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SUMMARY:Explore Upcoming Funding Opportunities with CFSA
DESCRIPTION:NEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nJoin us as we “Explore Upcoming Funding Opportunities” with our friends from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. \nThe Community Foundation for Southern Arizona team will share an overview of CFSA’s competitive grantmaking\, discuss our structure and different entry points for folks seeking funding\, and identify other resources and opportunities available at CFSA. This will include the expected schedule of funding available for fiscal year 2024-25 and details on the many initiatives in CFSA’s portfolio.  \nPresenters include:   \nJeaiza Quiñones Ivory\, Senior Director for Community Impact \nEnedina Miller\, Community Impact Manager \nDesiree Hammond\, Community Impact Manager \n  \nFriday\, September 13 \nTime: 8:30 – 10 AM \nYWCA of Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \nTucson\, AZ 85745
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/funding_opportunities_cfsa/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240809T013000
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Basics Trivia
DESCRIPTION:NEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nFundraising Basics Trivia\nGet ready to test your knowledge and have a blast! \nJoin us for an unforgettable morning of Fundraising Basics Trivia with the AFP Southern Arizona Chapter! \nConnect with other nonprofit professionals over breakfast while testing your fundraising knowledge with our trivia session. It’s a great opportunity to learn\, share\, and build relationships within the fundraising community. \nWhether you’re a fundraising pro or just getting started\, this is your chance to show off what you know (or learn something new!) in a fun\, friendly environment – AND win fantastic prizes! \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nTime: 8:30 – 10 AM\nLocation: YWCA of Southern Arizona \nFriday\, August 9th \nTime: 8:30 – 10 AM \nYWCA of Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \nTucson\, AZ 85745
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/fundraisingbasicstrivia/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240614T013000
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SUMMARY:Mail Like a Pro: Avoid These 5 Costly Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:NEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nMail Like a Pro: Avoid These 5 Costly Mistakes\nPresented by Laura Ingalls and Brianna Klink\, Co-Owners of Abeja Solutions \nDirect mail is a powerful tool to raise money. But it can be hard for a small team to manage all the moving parts\, especially in an election year. This session will: \n\nExamine focus areas that can boost your ROI\nUncover inefficiencies that cost you money\nShow good and not-so-good examples\nHelp you time your year-end campaign\nProvide free tools from Abeja’s new book\n\nFriday\, June 14th \nRegistration and networking – 8:30 AM \nPresentation – 9–10 AM \nYWCA of Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \nTucson\, AZ 85745 \n\n\nAbout the Presenters:  \nLaura Ingalls\nCo-owner & CEO\, Abeja Solutions\nLaura loves crafting stories that help nonprofits create healthier\, more stable funding for their missions. As a professional communicator for 25+ years\, she’s written and led teams for brands such as CNN International\, Save the Children\, World Learning\, and PetSmart Charities. \nMuch of Laura’s nonprofit career has been in the international development sector. She taught basic skills to young journalists in Iraq\, field produced a documentary about Kosovo’s judicial system\, and trained civil society groups in Nigeria. Closer to home\, she served for years on the board of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington\, DC. \nLaura has a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University and a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Arizona. \nShe consumes too much coffee and not enough history\, sci-fi and superhero stories. Laura lives in Phoenix with her husband\, adopted whippet mix\, and two TNR cats. \nBrianna Klink\nCo-owner & COO\nBrianna is passionate about helping nonprofits build sustainable\, data-informed fundraising programs. She loves crunching data\, building templates\, and fine-tuning processes so you can do more of what works with less stress. \nA certified nonprofit professional (CNP) and mail design professional (MDP)\, Brianna has 20 years of experience in organizational development\, multi-media production\, and database management. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and drama from the University of Washington. \nBrianna has held various volunteer positions with the Community Association of Seventh Avenue\, Yaple Park Historic District\, and Maricopa County Democratic Party. A veteran improviser\, Brianna performs regularly at The Torch Theater. She uses her improv skills to help clients create healthier\, more inclusive teams. \nBrianna lives in Phoenix with her husband and two adopted Chihuahuas
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/mail-pro/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240510T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240510T030000
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SUMMARY:Get Out There! How to Prep For\, Apply For\, and Excel at Conference Presentations
DESCRIPTION:NEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nGet Out There! How to Prep For\, Apply For\, and Excel at Conference Presentations\nPresented by Deb Dale\, CFRE – Chief Development Officer\, AZPM (Arizona Public Media) \nGot great experience and want to share your knowledge? Welcome to the next step of your professional career! How to stand out in the selection process AND be invited back because you slayed! Learn and DO in this fun\, informative advice session. \nFriday\, May 10 \nRegistration and networking – 8:30 AM \nPresentation – 9–10 AM \nYWCA of Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \n\n\nAbout the Presenter:  \nDeb Dale\, Chief Development Officer at Arizona Public Media \nDeb Dale\, CFRE\, joined Arizona Public Media as their first Chief Development Officer. In this role she oversees AZPM’s audience services\, fundraising\, membership and underwriting revenue centers and teams. She holds her CFRE credential (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and is an Association of Fundraising Professionals Master Trainer ®. \nOver the course of her career\, she has helped raise over $50 million and assisted organizations in distributing tens of millions more. She was named the Southern Arizona Fundraising Executive of the Year\, has been honored by the University of Arizona’s Eller College and was named one of Tucson’s ’40 Under 40’ Business Leaders. \nPrior to joining AZPM she spent over a decade as a fundraising and nonprofit management consultant with Smith & Dale\, LLC and Deb Dale & Associates. In that role she provided fundraising and executive coaching\, facilitated board retreats\, strategic planning processes\, educational trainings\, and performance audits for countless organizations. She also helped design and implement capital campaigns for more than a dozen organizations. \nDeb has served on numerous committees and boards of directors over the years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Tucson’s Leading Women\, the Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Planned Giving Round Table of Southern Arizona and Old Pueblo Water Polo. She has lived in four countries\, speaks three languages\, is a native Tucsonan\, University of Arizona graduate\, and All-American water polo player.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/get-out-there/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:IDEA in Action - Navigating Fundraising Challenges
