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 President’s Message
To every member of AFP Greater Los Angeles Chapter, Happy New Year!
As we look ahead in the hope of a better 2021 for ourselves, our loved ones, for the organizations we represent and for our profession, I think it’s important to rededicate ourselves to the ways in which we can help bring people together. These are trying times and while we may be tempted to hunker down to focus solely on our individual efforts, I believe we can achieve far more through the power of the communities we serve. As AFP/GLAC we can focus on helping one another, on giving those who feel dispossessed a voice and on demonstrating that we have far more in common than those things that divide us.
The chapter’s Board of Directors conducted its board retreat in the beginning of January. I can tell you that supporting you in your work through our professional network and a continued focus on ethics and professionalism will be important parts of our agenda in 2021. Equally important will be our effort to share and act on a message of equity and inclusion. Our industry and our chapter must continue to broaden its outreach so more of our community is represented and served. I’ll have more details for you in future articles and more ways that you can contribute to the implementation of our programming this year. In the meantime, if you have an interest in a particular area and want to help, or need assistance in your own work, please let me know. I’ll connect you to the right people and resources. This year is about you, the member and about others who can benefit from what AFP/GLAC has to offer.
I’m so very grateful to the officers and board members who served in 2020 and to the many members who supported the chapter’s work with their time and resources. I look forward to working together to build on their success and help bring our community together.
Best regards,
Mike Driebe, MSLM, CFRE
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Introducing First Quarter Programs
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· CFRE Workshop: January 19, 2021, 10:30am – 12:00pm
· Afternoons with AFP-GLAC: January 28, 2021, 4:00 – 5:00pm
· Virtual Chapter Meeting: February 9, 2021, 10:30am – 12:00pm
· New Member Orientation: February 18, 2021, 12:00pm-1:00pm
· Afternoons with AFP: February 25, 2021, 4:00 – 5:00pm
· Virtual Emerging Leaders Event: March 9, 2021, 3:00 – 4:30pm
See the website for details as they become available.
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The new year is here and, with its arrival, there is hope that sometime this year we’ll be able to safely meet in person. In the interim, we’ll continue to provide our members and non-members excellent virtual programming along with our monthly Afternoons with AFP-GLAC. Some plans for this year - new member orientations via Zoom, adding member spotlights and celebrating AFP anniversaries in our newsletter, and continuing our check-in calls to our members. We’ll update you with important membership information in our newsletters.
We realize this past year has been challenging for so many of our members. We value and appreciate you. Please let us know if you have a suggestion or an idea of how we can increase membership participation or improve your membership experience, we want to hear from you! Please send me an email to me at melhelliott@gmail.com.
See you soon!
Melanie Elliott, MFA
AFP-GLAC, VP of Membership
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Membership Installment Plan Available
We understand that individuals and organizations may be watching their budgets this year. In recognition of that, AFP Global offers a membership installment plan for Associate and Professional categories of membership. This plan is available for members renewing their membership and to newly joining members. For information about the installment plan click Installment Plan.
To join or renew for the other categories, click Join AFP.
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Up and At ‘Em Job Club
If you have been displaced during COVID or are looking to get into fundraising as a profession then the Up and At ‘Em Job Club is for you! Please reach out to us if you are interested – melhelliott@gmail.com. Here’s what a few Job Club members have to say:
“A few of us are new to the area and/or new to fundraising, so it has been great to find common ground in the job search and skills development. We have had some fabulous presentations by Job Club members on things like networking and using LinkedIn.”
“Camaraderie. Especially during times of extended unemployment, which can become greater the higher one goes, it’s important to have support and not to feel alone.”
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A Benefit of AFP Membership
If you are seeking further connection with other fundraisers, as a member, you now have access to AFP’s Topic Specific Interest Communities as well as Affinity Group Communities - https://community.afpglobal.org/home Members will need to login before viewing.
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Welcome to our New Members -thank you!
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Claire Crisp
Jose Miguel Ruiz
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Joey Shanahan, MPH
Sasha Spalding
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Thank you to our Renewed Members!
