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Thinking of you...

A message of encouragement from
the AFP South Sound Board of Directors



The AFP South Sound Board of Directors is here to support you during this time of adjusting to new realities. We share these words of encouragement in solidarity with all the fundraisers in our community! We also hope these tips for de-stressing will pique your interest in our upcoming May program, a complimentary webinar presentation on "Mindfulness for Fundraisers During Uncertain Times" from local thought leaders Drew Ebersole and Sherry Hammond. More details below!

Join Us for AFP South Sound's May Program:

Mindfulness for Fundraisers
During Uncertain Times



Date: Friday, May 29, 2020
Location: Online Webinar (access link will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program)
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 pm 
Cost: Free


Drew Ebersole and Sherry Hammond will show you ways to cope with stress as a fundraiser in these uncertain times.
 
You became a fundraising professional/nonprofit executive to transform the world. Yet, in the face of this year’s dreadful pandemic, your world seems elusive and intimidating. You need your loyal, most generous donors now more than ever before. Yet, you’re finding them harder than ever to reach. You’re not sure your organization can weather the storm. Even if it does, you wonder if you’ll still have a job. At times you find the uncertainty paralyzing. You are not alone!

You can change the story! Join us to hear Drew Ebersole and Sherry Hammond show us how to deal with all this uncertainty by reconnecting yourself and your donors to meaning and hope. 
Register Today

AFP South Sound Seeking Mentors

Are you an AFP South Sound member?
Have you been a fundraiser for more than five years?
Do you have experience in various areas of fundraising?
Do you have a desire to share development knowledge and build mentoring skills?

If the answer to these questions is yes, please consider becoming an AFP South Sound mentor. Sharing your knowledge and experiences goes a long way to build the fundraising capacity in our region. Just complete this form and submit it by May 22nd. Questions? Call AFPSS Mentor Program Chair Sue Loiland at 253-381-4868.

Learn more about the mentor program on our website.

Mentor Application


Are you planning or thinking about a virtual fundraiser? 

Join us for the next event in our series of virtual gatherings to connect, learn from, and support your local fundraising colleagues.

On Friday, May 8, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, we'll be exploring the world of virtual fundraising events as we hear from a panel of local leaders on this topic including: Lianna Shepard from Peace Community Center, Tim Close from Tacoma Community House, Becky Felak from the Goodtimes Project, and Claire Grubb from Emergency Food Network. 

Come with your questions! 

RSVP Here
P.S. Mark your calendar for our future virtual gatherings:
Friday, May 22, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Friday, June 5, 12:00 - 1:00 PM 

Did you miss Jay Love last month?

In our April virtual event, we heard from Jay Love, donor data expert, and Chief Relationship Officer and founder of Bloomerang. Jay shared his strategies for focusing on the second gift - which is the key to donor retention and lifetime value. These critical criteria should be on every fundraiser's mind. If a donor makes a second gift, their likelihood of lifetime retention increases from 20% to 60%. Jay shared the best way to steward that second gift and walked attendees through calculating the organization's donor retention rate. How does your organization compare to the national average?

Interested in accessing a recording of the webinar? Contact our Chapter Admin, Kate Albert Ward, at afpsouthsound@gmail.com to learn how.

AFPSS Nonprofit Covid Resource Group 

Join our ongoing discussion on navigating fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AFPSS has established a new Facebook group that specifically shares information, resources, and educational materials to keep you informed.

Join the discussion now by visiting AFPSS Nonprofit  Covid Resource Group!

AFPSS FB Group

Become a Member or Renew
 

AFP South Sound brings together a network of philanthropic professionals who believe in supporting and encouraging their peers to achieve their maximum potential. Join or renew today or visit our website to learn more about membership!

Checkout AFP International's recently updated case for membership: Fundraising Support When You Need it Most 

In honor of their 60th Anniversary, they have announced a limited time offer of $50 off for new Associate and Professional level memberships. Follow this link to get the coupon or use the discount code AFP2020 when on joining online. Redeem by June 30, 2020.

Join or Renew Today
AFP South Sound is proud to share our designation as a
2020 Ten Star Chapter and 2020 IDEA Champion:





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