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This meeting will be online only (no in-person meeting) \nNEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nIDEA in Action – Navigating Fundraising Challenges\npresented by Love Odih Kumuyi\, Founder/Culture Engineering Officer at Unsiloed \nAll things equity\, diversity\, and inclusion are currently caught in a storm. Commitments may flounder due to public pushback in the Court of Public Opinion. While this seems to be the dominant narrative\, those committed to the work are still doing the work. In this interactive fundraising workshop\, professionals will explore the current state of IDEA\, engage in discussion on how to integrate values for inclusion without muscling or smuggling it in\, and learn about a systems approach to equity and inclusion in fundraising. \nLearning outcomes \nThis interactive workshop will combine insights\, facilitated discussions\, and better practices. Participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn: Gain foundational knowledge of IDEA and its impact on fundraising.\nDiscuss: Share real-world challenges and brainstorm solutions for navigating pushback.\nPractice: Develop communication skills to address concerns from donors and sponsors.\nCollaborate: Explore strategies for integrating IDEA into existing fundraising practices.\n\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024\, 9 – 10 AM\nOnline only (no in-person meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83226091146?pwd=YW15QTcvbGh1c1hLMWxGSHFabkhaUT09 \n\n\nAbout the Presenter:  \nLove Odih Kumuyi\, Founder/Culture Engineering Officer at Unsiloed \nAs an attorney and Equity\, Inclusion and Justice scholar-practitioner\, Love founded Unsiloed with a singular mission: To help organizations make psychological safety and human-rights part of everyday culture\, for everyone. As a two-time immigrant she understands first hand the challenges of being ‘othered’ and is keen on using creating spaces that feel accessible. Formerly the Associate Dean at Cornell University\, Love worked in dynamic capacities with corporate organizations\, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\, U.S. Peace Corps\, law firms\, and universities across the globe. With 15 years of interdisciplinary experience utilizing law\, policy\, education\, and research to help organizations engineer inclusion\, she believes with 100% certainty: When we create workplaces where it’s not too expensive for employees to be themselves\, innovation abounds and everyone wins. Love’s superpowers are peacebuilding and conflict transformation. She’s passionate about driving systemic change with empathy\, fostering learning and facilitating dialogue — all in an effort to redefine human relations\, promotes inclusion\, and build psychologically safe workplaces where people can thrive. She is an adjunct professor at New York University\, certified Psychological safety trainer and coach\, mediator and restorative justice practitioner.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/idea-in-action-navigating-fundraising-challenges/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240314T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
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SUMMARY:Navigating the AI Landscape: A Fundraiser's Guide to Cutting-Edge Success
DESCRIPTION:Note: This special event will be held at the YWCA. We’re collaborating with AFP Northern Arizona\, who will be offering this session via Facebook Live. We’ll be holding a watch party at YWCA which will lead straight into a happy hour. \nNEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nNavigating the AI Landscape: A Fundraiser’s Guide to Cutting-Edge Success\npresented by Josh Hirsch\, Senior Strategist\, Soukup Solutions \nIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape\, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize their fundraising efforts. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a game-changer\, revolutionizing the world of fundraising and empowering nonprofits to achieve remarkable results. \nIn this session\, participants will unlock the potential of AI and learn how to leverage its power to supercharge their fundraising campaigns. Through an interactive session and practical demonstrations\, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to utilise AI tools and techniques effectively\, amplifying your fundraising impact and optimising your existing resources. \nLearning outcomes \n\nDevelop strategies to optimize professional performance and productivity by harnessing efficient techniques that are both highly effective and cost-effective\nLearn how to leverage free and low-cost tools and resources to streamline workflow\, increase engagement\, and create strong connections\nCultivate a mindset of excellence in all endeavours by adopting actionable insights and practical tips that can be immediately implemented to achieve outstanding results\n\n  \n3:00pm – Watch Party \n4:30pm – Happy Hour \n  \nThursday\, March 14\, 2024 \nYWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85745 \nIn our ongoing efforts to make our educational presentations as accessible as possible\, AFP Southern Arizona is suspending our $25/$35/$15 payment policy and adopting a “pay what you can” policy. Please come\, and if you are able to make a donation to AFP Southern Arizona\, we would be grateful. \nDrinks and appetizers will be served during the happy hour. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter:  \nJosh Hirsch\, MS \nSenior Strategist\, Soukup Strategic Solution \nFaculty/Digital Marketing Manager\, The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. \n  \nJosh has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006 with a focus on educational philanthropy for both public charter and independent private schools. He has an extensive background in social media\, digital communications\, and marketing along with experience in grant research and writing\, individual giving\, special event planning\, stewardship\, and cultivation of donors. Josh is a pioneering educator in the realm of artificial intelligence for nonprofits\, having contributed to the development of a specialized curriculum at The Fund Raising School to empower nonprofit organizations with AI competencies. As a respected voice in this emerging field\, he is frequently invited to speak at conferences and workshops about the strategic integration of AI in nonprofit initiatives. \nHe is the Florida Caucus Representative for the Association of Fundraising Professionals First Coast Chapter and Past-President of the Palm Beach County Chapter. Josh is also a member of the AFPeeps\, the social media vanguard for the AFP International Conference and other AFP initiatives. He has spoken internationally on digital communications and has had numerous articles published in professional journals. \nJosh received a Master of Science in Family\, Youth and Community Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Florida. He has a Certificate in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy from Bay Path University and is a Certified Social Media Strategist by the National Institute for Social Media.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/using-artificial-intelligence-in-fundraising/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240209T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240209T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
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SUMMARY:Creating Meaningful Events People Actually Want to Attend
DESCRIPTION:Note: This special event will be held at the YWCA \nNEW: AFP Southern Arizona is implementing a “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more. \nCreating Meaningful Events People Actually Want to Attend \nPresented by Ashley La Russa \nExplore event strategies and trends that capture your audience’s interest while achieving impactful philanthropic goals. Break out of the traditional constructs of banquet halls\, rounds\, and typical decor. \nAshley La Russa founded Roux Events in 2019\, an event management company with a primary focus on supporting the growth of organizations and community leaders that foster equity\, diversity\, and inclusion initiatives. Ashley is the creator of the largest accessible directory of Black Businesses in Arizona called Blax Friday. \nBlax Friday is the ONLY Black Business app in Arizona\, solving the issue of locating Black businesses statewide. The monthly market\, SOUL FOOD WEDNESDAYS is a celebration of life that spotlights Black businesses in partnership with local venues. \nAshley serves on the Local First Arizona Business Advisory Council\, BIPOC Community Loan Committee\, Downtown Parade of Lights and Festival Board\, and the African American Legacy Fund Board. Ashley partners with organizations\, hotels\, and event venues to strategically plan how to serve the community as a whole. \n  \n8:30 – Networking \n9:00am-10:00am – Main Session \n  \nFebruary 9\, 2024 \nYWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85745 \nIn our ongoing efforts to make our educational presentations as accessible as possible\, AFP Southern Arizona is suspending our $25/$35/$15 payment policy and adopting a “pay what you can” policy. Please come\, and if you are able to make a donation to AFP Southern Arizona\, we would be grateful. \nA continental breakfast will be served \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/creating-meaningful-events-people-actually-want-to-attend/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240126T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240126T040000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