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Robert Avalos
Dawn Barrett
Jennifer Jackson Berger, MPA
Miss Lorena Bernal, CFRE, BS
Elizabeth Birlet, MA
Barbara Racklin Bushnell, CFRE
Nadiya R Conner
Khristina Cook
Candie M. Davidson-Goldbronn
Shedrick Davis, JD
Janet Dial, Ed.D
Kevin Doody
Christopher Doyle, CFRE
Karen Dunphy
Melanie Elliott, MFA
Ryan Fleury
Austin Frank
Marissa Garcia
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Maryellen Gleason
Rachel Gould
Angela M. Howell
Kim Kowsky
Jacqueline Landry
Jim Loduha
Felice Myers
Cynthia Nickell, CFRE, MBA
Carrie Norred
Kimberly Payne
Stephanie Pell
Erin Sapinoso
Laura L. Schenasi
Randi Sunshine
Sharon Townsend, MPA
John W. Wadas, CFRE
Sophia Weidner
Jacqueline M. Williams
Debbi Winter
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Organizations that have renewed -thank you!
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Cal State LA
CDN Consulting
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Center for American Progress
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
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To those celebrating AFP Anniversaries this month, we thank you so much for your continued support of AFP Global and our GLAC Chapter!
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John Charnay – 26 years
Martha Garske – 13 years
Tim Peters – 12 years
Candie M. Davidson-Goldbronn – 11 years
Carrie J. Arce – 10 years
Nina Crowe – 6 years
Sylvia Rosenberger – 6 years
Maryann Schwartz – 6 years
Alexander A.J. Cornejo II – 5 years
Mia Dunn – 5 years
Cassie R. Carter, PhD – 4 years
Andrea Yvonne Salazar, BA – 4 years
Racheal McCabe – 4 years
Gregory Copeland – 4 years
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Farrah G. Douglas – 3 years
Jeanne Bray – 3 years
Katrina Corbosiero – 2 years
Aashika Patel – 2 years
Jodi Doane – 2 years
Mariana Veyna – 2 years
Randy Lapin – 1 year
Erika Weller – 1 year
Eugenia Stewart, MBA – 1 year
April Lindh – 1 year
Jessica Parker – 1 year
Yekaterina Kazerskaya – 1 year
Amber Skrumbis – 1 year
Sheila Monsod – 1 year
Vernetta Griffin – 1 year
Emily Kolakowski – 1 year
Matt Cordish – 1 year
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This is our first month honoring those celebrating anniversaries. All information was pulled from IHQ’s member database. If your information is incorrect, please let us know.
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Meet the IDEA Committee/Task Force Members of AFP-GLAC
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Lisa J. Baxter, Director of Major Gifts, MLK Community Health Foundation
VP, IDEA
“As a daughter of immigrants, I was always taught that success is not what you have, but how you help others and show up for your community. That is your legacy. Being a part of the fabric of AFP-GLAC and given the responsibility to amplify my voice for those that feel invisible, silenced or erased in our sector is a great responsibility and one definitely worth fighting for. #OneAFP”
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Danielle C. Lara, MSW, Consultant, Danielle C. Lara Consulting
Chair, IDEA
“I became a social worker because I wanted to take an active role in creating a more equitable and sustainable world, and I joined the I.D.E.A. Committee of AFP-GLAC for the very same reason. The fundraising sector has an incredible responsibility, and even more so a unique opportunity, to answer the call of our time and create a world that promotes connectedness, collaboration and courage to address challenging issues that affect our communities. Together, we are a force, and I believe in the future we are building.”
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Jennifer Maduko, MPP, Director of Development CLARE/MATRIX
IDEA Programming Manager
Jennifer will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of I.D.E.A. Committee programming (webinars, healing circles, conversations etc.). This includes activities related to messaging, promotion, content development and delivery, relationship management of presenter/speaker, and backend logistics.
“As we enter a new year, I am proud to serve on the AFP-GLAC I.D.E.A. committee to help showcase voices of underrepresented fundraisers as we work to create a more inclusive space."
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Mariam Khwajazada
Strategic Plan Task Force for I.D.E.A. Council
Mariam will support the development and implementation of IDEA initiatives within the strategic plan of AFP-GLAC.
