AFP Orange County

03/20/2024

Everyone deserves to be the hero of their own story. It is a sacred honor to amplify the voices of our community, to uplift and honor each unique journey, through the art of storytelling.

In 2019, Orangewood Foundation put a stake in the ground. They would practice Ethical Storytelling. But what did that actually mean? They had to figure it out without a roadmap. Now, they want to help you on your ethical storytelling journey.

What We Will Cover:

· What Makes a Story Ethical?
· How to Tell an Impactful Story Ethically
· Gaining Buy-In from Key Stakeholders
· Training Your Staff, Coaching Your Clients
· From Ideation to Implementation

In this session, you will walk away with tools to implement Ethical Storytelling practices in your own organization.

Included in Implementation Toolkit:

· Media Consent Form
· Guardian Liability Release
· Empowerment Guide for Sharing Stories
· Be the Hero of Your Story Guided Prompts
· Overview for Partners/Volunteers

To Register or For More Information: https://bit.ly/AFPOCMar2024

03/05/2024

Don't do this often, but it's nice to play a small part in making a difference in the world - and I hope it encourages you to do the same.

I'm honored to be recognized by Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) on its annual list of Top 100 Corporate and Community Partners Supporting Education Excellence. On the IPSF Top Companies list, I'm joined by organizations such as Experian, FUTEK, Google.org and Hoag Orthopedic Institute. These companies are investing in Orange County’s future by ensuring educational excellence is available for each child in every school. IPSF understands that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and that it is only with the help of the entire community that we can provide resources necessary to establish our students as the next generation workforce. I'm honored to support IPSF in this work and be a part of positive change in our community.

Below is a screen shot from one of the Tribute videos I created for IPSF. Christian Munden, former Explosives & Ordinance Disposal Technician for Naval Special Operations - and current Senior Product Manager at Microsoft - was the 2023 "Excellence in Service" Honoree at the IPSF "Spirit of Excellence" Awards Gala.

Learn more here: https://ipsf.net/news/2023-top-100/

02/26/2024

Join AFPOC for Our Online Webinar Series / 2nd Friday of Every Month
March 8, 2024
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Register By
March 4, 2024
$20 for Non-Members / Free for AFP Members!

What are Major Grants and How Can They Propel Your Work?
Many corporations and foundations are consolidating their giving into fewer, larger awards. No matter the size of your nonprofit, you can benefit from the specialized strategies that lead to significant private grants. Join our webinar as we discuss the key differences between competing for your nonprofit’s annual awards and those that stand to make up your largest private grants to date. We will discuss strategies that stand to strengthen your staff, your relationships with funders, and your nonprofit in this increasingly competitive environment.

Presenter, Susan Schaefer, helps nonprofit leaders fund their priorities through major private grants. She is an author, speaker and consultant whose firm, Resource Partners, guides clients to secure their largest, most impactful foundation and corporate partnerships. She has written and contributed to multiple books for the sector and has taught fund development at Johns Hopkins University. Susan writes a monthly series of articles called Major Grants (majorgrants.substack.com).

For More Info & to Register: https://bit.ly/AFPOCMar2024Webinar

02/22/2024

If you’ve ever felt like a small fish in your community’s big philanthropic pond – this session is for you.

Tania Bhattacharyya was once in your shoes. Her organization made transformative change happen. But too many of the movers and shakers in her community had no idea.

Then she discovered this storytelling secret and used it to find new donors, get attention from the local media and get referrals (for new clients, volunteers, even board members!).

In this session, Tania will share her storytelling tactics for using LinkedIn to create a bridge between your mission and the community you serve.

You do such important work. And after this session, you’ll have a gameplan to leverage the power of LinkedIn’s platform – so your community notices.