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SUMMARY:Off to a Great Start!  Ten Strategies to set you up for Professional Fundraising Success in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Note: This special event will be held at the Community Foundation Campus! \nOff to a Great Start!  Ten Strategies to set you up for Professional Fundraising Success in 2024 \nPresented by Jenny Carrillo \n(musings of an old-timer with over 30 years in the profession) \nWhat does it take to succeed in the fundraising profession?  Jenny Carrillo has spent her entire professional career as a nonprofit fundraiser and has a few time-tested practices to share.  This session will provide you with actionable strategies to find the FUN in Fundraising\, raise more money this year\, and ultimately lead to a more satisfying and successful career. \n8:30 – Networking \n9:00am-10:00am – Main Session \n10:00am – 11:00 AM – Special Extended Session \nAfter the regular meeting\, stick around for special “Ask the Consultant” table discussions with the team from Alexander|Carrillo Consulting.  Bring your question or challenge and get expert insight and advice relating to: \n\nGeneral Fundraising (Lisa Robinson\, CFRE)\nCapital and Special Campaigns (Laura Alexander\, MA\, CFRE)\nStaffing and Organizational Development (Lana Baldwin\, CFRE)\nGovernance and Board Related Issues (Jenny Carrillo\, MA\, CFRE)\nInterns (Rhianyon Larson\, Intern)\n\n  \nJanuary 26\, 2024 \nCommunity Foundation Campus \n5049 E. Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ 85711 \n$25 Members; $35 Non-members; $15 Zoom-only \nA continental breakfast will be served \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/off-to-a-great-start-ten-strategies-to-set-you-up-for-professional-fundraising-success-in-2024/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231013T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231013T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
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SUMMARY:Plan for a Successful Year-End Campaign without Sacrificing Your Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:October 13\, 2023 \nPlan for a Successful Year-End Campaign without Sacrificing Your Self-Care \nPresented by Julie Ragland (she/hers)\, Ragland & Wilhite \nYear-end fundraising can feel overwhelming\, especially with the added pressure of personal responsibilities and obligations during the holidays. In this “how to” session\, we will discuss how to plan and prioritize for a successful year-end fundraising campaign while also prioritizing your health\, wellness\, and work/life balance. \n  \nOctober 13\, 2023 \n8:30 AM Networking\, 9-10 AM Program \nYWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \n$25 Members; $35 Non-members; $15 Zoom-only \nA continental breakfast will be served \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/crafting-your-year-end-campaign-without-losing-your-mind/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230908T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230908T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230811T231538Z
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SUMMARY:Getting the Most Out of Your AFP Membership: Career Resources for All Stages
DESCRIPTION:September 8\, 2023 \nGetting the Most Out of Your AFP Membership: Career Resources for All Stages  \nThis panel discussion will bring together speakers who will share their knowledge and real-world experience utilizing an AFP membership to accomplish their career goals. Fundraisers of all levels of experience can learn about: \n\nPromoting professional development in your organization as an arm of IDEA (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access) work\nAFP-backed certifications such as the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) that will open doors for your advancement\nCourses\, conferences\, scholarships and committees offered through AFP that will connect you with nonprofit thought leaders\, movers\, and shakers – and allow you to help influence fundraising best practice in years to come\nHow those just beginning their fundraising career can get a helping hand and their foot in the door\n\nThis event will be FREE to members and non-members. Bring a guest – remember\, everyone’s a fundraiser!  \n  \nSeptember 8\, 2023 \n8:30 AM Networking\, 9-10 AM Program \nYWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \nFree \nA continental breakfast will be served \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/getting-the-most-out-of-your-afp-membership-career-resources-for-all-stages/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230712T225123Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Philanthropic Puzzle: Navigating Nonprofit Revenue Restrictions with Tactical Finesse and Strategic Vision
DESCRIPTION:August 11\, 2023 \nJoan Hubele and Melissa Seida \nUnlocking the Philanthropic Puzzle: Navigating Nonprofit Revenue Restrictions with Tactical Finesse and Strategic Vision \nAbout this Session:\nIn this presentation\, we delve into the intricate world of nonprofit revenue restrictions and explore effective tactics and strategic approaches to overcome them. Discover the key puzzle pieces that enable nonprofits to maximize their financial resources while adhering to regulatory constraints. \nAugust 11\, 2023 \n8:30 AM Networking\, 9-10 AM Program \nYWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \n$25 Members\, $35 Non-members\, $15 Zoom \nA continental breakfast will be served \n  \nAbout the presenters: \nJoan Hubele\, founder of Hubele Accounting & Consulting\, has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. For the past nine years she has taken her large enterprise experience and applied it to the nonprofit sector as an accountant\, financial analyst\, and CFO. Joan earned an MBA\, but more importantly has applied knowledge in nonprofits. She understands and has hands-on experience in nonprofit operations including compliance\, licensure\, human resources\, facilities management\, and organizational IT. Joan has been through many of the challenges facing nonprofits today; expansion\, contraction\, mergers\, new accounting systems\, program restructures\, and real estate development. As the owner of HAC\, Joan has been inspired by the resilience and passion of her clients. She has seen the need for reliable\, accessible\, and professional accounting services in the nonprofit sector and is passionate about sharing her specialized skills and knowledge. \nMelissa Seida\, CPA\, holds a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Arizona. In 2009\, she began her professional accounting career with Keegan Linscott & Associates\, where she is a Director in Audit Services\, specializing in providing audit and other assurance-related services such as reviews\, compilations\, and agreed-upon procedures engagements to not-for-profit\, government\, manufacturing\, and housing entities. She also specializes in performing compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act and the Uniform Guidance. Melissa has served on the Board of Directors for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and volunteered for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona\, Habitat for Humanity Tucson\, and the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Outside of her professional career\, Melissa enjoys spending time and going camping with her husband Bruce and their son.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/unlocking-the-philanthropic-puzzle-navigating-nonprofit-revenue-restrictions-with-tactical-finesse-and-strategic-vision/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230714T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230714T030000
