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We are excited to serve you and other regional professionals! In an effort to "advance philanthropy and inspire excellence in the fundraising profession," the South Sound Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFPSS) offers members the opportunity to learn, network and connect with colleagues, and enjoy resources that will help you grow in your work and career. Join us for a program or event to check out our community, or join as a member and start leveraging your benefits right away. We look forward to getting to know you!

Chapter Announcements

  • Meet our New Chapter Admin, Patti Recchi!

    Our new South Sound chapter admin, Patti Recchi, brings expertise as an administrative professional and has years of experience assisting other associations in the region. She enjoys supporting the chapter board with their efforts and engagement with members through events and communication. Patti is loving being a first-time grandma to her 6-month-old grandbaby boy!

  • Welcome our new Chapter President, Emily Mendez-Bryant!

    I am so honored and humbled to serve as your 2024 President, alongside a wonderful board of 16 dedicated individuals. We are all excited to continue the great work this chapter has been doing, and to keep the momentum going. 
     

    Important to me for this Year of the Dragon (2024) is to: 

    --Bring energy and aloha 

    --Have fun and engaging ways to recognize our members and our work

    --Grow our membership and increase opportunities, esp. in IDEA

    --And, continue to help and support one another!!! We are stronger together. 

    So, let’s unleash our collective power by adventuring together, do new things, and make this year one of the best yet for ourselves, profession and community! *Photo taken at Mount Rainier on New Year’s Day; first time I’ve ever been snowshoeing.  

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