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The Association of Fundraising
Professionals North Central Ohio Chapter and Center for Nonprofit
Excellence present …
Raising Funds in a Turbulent
Economy
Friday, June 26, 8:00 – 10:30 am
Hilton – Akron / Fairlawn
(3180 W Market St, Akron OH 44333)
AFP Members: $20 • Non-Members: $25
Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 Registration, Continental Breakfast
& Networking
8:30 - 8:45 Opening Remarks
8:45 - 9:45 Keynote Presentation:
William D. Tippie
9:45 - 10:15 Panel Discussion of Expert
Fundraisers
10:15 - 10:30 Closing Remarks
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Featuring ...
 William D. Tippie
Principal, Bentz Whaley
Flessner
Bill Tippie is a principal at Bentz Whaley Flessner and leads the firm's
healthcare practice serving academic medical centers, healthcare systems
and children's hospitals. He has a particular interest in working with
healthcare leaders to grow their philanthropic cultures leading to more
robust fundraising programs.
Prior to joining the firm in
1984, Mr. Tippie was vice president of a private fund-raising and
marketing consulting firm, director of development for the Medical
College of Wisconsin, development officer at the University of Minnesota
Foundation, and director of annual giving at The Ohio State University.
Followed by ...
A Panel of Nonprofit Executives
Learn how experienced nonprofit leaders and professionals are
strategizing to maximize their fundraising efforts in this troubling
economy.
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QUESTIONS
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you register.
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Sponsorship
opportunities now available!!
Career Success Institute 2009
Offers Local Professional Development Opportunities
Join us for a one-day symposium for nonprofit
professionals, board members and volunteers. CSI is developed by
nonprofit professionals, for nonprofit professionals, to delve into
topics that make us better proponents of the nonprofit profession and
more successful in our chosen career.
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.jpg) CSI
2009
A symposium for nonprofit
professionals,
board members, and volunteers
Friday, August 21
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AFP Members:
$95 full day
$65 half day
(lunch included)
Non-Members:
$145 full day
$105 half day
(lunch included)
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Kent State University Stark Campus -
Professional Education and Conference Center
6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton OH 44720
FREE PARKING
For directions and a campus map,
visit
http://kentstate.kent.edu/directions/stark/directions.asp
Reservations Required
Deadline: Wednesday, August 1, Noon
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AGENDA |
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SPONSORS
Reach 100+ of
Northeast Ohio’s key nonprofit leaders by
sponsoring
CSI 2009
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8:00 |
Registration |
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8:30 |
Welcome
Chapter President Larry Becker, CFRE
Co-chairs Mella Castner & Kathy Romito |
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8:45 |
Morning Keynote
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Development
Presented by Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
President and CEO,
Capital Venture
http://www.cvfundraising.com/company/associates/lysakowski
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10:30 |
Break & Vendor Displays
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10:45 |
Breakout sessions
1.A Donor Panel
Presented by Eileen Burg, Phil
Maynard, & Judy Read; Moderator – John Zoilo, Vice President,
Professional Development, Akron Children's Hospital
1.B The Art of Communication
Presented by Holly Rhodes,
Partner, The Ruby Group/Sandler Training
1.C Social Media/Viral Fundraising
Presented by Angela Siefer,
Founder & Social Networking Consultant, Shiny Door
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12:00 |
Lunch |
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1:15 |
Afternoon Keynote
The Wills of the Rich and Famous
Presented by Missia H. Vaselaney,
Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
http://www.taftlaw.com/attorneys/484-missia-h-vaselaney |
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2:45 |
Break & Vendor Displays
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3:15 |
Breakout sessions
2.A Grantmakers Forum
Presented by George Espy,
President, Ohio Grantmakers Forum
2.B Donor Obligations and Board Expectations
Presented by Margaret
Milbourn, Philanthropist & Community Volunteer
2.C Maintaining your Endowment Fund in Troubled Financial Times
Presented by Constance Clark, Vice President, Jeffrey Byrne &
Associates, Inc.
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4:30 |
Conclusions & Program Evaluation |
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Save the Date for
National Philanthropy Day: November 13th
We will celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Friday,
November 13, 2009. This year’s luncheon will be held at Quaker Station
at The University of Akron. Please mark your calendars now so you do not
miss this opportunity to show appreciation for the many accomplishments
that have been made in the name of giving.
AFP Members: Watch your inbox for nomination
information! The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for awards
to be presented this year. Award categories include:
- Children in Philanthropy Award
- Corporate Leadership Award
- Foundation Leadership Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Outstanding Fundraiser Award
- Outstanding Philanthropist Award
- Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award
- Small Business Leadership Award
Nomination letters will be mailed in the next two
weeks, but you can access the forms online at
www.afpncoh.org/npd.htm.
The submission deadline is June 19, 2009.
Only AFP North Central Ohio Chapter Members may submit
a nomination. The
Nominating Committee will accept only one nomination per member. Please
call or email co-chairs Suzanne Allen or Ashley Kellicker with any
questions.
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News from AFP International
One of the most important roles and responsibilities
of an AFP chapter president is to be a conduit from the international
organization to our members.
Over the last couple of months, Laura Hnat and I
attended meetings at the International Conference in New Orleans and I
participated in a Chapter Presidents’ conference call. Briefly, here are
the highlights of what I learned:
- Overall, AFP membership numbers are down slightly
but not significantly, according to Paulette Maehara, AFP
International President; happily, our local chapter membership is
holding VERY STEADY at slightly over 130 members.
- AFP International (IHQ) has felt the impact of
the turbulent economy, particularly as job board and advertising
revenues tumbled in late 2008. While expenses have been trimmed by
about 10%, I was heartened to learn that there have been NO
REDUCTIONS in any services to members.
- Robbe Healey, AFP International’s Board Chair,
reported that there are now 205 chapters, of which 36% (74) are
rated as 10 Star Chapters, of which YOUR CHAPTER IS ONE!
- AFP IHQ and the Board continue to study the
concept of a nonprofit organizational membership, since about 80%
of memberships are paid for by the fundraiser’s employer. It’s
encouraging and an acknowledgement of who the customer really is.
That work should be completed sometime in 2010.
- A special highlight was the meeting of similar
sized chapters. It was both energizing and engaging: other chapters
offered a lot of creative ideas to benefit members and it was
encouraging to note how well AFP NCOH is doing in providing service
to our local members.
If you would like to ...
- learn more about the details of the meetings held
at the international conference or
- are interested in becoming more involved in
chapter leadership or on a committee
... please either call me (330) 760-2427 or send an
email.
Larry Becker, CFRE
President, AFP North Central Ohio Chapter
email: LarryB@hfhSummitCounty.org
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Welcome New Board Members
On behalf of the Nominating Committee, please welcome
the AFP North Central Ohio Chapter’s two recent additions to the Board
of Directors:
Abbe Turner, Director of
Development for NEOUCOM – Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of
Medicine & Pharmacy
Abbe Turner is honored to serve the fundraising
profession in her new role as AFP NCOH Board Member. Abbe believes in
incrementalism and the power of small consistent actions and gifts that
lead towards a chosen goal. Her prior fundraising success at Cuyahoga
Valley National Park Association and WKSU Public Radio 89.7 FM have
benefitted communities and improved the environmental and cultural
landscapes in northeast Ohio since 1999. Abbe received her Masters
degree in Arts Policy & Administration from the Ohio State University,
and together with her husband Anderson raises three children at their
Hiram Township family farm. Abbe currently serves the Chapter on the
Professional Development Committee.
Susan Griffin, Director of
Operations at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Susan has extensive experience in the nonprofit
sector and was instrumental in the start-up of five programs in the
fields of health care and aging. She joined the Center for Nonprofit
Excellence in 2002 and in 2008 became the Director of Operations for CNE.
She is responsible for the human resource and financial operations of
CNE as well as providing consulting services, product development and
managing special projects. Susan has a B.A. in Urban Studies from the
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, and a Masters in Public
Administration from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. Susan
currently serves the Chapter on the National Philanthropy Day and
Communications Committees.
Congratulations to you both! We look forward to
working with you.
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2009 Chamberlain Scholar will
Report in June
Our 2009 Chamberlain Scholarship recipient, Theresa
Manzell, Development Director for Project GRAD Akron, will give a
short presentation at the June 2009 breakfast meeting, regarding her
experience at the International Conference on Fundraising that was held
in New Orleans, LA from March 29 – April 1, 2009.
Information on the 2010 scholarship will be available
soon. Contact Chamberlain Scholarship Chair, Tammy Seikel at
tammy@wildernesscenter.org
for more information.
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Do We Need an Update?
Please check your contact information at
http://www.afpncoh.org/membership.asp; if anything has changed,
please send an email to
info@afpncoh.org.
THANK YOU for helping us keep our database healthy!
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Tips for
Development Officers
2009 Online Fundraising Report
Available
Convio has recently released their third annual online
fundraising report. This report includes some great benchmarks that we
can use to see how our organizations measure up in regards to online
fundraising. The report also offers strategies to create a more
effective online presence.
Included in the report:
- 4 Online Trends Every Fundraiser Should Know
- A Guide To Understanding Recent Online
Fundraising Trends
- Engaging Donors
- Translating Metrics Into Larger, More Frequent
Gifts
Key indicators suggest that financial returns from
online fundraising continue to increase despite a sluggish economy. That
means constituents are still listening and donors are still giving. Are
you making the most of your online presence to stay engaged and foster
these relationships? Learn what metrics to track for measuring your
online fundraising performance against your peer organizations, and
discover how to turn those numbers into insight for a strategic approach
to online marketing and fundraising.
To download the full report click here
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