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AFP Silicon Valley Chapter is proud to serve our chapter members with monthly luncheons, workshops, and other events of interest to professional fundraisers and the non-profit community. As the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, AFP is dedicated to ensuring that members have the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to get the job done and to advance professionally.

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Nov 30 - Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day
Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day was presented by NetApp. Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day is AFP SVC's signature awards luncheon, a community event that pays tribute to local leaders that exemplify philanthropic excellence, held each year in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day. SILICON VALLEY PHILANTHROPY DAY 2011 Friday, November 18 - 11:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara ... more >
Sep 28 - Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are always a good way to connect with people in your profession or to invest your time and talent with an organization that touches your heart. Here at AFP Silicon Valley Chapter there are always opportunities to get involved in a committee of interest to you. ... more >
Sep 28 - Community Engagement Initiative
Much has happened with the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) as it enters year two with our participating non-profits Nuestra Casa, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and Third Street Community Center. ... more >
Sep 28 - Diversity
2011 marks the second year that the AFP Silicon Valley Chapter has infused diversity into the inner workings of our Chapter by leveraging the Diversity Council. As opposed to having a stand-alone committee that dictates and drives diversity initiatives for our Chapter, we have instead, developed a Diversity Council comprised of members from each committee. These Diversity Council members meet once a quarter to discuss ideas and bring committee issues to the surface to see how we might 1) better represent the communities that we serve and 2) see how we might modify our processes and business practices so that they are more inclusive. ... more >
Sep 28 - AFP Santa Clara University Collegiate Chapter
Need some extra help next year? Consider offering an internship opportunity in your development office! The AFP Collegiate Chapter Committee will promote internship opportunities to Santa Clara University students. A limited number of opportunities will be partially underwritten by AFP Silicon Valley; for $1,000, your agency can secure an intern for a 200-hour project. ... more >
Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >