Storytelling is an innovative communication tool that is particularly well suited to inspire and build relationships. With a lot of competition in our social media ridden world, good storytelling communicates what your organization stands for and how it supports the community. The interactivity of social media allows users to be directly involved in such stories. For nonprofits, digital storytelling can be a promising tool for including supporters, stakeholders, and others who may not know your organization's role in the community.

Panelists to be announced soon.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (PDT)

Via Zoom or in person at Fielding Graduate University

Cost

$25 Members - $35 Non-members (Virtual)

$40 Members - $50 Non-members (In Person)

Pending 1.5 CEs from CFRE International.

Speakers:

Eric Shiflett of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation

A.J. Steinberg of Queen Bee Fundraising

Stanley Tzankov of CAUSE

Lunch to be provided for in person attendees. If you have any special dietary requests please email the office at admin@afpsbv.org.

Fees

AFP Members - $80

Non-Members - $100

Organization Discount - Bring 3 or more attendees from the same organization and pay $60 per attendee. Email the Association Office to take advantage of this special offer.

Your voice is essential in telling our community's story and we invite you to nominate those exemplary leaders of our philanthropic community so they can be recognized at this year’s event. Nominations open through July 14, 2023.

The event will honor a recipient from each of the following categories:

Philanthropist of the Year in Santa Barbara County

Philanthropist of the Year in Ventura County

Volunteer of the Year in Santa Barbara County

Volunteer of the Year in Ventura County 

Youth in Philanthropy, aged 16-23

Professional Fundraiser of the Year

Champion for Social Justice

EPIC Impact Society to host creativity and innovation summit

honors Fashion Icon Kenneth Cole in Santa Barbara, CA April 27-29th

 Free Celebratory Award concert!

Among our EPIC Awards honorees this year is fashion icon Kenneth Cole with his non-profit organization the Mental Health Coalition will be honored at our 7 pm, April 29th Award show and concert. The celebratory evening is free to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Just register at https://EPIC_Innovation_Awards.eventbrite.com  secure a free ticket. The April 27-29th line-up includes dozens of thought-leaders who are all at the pinnacle of their respective industries sharing insights and experience in innovation, education, and entertainment. More Information

“What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. (NonProfit PRO) Read More