Happy December Friends!
The year has flown by and I have been honored to be your President this year. I would like to thank Susan Olson and Debby Nicklas for their commitment and dedication to our local AFP Board. Susan is officially retiring from work and Debby’s service on the board has officially timed out. She was a founding member of our chapter in 2015. Thank you Debby for your leadership! I know we will continue to see you both at National Philanthropy Day and at our local events throughout the year.
I am excited to welcome two new members in 2024. Austin Solheim, Director of Operations Development at ECHO and Caity McCardell, Interim Executive Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters. You will be hearing more about each of them in this newsletter in the months to come. If you don’t already know them, please come out to our monthly events to say “hi” and introduce yourself.
In these last few days of 2023, be sure to update your contacts on LinkedIn! Our Board is happy to connect with you. If you need professional advice, a friend in your corner, or a shoulder to lean on, reach out, let’s get coffee/tea and talk.
We are looking forward to some outstanding workshops in 2024. You can learn more about January’s program below.
Sending love to you as we transition to the new year!
Loren
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Recap of December's Program
Wrapping up the Year With a Bang at the AFP SLO Meeting!
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What an incredible month it has been for the AFP SLO community! Our December meeting was nothing short of a festive gathering that left us feeling informed, uplifted, and ready to embrace 2024 with a renewed sense of energy and happiness.
Over 40 of us convened at the stunning new Region Space, a venue that was as vibrant and welcoming as the crowd itself. The atmosphere was filled with festive cheer and a shared eagerness to learn from our featured guest, Wes Love of Culture Stroke.
Wes, with his dynamic personality and insightful approach, took us on a journey of self-discovery, guiding us through multiple exercises designed to help identify when and how we can make small, impactful changes in our lives. His interactive session was not just a talk, but a holistic experience aimed at empowering us to lead happier, more balanced lives.
The highlight of the session was undoubtedly Wes's unique ability to weave together concepts of personal growth and change in an accessible and engaging manner. He had us all thinking, reflecting, and most importantly, laughing together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. We look forward to seeing you again next year for more enlightening sessions and fun-filled gatherings!
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Upcoming Program
Register Today!
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
CAPSLO
1030 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Registration $35
Discounted tickets for AFP SLO County members with code $25
Includes lunch
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Join us on January 11th for an insightful presentation by Becky Gray, Executive Director of Must! Charities.
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 12:00 PM PST
Philanthropy in 2024 and Beyond
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO),
San Luis Obispo
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Dawn Smith
Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity
Dawn joined the Habitat SLO team in January 2023 and is delighted to raise funds and awareness for its important mission. Prior to Habitat, she was the Director of Development for the San Luis Coastal Education Foundation. In 2021, she and her husband relocated to California’s central coast from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In PA, she founded and managed the Development Program for the Adams County Library System and served on the board of the AFP Central PA Chapter. Prior to that, she was the President & CEO of the Golden and Conifer Chambers of Commerce in Colorado. Dawn also served on the development team for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado Chapter, was the office manager for a law firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was the newsroom coordinator for KPBS, the NPR affiliate in San Diego, and worked in the film industry. Dawn is married to Reverend Dr. Aaron Smith, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Atascadero. Dawn loves taking photos while hiking, traveling, working part-time with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce staff, taking her Toy Australian Shepherd on morning runs, and contributing to iStock; her photos on Google Maps have 57,933,683 views (and counting).
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AFP San Luis Obispo County Chapter proudly connects individuals and organizations through job opportunities in development and fundraising on the Central Coast. Click here to learn more about each posting.
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Development Coordinator (Part-Time)
KCBX Central Coast Public Radio
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County
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Guiding our vision to inspire a world of generosity and positive social change through fundraising best practice is the Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo County Chapter of AFP. |
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Outreach and Development Director, CAPSLO
CEO, Woods Humane Society
Senior Director of Gift Planning, Cal Poly
Chief Philanthropy Officer, Lumina Alliance
Chief Executive Officer, Literacy for Life
Executive Director, San Luis Obispo Symphony
Executive Director, Bike SLO County
Deputy Director of Partnership and Giving, AGE Africa
Executive Director, San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation
Director of Development, Hospice San Luis Obispo County
Director of Philanthropy, Cuesta College Foundation
Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity
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Are you employed by, donate to, or serve on the board of a San Luis Obispo County nonprofit? If so, please consider joining our chapter. With your membership, you will enjoy a wealth of career-building programs, educational resources, networking opportunities and exclusive member discounts. Learn more.
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AFP San Luis Obispo County Chapter
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