Board of Directors

James Plourde, CFRE, Campbell and Company — President

James joined the board of AFP because of his interest in forming a stronger sense of community among everyone engaged in the fundraising profession. “What we do is very meaningful, but it also is hard work. I’ve found fundraisers to be very generous in sharing information about what has and hasn’t worked for them. We can all benefit from having people around us with whom we can consult, receive support and form friendships.”
 

Kate Albert-Ward, Hilltop Artists — President Elect/Membership Chair

“I joined AFP South Sound almost five years ago because I was new to fundraising. I have stayed involved because I really value the programming, networking, and leadership opportunities that our chapter makes possible.”

Sue Loiland, CFRE, Pacific Lutheran University — Immediate Past President

"My involvement in the AFP South Sound chapter began as a way to learn from and really get to know fundraising professionals that I admire. It naturally evolved to board service when I realized the difference I could make in our local philanthropic community. Serving as a leader in our chapter has been incredibly fulfilling for me personally and professionally."

Erik Hanberg, Side x Side Creative — Treasurer

Erik Hanberg has spent more than 15 years working with nonprofits. In addition to serving as the director of two nonprofits, he has worked for nonprofits in marketing and fundraising, and served on boards and committees for more than a dozen organizations, often in leadership roles. He is the author of three books for nonprofits, focusing on fundraising, social media, and board governance. With his wife, he runs Side x Side Creative, a marketing and design agency that specializes in nonprofits. He was elected as a Metro Parks Tacoma Commissioner in 2011, a junior municipality with an annual operating budget of $40+ million.

Al Hove, JD, Principal Counsel & CEO, PHOENIX RISEN Consulting — Secretary

"Over the past 30 years I have been fortunate to serve many nonprofits, in either a staff or consulting capacity. When asked to serve as an officer on the AFPSS board, I saw it as a terrific opportunity to ‘give back’ during a time of transition and great challenge for our profession. Our work includes the need to strengthen the skills and build the pipeline of the next generation of development professionals; and, AFPSS is at the forefront of these efforts."

Amy Wigstrom, Wigstrom Consulting of Advancement Consulting

Amy Wigstrom, of Wigstrom Consulting and Associate of Advancement Consulting, serves the Chapter Administrator.  She has been a member of AFP for many years and has served in the south sound as an executive director, director of development and capital campaign manager. “I value the wonderful relationships formed with colleagues through AFP.”