AFP South Sound

Looking forward to this great opportunity to learn and engage with local fundraisers who are sharing their experience and knowledge about what you can do to be successful in the next year!

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Strengthen Your Fundraising Plan 💪🏽 Whether June marks the end of your fiscal year or the middle of it, it's never too late to build a stronger fundraising plan. 💪🏽 In this month's program, we’re going to explore topics from Board engagement to building a stronger relationship with your finance team so you can be prepared for ...

Whether June marks the end of your fiscal year or the middle of it, it's never too late to build a stronger fundraising plan.

In this month's program, we’re going to explore topics from Board engagement to building a stronger relationship with your finance team so you can be prepared for the months ahead.

This event will be a World Cafe style program, with individuals rotating throughout the room every 20 minutes to dive into a variety of topics and gain actionable insights to apply to their everyday practice.

Come chat with the following folks on these exciting topics!
- Board Engagement with Chris Baiocchi
- Development Strategy with Robin Engle
- Events with Jennifer Li Dotson
- Internal Stewardship and Finance Relationship with Jesse Bohlin
- Getting data ready for year end with Rufina Caluya

To make things even more exciting, full participation in "Strengthen your fundraising plan" is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

June 25 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT 🗓️
Grand Cinema 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 📍

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Strengthen Your Fundraising Plan 💪🏽 Whether June marks the end of your fiscal year or the middle of it, it's never too late to build a stronger fundraising plan. 💪🏽 In this month's program, we’re going to explore topics from Board engagement to building a stronger relationship with your finance team so you can be prepared for ...

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May ENews: South Sound AFP If you're a South Sound fundraiser and have been looking to take your professional skills to the next level, this month's program is for you!  Join fellow fundraising professionals for a candid conversation with local grantmakers and funders. At this panel, funders will share how they make decisio...

Ever wonder what grantmakers are actually thinking when they read your proposal? 🤔

Take the guesswork out of your next grant cycle! Join the AFP WA, South Sound Chapter for a candid "Meet the Grantmakers" panel. We’re pulling back the curtain so you can hear directly from local funders about how they make decisions, what makes a proposal stand out, and what true partnership looks like.

Come for the insights, stay for the networking, pastries, and our fun Impact Video Showcase! ☕🥐

The Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PT)
📍 Location: The Grand Cinema | 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA
🎤 Moderator: Jennifer Li Dotson, MSc, CAP® 李麗玲

Bring your burning questions and get ready to connect with fellow fundraising professionals.

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Meet the Grantmakers Panel Join fellow fundraising professionals for a candid conversation with local grantmakers and funders 🗣️At this panel, funders will share how they make decisions, what they look for in proposals, and how they define strong partnerships.This event supports AFP South Sound’s commitment to ethical,...

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April ENews: South Sound AFP If you're a South Sound fundraiser and have been looking to take your professional skills to the next level, this month's program is for you!  IPA, CAP, CFRE…you’ve heard those letters, but what do they mean? 

If you're a South Sound fundraiser and have been looking to take your professional skills to the next level, this month's program is for you!

You may have seen the letters IPA, CFRE, CAP in an email signature but what do they mean? Hear from local professionals who sharpened their edge with professional development certifications including Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Impact Philanthropy Advisor (IPA), and Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).

Special thanks to the sponsor of this program: Daylight, creators of IPA and other philanthropy certification programs.

Apr 23, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Cinema - 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

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The Alphabet Soup of Certification Programs IPA, CAP, CFRE...all of those letters, but what do they mean? 🤔As you consider professional development and certification programs to advance your knowledge in the field, come hear from folks who have walked that walk. Hear about the pros and cons of each certification option as you explore if on...

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Event News & Announcements: South Sound AFP Thank you for all that you do. As we celebrate YOU during National Volunteer Week, April 19–25, we’d love to hear your volunteer story and the moments that have shaped your service journey.