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SUMMARY:"First Look” at Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Phoenix Philanthropy Group \nJuly 14\, 2023\, 8:30 – 10:00 AM \nNEW LOCATION: YWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \n8:30 – 9:00 AM Networking \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Program \n$25 Members\, $35 Non-members\, $15 Zoom \nA continental breakfast will be served \nSession Description  \nHow has philanthropy changed in 2023\, and what does it mean for your organization? Richard Tollefson\, President of The Phoenix Philanthropy Group\, and Cheryl House\, CFRE\, Executive Vice President\, will break down the numbers from Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy and discuss how the data can inform the best strategies to enhance fundraising performance. \nScheduled for public release in June 2023\, Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the seminal publication reporting on the sources and uses of charitable giving in the United States. For over 60 years\, fundraisers\, nonprofit leaders\, donors and volunteers\, scholars\, and other individuals who work in or with the charitable sector have counted on Giving USA to provide the most comprehensive charitable giving data available.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/first-look-at-giving-usa-2023-the-annual-report-on-philanthropy/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230523T032938Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating "Major Gifts"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June networking and education meeting\, where Laura Alexander\, MA\, CFRE will present Cultivating “Major Gifts.” \nSession Description:\nMany people are daunted by the prospect of putting together what has traditionally been called a “major gifts program\,” which we prefer to call a “cultivated giving program.” This workshop will lay out the basics in an easy to implement way. Learn how to create a plan for identification\, cultivation\, stewardship\, and solicitation of your top donors and prospects. \nJune 9\, 2023 \n8:30 AM Networking\, 9-10 AM Program \nYWCA Southern Arizona\n525 N Bonita Ave \nRegister below \n$25 Members\, $35 Non-members\, $15 Zoom \nA continental breakfast will be served \nAbout the Presenter:\nLaura Alexander\, MA\, CFRE is principal and co-owner of Alexander|Carrillo Consulting LLC \nLaura holds a Master of Arts in Philanthropy & Development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota\, as well as the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Professional) designation. She is the Past President and long-time Board member (9 years) of the Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Southern Arizona Chapter\, which recognized her work in 2012 by naming her Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year. In 2014\, Laura completed the coursework necessary to receive the designation Master Trainer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In 2015\, Laura became a ©BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT). In 2020\, Laura became a member of the Sustained Collaboration Network. \nAs principal consultant and owner at Alexander|Carrillo Consulting\, Laura provides strategic planning and facilitation\, fund development and capital campaign counsel\, Board education and governance consulting\, strategic alliance facilitation\, and executive coaching for CEO’s and Development Directors. With her business partner Jenny Carrillo\, Laura has developed and provided hundreds of workshops and training sessions for executive director/CEOs\, fund development professionals\, and Board members.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/cultivating-major-gifts/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230512T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230512T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230412T221051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T224033Z
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SUMMARY:How to Engage Donors using Community-Centered Practices
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Frank Velásquez Jr. \nMay 12\, 2023\, 8:30 – 10:00 AM \nNEW LOCATION: YWCA Southern Arizona \n525 N Bonita Ave \n8:30 – 9:00 AM Networking \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Program \n$25 Members\, $35 Non-members\, $15 Zoom \nA continental breakfast will be served \nSession Description  \nFundraising models should respect donors and build strong relationships with them.  And they must also be centered on the communities who know firsthand what is needed for meaningful change. This session will introduce ways to engage donors differently by fostering a sense of belonging and engaging them in transformative (not transactional) work. Drawing on examples from capital campaigns to grant writing\, Frank Velásquez Jr. will demonstrate how subtle shifts in language will create powerful connections between your organization\, your donors\, and your community. \nAbout the Presenter \nA racial justice and gender equity advocate\, Frank Velásquez Jr. leads and collaborates with passion\, authenticity and an open mind. He connects to the stories that make each of us who we are and the stories that inextricably connect us to each other. His passion is to bring local\, regional\, and national attention to the inequities that communities of color face\, so that they can then achieve equitable economic advancement and build generational wealth. \n  \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/how-to-engage-donors-using-community-centered-practices/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230310T040919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T061233Z
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SUMMARY:Increasing Government Funding through Effective Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maddy Bynes\, Principal\, Bynes Consulting Group\, LLC \nLearn about the parameters for nonprofit lobbying and advocacy work\, how to develop advocacy and policy goals\, and ideas for advocacy activities you can implement in your ongoing work. Through this interactive session you will leave with tangible ideas to impact the causes you care about\, further your mission\, and obtain government support through advocacy efforts. \nApril 14\, 8:30 AM Networking\, 9:00-10:00 AM Program \n$25 Members\, $35 Nonmembers\, $15 Zoom \nContinental breakfast included \nYWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave \nAbout the speaker:\nBynes Consulting Group was founded in 2022 by Maddy Bynes. Maddy is a Tucson native with a decade of professional experience in the non-profit\, government\, and political work. Maddy’s wide ranging career has led to numerous innovations in advocacy for human services\, smart and strategic public policy\, and comprehensive program development and implementation. Her process-oriented and analytical skill set makes her a must have on your team. \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/increasing-government-funding-through-effective-advocacy/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230310T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230310T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230207T030238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T032750Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraiser Safety: Speaking Truth to Power