To register or for more information: https://bit.ly/AFPOC2024FebLuncheon

02/01/2024

Don't miss our February Webinar: Go Micro - Tiny Events. Big Impact!

https://bit.ly/AFPOCWebinar

01/18/2024

Are your fundraising and marketing practices creating a sense of belonging for all your donors? Is your organization coding as a safe space for prospective donors from all backgrounds? Is your donor community reflective of the folks your organization serves? Join us on January 23rd at the AFP-OC luncheon where Dr. Theresa Lu will share how you can reframe your fundraising practices to build the kind of community where everyone belongs. Register here: https://bit.ly/AFPJan2024

10/16/2023

Don't Miss This Month's AFP Educational Luncheon!
October 24, 2023
10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Register By
October 20, 2023 12:00 PM
LOCATION
Ebell Club of Santa Ana
718 Mortimer
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Special 10:30am Session:
The Promise and Perils of ChatGPT in the Nonprofit Sector
Will ChatGPT take my job? Is it safe? Is it ethical? Join us for an interactive session from one of the world's foremost experts on the intersection of AI and Generosity. Nathan Chappell, an OC local and SoCal fundraising veteran has been working and guiding responsible AI practices throughout the world. In this session, Nathan will cover a live demo of how to use ChatGPT (and other Generative AI tools) to improve your performance & increase job satisfaction within various nonprofit roles, while also highlighting the long-term implications of generative AI when used irresponsibly. An "Ask Anything" session will be provided to encourage an authentic conversation and dialogue between attendees.

Noon Luncheon Session:
The Role of Responsible AI + Generosity - Need
to Prioritize Responsible AI utilizing ETHICAL standards
"The Fundraising sector represents a half-trillion-dollar industry, built extensively on trust. Building a Responsible AI Framework for fundraising that protects and prioritizes trust is the single greatest imperative facing the modern nonprofit."
Discover the transformative power of responsible Artificial Intelligence in nonprofit fundraising at our upcoming session, "Intersection of AI + Generosity". Tailored for nonprofit professionals, this enlightening talk will delve into why "Responsible AI" technologies is not just a buzz phrase, but a necessity for fundraising strategies. We'll also discuss the crucial role that Responsible AI plays in streamlining operations, enhancing trust, and fostering transparency within fundraising organizations.

GUEST EXPERT: Nathan Chappell / As a thought leader, public speaker, author and AI inventor, Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. His recently published award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis; the Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges has been dubbed as “required reading for our generation of professionals in the nonprofit sector” by NonProfit Pro. Nathan is founder of Fundraising.AI, a 2,000+ member initiative responsible for publishing the world's first Framework for Responsible AI for Fundraising.
Nathan's fundraising experience spans more than two decades where he led large-scale fundraising programs and multi-billion campaigns. As Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, Nathan currently leads Artificial Intelligence deployments for many of the nation’s top charities.

To register or for more information: https://bit.ly/AFPOC_Oct_2023_Luncheon

08/08/2023

This month's AFPOC Educational Luncheon is a Don't Miss event! Come hear Jess Campbell provide insights on Donor Engagement as the fall giving season begins.

Jess Campbell is the founder of Out in the Boons (www.outintheboons.me), a small shop helping nonprofits discover donors in their email list. She has been a nonprofit fundraiser for 18 years and has raised over $17M+ working from New York to California in organizations big and small. She is also the founder of The Raise More Together Summit which to date has educated more than 3,000 nonprofit leaders and fundraisers.

For more info: https://bit.ly/Aug2023AFPOCLuncheon

07/23/2023

Registration Deadline is Approaching! Registration Closes August 5th!

For the first time since 2017, AFPOC is offering the Association of Fundraising Professionals' "Fundamentals of Fundraising" course, a 16-hour course taught in an active learning style by leading experts in the field.

Designed for those with less than five years experience as a fund development professional, this course will help you expand your fund development skill set and increase your value as a nonprofit professional.

A limited number of scholarships are available for active AFPOC members, and both members and nonmembers are welcome to attend.

For more information and to register, visit afpoc.org or scan the QR code below with your mobile device.

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07/06/2023

Don't miss this month's AFPOC Webinar: How to Devise, Advise and Utilize!
Registration and more info: https://bit.ly/AFPOCJuly2023Webinar