Thursday, May 28, 2026
11:30 AM until 1:00 PM (includes lunch)
VICA
16600 Sherman Way, Suite 170, Van Nuys, CA 91406
From the Donor’s Seat: What Matters Most
The San Fernando Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (“AFP”) is hosting its May monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at VICA.
Panelists:
- Marty Cooper, President, Cooper Communication
- Tamara Gurney, CEO & Founder, Mission Community Bank
- Rowan Vansleve, President, Hope the Mission/Los Angeles Mission
Facilitator:
- Pegi Matsuda, CEO, On Board Business and Community Consulting
Panelists will share insights into individuals making personal gifts through personal giving preferences and community betterment; corporate donors making donations and special event sponsorships based on the interests of their corporate mission; marketing point of view from as business owner who makes donations and event sponsorships based on marketing needs of a company.
Participants will learn best practices when it comes to making the ask for the following type of donors:
- Individual who is making personal gifts through personal giving preferences and community betterment.
- Corporate donor making donations and special event sponsorships based on the interests of their corporate mission.
- Marketing point of view from as business owner who makes donations and event sponsorships based on marketing needs of a company.
$35 AFP Members
$50 Future Members
Lunch included.
Full participation in From the Donor’s Seat: What Matters Most is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.