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah Martin\, CFRE & Elise Christmon \nMarch 10\, 2023 \n8:30 am Networking\, 9:00-10:00 am Program \n$25 Members\, $35 Nonmembers\, $15 Zoom \nContinental breakfast included \nCommunity Foundation Campus\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd \nIn February 2021\, the Association of Fundraising Professionals published the first in a series of reports on fundraiser safety and sexual harassment in the fundraising sector. A study\, led by AFP Global\, involving eight other fundraising-related organizations showed an urgent need for IDEA in the workplace. Please join us for a conversation about this groundbreaking research. We’ll share industry wide statistics and provide you with the tools you need to Speak Truth to Power in Fundraising. \n  \nAbout the Presenters: \nSarah Martin\, CFRE is a Loyal Donor Officer at The Nature Conservancy where she engages donors in conversations around planned giving. She has a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Arizona and as an undergraduate\, worked as a research assistant in the UA’s Laboratory of Tree Ring Research. Sarah is a certified pastry chef and before she dedicated herself to a career in fundraising\, she spent many years working in professional kitchens. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador where she organized a woman-focused micro-banking program. Sarah thinks of herself as a pragmatic optimist\, and manages stress through running trails and savoring delicious homemade confections. \nElise Christmon\, Digital Production Manager\, The Nature Conservancy – After being forged in the fires of the nonprofit art sector at MOCA Tucson\, I accepted a fundraising role at the Sonoran Institute and fell in love with environmental justice\, leading to my current role at The Nature Conservancy. I have served on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Southern AZ chapter since 2019\, establishing the BIPOC Nonprofit Workers support group and assisting in the chapter’s groundbreaking IDEA work. \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/fundraiser-safety-speaking-truth-to-power/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230210T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230210T030000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20230111T055052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T231403Z
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SUMMARY:How We're Transforming Our AFP Chapter Through a Commitment to IDEA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elise Christmon\, Valerie Sipp\,  Edna Meza-Aguirre\, CFRE\, JD and Anton Russell \nFebruary 10\, 2023 \n8:30 am Networking\, 9:00-10:00 am Program \n$25 Members\, $35 Nonmembers\, $15 Zoom \nBreakfast included \nCommunity Foundation Campus \nSession Description: Join AFP Southern Arizona chapter members Elise Christmon\, Valerie Sipp\,  Edna Meza-Aguirre\, CFRE\, JD and Anton Russell to learn about how IDEA work is transforming our chapter. This panel session will examine AFP Southern Arizona chapter as a case study in implementing IDEA followed by interactive discussion and participant brainstorm about IDEA in their own organizations. Over the past five years\, though a commitment to focusing fundamentally on IDEA\, our chapter has begun to transform into one where an IDEA lens drives every facet of our chapter’s work. Our successes include the creation of a BIPOC leadership pipeline\, creation of a community-based BIPOC affinity group\, establishing an equitable compensation model for our presentation speakers\, flattening the traditional mentorship hierarchy model\, adopting community-centric fundraising principles\, and more. A longtime annual IDEA Champion designation recipient\, our chapter continues to deepen our commitment to IDEA as our driving force and is eager to share our approach with other chapters. \n\n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/how-were-transforming-our-afp-chapter-through-a-commitment-to-idea/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230113T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230113T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20221203T012947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T060025Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Fundraising Plan That You'll Actually Use
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special session with Alice Ferris\, ACFRE \nAFP Southern Arizona Chapter is delighted to welcome Alice Ferris\, ACFRE\, to kick off our 2023 educational offerings with a special 90-minute session. We’re also excited to bring back lunch to our monthly meetings! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and network with peers. \nJanuary 13th \n11:00 AM registration & networking \n11:30 AM – 1:00 PM program \nCommunity Foundation Campus \nPresentation Description: There are many fundraising emergencies that seem to arise every day – a donor needs immediate attention\, a proposal is due today\, or a mailing needs to be approved right now. Unfortunately\, this can lead to a high level of stress and lack of health for the development program and you\, the practitioner! How can we change the paradigm and create a healthy\, sustainable and doable fundraising program? In this workshop\, we’ll talk about a realistic\, workable plan for your fundraising efforts and strategies to make it actionable every day. \nLunch will be provided. \nMember rate: $25   Non-member rate: $35  Zoom Rate $15 \nAlice L. Ferris\, MBA\, CFRE\, ACFRE\, Founding Partner\, has more than thirty years of professional fundraising experience\, not including her tenure as the “top cookie salesperson” in Girl Scouts in McFarland\, Wisconsin. Alice started her fundraising career as a volunteer at PBS Wisconsin in Madison\, blowing bubbles onto the set during pledge breaks for the Lawrence Welk Show\, which launched a more than 30-year affiliation with public broadcasting. \nAs counsel\, Alice is Director of Development for KAWC Colorado River Public Media and Border Radio in Yuma\, Arizona\, and the Annual Fund Manager for the EAA Aviation Foundation. Alice also teaches for the Masters in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Denver. \nBefore GoalBusters\, Alice served as Director of Development for Lowell Observatory\, Foundation Director for Flagstaff Medical Center\, and Director of Development for KNAU Arizona Public Radio. During her tenure at Lowell Observatory\, the membership program more than doubled\, and during her time at KNAU\, she led the station to its first US$1 million fundraising year. As Foundation Director for Flagstaff Medical Center\, Alice directed FMC’s philanthropic grants program\, granting over US$1.3 million for community health in the Flagstaff area. \nAlice was the 90th professional to receive the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential and was the 21st recipient of the AFP Founders’ Medallion\, recognizing extraordinary service to the sector. She is also a three-time honoree as AFP-Northern Arizona Fundraising Professional of the Year. She currently serves on the Bolz Center for Arts Administration at the Wisconsin School of Business Advisory Board and the University of Wisconsin Communication Arts Program Board. \nAlice is recognized for her on-air presence on public television and radio pledge drives and national PBS fundraisers\, such as Downton Abbey and The Civil War. Alice earned her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Radio-TV-Film and Economics and her Master of Business Administration with a double major in Accounting and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She obtained her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in 1999\, her ACFRE in 2010\, and has been an AFP Master Teacher since 2006. Alice is a well-reviewed keynote and workshop presenter\, with presentations in North America\, Europe\, Australia\, and Asia. \nWhen not fundraising\, Alice teaches occasional classes in Chinese cooking. She is also a slow half-marathoner and a retired competition ballroom dancer. \nPlease note: \n\nSession will be held in person at the Community Foundation Campus with an option to join by Zoom.\nFormat is subject to change based on COVID spread in our community. Any changes will be communicated to registered participants by email.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/creating-a-fundraising-plan-that-youll-actually-use/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221014T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221014T020000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20220825T025519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T024112Z
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SUMMARY:Ethical Considerations When Working With Older Donors
