The President’s Corner

I hope you are planning to attend the 2007 National Philanthropy Day on October 19th at the historic Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.  The setting will be a beautiful place to learn and network with fundraising colleagues.  Carol Weisman will be the morning Keynote Speaker on The Next Generation of Donors and J. Blake Wade of the Oklahoma Centennial Commission will be the Awards Luncheon Keynote Speaker.  There will be many wonderful breakout sessions with such topics as Transformational Leadership, Developing Significant Donor Relationships, The Art of Networking, Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising and much more! 

To view the latest schedule of events, visit http://www.afpoklahoma.org/SessionUpdates20070904.pdf.   To register for the conference, visit http://www.afpoklahoma.org/NPD2007.asp and click on the Register Now button.  Hurry and register - the deadline is October 10th! 

Thank you to the partners, sponsors and committee members for supporting the upcoming National Philanthropy Day event for our profession.  The Honorable Brad Henry has declared October 19th as Oklahoma Philanthropy Day and it provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible in the state of Oklahoma.  I look forward to seeing you on October 19th.

Brenda

October Luncheon

Because of National Philanthropy Day, there will not be an AFP luncheon in October.  We look forward to seeing you at the Skirvin Hotel on October 19th and at our next luncheon on November 7th at the Sportsman’s Club. 

Damon King, VP, Education and Rhett Laubach of Your Next Speaker! at the September Luncheon.

2008 AFP Oklahoma Board of Directors Slate

At National Philanthropy Day, AFP Oklahoma will hold its annual membership meeting at 8:45 a.m.  Members will be asked to vote on the proposed slate of Board of Directors for the 2008 year.  They are as follows:

President / National Delegate	Sally Ray (2nd term, 2nd year)
President-Elect / National Delegate	Damon King (1st term, 3rd year)
Vice President, Communications	Jennifer Hidalgo Bryan (1st term, 2nd year)
Vice President, Education	Gayle Farley (1st term, 1st year)
Vice President, Membership/Chapter Development	Jennifer Harrison (2nd term, 2nd year)
Vice President, Philanthropy	Johnna Walker (1st term, 2nd year)
Vice President, Legislative Affairs	Matt Guillory (1st term, 2nd year)
Secretary	Rebecca Burgess (1st term, 1st year)
Treasurer	Paula Porter (2nd term, 1st year)
Member-At-Large	Deborah McAuliffe Senner (2nd term, 1st year)
Member-At-Large	Tracie Carter (1st term, 1st year)
Member-At-Large	Anne Clouse (1st term, 1st year)
Member-At-Large	Debby Hampton (1st term, 1st year)
Immediate Past President	Brenda Granger (2nd term, 3rd year)

Board members may serve two consecutive three-year terms (six years), unless election as President requires a third term to fulfill Past President term.

After many years of hard work and dedicated service, John Martin, Laura Lang and Pam Timmons will be rotating off the Board.  Thank you for your vast contributions to AFP Oklahoma and the fundraising profession!

 

National Philanthropy Day – Register Now!

National Philanthropy Day is coming soon and we want to make sure you are registered for this every informative event.  Details are available on the AFP National Philanthropy Day website at www.afpoklahoma.org/2007NPD.asp.   You can also register on the website and find a session schedule that includes session summaries. 

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 September 21 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.

Welcome New Members!
 

Please help us welcome two of our newest AFP Oklahoma members.

Pam Felactu, Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
Kari Darken, Edmond Community Chorale

 

AFP Member Spotlight…Sandina Heckert

Position and Organization – Director of Development, Canterbury Choral Society

Years in Fundraising – Three

Best fundraising tip received – “It never hurts to ask!” is my motto.  Of course a skilled fundraiser knows the best time to ask, but many people do not succeed in fundraising because they are afraid of rejection.  That’s why it’s important to remember that if you want something, you have to ask for it!

Most useful fundraising resource – My most useful fundraising resource is friends and colleagues.  They are the best “database” for potential sources of funding, and having that personal connection is so much more effective than any other form of fundraising. 

Why I love non-profit work – I left a $5b corporation to work in the non-profit world because I wanted to know that the work I was doing was making a difference in people’s lives.  Working for a non-profit organization allows me to use my skills and talents in ways that truly have an impact and that gives me a total sense of fulfillment.

Favorite quote – “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”  - Mohandas Gandhi

Hobbies –My husband and I are movie fanatics!  We must own over 2,000 DVDs.  Also in my spare time I volunteer for other non-profit organizations like IAO and OVAC, and I serve on the Board of Directors for The Red Line Foundation.

Family – My husband and I have been together for 18 years, and married for 8 of those 18 years.  We don’t have any children (yet), but my sister just had her first baby, so I am a proud auntie and I can’t wait to baby-sit!

 

Are you ready to Join AFP?

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!

AFP International Conference

Join fundraising professionals from across the globe in San Diego from March 30th – April 2nd, 2008 for the AFP International Conference on Fundraising.  AFP members can save $185 by registering early!  Early bird registration opens on October 1st and closes on November 2nd.  Information will be available soon on the AFP website at www.afpnet.org.

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.    

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