Chapter Announcements

Overview

You can access time-sensitive announcements and news from AFP South Sound on this page dating back to the launch of our new website in April 2018. To submit an announcement, email the Chapter Administrator at afpsouthsound@gmail.com.

Announcements

  • 2026 Board Slate

    3 months ago

    Welcome to our new officers and board members! Here's the lineup for 2026:

    Officers:
    Co-President: Jennie Griek
    Co-President: Ruth Tollefson
    President Elect: Mary Brickle   
    Secretary: Robyn Jones
    Treasurer: Shannon Michlitsch
    Past President: Lee Warnecke
    IDEA Chair: Miranda Beiermann
     
    Members At Large:
    Laura Badeaux                           
    Chris Baiocchi                            
    Jesse Bohlin                         
    Robin Callahan                          
    Rufina Caluya                            
    Ryan Del Rosario
    Daniel Ensley                      
    Jennifer Li Dotson 
    Kato Lujan Camacho 
    Diane Lyons 
    Victor Martin 
    Emily Mendez-Bryant 
    Laura Rose 
    Steve Saalfeld

  • 2025 Chapter Philanthropy Day Awards

    7 months ago

    We are excited to invite you to join us for AFP South Sound's 2nd annual National Philanthropy Day Awards on November 14th.

    Join AFP South Sound for an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and community as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day, a special night to honor these individuals and organizations making a difference right here in our region:

    • Amazing Unsung Hero - James Plourde
    • IDEA Champion - Thuli Lushaba
    • Outstanding Change Maker - Sharon Chambers Gordon
    • GRIT Award - Carol Mitchell
    • Heart of Gold - Emily Happy
    • Bridge Builder - Jesse Bohlin

    Thank you for your wonderful support for our National Philanthropy Day Awards!

    Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/afp-south-sounds-2nd-annual-national-philanthropy-day-awards. There are different levels of ticketing prices to choose from. There's also an option, "Add a donation for Association Of Fundraising Professionals" to choose your own level of support, whether you can attend or not. 

  • 2025 Summer Social

    9 months ago
    Don't miss our upcoming Summer Social on Thursday, July 10th, from 4:30-6:30 pm for an evening of FUN and FUNdraising! The AFP South Sound Summer Social is a fabulous opportunity to connect with your fundraising peers and share ideas on the critical ways we impact the South Sound community together.

    This year's AFPSS Summer Social will return to The Hub Gig Harbor, located at the Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor, just across the Narrows Bridge. Enjoy a cold beverage (on us!), pizza, salad, and bites. 

  • South Sound Philanthropy Summit Registration Opens in July

    9 months ago

    Get ready; 2025 South Sound Philanthropy Summit registration opens the first week of July!

    Focused on the theme of "Deeply Rooted and Growing," the Summit, on September 26 at Foss Waterway Seaport, will feature keynote speaker Patrick Schmitt, Co-CEO of FreeWill, named two of the Top 50 Philanthropists in the World by Town and Country.

    Co-presented by the South Sound Planned Giving Council and AFP South Sound, this in-person-only event offers CFRE credits and valuable takeaways to elevate your organization’s impact.

    Learn more about the Summit and sponsorship opportunities at ssphilanthropysummit.org.