October eNewsletter - Luncheon Topic: Internet Marketing
The President’s Corner
The Power of Kindness
The great thing about being President is that I can write about anything I want. So I thought I’d share my thoughts on the power of kindness in our world.
Recently, while standing in line at the rental car counter in Minneapolis/St. Paul airport, waiting for my Kia Rondo, the man in front of me seemed quite agitated. Apparently, the car that he had reserved, a 2008 Ford Mustang convertible, was not available. Immediately, I was reminded of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry couldn’t understand how a vehicle he’d reserved wasn’t available. What, after all, was the point of a reservation if the car wasn’t available? But I digress. The poor young woman behind the counter did her best to assuage his anger and was becoming angry herself. I felt very sorry for her. Truly, he had a valid reason for being upset. Had I been in the same situation, I might have been also. But, as I watched this mini soap opera play out, I couldn’t help but think, “If only he would be a little kinder and more understanding that mistakes sometimes happen, I bet the woman behind the counter would bend over backwards to help him.”
Ask yourself – if someone came to you with a problem that you personally did not cause but were expected to remedy, would you be more likely to want to help that person if they A) got in your face, berated you and the next six generations of your family, and demand that you fix the problem no matter what the cost, or B) display displeasure at the situation, yet, understand that you were not the cause and politely request that you do all in your power to help?
I am continually amazed when I see people get so angry over things that are accidents or mistakes. It’s as if they believe the person on the other side woke up that morning and thought, “Boy, I can’t wait to screw up that person’s life today.”
Albert Einstein once said that the most powerful force in the universe is compound interest. Well, I believe that another of the most powerful forces in the universe is the power to persuade and attract using kindness and understanding. Sometimes, a little righteous indignation is what’s needed to get things done. But I have found that in most cases, if you empathize rather than criticize when things go wrong, people will do all that is possible to make things right.
Truly, the Golden Rule applies. So the next time you find yourself getting angry over something that didn’t go just as you planned, first try to remember that the person your anger is directed at probably didn’t cause the problem. Second, try using a little kindness to get what you want. I promise, you will get far more accomplished that using anger.
"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world."
-William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
Damon King President, AFP OklahomaOctober AFP Luncheon – Internet Marketing
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 11:45 a.m. Sportsman’s Club (4001 NW 39th, Oklahoma City) $10 for AFP members; $20 for nonmembersAlan Muehlenweg, PRC, will share his insight and expertise on internet marketing. He is the President and CEO of Equip Research and Consulting. He is one of a few marketers in Oklahoma to hold his Professional Research Certification from the Market Research Association. Alan has spent the entirety of his career on the “agency” side of marketing, which has provided him a breadth of experience across industries like financial services, education, non-profit, health/medical, and government. Having worked with multiple advertising and marketing agencies, Alan knows what clients need to have successful market research projects and the steps required to produce actionable results that positively impact the bottom line. Additionally, Alan is one of the few “net native” marketers who has the experience to turn e-marketing ventures into outstanding, result-oriented projects.
Please remember to RSVP to Martha Stone at afpoklahoma@gmail.com.
AFP Member Spotlight… Heidi Russell
Position
and Organization
– Vice President, Communications and Development; The
Children’s Center – a pediatric hospital for children
with complex medical and physical disabilities.
Years in Fundraising – 15 years
Best fundraising tip received – Former Oklahoman Dr. C.C. “Jitter” Nolen once told me to “always keep scratching.” Keep asking and keep looking. Cast your net wide.
Most useful fundraising resource – GuideStar, AFP Resource Center
Why I love non-profit work – Non-profit work gives me the opportunity to truly make an impact in the lives of other humans. Working at The Children’s Center allows me to witness miracles everyday. I love coming to work.
Favorite quote – Do the best you can with what you’ve got.
Hobbies – Jazzercise! Volunteering at my church, Our Lord’s Community Church, and my son’s school, King’s Gate Christian School.
Family – Todd, husband of 14 years; Grayson, 7-year-old son
Every Member Campaign
Free training! The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has made a gracious offer for one lucky person to receive a $100 gift certificate for the training session of their choice. If you make a contribution or pledge to the 2008 Every Member Campaign between September 26 and National Philanthropy Day, November 14, 2008, your name will be entered in a drawing for this special treat. If you have already made a pledge or contribution, you may make an additional pledge or contribution to have your name entered in the drawing, too.
