The Orange County, California chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFPOC) is one of the largest and one of the most active chapters in the nation, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work. We focus on delivering innovative educational programs and events to help you reach your goals. AFPOC is your link to professional networking events; luncheons, seminars, webinars, programs for advanced executives, mid-career professionals, and those new to the field. We also offer opportunities for volunteering, sponsor special events like National Philanthropy Day, and much more.
External link for Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County
P.O Box 8133
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8133, US
We love seeing seeing representation from Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County at AFP LEAD! Thank you Carrie Logue and LaShanda Maze for representing our OC Chapter!!
Excited to see AFP’s Chapter Leaders coming together at #afplead! Inspiring connections and impactful ideas are in the air!
Registration is now open for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County for the October Luncheon on 10/29 happening at a special location of Five Crowns in Corona Del Mar. In this wonder-filled presentation, John Guastaferro, CFRE, LHD will share simple yet powerful one-degree strategies to help you connect people to the extraordinary. Learn John's perspective on aligning three core pillars—team, brand, and cause—to achieve your fundraising goals and find deeper purpose. John Guastaferro is an award-winning brand strategist and social impact leader. He currently leads the corporate foundations for Hyundai and Genesis, overseeing $30 million to impact youth nationwide. Beyond the business word, John is a TEDx speaker, professional magician, and accomplished guitarist. In recognition of his creative and humanitarian contributions to society, John received an honorary doctorate degree in 2023, Through it all, John is driven by one mission: “To connect people to the extraordinary!” RSVP LINK: https://cvent.me/dxnkm0
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County would like to thank the 65 guests that joined us yesterday afternoon for our September 2024 Luncheon. Special appreciation goes out to Michele Simon, JD, MPH and Jeanne Flint who shared a lively conversation regarding the legal and ethical challenges of navigating nonprofit power dynamics. AFPOC would also like to thank Jennifer Banks, FCA and Sheri Neilson of Your Part-Time Controller, LLC for serving as our September Luncheon Sponsor! We hope everyone who attended found the session to be educational and informative.
There is still time to RSVP for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County's September Luncheon - coming up on Tuesday, September 24th. Michele Simon, JD, MPH and Jeanne Flint will be in conversation regarding the topic of Legal and Ethical Challenges of Navigating Non-Profit Power Dynamics. With so many stakeholders to consider and so many layers of relationships, it can be difficult to identify what is normal versus dysfunctional. You may also wonder about ethical versus legal boundaries. This session will help you identify if an organization is a healthy and safe space. You’ll learn ways to navigate through (or out of) an organization that’s causing you sleepless nights. Thank you to our September Luncheon Sponsor - Your Part-Time Controller, LLC Please RSVP here: https://cvent.me/8eDqKr Registration closes this coming Friday, 9/20, at 12:00pm.
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Today we turn the spotlight to our Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Honoree for the 39th annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County event coming up on Thursday, November 14th! Ronit Benjamin is a passionate fundraiser, volunteer and community leader. Since 2018, she has participated in the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge, an annual ride, run and walk to raise awareness and funds for cancer research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and its pediatric cancer partner, CHOC Children's. Learn more about Ronit by visiting the NPD OC website at https://lnkd.in/d7NK8Xc7 Special thanks to UC Irvine for nominating Ronit Sponsorships are available for NPD OC and this event will sell out! Visit npdoc.org to learn more!
Are you considering the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential? There is still time to sign up for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County's CFRE Refresher Course. Learn from Chanda Parrett, CFRE, CSPG, Keegan M. Bell, CFRE, and Joan McBride in this all day course where you will learn and review the concepts covered in the CFRE examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gHe95bAs
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National Philanthropy Day Orange County is right around the corner and today we are going to begin our series of spotlights on this year's honorees! We are thrilled to announce Mike & Linda Mussallem as the 2024 Outstanding Legacy Honoree. Linda and Mike Mussallem are dedicated Orange County residents, philanthropists, and co-founders of the Linda and Mike Mussallem Foundation, which aims to harness the power of innovation and integrative health solutions to address complex health care challenges and create meaningful, long-lasting change for overlooked populations in need. Learn more about their active philanthropic legacy by visiting the NPD OC website at https://lnkd.in/ghCdUajD Special shout out and recognition to UC Irvine, Crystal Cove Conservancy, Laguna Playhouse, Orange County Community Foundation and Orange County United Way for their nominations that contributed to this honor for Mike & Linda Mussalem. Sponsorships are now available for NPD OC and this event will sell out! Visit npdoc.org to learn more!
RSVP for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County's September Luncheon - coming up on Tuesday, September 24th. Michele Simon, JD, MPH and Jeanne Flint will be in conversation regarding the topic of Legal and Ethical Challenges of Navigating Non-Profit Power Dynamics. With so many stakeholders to consider and so many layers of relationships, it can be difficult to identify what is normal versus dysfunctional. You may also wonder about ethical versus legal boundaries. This session will help you identify if an organization is a healthy and safe space. You’ll learn ways to navigate through (or out of) an organization that’s causing you sleepless nights. Thank you to our September Luncheon Sponsor - Your Part-Time Controller, LLC. Please RSVP here: https://cvent.me/8eDqKr
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County's 2024 National Philanthropy Day Orange County! Join Orange County's top philanthropists, business leaders and individuals as we celebrate and recognize the profound impact that philanthropy has on our society. This event will sell out so do not delay in securing your sponsorship. Learn more about this year's event and honorees by visiting npdoc.org Purchase tickets at https://cvent.me/P40yXL
Thank you to all of our guests that attended the August Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County Luncheon. We were honored to have April Walker, MSW (Philanthropy for the People) as our guest speaker for a topic on integrating community-centric principles in nonprofit fundraising and communications. You can learn more about April by visiting her website: https://lnkd.in/gKB92ePu AFP-OC would also like to extend its gratitude to Financial & Estate Literacy (https://lnkd.in/g5WQCHxX) for being our August Luncheon Sponsor. Are you interested in becoming a member of AFP-OC? Learn more about our group and how you can get involved by visiting: https://lnkd.in/ghBwMpC