"I joined the I.D.E.A. task force committee because I believe it takes every one of us to do the work necessary to establish and maintain inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in our communities. I'm proud to be part of a vibrant and focused group!"
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Sok TNG, Senior Prospect Researcher, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
I.D.E.A. Strategic Partnership Manager
Sok will be responsible for building strategic relationships with partners and sponsors to raise awareness and fiscal resources that will lend to the success of the I.D.E.A. Committee and AFP-GLAC overall.
“Diversity in fundraising spans across ethnic groups, across departments, and across stakeholders ... ... different perspectives matter.”
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JOIN IN
If you want to make an impact and promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and access through AFP-GLAC and in your own non-profit, join the I.D.E.A. Committee please email idea@afpglac.org for more information!
OPEN COMMITTEE ROLES
· I.D.E.A. Content Creator – Responsible for creating print content for I.D.E.A. Committee’s in the form of monthly standalone pieces and newsletter blurbs. The I.D.E.A. Content Creator will also work in tandem with the I.D.E.A. Social Media Coordinator to publish and promote print content across social media channels of AFP-GLAC.
· I.D.E.A. Social Media Coordinator – Responsible for increasing the I.D.E.A. Committee’s presence on social media and creating additional pathways for AFP-GLAC members and other AFP chapters, friends and supporters to engage.
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Chapter Fund
Thanks to generous support from our members our Greater Los Angeles Chapter was able to provide over $2,600 Scholarships in 2020 through the Chapter Fund. We provided scholarships to support the professional development of our members. Our Membership Scholarships were made in collaboration with AFP Global.
2020 Chapter Fund Honor Roll
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Lisa Baxter, BA
Jennifer Berger, MPA
Elizabeth Birlet, MA
Barbara Bushnell, CFRE
Cassie Carter, PhD
Yuri Casco, CFRE
Catherine Chorness
Mario Clemente
Diana Corbin, CFRE
Yulanda Davis-Quarrie, CFRE
Michael Driebe, CFRE, MSLM
Melanie Elliott, MFA
Jennifer Ellspermann
Wendy Endsley
Lily Fuentez
Lupita Garza, CFRE
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Mary Gimenez-Caulder, CFRE
Dan Griffin, CFRE
Yvette Herrera
Kristina Lamas, CFRE
Randy Lapin
Gina Long
Maple Street Management, Inc.
Lisa McKay
Mauria McPoland, MPA, ABC
Shade Mokuolu
Terry Monteleone, CSPG CFRE
Eustace Montgomery Hicks
Dawn Mori
Felice Myers
Cynthia Nickell, MBA,CFRE
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Patricia Ostiller, JD, CFRE
Felicity Palmer
Mike Radice
Genevieve Riutort
Andrea Salazar, BA
Julia Scheibmeir
Laura Schenasi
Mary Ann Schwartz
Ellen Sell
Peggy Smith, CFRE,CSPG
Kyle Stephanski
Sok Tng, MS
Jeanne Warlick
Ana Zavala
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Scholarship Awards
12 Virtual Event Scholarships
4 Scholarships to National Philanthropy Day Conference & Awards Program
11 Membership Scholarships - in partnership with AFP Global
1 scholarship for a 2020 Chamberlain to attend AFP ICON 2021
1 Scholarship to the 2020 Chamberlain Runner Up Award
If you'd like to join our 2021 champions, visit us at the 2021 Chapter Fund Campaign.
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BE the CAUSE Campaign
Our Donations to BE the CAUSE 2020, a campaign of AFP Global, raised $6,600, a percentage of which comes back to the chapter. BE the CAUSE helps fund local, national, and international programs including scholarships, leadership development, education and much more: programs like AFP LEAD, Chamberlain and Diversity Scholarships, ICON Summer Sessions, Research and Ethics Awareness Month.
