The President’s Corner

Your consideration of making a gift to the Every Member Campaign - AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is appreciated.  Your support will help fulfill the critical need of unifying the efforts of nonprofit organizations by delivering educational and training programs, facilitating the exchange of best practices and advocating for favorable public awareness of philanthropy.  To date, our chapter has 100% board participation in the Every Member Campaign.  To all members who already have pledged support to the campaign, I would personally like to thank you for your commitment. 

On the local level, your donation comes back to the Oklahoma Chapter through the Every Member Campaign Chapter Partnership Grant program – returning 25 percent of the contributions received from our members to fund chapter activities that advance ethical and effective fundraising.  Since 1973, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has supported the work of AFP by funding initiatives that benefit the membership, increase accessibility to educational programs, fund innovative research, and influence public and institutional opinions of fundraising and philanthropy.

For more information on the Every Member Campaign, please contact our VP of Philanthropy, Paula Porter, at 405.239.2525 or by email at paula_porter_ok@yahoo.com.

A printable pledge form can be found at http://www.afpnet.org/content_documents/2007_EMC_pledge_form.pdf or to donate online, access the members gateway on the AFP website, www.afpnet.org.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Brenda

Monthly Luncheon Update - DIFFERENT LOCATION

Date:   September 5, 2007

Time:   11:45 a.m.

Place:  The Greens Country Club

            13100 Green Valley Drive in Oklahoma City (driving directions can be found at http://www.thegreenscc.com)

As fundraisers, perhaps our most necessary skill is effectively conveying a mission and message with passion and believability to donors.  We all have stories to tell.  But are you telling yours effectively?

Join us September 5 for an entertaining and informative presentation from Rhett Laubach of Your Next Speaker!  Mr. Laubach draws upon his 15 years of speaking and training experience to train a variety of clients from students, large corporations, civic organizations and professional associations on ways to become more effective leaders and communicators.  Available seating is limited, so please be sure to RSVP to afpoklahoma@gmail.com (if you haven't already done so, please RSVP as quickly as possible to ensure that there is enough room and food!).  To read more about Mr. Laubach and Your Next Speaker!, please visit http://www.yournextspeaker.com.

AFP Member Spotlight…Ron Burton

Position and Organization – President and CEO, OU Foundation

Years in Fundraising – 38 years

Best fundraising tip received – Always be yourself and never compromise your values or your organizations.

Most useful fundraising resource – Conrad Teitell's materials including the publication Taxwise Giving.

Why I love non-profit work – It allows me to help people and help something I too believe in.

Favorite quote – "Some people see things as they are and say why.  I dream of things that never were and say why not?" Robert Kennedy

Hobbies – Family, reading, traveling, Rotary

Family – Married to Jetta, a retired math teacher from the Norman Public Schools where she taught mid-high and high school math for 32 years.  Daughter: Ronna Schenk is married to Matthew Schenk and they live in Leesburg, Virginia with our two grandchildren, Duncan and Brynn.  Son: Josh is married to Tammie Burton and they live in Amarillo, Texas.

 

National Philanthropy Day – Update!

Mark your calendars for National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on October 19^th, 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.  This year, sessions will be divided into three tracks: Personal Development, Nuts & Bolts of Development and Board & Volunteer Fundraising.  Nationally renowned speakers like Brad Cecil, Carol Weisman and Jill Pranger will be leading sessions to help develop and enhance your management and fundraising skills.  Details are available on the AFP National Philanthropy Day website at www.afpoklahoma.org/2007NPD.asp.   You can also register on the website (remember there is an early bird rate for registrations before September 1st!)

Scholarship Applications – Deadline Extended!

Don’t let limited resources prevent you from attending the 2007 National Philanthropy Day!  AFP Oklahoma Chapter scholarships are available to assist with registration fees.   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 August 24 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.net

The scholarship application and guidelines can be downloaded from the AFP Oklahoma website at http://www.afpoklahoma.org/2007NPD.asp.

NPD Early Bird Registration

Don’t forget to register for the 2007 National Philanthropy Day!  Register by August 31 and you’ll receive Early Bird savings with the following rates:

Early Bird Registration (until August 31)	Regular Registration (starting September 1)
AFP Member: $115	$130
Non-AFP Member: $130	$165
Luncheon Only: $35	$45

Visit http://www.afpoklahoma.org/2007NPD.asp to register online today!

In honor of National Philanthropy Day, AFP will be offering a $25 discount to new members for joining in the Active category by November 30, 2007.  The coupon must be included with payment.  Additional information can be found on the coupon.  Download the coupon now!  Now is a great time to become a member of AFP!

NPD Sessions

The committee has put together a great group of speakers for the day:

Our Luncheon Keynote Speaker is Blake Wade, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Centennial Commission.

Breakout Sessions include:

Leading Up - Transformational Leadership for Fundraisers -- Lilya Wagner
Training Fundraising Volunteers...If I have to do it myself, where do I begin? -- Jill Pranger
Developing Individual Fund Raising Plans for Board Members -- Carol Weisman
Career Management - Choosing the Right Educational Opportunities -- Lilya Wagner
Becoming a (Better!) Public Speaker...or...I think I can, I think I can -- Jill Pranger
Increasing Board Involvement in Fund Raising -- Carol Weisman
4 Ways to Start the Next Century Right - The Basics Part I & II -- Jeff Brooks
Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising...How Do We Decide? -- Jill Pranger
Donor Profiles -- Brad Cecil
Public Relations for Non Profits -- Debbie Anglin
Networking -- David Woods, Giant Partners
Major Donor Development -- Brad Cecil

Watch the website for a synopsis of these sessions!
 

Job Opportunities

A number of new exciting job opportunities have been added to the AFP Oklahoma website.  Visit the AFP Oklahoma website at http://www.afpoklahoma.org/JobOpportunities.asp for more information.    

e-mail: afpoklahoma@gmail.com

web: www.afpoklahoma.org

PO Box 217

Oklahoma City, OK 73101

 

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