SUMMIT OVERVIEW

Each year, philanthropic leaders from around our region come together for the South Sound Philanthropy Summit, hosted by two volunteer-led organizations, AFP South Sound (AFPSS) and South Sound Planned Giving Council (SSPGC), with the goal of bringing together development professionals, allied professionals and philanthropists for a day of education and networking.

We come together to learn, share and grow as a community. Together, we do more, go farther, are more strategic, make a more profound and lasting impact. At the Philanthropy Summit, we “unite to unleash the power of philanthropy.”

Learn more about past programs and our history: SUMMIT HISTORY

SUMMIT COMMITTEE 2025

Co-chairs:

Robyn Jones
United Way of Pierce County
Senior Donor Relations Officer
robynj@uwpc.org

Jennie Griek, CAP, CFRE
Pacific Lutheran University,
Gift Planner, Division of University Relations
jgriek@plu.edu

LEARN MORE ABOUT…

Association of Fundraising Professionals South Sound

AFP South Sound is the area’s top place for education and networking for Fundraising professionals. We are continuing to host relevant online events that speak to the changing environment. Check out our website today:

community.afpglobal.org/afpwasouthsoundchapter/home/

South Sound Planned Giving Council

SSPGC exists advance the education and professional expertise of our field and to encourage interdisciplinary interaction of members and other allied professionals. SSPGC stewards the Leave10 South Sound Initiative. Consider joining today!

SUBCOMMITTEE: Outreach

Dannielle Robertson
The Salvation Army, Project Manager

Diane Lyons CFRE, CAP
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA), Director of Development

Emma Conway, CFRE
MultiCare Foundation, Major Gift Officer

Juel Lugo, PMP
LILT, Principal

Kaarin Praxel Austin, JD
KNKX Public Radio, Associate Director of Development

Lee Warnecke, CFRE
Southern Poverty Law Center, Development Officer
AFP South Sound, President

Mary Lam-Witcher
Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, Philanthropy & Communications Officer

Rick Oldenburg
Oldenburg & Associates

Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP, CEFL
The Callahan Collective, President

SUBCOMMITTEE: Program

Douglas (Doug) Page, CAP, Co-Chair
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Senior Legacy Fellow

Steve Saalfeld, CAP, Co-Chair
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Philanthropy Advisor

Beverly (Bev) Cox, CFP, CAP
B. Cox Planning, Certified Financial Planner

Emily Happy
The Philanthropy Collective, Nonprofit Strategy Consultant

Emily Mendez-Bryant, MBA, CAP
Tacoma Community College Foundation, Executive Director

Mike Goodell
Community Outreach

Rick Oldenburg, CAP
Oldenburg & Associates, Owner

Robyn Jones
United Way of Pierce County, Senior Donor Relations Officer

SUBCOMMITTEE: Sponsorship

Chris Baiocchi, CFRE, Co-Chair
Resolute Philanthropy, Founder

Mark Rieck, Co-Chair
Rieck Performance Management3, Owner

Beverly (Bev) Cox, CFP, CAP
B. Cox Planning, Certified Financial Planner

Douglas (Doug) Page, CAP
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Senior Legacy Fellow

Jennie Griek, CAP, CFRE
Pacific Lutheran University, Gift Planner, Division of University Relations

Lee Warnecke, CFRE
Southern Poverty Law Center, Development Officer
AFP South Sound, President

SUBCOMMITTEE: Support Team

Bethany Maines
LILT, Principal

Caitlin King
EP Events, Event Manager

Juel Lugo, PMP
LILT, Principal

Kim Cooper
EP Events, Event Manager

Mary Davidson MBA, Co-Chair
EP Events, Founder

Patti Recchi
AFP South Sound, Administrator

SUBCOMMITTEE: Day Of Support

Diane Lyons CFRE, CAP, Co-Chair
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA), Director of Development

Emma Conway
MultiCare Foundation, Major Gift Officer