AFPSD #YMCASD #Fundraising #Philanthropy #Community

AFP San Diego is excited to introduce and congratulate the 2024 NPD Outstanding Development Emerging Leader Award recipient: TD Smith, Vice President of Development at Reality Changers. Join us in celebrating TD at National Philanthropy Day on November 15. Purchase your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gcXNn2uS #AFPSD #NationalPhilanthropyDay #NPD #Philanthropy #Development

Congratulations to California’s largest kid-run nonprofit, Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC), on being named the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Philanthropic Institution! Founded in 2019 by a group of friends eager to make a difference, YPC has inspired the community through their creative and impactful initiatives, including St. Nicks Kicks, which has donated over 18,000 pairs of shoes to local families. Their Global Classroom Initiative further highlights their dedication to education by raising funds to build a school in Kenya, improving learning conditions for students abroad. YPC’s commitment to service and philanthropy continues to prove that young leaders can drive lasting change. Congratulations, YPC! Nominated by: San Ysidro Health Join us on Nov 15 to celebrate our NPD honorees by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gcXNn2uS #AFPSD #NationalPhilanthropyDay #NPD #Youth #Philanthropy #YPC

AFP San Diego is honored to recognize the Cushman Family for their extraordinary philanthropic contributions to the greater San Diego community. Their generosity and commitment have touched countless lives through their support of so many vital organizations. Thank you, Cushman Family, for your dedication to making San Diego a better place for all. Your recognition as the Outstanding Philanthropists for National Philanthropy Day 2024 is well deserved! ?? Nominated by Sharp HealthCare Foundation with the collective support of Casa de Amparo, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Jewish Community Foundation, San Diego Blood Bank, San Diego Symphony, Seacrest Foundation, Serving Seniors, and Urban Street Angels, Inc.. #NationalPhilanthropyDay #NPD #Philanthropy #SanDiego #GivingBack #CommunityImpact #ThankYou

AFP San Diego is proud to sponsor the San Diego Foundation's SD Fundraising Conference happening live! Looking forward to seeing you onscreen with us during this full day of learning. #SDFundraisingConf2024 #FundraisingConference #SDF

Congratulations to our 2024 National Philanthropy Day Honorees! Outstanding Development Emerging Leader TD Smith Nominated by: Desiree Perez of YMCA of San Diego County Outstanding Development Professional Shawna Fallon Nominated by: Sandy Liarakos, CFRE, CSPG with support from Claudia Ehrlich, MBA, CAP?, Betsy McClendon, Living Coast Discovery Center, San Diego Symphony, Sharp HealthCare Foundation Outstanding Organization for Diversity & Inclusion Foundation for Developmental Disabilities Self-Nominated with support from The San Diego Regional Center Outstanding Philanthropic Institution Youth Philanthropy Council Nominated by: San Ysidro Health Outstanding Philanthropists Cushman Family Nominated by: Sharp HealthCare Foundation with support from Casa de Amparo, Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, San Diego Blood Bank, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Symphony, SEACREST FOUNDATION, Serving Seniors, Urban Street Angels, Inc. Outstanding Student Volunteer Jackie De Anda Nominated by: Barrio Logan College Institute Outstanding Volunteer Kimberly Brown Nominated by: Meals on Wheels San Diego County Your dedication and generosity is an inspiration to us all! We can't wait to celebrate with you on 11/15. Visit https://cvent.me/mnyWXA to purchase your NPD tickets.

A reminder to join us for the August AFP San Diego VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting, presented by the AFPSD SNAP (Senior Nonprofit Advancement Professionals) Network. Learn about emerging trends and what tried-and-true techniques still resonate in our changing philanthropic landscape. Learning Objectives: ? Center your organization’s fundraising strategies around the core principles of our industry. ? Deepen your understanding of the future themes impacting nonprofits now. ? Anticipate and embrace what’s next in the field of philanthropy, and in enhancing community impact. Facilitator, Laura Rice, MBA, CFRE, Senior Director of Sustaining Philanthropy at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, will guide the conversation between our panel of nonprofit experts and community leaders which includes: ? Steve Jennings, Senior Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego ? Alex Kim, MA, NPLM, Chief Development Officer at KPBS ? Elsa Morales-Roth, Executive Director of the Emilio Nares Foundation Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gzaeczFJ A link to join the meeting will be included in your registration confirmation email and also sent the day of the event.?

Rounding off the week with congratulating the 2024 NPD nominees for Outstanding Volunteer and Student Volunteer. Join us in celebrating these community leaders and their impact in our region. Outstanding Student Volunteer Jackie De Anda - Nominated by Barrio Logan College Institute Camden Hall - Nominated by Curebound Sophia Insogna - Nominated by Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Iris Korn - Nominated by Feeding San Diego Luke Moreau - Nominated by GiGi's Playhouse San Diego Sydney Yang - Nominated by Father Joe's Villages Outstanding Volunteer Angela Aceves - Nominated by Mission Fed Credit Union Irene Barajas - Nominated by Girl Scouts San Diego Bridgett Brown - Nominated by Rady Children's Hospital Foundation Kimberly Brown - Nominated by Meals on Wheels San Diego County Jamie Carr - Nominated by Nativity Prep Academy Elaine Dodge - Nominated by Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Berit Durler - Nominated by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, North Coast Repertory Theatre & Timken Museum Rockette Ewell & Russ Okihara - Nominated by St. Paul's Cathedral Dr. James S. Grisolia - Nominated by Epilepsy Foundation San Diego County Mary Johnson - Nominated by Barrio Logan College Institute Debbie McGraw - Nominated by Women's Empowerment International Elsa Morales-Roth - Nominated by Emilio Nares Foundation William Smith - Nominated by Neighborhood Healthcare Leo Spiegel - Nominated by UC San Diego The Ladies Guild - Nominated by Father Joe's Villages Aubrey Valencia - Nominated by Curebound #NationalPhilanthropyDay #NPD