Fr. Andres Emmanuelli, CFRE How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? How and why did you get into fundraising? I have been involved in the nonprofit sector for more than twenty years, serving in leadership roles in faith-based and community organizations. I came into fundraising through my commitment to mission driven work … Read more
Fundraising, Authenticity, and Impact How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? How and why did you get into fundraising? I’ve been in the nonprofit sector for 13 years, with nearly a decade focused specifically on development and fundraising in LGBTQIA+ missions. I had no plans to be a fundraiser, but my first … Read more
Board Member Spotlight Jarae Clark Executive Director, City of Dreams AFP Golden Gate Chapter How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? How and why did you get into fundraising? I have been in the nonprofit sector for about a decade. My education is in Social Work and I spent the first five … Read more
Board Member Spotlight Mark Ruffo Chief Advancement Officer, California Academy of Sciences AFP Golden Gate Chapter How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? What inspired you to get into fundraising? I have been in fundraising since my postdoctoral fellowship at MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research. My position was partly funded by … Read more
Board Member Spotlight Kelley Coe Regional Director of Southern California and Operational Manager, Cook Silverman Search AFP Golden Gate Chapter How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? What inspired you to get into fundraising? I have worked in the nonprofit sector for 12 years. My first internship at Vitamin Angels while studying … Read more
Board Member Spotlight Andrea Lloyd (she/her) Development Director, Enriching Lives Through Music August 18, 2025 How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? What inspired you to get into fundraising? I have been working in the nonprofit sector my entire career, starting with my first job out of college. My passion for giving … Read more
Board Member Spotlight Justin Evans (he/him) Development Associate, Kitchen Table Advisors How long have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? How and why did you get into fundraising? I’ve been working in the nonprofit sector for about three years now. My background is actually in the music industry, and I have a degree in … Read more
Matt Easterwood AFP Golden Gate Board Member Founder and CEO, Queer for Hire Nonprofit fundraiser with 10+ years of experience Welcome to our monthly Board Member Spotlight where we highlight the incredible individuals who make up the board of the AFP Golden Gate Chapter. Each month we feature a different board member to share their … Read more
Welcome to our monthly Board Member Spotlight, where we highlight the amazing individuals who make up the board of the AFP Golden Gate Chapter. Each month, we feature a different board member to share their journey, expertise, and contributions to the nonprofit sector. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Dena Vonghanh, Founder and Managing Director … Read more
By AFP Golden Gate Welcome to our monthly Board Member Spotlight where we highlight the amazing individuals who make up the board of the AFP Golden Gate Chapter. Each month, we feature a different board member to share their journey, expertise and contributions to the nonprofit sector. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Sari McConnell, … Read more