Education and Networking

Join us the third Tuesday of each month for our monthly luncheon hosted in partnership with Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern in downtown Sacramento from 11:30am-1:00pm for connection with fundraising professionals from across the region.

Empress Tavern Address:

1013 K St Sacramento, CA. 95814

2/17/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

3/17/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

4/21/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

5/19/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

6/16/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

7/21/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

8/18/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

9/15/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

10/20/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

11/17/2026 11:30am-1:00pm at Empress Tavern

Benefits of Membership

AFPCCC is where regional nonprofit CEO’s, Executive Directors, Directors of Development, Fundraising Consultants and Fundraising Professionals gather to share ideas, best practices and even open career opportunities!

AFPCCC members have access to our local mentorship program that connects a senior with a young professional as they advance in their career. For a full list of all networking, tools, resources and professional development benefits, click here.

2026 AFPCCC Board of Directors:

Axel Diaz - LifeSTEPS

Erika Fatula - River City Food Bank

Freddie Silveria - FSA Auctions

Kristin Stuhr - Eskaton

Lisa Fox - Fundraising Consultant

Maria Fagundes - YMCA of Superior California

Melissa Kelley - Special Olympics Northern California

Shannin Stein - Alchemist CDC

Sia Magadan - Reach Out and Read

2026 AFPCCC Advisory Board:

Catherine Connolly - CMC Connolly

Julie Bornhoeft - WEAVE INC

Kelly Siefkin - Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Professional Development and NPD

AFPCCC supports you in your work towards obtaining your Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Certification.

Access to AFP International’s exclusive upcoming webinars & conference recordings only for AFP members, click here.

Check out AFPCCC's current list of career opportunities.

Interested in hiring? Click here for information on posting an open position.

AFPCCC also hosts annually National Philanthropy Day (NPD) where we honor and celebrate local fundraising professionals and philanthropists making an impact across our Sacramento region!

Past 2025 National Philanthropy Day Honorees

Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Paula Allison - Chief Advancement Officer of Los Rios Community College District & President of the Los Rios Colleges Foundation

Outstanding Corporation: Raley’s Family of Fine Stores

Outstanding Organization: 3 Strands Global Foundation

Outstanding Changemaker’s: Karen & Colin Grahl

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Isabel “Izzy” Churchward - Empower Youth