DESCRIPTION:W. Mark Clark\, CEO\, Pima Council on Aging \nOctober 14th – 7:30-9:00 am  \nLocation : CFSA \nWhile capacity for generosity often increases as donors age\, it is important to be cognizant of ethical considerations when working with this group. This workshop will cover the landscape of aging here in Pima County\, as well as how to identify signs of cognitive decline and exploitation. Fundraisers will be challenged define their ethical duty when working with older adults\, and will strategize how create boundaries in those murky ethical grey areas. \n  \nW. Mark Clark is President & CEO of Pima Council on Aging\, a position he has held since 2014. He has more than forty-five years of executive leadership of behavioral health\, human service\, housing and faith-based organizations. From 2011 to 2013 he served as Associate General Minister of the Cleveland-based United Church of Christ. Prior to this position\, Mark served for twelve years as the President & CEO of CODAC Behavioral Health Services. He is currently the Board President of the Presidio San Agustin Museum and a Trustee of the TUSD Benefits Trust. He has been active in number community and professional organizations including the Old Ft. Lowell Neighborhood Association\, the National Organization of Social Workers and United Way of Southern Arizona. He is honored to have been selected to be Arizona Social Worker of the Year in 2009\, and to have received a Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness and the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.  Mark holds a Masters in Social Work from ASU and an undergraduate degree from NAU. He was a 2002 Fellow of the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He has taught at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at the ASU School of Social Work and Pima Community College. \nAccording to current Pima County Health Department and CDC guidelines\, AFP is operating in the Green/Low category: \n\nIf you have recently tested positive for COVID or are showing any potential symptoms\, please attend via Zoom\nMasking is optional indoors\nProof of vaccination is not required\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Gerry Oldenski at admin@afpsoaz.org. We look forward to seeing you at the event! \nThank You to our October Meeting Sponsor!\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/ethical-considerations-when-working-with-older-donors/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20220912T223828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T224000Z
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SUMMARY:Mixer at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Click here to RSVP.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/mixer-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220909T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220909T020000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20220609T035339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T033940Z
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrating our Valuable Cultures and Contributions Through the Lens of Advocacy and Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:The rich multi-culturalism of the Latino & Hispanic cultures has contributed immensely to our society. We will examine this cultural intersection to better foster philanthropy based on genuine relationship building & avoid the pitfalls of transactional philanthropy. \nEdna Meza Aguirre (she/her/ella) JD\, CFRE\nA first-generation Tucson native\, Edna is fluently bilingual and bicultural. She received her B.A. from the University of Arizona and law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law. Edna self identifies as BIPOC/Latinx and she is governed by the tenet that representation is crucial. She brings a unique background of law\, teaching\, political and not for profit fundraising to her career. Edna is with the Arizona Center for Women’s Advancement\, the first think tank by and for Arizona Women\, providing information and advocacy to women working to improve their communities. \nShe serves on the board of the Southern Arizona Chapter of Fundraising Professionals as the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Professional Executive) chair where she conducts a course for the CFRE exam; & previously served on the board as National Philanthropy Day co-chair (2013) and chair (2014). She proudly serves on the board of the University of Arizona Consortium on Gender Based Violence. \nEdna also teaches International Alternative Dispute Resolution as well as the Deposition collaborative course at the University of Arizona Rogers School of Law. \nEdna has previously volunteered for Lawyers for Literacy\, the Banner Hospital neo-natal unit and the Sun Sounds Radio\, as a bi-lingual on-air volunteer\, reading to the visually impaired. \nLocation: Zoom \nThank you to our September Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebrating-our-valuable-cultures-and-contributions-through-the-lens-of-advocacy-and-fundraising/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220805T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220805T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20220715T053605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T054940Z
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SUMMARY:When Cash Changes Color: Philanthropy from the lens of a “black” woman
DESCRIPTION:Location: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) 114 B&C \nLooking through the lens of a black woman in the philanthropic world. Learn about her acceptance and nonacceptance journey in white-led philanthropy\, and her parallel mixed emotions of her own black culture and LGBTQ+ allies.  \nMesha Davis\nChief Executive Officer\, Arizona Foundation for Women  \nMesha is the CEO of the Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) where she fights for the safety\, health and economic empowerment of women in Arizona. Mesha is currently chair\, and recently served as vice-chair\, finance and governance chair of Arizona Grantmakers Board of Directors and serves on their public policy committee. She is also a member on Alliance for Arizona Nonprofits Board of Directors and policy council\, and a member of EPWNG.  \nMesha was recently on the cover (including full article) of So Scottsdale Magazine August 2020 issue and as a part of the 100th 19th Amendment\, selected as a Phoenix Herstories by the Celebration Taskforce\, a citizens commission made up of members of The City of Phoenix’s Women’s Commission\, Arts Commission and Community Champions. Also recognized as one of InBusiness Greater Phoenix Magazine’s 2018 Women of Achievement and received many other awards during her nonprofit leadership in Arizona and other states.  \nPrior to AFW\, Mesha was the Chief Development Officer for Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and led their $10.1 million capital and capacity campaign. The organization celebrated its 25th anniversary during its 20-year largest fundraising gala. Mesha also served as the VP of Development for The Family Partnership in Minneapolis helping transition a board of advisors to fundraisers building a large donor pool.  \nMesha’s nonprofit journey began at the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. Mesha opened the Northside YMCA\, a $16m\, 114\,000sf YMCA\, kindergarten-8th grade charter school and childcare center\, which experienced increased memberships and program revenues. Mesha received a Master of Science in Management from Cardinal Stritch University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives with her loving life-partner Doug Carter. \nAccording to current Pima County Health Department and CDC guidelines\, AFP is operating in Yellow/Medium category: \n\nMasking is required indoors\nProof of vaccination or a negative test (72 hours) is required at the door\nPlease do not attend if you have recently tested positive for COVID or are showing any potential symptoms\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Gerry Oldenski at admin@afpsoaz.org. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/when-cash-changes-color-philanthropy-from-the-lens-of-a-black-woman/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220708T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220708T020000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20220510T034107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T025832Z
