March 17, 2022

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BE the CAUSE Grant Back Program and Scholarship Application

When a donation is made to the BE the CAUSE campaign, a portion of every donation goes back to a member's local chapter to support local programs. This is made possible by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, which works in partnership with AFP chapters by providing chapters a grant between 15%-35% (based on mutually agreed high/low goals) of their BE the CAUSE dollars raised in the previous year.    Because of this chapter's generosity in helping us meet and exceed our 2021 BE the CAUSE goal, our chapter will receive a $2,570 grant this year. The Chapter's Board of Directors decided the best use of these funds is to further support the professional development of our sector. Therefore, we have created a scholarship application that non-members and members can use to apply for financial assistance. Scholarships will be awarded until all scholarship funds have been used. To apply for a scholarship, please click here.    The AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter Board of Directors would like to thank everyone again who donated last year. Your gifts made this scholarship application possible so that we can give back and help our sector.

4 Steps for Bringing Up Equity and Inclusion at Your Nonprofit

More and more, the nonprofit sector is having conversations about equity and inclusion. Conference keynotes, webinars and trade publication articles are prompting fundraisers to broach the subject within their own organizations. (bloomerang) Read More

Personal Experiences Shape High-Net-Worth BIPOC Donors

According to a recent report from the Donors of Color Network, high-net-worth BIPOC donors contribute $56 million annually to charity, with a median annual gift of $87,500. (The NonProfit Times) Read More

Chapter Job Center

Employment Opportunities Click on the job titles below to view the description Development Assistant Rubicon Theatre Company Development Database Specialist Ventura College Foundation Manager of Development and External Affairs PathPoint Director of Development Santa Barbara Choral Society Project Manager VISIONALITY Director of Development Alumni Engagement Chaminade College Preparatory Development Coordinator Ventura Land Trust Development Director Ventura Land Trust

Advertise Your Job Opening With AFP As a benefit to its members, AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter is pleased to share information about development and fundraising related job openings. To view all postings or learn how to advertise with AFPSBV, click here to visit the Chapter Job Center on our website.

Welcome, Members!

AFPSBV Board of Directors would like to thank our new and returning members for the month of February!

New Members

Gina Carbajal Special Olympics Southern California Tina Knight Oxnard College

Hannah Quiroz Future Leaders of America Christina Songer Santa Barbara Foresters

Returning Members

Julie Harvey Ventura College Foundation Morgan Kasteneck Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center Anne Paul King Ventura College Foundation Eric Knight

Elena Nicklasson Fielding Graduate University Max Parker Katie Pearson Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Rebecca Samuelson Santa Barbara Humane Society

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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Founded in 1960, AFP International (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through over 33,000 members in 243 chapters around the world. AFP International is committed to promoting philanthropy and supporting the practice of ethical and effective fundraising. AFP offers many opportunities both at the local chapter and international association levels. Join your local AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter today for professional development, networking, and employment opportunities. Association of Fundraising Professionals P.O. Box 1564, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1564 (714) 771-3685 admin@afpsbv.org www.afpsbv.org Please join us! Like and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You'll get additional pictures of our trainings and invitations to all our events.

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