We have some really special people to thank for their generosity toward the Every Member Campaign:
Patrick Alexander John Been Melody Beuchaw
Beth Brown Jennifer Bryan Tracie Carter
Jeanean Castle Ernestine Clark Anne Clouse
J. Michael Crabtree Margaret Creighton Janie P. Deupree
Richard Dulaney Tracey Evers Gayle Farley
Lucy Fraser Caroline Gist Brenda Granger
Matt Guillory Debby Hampton Jennifer Harrison
Rebecca Holmboe Connie S. Inglish Lana G. Ivy
Damon King Dustin K. Manis John F. Martin
Chris Mauldin Deborah McAuliffe Senner Paula Porter
Sally Ray Martha Stone Pam Timmons
Penny M. Voss Johnna R. Walker
We are only $555 from meeting our chapter goal of $2,450 this year. You can help us meet our goal as well as give yourself a chance to win free training! Remember that twenty-five percent of our overall contribution comes back to our chapter in the form of a grant if we meet or exceed our goal in gifts received.
To participate, please visit our website at www.afpoklahoma.org/EveryMemberCampaign.asp or you may contact Ms. Johnna R. Walker at (580) 421-9030 or by e-mail at johnna.walker@chickasaw.net. Thank you.
Continuing Education
National Philanthropy Day November 14, 2008 at The Skirvin Hilton HotelThe Association of Fundraising Professionals Oklahoma Chapter has set November 14 as National Philanthropy Day (NPD), a day of learning and celebration of local philanthropy. National Philanthropy Day will include several trainings for local fundraisers and a luncheon to celebrate local businesses, foundations and individuals who impact philanthropy in Central Oklahoma.
V. Burns Hargis, president of Oklahoma State University, will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon celebrating and awarding local philanthropists, scheduled for 12 p.m. that Friday at The Skirvin.
We invite all nonprofit leaders, volunteers and fundraisers to attend NPD where there will be a variety of sessions on fundraising, leadership, team building, and planned giving. This is a great opportunity to learn new trends in the nonprofit sector and to meet your colleagues in the same profession.
Visit the AFP Oklahoma website to register! You can also download the brochure and session descriptions to help you plan your NPD agenda.
The registration deadline is October 31, 2008.
$135 AFP Members
$170 Non-Members
Luncheon Only - $50
NPD Co-Chairs are Jennifer Harrison, Director of Development, Oklahoma City Community College, and Stacey Weddington, Director of Development, Oklahoma City National Memorial.
A special thank you to all the NPD Committee Chairs and committee members for their hard work in assuring that the 2008 NPD will be a huge success!
Audioconferences
Only one more audioconference remaining this year! Remember, audioconferences count as 1.5 points toward CFRE certification requirements. There is no cost for members, a $10 fee for non-members and anyone is welcome to attend. Bring your brown bag lunch and learn from some of the best practitioners in the fundraising business. The audioconferences begin at noon and end at 1:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
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Date |
Topic |
Speaker |
Location |
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Wednesday, December 10 |
Guerilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to Raise More Money |
Paula K. Parrish, CFRE |
Oklahoma City Community Foundation 1000 N. Broadway Avenue |
These conferences were selected based on input from AFP Oklahoma members and non-members. For full descriptions of the session topics and speakers, please visit: http://www.afpoklahoma.org/AudioConferences.asp.
If you plan to attend any of the audioconferences, please RSVP to Gayle Farley, Education Chair, at g.farley@occf.org.
Job Opportunities
The Children’s Center
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Assist Director of Communications with all aspects of the department while giving special emphasis to the Center’s publications, Web site, print and broadcast materials.
Interested parties should apply at www.tccokc.org.
The Children’s Center
Communications Producer/Multimedia Coordinator
The communications producer would be responsible for coordinating, videotaping, and producing multimedia projects for internal and external communications, training and recruitment. The communications producer would report to the director of communications, the supervisor.
Interested parties should apply at www.tccokc.org.
Oklahoma Methodist Manor (Tulsa)
Director of Development and Public Relations
The Director of Development will direct & manage all fund raising and public relations activities of the organization including development of strategic plans, initiation of appeals for current gifts, solicitation of grants, major gifts and planned gifts to support benevolent, capital & endowment needs.
Qualified candidates interested in applying are invited to forward a cover letter with salary requirements & resume to Steve Dickie, Executive Director, sdickie@ommtulsa.org.
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
(Tulsa)
Development Director
The SEG Foundation seeks an accomplished Development/Advancement professional with strong non-profit administrative experience, CFRE preferred. The successful applicant will expand a successful global fundraising program, will implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, will mentor a talented staff and will provide administrative leadership to a volunteer Board.
Email resume, references, salary requirement, a letter detailing interest and qualifications to: hr@seg.org or fax to: (918) 497-5565.
Please visit the AFP Oklahoma website for more information on these job postings.
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