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Submit Your National Philanthropy Day Nominations Here - Deadline May 25
Welcome to the Orange County, California Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
We welcome anyone interested in learning more about professional fundraising strategies and practices. Our 200+ chapter members include Executive Directors, Directors of Development, Consultants, Grant Writers, Fundraising Volunteers and Foundation Executives.
On our site you'll find information about our monthly chapter meetings (open to everyone), career opportunities, the benefits of membership, upcoming special events and seminars, etc.
Meetings are open to all and are held at First American Corporation in Santa Ana (at MacArthur Boulevard near the 55 Freeway). There is a 10:30 "Fundamentals Session" covering an educational topic in a classroom style interactive lecture followed by a Luncheon session at which there are self-introductions of all attending and an educational/informative talk delivered by a speaker.
2012 Meeting Dates
The meetings are held on (almost all) 4th Tuesdays of the Month. For 2012 we will meet on January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 15 - National Philanthropy Day, December (to be determined).
Meeting Location
Chapter Meetings are held at First American Corporation, 5 First American Way in Santa Ana. The location is near MacArthur and the 55 Freeway.
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Apr 30 - Manager of Alumni Relations
The Manager of Alumni Relations is responsible for developing programs, activities, and communications that deepen the School’s relationship with alumni. The Manager serves as a key member of the Advancement Team planning and implementing a large scale campaign to meet the school's strategic goals. ... more >
Apr 30 - Executive Director
Affiliate of an international nonprofit children’s services agency seeks Executive Director. ... more >
Apr 25 - Event and Donor Management Coordinator
The Alpert JCC (AJCC) is adding a full-time Special Events and Donor Management Coordinator to the team. This position is a minimum of 32 hours per week and will require additional hours pre- and post-events. This is a great opportunity for a creative person, with exceptional project management skills, who enjoys managing multiple details in a fast-paced environment. This is a high-visibility role reporting to the Executive Director with regular interactions with the Board of Directors. ... more >
Mar 28 - Director of Development Humanities and Social Sciences
The Director of Development, reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement and the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, plans and manages development efforts within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in close coordination with University Advancement. These efforts include working with faculty, volunteers and campus leadership in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts prospects including corporate and foundation leaders, key alumni, parents and friends of the College in support of programmatic initiatives, capital projects and scholarships. Prepares and maintains a multi-interval strategic fundraising plan that is consistent with College, University Advancement and University goals and objectives. Communicates information about planned giving opportunities to select donors, and partners with specialists in facilitating planned giving agreements. Also partners with the Department of Foundation and Corporate Relations in the solicitation of corporate and foundation gifts. Manages an Associate Director of Development and collaborates with other faculty and staff of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in the development and implementation of fundraising strategy.
To view full job posting, visit http://vpadmin.fullerton.edu/Employment.aspx ... more >
May 22 - Statement of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Regarding Fundraising Costs for Charitable Organizations And CNN Story on the National Veterans Foundation
(Arlington, VA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has issued the following statement by Andrew Watt, president and CEO, in response to recent news stories in CNN and elsewhere about direct mail and fundraising costs. ... more >
May 22 - Exploring Why Some Pledges Go Unfulfilled
Little data exists for measuring slippage of multiyear pledges to capital or endowment campaigns. A recent survey offers a glimpse at this phenomenon. ... more >
May 21 - Calling All AFP Members – Nominations Are Open!
(May 22, 2012) Canadian AFP members have the power to influence the focus and direction of the association in a very concrete way, by participating in The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada and the AFP Canada Council’s nominations process. ... more >
May 20 - The Third Way – Celebrating Cause Marketing
(May 22, 2012) There are at least three ways to think of the exchange of money between a donor and a nonprofit. First is philanthropy; a donation with little expectation of recognition. Second is sponsorship; this is the case of marketing money being provided to a nonprofit to promote the company tied to the event or program. The third way is cause marketing; when a company puts the power of its brand and marketing behind a cause for mutual benefit. ... more >
May 20 - Write a Book! Questions to Ask Yourself Before Submitting a Book Proposal
(May 22, 2012) Having access to the experience of various mentors and teachers is as important to those working in the nonprofit sector as any other professional discipline. It is in this way that we are able to grow and advance philanthropy as a voluntary action for the public good. ... more >
June 21, 2012 -
Audio Conference
June 26, 2012 -
June 2012 Chapter Meeting
July 24, 2012 -
July 2012 Chapter Meeting
July 26, 2012 -
Audio Conference
August 8, 2012 -
Audio Conference
