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We are excited to serve you and other regional professionals! In an effort to "advance philanthropy and inspire excellence in the fundraising profession," the South Sound Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFPSS) offers members the opportunity to learn, network and connect with colleagues, and enjoy resources that will help you grow in your work and career. Join us for a program or event to check out our community, or join as a member and start leveraging your benefits right away. We look forward to getting to know you!

Chapter Announcements

  • 2025 Board Slate

    Welcome to our new officers and board members! Here's the lineup for 2025:

    EXECUTIVE
    President - Lee Warnecke, CFRE, Southern Poverty Law Center
    Co-President Elect - Jennie Griek, CAP®, CFRE, Pacific Lutheran University, Membership Co-Chair
    Co-President Elect - Ruth Tollefson, CFRE, Programs Co-Chair
    Treasurer - Shannon Michlitsch, CFRE, Habitat for Humanity Kitsap County
    Secretary - Robyn Jones, United Way of Pierce County, Summit Co-Chair
    Past President - Emily Mendez-Bryant, CAP®,  Tacoma Community College, NPD Co-Chair, BIPOC Committee Co-Chair, Development Committee Co-Chair
    IDEA Chair - Jill Rose, CFRE, Amara

    DIRECTORS
    Laura Rose, CAP, CFRE, Washington STEM, Development Committee Co-Chair
    Laura Badeaux, CFRE, Alzheimer’s Association - Marketing/Communications Co-Chair
    Jesse Bohlin, RVC, Emerging Fundraising Leaders Chair
    Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP®, CEFL, The Callahan Collaborative – 2026-2029 Strategic Planning Chair
    Missy Zenczak Candler, Greentrike, Membership Co-Chair
    Emma Conway, CFRE, MultiCare Health Systems, MultiCare Health Foundation, Programs Co-Chair
    Jennifer Li Dotson, FundRaise Up, BIPOC Co-Chair, NPD Co-Chair
    Mike Goodell, The Rescue Mission, At-Large
    Chris Baiocchi, CFRE, MAOL, Resolute Philanthropy, Mentor Program Co-Chair
    Steve Saalfeld, CAP®, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, UWT Collegiate Chapter Chair
    Diane Lyons, CFRE, CAP, Orion Industries, At-Large
    Mary Brickle, CFRE, MultiCare Health Systems, Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation, At-Large
    Victor Martin, University of Puget Sound, At-Large
     

  • National Philanthropy Day – Inaugural Chapter Awards Event

     

    Please join us for the first-ever AFP South Sound's National Philanthropy Day Awards on November 15th, from 5-6:30pm at Tacoma Community College’s Art Gallery.

    We will celebrate and recognize individuals in our local AFP South Sound community that are doing exemplary work to help our community be the best it can be. Local AFP chapters across the globe have an annual event on November 15, and we are excited to participate this year. 

    The goal of our National Philanthropy Day celebration is to highlight the meaningful work of individuals in our region and to shine a light on those who are leading by example in our community. There are five award categories that will be given out at the event: Amazing Unsung Hero, IDEA Champion, Outstanding Change Maker, and GRIT Award.

    Keep an eye out for the upcoming event registration on our chapter website event calendar.

  • National Philanthropy Day Chapter Nominations

    For the first-time ever, we are launching AFP South Sound's National Philanthropy Day Awards.

    A special and unique opportunity to celebrate and recognize individuals in our local AFP South Sound community that are doing exemplary work to help our community be the best it can be. 

    We ask that you help us by nominating an exceptional person for National Philanthropy Day Awards.

    The goal of our National Philanthropy Day celebration is to highlight the meaningful work of individuals in our region and to shine a light on those who are leading by example in our community. 


    Nomination applications opening date is October 1st and closing date is October 15th.

    More details forthcoming. 

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