AFP San Diego
Chapter Meeting Luncheon Program
Sponsored in part by San Diego Grantmakers
Friday, January 9,  2009
Handlery Hotel - 950 Hotel Circle North - San Diego

Luncheon Program

Trends In Philanthropy: Sharing Results of the San Diego Study
Laura Deitrick and Nancy Jamison

An analysis of the study conducted by the San Diego Grantmakers and the University of San Diego Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research provides insights into philanthropic support of the San Diego nonprofit sector. Areas examined by the study include the size of local grant making and growth trends in the area; the types of nonprofits that are most likely to be the recipients of foundation and corporate grants; what areas of the county are granted most heavily; the amount of private grants coming in and out of San Diego; and how organized philanthropy in San Diego compares to other regions.

Laura Deitrick currently holds the position of Senior Research Associate at the University of San Diego's Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research. Additionally, she is a doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies at USD. During the past three years, Laura has conducted research and released reports on nonprofit ethics, executive transition, the economics of San Diego's nonprofit sector, nonprofit confidence,and regional grant making. Prior to her position at USD, Laura worked for seven years in development and also served as the Executive Director of the Coronado Schools Foundation. Laura holds a BA in economics from San Diego State University and a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Management from USD. She is an independent nonprofit organizational consultant specializing in executive transition and board development. She serves on the Board for Christ Episcopal Church. Laura serves as adjunct faculty at the University of San Diego and UC San Diego where she teaches organizational theory and nonprofit management at the graduate level. Her current research focus is on the relationship between nonprofits and public education.

Nancy Jamison is the Executive Director of San Diego Grantmakers (SDG), a membership association of philanthropic organizations. SDG provides networking, education and support services aimed at strengthening San Diego philanthropy. The mission is to connect, educate, develop and inspire a diverse group of foundations and corporations to stimulate effective philanthropy in the San Diego region. Currently there are 90 members – family, private and community foundations, corporations and government organizations whose shared goal is to enhance the impact of their grant making. Before joining San Diego Grantmakers, Nancy was a Senior Consultant with TrustWorks Group, a leading San Diego organizational development firm, providing strategic planning, leadership and team development for nonprofits, corporations and associations.