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SUMMARY:Using Asset-Based Language to Reclaim BIPOC Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this meeting will be held in person at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona at our old morning time. See below for details & COVID precautions.\nSingle narratives often create stereotypes which are deficit-framed\, incomplete and harmful. The use of asset-based language in fundraising emphasizes the strengths\, aspirations\, and contributions of communities of color. By honoring the work of people of color rather than portraying them as recipients of charity\, they themselves can lead systemic change efforts in their communities.  \n  \nFrank Velásquez Jr. (he/his)\nA racial and gender equity advocate\, Frank Velásquez Jr. leads and collaborates with passion\, authenticity and an open mind. He connects to the stories that make each of us who we are and the stories that inextricably connect us to each other. His career has included stops in the private sector such as Walt Disney World and MGM Grand Resort & Casino Las Vegas\, as well as higher education (Pima Community College)\, the not-for-profit sector (JobPath\, Boys to Men Tucson)\, and consulting/contracting (YWCA of Southern Arizona\, Sunnyside Foundation and Sol Casinos). Frank’s passion is to bring local\, regional\, and national attention to the inequities that people of color face\, and does this currently through his workforce and community development work in Southern Arizona. His favorite project was the creation and soon-to-be-launched Women’s Economic Advancement Center at YWCA of Southern Arizona\, a self-sufficiency center designed to meet women where they are and provide them holistic support so that they can achieve economic stability. He currently works as the Director of Workforce Initiatives at the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce. \nIn his free time\, Frank loves to play basketball\, travel the globe\, hike\, and watch a good movie/show/play with his partner in crime. \nCOVID Precautions: \nAccording to current Pima County Health Department and CDC guidelines\, AFP is operating in Yellow/Medium category: \n\nMasking is required indoors\nProof of vaccination or a negative test (72 hours) is required at the door\nPlease do not attend if you have recently tested positive for COVID or are showing any potential symptoms
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/using-asset-based-language-to-reclaim-bipoc-narratives/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220610T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220610T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20220308T033426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T205419Z
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SUMMARY:Connection to Care: How Events Can Bring Community Together
DESCRIPTION:Events often play a significant fundraising role for nonprofits each year. Unfortunately\, events are not the efficient fundraisers they once were (if they ever were). Join our speakers from the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and Phoenix Pride to learn how they use events to bring community together for a bigger purpose. During their presentation they will share the history of their organizations as well as the grassroots connections that led to highly successful\, well attended\, and deeply loved yearly events that do not focus solely on raising money. \n  \nEva Steele (she/her/hers) Director of Programs – Phoenix PRIDEIn 2015\, five years after beginning her transition Eva\, originally from MI\, decided to move to Phoenix to dive into the Metropolitan Phoenix LGTBQ+ Community and develop her career. In 2017 she won the Miss Phoenix Pride Pageant and later that year was elected to the Board of Directors. In her board service\, she served as the Audit Committee Chair and on the Education and Outreach Committee. In 2018 she made the professional shift leaving Cosmetic Retail and her Board Service to become the Phoenix Pride Program Manager. In 2019 she attended the Arizona Leadership Academy and ASU Lodestar obtaining her Non-Profit Management Certification. \nBecause of her experience in the Corporate Sector and her lived experience as a Bi-Racial trans woman\, Eva created the Phoenix Pride Diversity and Inclusion Training\, presented to local and national corporations agencies and entities to create lasting inclusive workplace policies and settings allowing all employees to truly thrive. Eva also serves the local organization The Imperial Court of Arizona as a volunteer and member and in 2021 Eva was sworn in as Council Member to the Greater Phoenix Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council and was announced as the organization’s first Director of Programs. \n  \nLanden Smith (he/him/his) Development Manager – Phoenix PRIDE\nLanden originally from Toledo\, Ohio has been a resident of Phoenix since 2006. After coming out in 2007 he was able to attend his first pride festival here in Phoenix and has been nearly every year since. With a background in clothing retail management for nearly 15 years\, Landen began working with Phoenix Pride in 2017 after winning the title of Mister Phoenix Pride. Later that year he joined the Phoenix Pride Board of Directors. In his four years on the board\, he served as Audit Committee Chair\, Director at Large\, and later as the President before taking the leap from board service to staff. Additionally\, he is the Co-Director for the Phoenix Pride Pageantry System. Landen also previously served as Emperor XIV and Vice-President of local community non-profit\, the Imperial Court of Arizona. \nOutside of the office you can catch Landen dancing on stages across the valley entertaining as “Kristofer Inez Onyx” and traveling throughout the country whenever he has the opportunity. \n  \nMonique Vallery is the Director of Development at the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF). She joined SAAF after serving as the Chief Operations Officer and Creative Director at Fourth Avenue Merchants Association. Monique also serves as Board President for Homicide Survivors\, Inc. Her commitment to Homicide Survivors and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) comes from a very passionate place\, due to a personal loss her family experienced and the kindness they received from the community. She has spent the last 18 years in Tucson developing and supporting both corporate and nonprofit events as well as fundraising. Her strongest value is believing that our community is about building and maintaining relationships. \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/afp-june-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220513T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220513T060000
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SUMMARY:Authentic Leadership – Creating Space and Leaning in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with Kristen Garcia-Hernandez\, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona \nKristen García-Hernandez serves as the Chief Executive officer of Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona.   She is a native Tucsonan\, a proud University of Arizona Wildcat and is honored to be the first Latina at the helm of the organization. \nShe is passionate about the work of Girl Scouting\, championing girl ambition and equipping girls and women with the confidence and know how to live life on their own terms\, whether that means being leaders in their own house or the White House. Kristen’s focus is ensuring that the 110-year-old organization continually innovates to remain relevant\, remove barriers to female leadership and move at the speed of girls today. \nKristen is active in her community.  She is a member of Women at the Top\, Women Presidents Organization\, Women’s International Forum\, and serves on the National Board of Advisors for University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management and the CALS College Career Center. \nShe’s been named one of Arizona’s 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40 by Valle del Sol\, recognized as an Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things by Eller College’s Professional Women in Business Association\, named an Up and Comer by Inside Tucson Business\, included Sunnyside School District’s ‘Sunnyside 100’\, and an honored Woman of Color by 100 Black Men of Phoenix. \nKristen and her husband\, Joseph\, have two beautiful children\, one of whom is a future Girl Scout. \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/afp-may-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220429T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220429T060000
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SUMMARY:Youth In Philanthropy: Cultivating the Next Generation of Supporters
