Director at large- Sean Ayers is the Fund Development Manager for the Child Advocacy Centre, an organization which supports children impacted by abuse. With the CAC in early stages, Sean is building a long term fundraising platform to support this important work into the future and ensure financial stability into the future. Sean also sits on the Board of Elevation Outdoors, an organization which helps get children outside.
Government Relations Chair- Ginny Becker is the executive director of the Kelowna Foundation, an organization dedicated to doing project-based work that directly benefits the community. The foundation’s priority project today is the development of the Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna. In this capacity Ginny is at the foundational level of developing the long term fundraising platform to support this important work into the future. Personally she he also an active fundraiser supporting the important work of Diabetes Canada as an ambassador for Team Diabetes.
Education & Programs- Karin Massar iKarin has over fifteen years of experience working in the non-profit sector as a Fundraising
professional. Her career path connected her to charitable work through volunteering and desire
to support the community. She elevated her skills with an Honours postgraduate diploma in
Fundraising and Resource Development. In 2011 she moved to BC from ON and is happy to now be living in Kelowna, working for the BC SPCA as the Senior Officer, Community Giving. Karin enjoys meeting people, building lasting relationships and matching philanthropic opportunities to their passion and interests.
Membership- Magda Kappis the Development Officer at Alzheimer Society of B.C. Magda is a graduate of Simon Fraser University with aBachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, and has over 30 years experience in marketing and communications, both in Vancouver and Kelowna. Previous to working at BrainTrust Canada she was the Public Relations Manager at Sun-Rype. She is active in the community and has held several volunteer positions with local charitable organizations. Magda is married and lives in West Kelowna on a small acreage with an apple orchard with her husband and golden retriever.
IDEA- Kelly Paley is the Director of Fund Development for The Bridge Youth & Family Services. After 4 years with The Bridge overseeing administrative and facility operations, Kelly is excited to dedicate her time to raising awareness for the organization as it embarks on its 50th anniversary and capital campaign to open a Youth Recovery House for young people struggling with problematic substance use. Kelly has worked in both the for-profit and non-profit sector focusing on marketing, business development and fundraising.
Regional Director- Bradley Bostock (Information to come)
Director at large- Shannon Jolleyis one of the founding members of the AFP Okanagan board, having been involved with our chapter since 2013. She launched the first National Philanthropy Day luncheon in 2015, and facilitates the Annual Giving/First Time Giving module in Kelowna Community Resources’ Fund Development Overview course. Shannon spent 17 years in for profit sales, marketing and communications before moving her family from Vancouver to Kelowna in 2011, and moving into the non-profit world. She currently holds the position of Manager, Fundraising & Development for JDRF’s Interior BC Chapter.