AFP South Sound

10/01/2026

Check out our newsletter for all the things happening in the chapter!

Reply to this email with archival photos from AFP gatherings, share your favorite stories and memories (we want the juicy stuff), and join us online and in person as we celebrate where we’ve been, and build together for the next 20 years of AFP South Sound.

10/01/2026

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09/28/2026

2027 Chapter Scholarships are now available!

The AFP South Sound Chapter has a number of scholarships available that cover the full cost of a one-year AFP membership. Any nonprofit professional in the South Sound is eligible to apply!

Our scholarship program has an emphasis on prospective members who are:

* Personally funding membership costs
* Work for an organization with limited professional development resources
* Have not received a chapter scholarship membership in the prior year

Interested? Fill out this form by Saturday, October 10th to be considered for a scholarship.

Recipients will be notified via email by a member of the Membership Committee by November.

Annually, the AFP South Sound Chapter receives a number of chapter scholarships from AFP Global. Each scholarship covers the full cost for a one-year AFP membership. The Membership Committee will use this form to select sponsorship recipients, with an emphasis on potential members who: Are personall...

09/25/2026

A huge thank you to Erik Hanberg, Wayne Williams, and Kaarin Austin for joining our chapter yesterday morning for a great discussion on building stronger boards for our organizations!

Also a huge shout out to our own Lee Warnecke, CFRE, CAP for hosting and all those who came. It's a busy time of year and we appreciate the opportunity to connect, learn together, and share experiences.

Keep an eye out for the October event and save the date for National Philanthropy Day coming up on November 13th!

09/22/2026

Calling all AFP-South Sounders! There’s still time to register for an amazing session we are hosting on building “Better Boards, Stronger Missions” Thursday.

Whatever role you play in your org, managing and supporting your board is essential. Come out and meet some colleagues, have some treats ☕️🥐, and join us for this great learning opportunity!

Thursday, September 24
9AM - 11AM
The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave) in Tacoma

Registration and more info linked:

Strong boards are essential to mission success, yet fundraisers and board members are often left to navigate their roles, relationships, and expectations…

09/17/2026

Strong boards are essential to our non-profits’ success, but too often our organizations lack a practical roadmap for managing roles, relationships, and expectations.

Join AFP South Sound for a conversation with Erik Hanberg, author of the newly released second edition of “the Little Book of Boards”; Kaarin Austin, Founding Director of the Washington News Fund and Immediate Past President of the Grand Cinema’s board; and Wayne Williams, President of the Tacoma Public Library Foundation board.

Moderated by our own, Lee Warnecke, it’s sure to be a great session!

Date: Thursday, September 24th
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: the Grand Cinema
Cost: pay what you can

Register here:

Strong boards are essential to mission success, yet fundraisers and board members are often left to navigate their roles, relationships, and expectations…

08/31/2026

Read what's currently happening in the chapter here!

Strong boards are essential to mission success, yet fundraisers and board members are often left to navigate their roles, relationships, and expectations without a practical roadmap.

07/22/2026

Check out our events and announcements here!

If you are new to fundraising, new to your role, or looking for help overcoming your latest fundraising challenge, check out the AFP South Sound Mentorship Program. 

06/29/2026

"None of us succeed on our own." 🤝

If you’ve spent any time in the nonprofit space, you know how true this is. That’s why AFP South Sound is thrilled to announce that we are building our mentor team for the 2026-2027 Mentorship Program - and we want YOU to join us!

Our mentorship program is a unique, co-learning journey that pairs experienced professionals with fellow chapter members to tackle specific projects, share the trials and tribulations of this dynamic industry, and grow together.

We're still accepting interest forms from experienced chapter members who are looking for a way to give back and willing to help out a fellow member with a project of their choosing!

We'll also be having an info session on Zoom next week to learn more about the program!

🗓️ Important Dates to Remember:

July 1: Deadline to submit a Mentor Interest Form!
July 8: Join our Zoom Info Session to learn more about the program and what to expect.

AFP South Sound provides members many opportunities to connect and build community. One opportunity is a unique learning journey through our Mentoring program. This program matches well-rounded mentors with individuals who are interested in learning more about fundraising, or who want to co-learn wi...

06/24/2026

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!

If you've already registered, please check your inboxes for a note about safety at the event.

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 ...