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

  • 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 

  • Welcome New Members

    We want to welcome the following new members to the South Sound Chapter in 2024!

    Erin  Ambrozic

    Chris  Baiocchi, CFRE

    Sean  Cabigting

    Rufina  Caluya

    Kato  Camacho

    Keysha-Rae Cooper

    Rachael  Costner

    Daniel  Ensley

    Lindsay  Fujimoto

    Jennie  Griek, CAP, CFRE

    Ray  Im

    Beth Johnson

    Emily Mahoney

    Bree  Marsch-Grim

    Sarah  McAtee

    Susan  Mott

    Amanda  Munoz

    Camille  Perezselsky

    Cathy  Purcella

    Jill  Rose, CFRE

    Andrew  Sisolak

    Joy  Stephens

    Tracy  Stirrett

    Kaci  Tavares

    Lee Warnecke, CFRE

    Abby  White

    Emily  Yoder

  • Chapter Champion Awards

    AFP South Sound is proud to share our designations as a2024 Ten Star and IDEA Chapter Champion