Association of Fundraising Professionals - California Capital Chapter

05/29/2026

Join us this June for an engaging conversation on practical planned giving strategies designed for small shops and busy nonprofit teams.
 
Hear from fundraising professionals sharing real-world insights and approachable strategies to help organizations build sustainable giving programs — even with lean teams and limited resources.
 
Featuring:
Peter Leon Guerrero – University of California, Davis
Chelsea Fahr – Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Nicole Zamora – Eskaton Foundation
 
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Empress Tavern | Sacramento, CA
 
A special thank you to our June Luncheon Sponsor, Eskaton Foundation, for their generous support of this event and the nonprofit community.
 
We look forward to connecting with nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals from across the region.
 
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05/08/2026

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Thank you to the 29,000 donors who gave during yesterday's Big Day of Giving!

Thanks to your generosity, 886 nonprofits received 62,000 donations, raising a record-breaking $15.4 million. We can't thank you enough!

Check out some of the numbers behind yesterday's Big Day of Giving at BigDayofGiving.org.

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Our team at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is so proud to organize this community-wide event each year. We want to thank our partners who made possible!

💚 Lead Sponsor 💚
Western Health Advantage

💛 Gold Sponsors 💛
The Athletics
CapRadio
Nugget Markets

🩶 Silver Sponsors 🩶
Golden 1 Credit Union
The James and Susan McClatchy Fund
Keller Family Pathway Fund
PBS KVIE

🧡 Bronze Sponsors 🧡
Bay Alarm Company
Better Business Bureau Serving Sacramento & Northeast California
Boutin Jones Inc.
Comcast
The Nonprofit Podcast Network
SMUD
Sacramento Venture Philanthropy

04/24/2026

04/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month’s AFPCCC luncheon today!

“Beyond Grants and Galas Fresh Takes on Funding Your Mission” sparked engaging roundtable discussions where we shared ideas, challenges, and new perspectives on galas and signature events It was inspiring to learn from one another and explore creative approaches to fundraising.

We can’t wait to see you again at our next luncheon on May 19th!

Be sure to sign up today!!! Link in bio

04/07/2026

Register TODAY for the April Luncheon! 

Looking to expand your fundraising strategy and explore new revenue opportunities? This engaging roundtable will focus on how organizations can strengthen sustainability through commercial ventures and co branding partnerships.

Diversifying Revenue: Commercial Ventures and Co Branding

Roundtable Discussion Moderated by Shannin Stein, Director of Advancement at Alchemist CDC

📅 April 21
💲 Luncheons are included for AFPCCC Members
✨ FREE for first time attendees
💵 $25 for non members

Register today and join fellow fundraising professionals for conversation, connection, and practical ideas.

03/15/2026

2026 National Philanthropy Day nominations are now open!

Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals - California Capital Chapter recognizes the individuals and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and service strengthen our community. ❤️

Do you know someone who inspires philanthropy in our region? Submit a nomination today and help us celebrate the changemakers making a difference!

Award Categories
• Outstanding Changemaker
• Outstanding Organization
• Outstanding Corporation
• Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
• Outstanding Fundraising Professional

Nominations close May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Honorees will be recognized later this year during the annual Philanthropy Summit hosted by our friends at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

Visit https://conta.cc/46Wk52D to submit a nomination. Have questions? Visit us at https://afpccc.org/ or email us at [email protected].

03/14/2026

Big Day of Giving is almost here and it's time to strategize now! Join us for our March luncheon facilitated by Erika Fatula of River City Food Bank and get ready for BDOG! Hear proven strategies and creative ideas to help your organization stand out, engage donors, and exceed your goals, while connecting with fellow fundraisers.

Register at https://conta.cc/4boc1Jr

Sponsored by FSA Auctions, hosted by Alchemist Events, and catered by Chana’s BBQ.

Tuesday, March 17 | 11:30am–1:00pm
Empress Tavern

02/18/2026

February’s luncheon was fabulous!!! Great job Sia!!

02/18/2026

“I think that was one of the best and most timely AFPCCC sessions I have ever attended. Sia was amazing and such a great presenter and I loved being able to connect with folks at my table. It was so wonderful to see so many people in attendance, too.” - 20+ year nonprofit professional after today’s (February) luncheon

& , today was fabulous!! Great job!!

Join us the third Tuesday of every month at Empress Tavern (1013 K St) for lunch and community conversations 11:30-1.

Register for 3/17 luncheon all about Big Day of Giving best practices. Conversation led by Register: afpccc.org

02/18/2026

“I think that was one of the best and most timely AFPCCC sessions I have ever attended. Sia was amazing and such a great presenter and I loved being able to connect with folks at my table. It was so wonderful to see so many people in attendance, too.” - 20+ year nonprofit professional after today’s (February) luncheon

SIA Y. MAGADAN & Shannin Stein, today was fabulous!! Great job!!

Join us the third Tuesday of every month at Empress Tavern (1013 K St) for lunch and community conversations 11:30-1.

Register for 3/17 luncheon all about Big Day of Giving best practices. Conversation led by Erika Fatula Register: afpccc.org