This year's luncheon and educational conference will be held on November 7, 2013 at the historic Mayo Hotel. Ticket prices increase Friday, so secure your early bird ticket today!

 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 

From 3 to 4 p.m. and during all scheduled breaks, participants may visit the Professional Partner Fair to enjoy free wifi and complimentary beverages in the Mayo Lobby.

WHEN
Thursday, November 7, 2013

 

CONFERENCE

7:45 AM - 3:00 PM

 

LUNCHEON 

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

 

WHERE
Mayo Hotel
115 West 5th Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103

 

Questions or concerns can be directed to:

Margaret Wish, Chapter Administrator

Chapteradmin@afpeastok.org
918-978-9718

FEES
Educational Conference:

Educational Conference Fee Includes: 

Conference and luncheon registration

Valet parking

Invitation to special speaker cocktail reception on November 6, 2013

Luncheon Only: 

 

Group Luncheon (Only available until October 6, 2013):

 

ALL Walk-In registrations will be charged an additional $25.00.

NPD CHAIR: Heather Duncan, CAP Tulsa
NPD HONORARY CHAIRS: Richard Boone and Milann Siegfried 

 

Ellen Ralph

Non-profits are competing more than ever for scarce resources. This presentation outlines some strategic planning fundamentals, and makes the case that a strategic plan can lay the foundation for development, guiding the work of staff and volunteers in the fundraising arena, and redirecting strategies where development is concerned.
 

Frank Mullhern

WHEN
Thursday, October 3, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

WHERE
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 South Peoria, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114

FEE
Guest Luncheon:     $30.00
Member Luncheon:  $20.00

Questions or concerns can be directed to:

 

Margaret Wish, Chapter Administrator

Chapteradmin@afpeastok.org

View Event Summary

 

 

Several of our chapter members are working to put together a Member Retention event this fall! 

 

As this will be a wonderful new addition to our organization, the committee is asking that you follow the link below and take the simple, four question survey on what you'd like to see at the event.

 

The event is set for:

 

Thursday, October 24th

5:30 p.m.

Your input is greatly appreciated!

 

TAKE THE SURVEY

 

Together our chapter has already raised $1,035, which is 35% of our goal of $2,950! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. 

 

Remember, all pledges must be received by December 31, 2013. 

 

Make a donation to the AFP Foundation today.

"When I was asked to be a mentor, I said, 'sure!'  I believe in mentor programs! When I was asked to mentor Liz Anderson, I said, 'she's already a professional, and does an outstanding job in the communications field. What could I possibly offer to her in the way of mentoring???!!!' That said, we have a great working relationship, bounce ideas, review strategies, etc. I think I get more out of this experience than I put in. It's a terrific program. Keep it up, AFP!"

 

-Ken Busby, Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa

 

"When I found out Ken Busby was my mentor, I was thrilled! Ken is a well-known leader in the Tulsa community and has such a wealth of knowledge. From fundraising to networking to community engagement, I know he is and will continue to be a great resource for me. One thing I have learned from Ken by way of observation is to take advantage of every opportunity to make a connection with someone - it is time well spent. Thank you, AFP for creating this program!"

 

-Liz Anderson, Holland Hall

 Every month the AFP chapter will feature a real-life experience of an AFP member that speaks to the value and authenticity of mentorship. If you're interested in participating in the mentorship program as a mentor or a mentee, please contact Kate Davis.

Presenter: Claire Kerr, Artez Interactive

 

Did you know that in a typical peer-driven or "crowdsourced" fundraising campaign, almost 90% of socially-referred traffic comes from Facebook ... While about 5% comes from Twitter? 

 

Are you surprised that one in four people fundraising for a good cause will use mobile technology to ask for donations ... And will raise more money than those who do not? 

 

This program includes analysis of data from hundreds of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and the patterns of millions of visitors to charity and  non-profit websites in order to understand how social and mobile usage affects fundraising success. 

 

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will: 

• Take away fresh data proving how your supporters use social media & mobile tools to fundraise for causes.
• Learn the success factors behind peer-driven fundraising campaigns and events.
• Gain new insights into donor behavior on the web, smartphones and tablets.
• Acquire take-home tactics for reaching out to your social & mobile audiences

 

Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program by Kent E. Dove

Whether I'm reading for work or pleasure, there are few really thick books I care to keep around. I tend to gravitate to resources that I can grab off my shelf and find what I'm looking for quickly. 

 

An exception to that rule is the book Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program by Kent E. Dove. This book truly covers it all from the basics like annual campaigns and grant proposals, to less typical fundraising strategies like membership clubs. 

 

What I really appreciate about Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program is that it provides high quality templates for gift agreements and receipts, pledges, and a stellar special event checklist. I find these templates to be an invaluable resource, as it's sometimes difficult to find professional solutions on the internet. 

 

While Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program is a great resource for any development officer, it's especially fitting for a novice fundraiser or anyone starting their role with a new organization.  

 

Now that fall has officially arrived, many of our boards have started meeting more regularly. Often, nonprofit staff feel that board members do little but attend meetings. Many nonprofits experience frustration with getting their boards to fundraise; in fact, it was cited in recent studies as one of the main reasons why executive directors and development directors leave their jobs. 

 

However, if you ask board members, many of them are likely to report that they aren't given enough to do. Board members are often busy executives with great contacts and business experience, but very limited fundraising experience. Try giving them more guidance, allowing them to help the fundraising process at a level they are comfortable with. Helping these valuable volunteers become more engaged and connected with your organization can be well worth the extra time spent training them.

 

The key is to make it easy for board members to participate, and to help them understand that fundraising is much more than making an "ask." One way to give board members a chance to understand the process of donor engagement is asking them to call donors to say thank you. Arm them with enough information to answer questions that may be asked about your programs, clients, and other organizational activity. If they have knowledge of sensitive material, remind them of what should remain confidential. In this case, it may help to write out a script they can follow so they be sure to state the organization's position correctly.

 

A "thank-a-thon" is a win-win activity. It will not only help board members feel useful in the fundraising process, but it will also help improve relationships with your donors, who will be delighted to receive a thank you call without an attached ask.

 

Good luck!

 

Amy Miller

AFP Eastern Oklahoma Chapter President