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“Your entire team is invited to meet the millionaire donors fueling 5-, 6-, and 7-figure giving right here in Ventura County. We have their contact details, and you will too after this event. No gatekeeping, no red tape, just direct access to the people who actually write big checks.” ~ Tom Reed
Dear AFP members, Major changes in our U.S. economy occur roughly every ten years—9/11, the 2008 housing crisis, the 2021 pandemic, and shifting government funding have all dramatically affected nonprofit revenue. How will your organization navigate challenges like these? Major Gifts Fundraising has never been more critical and remains the single greatest revenue generator for nonprofits in California.
Simply put, money is oxygen. Without it, you can’t breathe. Is your nonprofit on life support? Are you receiving the resources you need to survive the economic and social changes we’re facing? If you’re a nonprofit executive, board member, development officer, pastor, volunteer, or marketing director, it’s time to RE-IMAGINE YOUR NONPROFIT in ways that transform both you and the people you serve.
Major Gifts Ramp-Up Pacific Coast
Westmont College955 La Paz Rd., Santa Barbara, CA
February 24-25, 2026
9am-4:00pm (Both Days)
Happy Hour (5pm)
Do you have the millions you need to accomplish your mission? If you’re ready to thrive before, during, and after economic change, Major Gifts Ramp-Up is the answer. Learn how to use your EXISTING resources to meet with millionaire donors who live and give in our community. Go from “business as usual” to fully funded revenue streams that not only meet your immediate needs but install a lasting culture of philanthropy. Major
Gifts Ramp-Up Ensures You Build:
- Six months of operating cash reserves
- $1,000,000 in an unrestricted endowment
- $5,000,000+ for annual operations and one-time capital projects
- Ongoing, deep relationships with 100 major donors
- An agile board of directors made up of only five experts
- Compelling case for support documents that represent your funding needs
- Board approved five-year plan that grows impact and revenue
What was the common factor? A strong CEO or Executive Director who planned for the future and prioritized philanthropy. The reality is that 80% of all U.S. philanthropy comes from individuals and families—not corporations. Don’t let anyone tell you now is not the time to fundraise. Don’t let fear hold your nonprofit back. Your future will be determined by you—not by your board or political leaders. Now is the time to act! That’s why I’m inviting you to join us for Major Gifts Ramp-Up. This in-person event will challenge everything you believe about fundraising.
Why Attend A Major Gifts Ramp-Up 2-Day Event?
- Meet the fundraising veterans who have raised millions
- Learn how to build financial capacity for long-term sustainability
- Transform your nonprofit into a fully funded powerhouse
Over 19,000 nonprofit executives have already attended—and THEY LOVE THESE EVENTS (so do their boards!). Why? Because this fast-paced, high-energy training is customized to help you break through the barriers holding your nonprofit back.
Who Should Attend?
If you’re a CEO, CFO, COO, CDO, Executive Director, Development Director, Staff Member, Board Member, Pastor, Trustee, or Volunteer responsible for your organization’s financial health, bring your entire team!
Tuition & Full Scholarship
A high-quality capacity-building conference like this typically costs $1,200 per attendee. However, thanks to generous donors and the AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter, we’re pleased to offer FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for AFP Members to you and your team. That’s right—every member of your team attends on full scholarship! But space is limited, so register now. We Believe in You.
We will introduce you to the wealthy donors in your community. How? We have their contact information and will share with you the five secrets to meeting major donors for the first time. Let Major Gifts Ramp-Up show you how to access the funding you need to accomplish your mission. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Until then, I remain,
Sincerely Yours,
Tom Reed, CNE, CDE, CNC
Major Gifts Ramp-Up Faculty
P.S. Did you know the number one indicator of a nonprofit’s ability to scale is its capacity to add new staff? Whether you're a startup, small, medium, or large 501(c)(3), the most effective way to grow your revenue is through major gifts fundraising. Let us show you how!
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