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WHEN

Thursday, March 26th, 2015 

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 

WHERE

Bartlesville Regional United Way

415 Silas Street

Bartlesville, OK  74006

FEE

$20.00

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Regarded as America's ASKING

Kent Stroman, CFRE

Coach, Kent Stroman, CFRE is a talented speaker, insightful advisor, effective communicator and published author.  Since 1976 he has been involved in teaching and organizational leadership, impacting numerous organizations with his passion for excellence.

Kent's purpose in life is to Equip, Inspire and Encourage.  He accomplishes this through speaking, writing, teaching, consulting and executive coaching.  Kent has been married to Marva for 36 years.  Together they have three children; Aaron, Michelle and Monica, and six grandchildren, with another due in May!  

After a 25 year career in higher education, Kent launched STROMAN & Associates, consulting in fundraising, board governance, strategic planning and leadership development.  In recent years Stroman has been personally involved in fundraising efforts generating tens of millions of dollars for charitable causes.  He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), BoardSource-trained governance consultant, Sarkeys Foundation-approved retreat facilitator, and serves as an adjunct consultant for the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.  Kent has earned the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Master Trainer designation, and in 2003 was named the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by our Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of AFP.

Sponsored by the Bartlesville Community Foundation

Beyond the tireless work done by nonprofit staff, volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Millions of volunteers provide our agencies with their time and talent which often equates to thousands of dollars worth of work helping with administrative duties, fundraising, and event planning and execution, just to name a few. While most people volunteer simply to give back, it is also important that they feel appreciated. Not only is it the right thing to do to thank volunteers for all they do, but it keeps them coming back to help with event after event, or year after year. April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and more specifically, April 12-18, 2015 is National Volunteer Week. According to Points of Light, "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change-discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference."

As nonprofit leaders, it is important we take the time this month to thank our volunteers and board members (after all, they are volunteers too!). Baudville has several great ideas and themes for how to thank these people who are so vital to the work we do.

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Member Spotlight

Erin Wambold 

Erin Wambold

Erin Wambold is the Director of Development at The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges  which has been providing recreation and fitness services to people with physical disabilities since 1957.  Erin just stared with The Center last month and is very excited about working with the staff, center members, the board, and the community.

The Center's annual Polo Classic is Saturday, May 16 at Mohawk Park and is just one example of a fundraising event that Erin assists with to help ensure success for The Center. She has more than 18 years' experience with raising funds for schools, non-profit agencies, religious affiliates, and community clubs of all sizes.  She is excited to share that she does enjoy her position and looks forward to continuing with this line of work. Having grown up with a wonderful best friend who is also a member of The Center, gives Erin a personal understanding of some of the struggles that the members may be experiencing in their lives. Therefore, it is that much more significant for Erin to be able to give back where the need is so essential.   

As an adult, Erin went back to school to obtain her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Northeastern State University and then continued on for a Master's Degree in Human Relations with a strong emphasis in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. Her Professional affiliations are:  a member of The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Leadership Tulsa Member, Leadership Broken Arrow Member, Zarrow Symposium/Education Committee member, and a prestigious Board Member of The Mental Health Association in Tulsa.   

Lastly, Erin would like to share that if anyone is interested in helping The Center team with their fundraising event efforts and enjoys having fun, to please contact her at (918) 794-4506 with your ideas and enthusiasm. 

*Member Spotlight is a new addition to our newsletter that will feature the professional and personal accomplishments of our members. If you would like to be featured or have an AFP colleague featured, please email Taylor Shorb at [email protected].

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