2020 BE the CAUSE Honor Roll
President’s Club and Leadership Society
Michael Driebe, MSLM, CFRE
Terry Monteleone, CFRE, CSPG
President’s Club
Barbara Bushnell, CFRE
Ambassadors Club:
Emerald Level
Yulanda Davis Quarrie, CFRE, MS
Ruby Level
Lynn Baran McCarthy
Mauria McPoland, MPA, ABC
Cynthia Nickell, CFRE, MBA
Sapphire Level
Yuri E. Casco, CFRE
Mary Anne Chern, ACFRE, FAHP
Friends of the Foundation
Cassie Carter, PhD
Candie Davidson-Goldbronn
Dan Griffin, CFRE
Kristina Lamas, CFRE
Tiffany Leung, MPA
Felicity Palmer, PhD
Julia Scheibmeir
For information on how to support Be the Cause visit https://afpglobal.org/donate.
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Call to Action
Many of our chapter activities are hosted by wonderful volunteers. We invite you to be part of our amazing cadre of volunteers in 2021.
Opportunities Available
Membership Committee - VP, Melanie Elliott, MFA, melhelliott@gmail.com
In the membership committee you have the opportunity to send monthly emails to new members, renewing members, lapsed members, and members on the cusp of lapsing.
Make phone calls to welcome new members. Assist at the membership table during monthly meetings. Answer questions for new members or direct them to the correct resource or contact. Send emails to prospective members with information about joining AFP, and assist in writing Member Spotlights that will appear in our chapter newsletter.
Education Committee - VP, Andrea Salazar, andreas@wellnestla.org
Providing educational opportunities is one of the primary services that AFP provides to its members. Play an important role by helping to develop workshop and luncheon topics and securing speakers. We are seeking a wide variety of perspectives to ensure we are meeting the diverse needs of our membership.
Partners in Philanthropy (PIP) Committee – Chair, Lupita Garza, CFRE, garzagc@ah.org
The PIP Committee is responsible for raising funds through sponsorships from individuals or businesses interested in promoting their services through AFP advertising opportunities and events.
Ethics Committee – Chair, Barbara Bushnell, CFRE, barbarabushnell@att.net
The Ethics Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of the annual Ethics Breakfast, scheduled for October 5, 2021 at The Cathedral. The committee will determine the program, panel or speaker and work to publicize this free event to the chapter’s members. In addition, the committee will develop an on-going ethics education program that will be a part of regular chapter communications.
National Philanthropy Day – Chair, Nicole Capossela, nicole.capossela@teamrubiconusa.org
NPDCAL – Session Development/Planning
Help with the conference component of our event by developing educational tracks/sessions, as well as seek out potential speakers. Develop a post-event survey to collect feedback from attendees and provide feedback to participating speakers. Help secure speakers, sponsors and attendees throughout the year.
NPDCAL - Awards Luncheon/Program
Calling all event planners! National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon volunteers will help with the nomination and application process prior to our celebration lunch. Ensure materials are ready for printing and help with the planning of the luncheon logistics with the support of BDI Event producers. The day of the event, these committee members will help welcome honorees and guests to ensure they feel special welcome. Also, help secure speakers, sponsors and attendees throughout the year.
For more information on volunteering opportunities contact Susan Addleman, CFRE at susan.addleman@gmail.com or visit our website by clicking Volunteer Opportunities!
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· Susan Addleman, CFRE: New position as Pacific Coast Regional Director of Fundraising at The Conservation Fund
· If you earned your CFRE or other fundraising certification (CSPG or Lilly School of Philanthropy credentials) in 2020, please let us know and we will post on the AFP-GLAC website
· If you have a new position or know someone who does, let us know by emailing communications@afpglac.org
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Five AFP-GLAC members will be serving on Global Committees in 2021:
· Barbara Bushnell, CFRE – AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
· Yulanda Davis Quarrie, CFRE- Chair, Investment Committee
· Melanie Elliott, MFA – Ethics Committee
· Mauria McPoland, MPA, ABC- Women’s Impact Initiative
· Randi Sunshine – IDEA Committee
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· “Life is a boomerang. What you give, you get.” We invite you to get involved in AFP-GLAC. Together we can advance the philanthropy profession and support the professional growth and opportunities for our membership.
· If you have suggestions for content to our newsletter, please send suggestions to cmaguire@netzelgrigsby.com
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