MARCH CHAPTER WORKSHOP: Speed Learning with the Experts & Networking

When:  Mar 18, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM (PT)
Associated with  AFP CA, San Diego Chapter

Join us for an amazing morning filled with networking, learning and a chance to ask the experts your burning questions!

The event will feature a rotating roundtable format with an impressive roster of experts with different areas of expertise. 

By popular request, networking has been extended and now begins at 8:30 am!

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OUR EXPERTS:

Stewardship – Making it Count 

Amie Brown

Chief External Affairs Officer

Meals on Wheels

 

Capital Campaign Strategies

Meredith Johnston

Vice President, Development

Family Health Centers of San Diego

 

Getting the Grant

Jennifer Handy     

 Director of Institutional Giving

Support The Enlisted Project

 

Your Mental Health - Preventing Burnout

Fiona King, MA

Executive Director

AFP San Diego

 

Planned Giving - Building Your Program

Lacey Lee

Director of Planned Giving

Planned Parenthood

Integrated Communications

Ann Marie Price

Director of Public Relations

Scatena Media Group

 

Video Storytelling – Communicating Impact

Teresa Ruiz

Founder & Chief Storyteller

Dream Catch Storytelling Studio


Impact through Programming

Annie Sawyer

Director of Philanthropy

Lifeline Community Services

 

Donor Acquisition Strategies

Jeff Spitko, CFRE

Senior Director of Integrated Fundraising

San Diego Foundation

 

Ask the Recruiter

Sarah Thompson, MA

Senior Director

Blair Search Partners

 

Leading Up

Karla Torosian

President & Founder

Redbone Recruiting

 

Major Gifts - Strategies for Success

Dawn Wensel, CFRE

Senior Development Officer

Sharp HealthCare Foundation

 

Corporate Partnerships  

Timothy Whipple

Development Director

Episcopal Community Services

8:30 am Light Breakfast and Networking, followed by Speed Learning Sessions.

$45 current members/$55 non-members & lapsed members

Location

Barrio Station
2175 Newton Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
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Contact

Fiona King

Fiona@afpsd.org