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

  • 2025 Summer Social

    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

    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.

  • 2025 Board Slate

    Welcome to our new officers and board members! Here's the lineup for 2025:

    EXECUTIVE
    President - Lee Warnecke, CFRE, Southern Poverty Law Center
    Co-President Elect - Jennie Griek, CAP®, CFRE, Pacific Lutheran University, Membership Co-Chair
    Co-President Elect - Ruth Tollefson, CFRE, Programs Co-Chair
    Treasurer - Shannon Michlitsch, CFRE, Habitat for Humanity Kitsap County
    Secretary - Robyn Jones, United Way of Pierce County, Summit Co-Chair
    Past President - Emily Mendez-Bryant, CAP®,  Tacoma Community College, NPD Co-Chair, BIPOC Committee Co-Chair, Development Committee Co-Chair
    IDEA Chair - Jill Rose, CFRE, Amara

    DIRECTORS
    Laura Rose, CAP, CFRE, Washington STEM, Development Committee Co-Chair
    Laura Badeaux, CFRE, Alzheimer’s Association - Marketing/Communications Co-Chair
    Jesse Bohlin, RVC, Emerging Fundraising Leaders Chair
    Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP®, CEFL, The Callahan Collaborative – 2026-2029 Strategic Planning Chair
    Missy Zenczak Candler, Greentrike, Membership Co-Chair
    Emma Conway, CFRE, MultiCare Health Systems, MultiCare Health Foundation, Programs Co-Chair
    Jennifer Li Dotson, FundRaise Up, BIPOC Co-Chair, NPD Co-Chair
    Mike Goodell, The Rescue Mission, At-Large
    Chris Baiocchi, CFRE, MAOL, Resolute Philanthropy, Mentor Program Co-Chair
    Steve Saalfeld, CAP®, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, UWT Collegiate Chapter Chair
    Diane Lyons, CFRE, CAP, Orion Industries, At-Large
    Mary Brickle, CFRE, MultiCare Health Systems, Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation, At-Large
    Victor Martin, University of Puget Sound, At-Large
     

  • National Philanthropy Day – Inaugural Chapter Awards Event

     

    Please join us for the first-ever AFP South Sound's National Philanthropy Day Awards on November 15th, from 5-6:30pm at Tacoma Community College’s Art Gallery.

    We will celebrate and recognize individuals in our local AFP South Sound community that are doing exemplary work to help our community be the best it can be. Local AFP chapters across the globe have an annual event on November 15, and we are excited to participate this year. 

    The goal of our National Philanthropy Day celebration is to highlight the meaningful work of individuals in our region and to shine a light on those who are leading by example in our community. There are five award categories that will be given out at the event: Amazing Unsung Hero, IDEA Champion, Outstanding Change Maker, and GRIT Award.

    Keep an eye out for the upcoming event registration on our chapter website event calendar.

  • National Philanthropy Day Chapter Nominations

    For the first-time ever, we are launching AFP South Sound's National Philanthropy Day Awards.

    A special and unique opportunity to celebrate and recognize individuals in our local AFP South Sound community that are doing exemplary work to help our community be the best it can be. 

    We ask that you help us by nominating an exceptional person for National Philanthropy Day Awards.

    The goal of our National Philanthropy Day celebration is to highlight the meaningful work of individuals in our region and to shine a light on those who are leading by example in our community. 


    Nomination applications opening date is October 1st and closing date is October 15th.

    More details forthcoming. 

  • AFPSS 2024 Theme

  • 2024 South Sound Philanthropy Summit on September 27th

    The theme of this year’s summit is “Do Good South Sound” borrowed from Do Good Recklessly; meaning “Unleash the Power of Compassionate Actions!” Our shared learning will focus on celebrating and inspiring greater philanthropy in the South Sound.

    The Summit will feature keynotes and additional breakout options. Lunch is included.

    Following the Summit will be an in-person no-host happy hour from 3:00 - 5:00pm at 7 Seas Brewery. It is a short 7 minute walk from UW Tacoma.


    See our event website for our program and speakers! 

    Location/Time:
    UW Tacoma; William Philips Hall
    Friday, September 27 · 9:30am - 5pm