Skip Navigation

Welcome to AFP San Diego Chapter

The Association of Fundraising Professionals

Founded in 1960, for 50 years The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. The AFP advances philanthropy through its 30,000 members in 210 chapters throughout the world. The San Diego Chapter of AFP was established in 1970. With over 300 members, AFP San Diego Chapter is considered one of the larger AFP chapters.

Upcoming Chapter Luncheon & Workshop

Luncheon Program
February 3, 2012 - 11:30-1:30 pm

Transforming An Event Into A Major Gifts Event

 

 

Panel:
Linda Katz, Community Volunteer, Event Chair, San Diego Foundation Anniversary Event
Kristine Entwistle, CMP, Director of Development, Challenged Athletes Foundation
Suzi Sterner, Senior Director of Alumni Affairs, UC San Diego
Facilitated by: Sandy Liarakos, CFRE, CMP, Director of Development, San Diego State University

Workshop Program
February 3, 2012 - 10:00-11:30 am

Managing Your Successful, Branded Fundraising Events

Speakers:
Joanne Leidenberger, Director of Special Events, The San Diego Zoo
Miryam Seid, Development & Events Manager, The Jenna Druck Center
Trisha Gooch, Director of Development, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Facilitated by: Annie Revel, CSEP, Event Specialists, Girl Scouts San Diego


Click here for more information and to register

Trouble logging into your accountt? Please contact the Chapter Administrator at roxanne.shannon@afpsd.org.


AFP Quick Poll

 

Required indicates a required field

• View Responses
• See Past Poll Results




Jan 24 - Development Officer #2196
Qualifications: Bachelors degree (preferably in Communications/Public Relations) or equivalent, and a minimum of two years progressive development/fundraising or sales related experience. Job Description: Development Officer will be responsible for developing and building donor base for annual gifts. Responsible for bi-annual college-wide newsletter, appeals, events, activities, etc. Knowledge, skills and Abilities: Must have proven written communication skills, great organizational, follow-through and inter-personal skills. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and many constituencies on campus. Thorough knowledge of office systems/data base applications. Demonstrated customer-service orientation and commitment to higher education and philanthropy. EEO: SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate aginst persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression,marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status ... more >
Jan 11 - Grant Writer - Part Time
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is seeking a part-time grant writer with 3-5 years of experience in the human services sector. This position is responsible for for the research, writing and tracking of all grant submissions. ... more >
Jan 5 - Director of Development
The Director of Development holds the primary responsibility for all of the Foundation’s revenue generation. This includes the planning and implementation of all fundraising efforts, to include individual and corporate giving, event planning, planned giving and grants management. ... more >
Jan 4 - 2012 Education Calendar
... more >
Jan 4 - 2012 Education Calendar
... more >
Jan 31 - What to Do When Foundations Have Walled Themselves Off From Your Organization
(Jan. 31, 2012) Reaching out to foundations that have predetermined your organization is outside their area of interest can be challenging, and doing it wrongly can close doors forever. Here are some suggestions for opening dialogue with these organizations. ... more >
Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >