July e-Newsletter
PO Box 217 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 www.afpoklahoma.org afpoklahoma@gmail.com
The President’s Corner
Summer is finally here!
I hope this newsletter finds you having a wonderful summer! As we all know, summer is a time when many people relax by the pool, vacation with family or just try to stay cool.
In general, summer is a time when many charities have a lull in their fundraising efforts. So, I believe this is a good time when we as fundraisers can give back to the community. A few ideas include giving blood at the local blood bank, since blood donations decrease in the summer and the demand increases; encouraging our children to participate in the Sunkist Co.'s "Take a Stand" program (www.sunkist.com/takeastand) where Sunkist will give children a lemonade stand kit in order to raise money for a charity of their choice; or donating to a summer camp program to help a less fortunate individual have the summer of their life. These are but a few ideas to make your summer more meaningful.
Please remember there will not be an AFP lunch meeting in July. Your local AFP Board of Directors wishes each of you a fun and safe Fourth of July. See you in August.
Brenda
Monthly Luncheon Update and Summer Social
Because so many of us are enjoying summer vacations and time with our friends and families, there will not be an AFP luncheon in July. However we will be having a summer social on July 11th at the Greens. Be watching your email for more information about that!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 1. Ramsay Slugg, Senior Vice President, National Practice Director for Philanthropic Management with Bank of America, will present highlights from the recent report on high net-worth philanthropy conducted through the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy.
AFP Member Spotlight…Laura Gamble and Rebecca Burgess
Laura Gamble
– Development Director for TEEM, The Education and
Employment Ministry. I also have a fund-raising consulting
business and specialize in small and faith based nonprofits.
Years in Fundraising – 15
Best fundraising tip received – Keep it simple. Make sure everything you write and everything you say can be understood by a high school student.
Most useful fundraising resource – The Big Red Book from The Fund Raising School at Indiana University and the AFP.
Why I love non-profit work – There’s never a dull moment – always something new happening and as a Development Director, I’m involved in all aspects of the organization. I have to know the programs, the clients, the staff, everything about the organization so I’m always learning new things.
Favorite quote – “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (emphasis mine)
Hobbies – Scrapbooking, cooking … I’m also very involved in my church and sit on the Christian Education Committee.
Family – I’ve been married to James Gamble for 25 years. We have a beautiful son, Jackson Patrick “Jack” who is 8 years old.
Rebecca Burgess
– Executive Assistant, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Years in Fundraising – 1.5
Best fundraising tip received – You can never thank a donor enough.
Most useful fundraising resource – The networking available through AFP.
Why I love non-profit work – I love to help people and being a part of an organization striving to better the health and wellness of people is truly gratifying.
Favorite quote – Never go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Hobbies – Reading, spending time with family and friends.
Welcome New AFP Members!
The AFP Oklahoma Chapter extends a warm welcome to the 19 new members who have joined since the beginning of the year. We hope that each of you will enjoy the numerous benefits of AFP membership, including monthly luncheons, networking and great educational opportunities.
Davida Aguiar, Administrative Assistant, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Michele Angeli, Director of Annual Support/Special Events, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Paula Bergstrand, Berg Investments, LLC
Victoria Beshoner, Executive Director, Make-A-Wish of Oklahoma
Kari J. Darken, Fundraiser
Adrienne Ballew Elder, Grant Consultant, E.B. Enterprises, LLC
Patrick Evans, Annual Giving Coordinator, World Neighbors
Debby Hampton, President & CEO, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
Lauri Hanna, Development Director, City Arts Center
Kristal J. Jones, Resource Development Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma
Mary Loofbourrow, Development Coordinator, Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School
Kathy Denise McKenzie, Administrative Assistant, Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
Siobhan Morava, Development Assistant, Lyric Theatre
Emily Rothrock, Development Assistant, OMRF
Chris Stiles, Director of Advancement, Mount St. Mary High School
Eileen Williams, Senior Director of Development, OMRF
Richard Webb, President/CEO, City Rescue Mission
Kathy Whaley, PHR, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, Oklahoma League for the Blind
Bethany White-Turner, Director of Development, Smart Start Oklahoma
Debby Hampton Lauri Hanna Mary Loofbourrow Emily Rothrock
If you are currently not a member, please contact Deborah McAuliffe Senner at dsenner@alliedartsokc.com for more information on joining AFP today!
National Philanthropy Day – Update!
Mark your calendars for National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on October 19, 2007 at the historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Co-chaired by Johnna R. Walker and Damon King, the annual event will feature exciting educational sessions by outstanding speakers while celebrating 100 years of philanthropy in Oklahoma. You can now register on our website by clicking on the “Register Now” button on the home page or on the NPD page. There is an early-bird rate (through August 31st) and the prices will go up on September 1st. We hope to see you there!
Next Planning Meeting
The next NPD planning session will be held on June 21 at 1 p.m. at the American Red Cross in Oklahoma City. For more information, contact Johnna at johnna.walker@chickasaw.net or Damon at dking@regionalfoodbank.org.
Call for Nominations
Don’t miss your opportunity to honor a remarkable individual or organization at the 2007 National Philanthropy Day luncheon. There are several categories including Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Outstanding Youth Making a Difference, and Outstanding Philanthropic Organization. As an added incentive, the nominators of the award winners will receive a $250 donation given to the charity of their choice.
Please take the time to fill out a brief nomination form and email, fax, or mail it no later than June 29, 2007 to:
National Philanthropy Day Awards Committee c/o Anne Clouse American Red Cross 601 Northeast 6th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Fax: 405-228-3958 Email: clousea@usa.redcross.orgThe nomination form and guidelines can be downloaded from the AFP Oklahoma website at http://www.afpoklahoma.org/2007NPD.asp.
Scholarship Applications
AFP Oklahoma Chapter scholarships are available to assist with registration fees for the National Philanthropy Day to help you increase your knowledge and skills even if your resources are limited. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals with the most compelling need, and preference will be given to AFP members as well as applicants employed in organizations with an operating budget of $500,000 or less. The completed application and all documents should be submitted by July 27, 2007 to:
Ms. Tracie Carter, Special Projects Coordinator Chickasaw Foundation P.O. Box 1726 Ada, OK 74821-1726 Fax: (580) 421-9031 Email: Tracie.Carter@chickasaw.netThe scholarship application and guidelines can be downloaded from the AFP Oklahoma website at http://www.afpoklahoma.org/2007NPD.asp.
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