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Marcela Molina from Tucson Girls Chorus is joining us to explore creative ways in which youth members or volunteers in your organization can enhance donor cultivation and retention through their participation in the fundraising process. She will discuss how we can ensure young people have a strong sense of belonging and self\, and how to give young people the agency and confidence to be ambassadors for your organization. \nDr. Marcela Molina has been affiliated with the Tucson Girls Chorus since 2006\, first serving as Artistic Director and taking the helm as Executive Director in 2011. Under Dr. Molina’s guidance\, the Tucson Girls Chorus (TGC) has grown significantly in program and community engagement. With her leadership\, the TGC has transformed into a collaborative organization that creates access to inclusive programming for youth and provides resources to music educators and support to their classrooms all year-round. \nBorn in Bogotá\, Colombia\, Dr. Marcela Molina holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and the University of Arizona. She has contributed to publications such as Antiphon\, Teaching through Performance in Choir\, Volume 2\, and Choral Reflections: Insights from American Choral Conductor-Teachers. In 2011\, Dr. Molina was an honoree in Tucson’s 40 under 40 for her significant achievements and contributions in her profession and community. In 2014\, she was one of eight in the state of Arizona chosen as a Cox Hispanic Heritage Month honoree\, and in 2016 she was selected as a finalist for the Woman of Influence Awards in the category Arts and Culture Champion.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/youth-in-philanthropy-cultivating-the-next-generation-of-supporters/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220311T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220311T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
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SUMMARY:Non-Traditional Fundraising for a Non-Traditional Candidate
DESCRIPTION:Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly will be speaking to the Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter about her campaign fundraising as a working-class candidate. Gabriella is a dues-paying union member and non-traditional candidate of color\, and one of her biggest challenges to running for public office was navigating the financial barriers. She will discuss the struggles of asking for money during a pandemic\, the reality of taking a salary from her campaign\, and her successes of small dollar fundraising. \nGabriella Cázares-Kelly (she/her) is the current Pima County Recorder. She leads an office that oversees voter registration\, early voting\, and document recording for the county. She is a proud\, union dues paying\, former #RedForEd public school educator and community organizer. She is one of four women who cofounded Indivisible Tohono\, a grassroots\, community organization that provides opportunities for education and civic engagement for members of her tribe\, the Tohono O’odham Nation. She was inspired to run for office after encountering many systemic barriers that were preventing people from simply getting registered to vote. She lives with her husband\, Ryan\, and their two children\, who are now voting age. She is the first Native American to hold an elected Pima County office and the 3rd Native American to hold a county level office in the State of Arizona. \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/non-traditional-fundraising-for-a-non-traditional-candidate/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220211T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220211T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20210804T012055Z
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SUMMARY:AFP February 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Professional or Community Partnerships\, How Authentic Are Your Relationships? \nMany relationships today are more transactional than sustainability\, a revolving doors of people\, organizations and groups that sometime create more harm than good. This workshop is set to explore a framework of how you can think about your style of relationship interactions with concepts to strengthen and grow your pool of more authentic and sustainable relationships. \n \nTeniqua Broughton\, M.Ed. \nAs the founder and CEO of VerveSimone Consulting\, a minority woman owned small business providing consulting services to individuals and organizations. Teniqua Broughton is noted for her impact in both national and local sectors. Leading with passion\, she identifies strategies that support the sustainability of organizations by leveraging her experience\, initiative\, and insight gained throughout her professional career. Her services focus on nonprofit governance consulting\, arts and culture project management and equity\, DEI workshops and assessments. \nA focus of her work is leading Equity\, EDI assessments and readiness workshops with staff and boards. The goal is to    help teams begin equity work\, reform practices\, and develop a deeper understanding of conflict and race\, and attitudes and hidden biases. \nIn 2017\, AZ Central selected Teniqua as the Who’s Next award\, for emerging leaders making a difference in the arts. By her peers\, she was selected as the Arizona Champion Award for the Central Arizona region from the Flinn Foundation’s Arizona Center for Civic Leadership\, for significant contributions to the civic leadership. She was individual nominee for 2020 Governor’s Arts Award. Early this year\, ASU awarded her the MLK Servant Leader- Leadership award and Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Most Admired Leader recipient. \nTeniqua has her master’s degree in education with a focus on Educational Administration and Supervision\, and her bachelor’s degree in educational psychology\, with an emphasis on theater for youth from Arizona State University. With certifications as a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP)\, Nonprofit Management and Leadership from University of Arizona and in Equity and Inclusion from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/afp-february-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220114T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220114T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20210804T011507Z
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SUMMARY:AFP January 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January Meeting – Giving Circles for a Common Cause \nFriday\, January 14th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM \n*Please note: Meeting will begin promptly at 11:30 with networking time after the presentation. \nWhen individuals pool their charitable dollars and focus on key issues\, their impact can be far greater than individual gifts. A giving circle’s relationships with specific charities creates a deeper level of involvement for donors and the nonprofits they support. Giving circles allow anyone to contribute to a common cause\, either as a supporting donor or as an active committee member. Members and supporters help to increase the giving circle’s assets over time\, helping to make a significant impact in the communities they serve. Join AFP Southern Arizona and special guest\, Kim Covington\, Vice President of Community Initiatives with the Arizona Community Foundation\, for a special discussion about establishing and sustaining successful giving circles where you’ll learn how giving circles can benefit your organization and its mission. \nKim Covington is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Arizona Community Foundation. Covington works to amplify ACF’s presence in diverse communities across the state by creating innovative and community collaborations with existing and new partners. From leading the Philanthropy for All Initiative\, or convening the community to have conversations about social justice issues in the Courage to Listen\, Learn and Act\, Covington and ACF believe there is power in partnerships\, shared passion and pooled resources. \nCovington left the formal newsroom after 30 years in the television news industry. Along with her time at KPNX 12 News as a News Anchor and School Solutions Reporter\, her career spans from Springfield\, Missouri and Grand Rapids\, Michigan to her hometown St. Louis\, Missouri\, ensuring diverse voices were present in her stories and news coverage.  She is the recipient of several awards including four Emmy Awards for excellence in reporting\, several Associated Press awards\, the 2022 Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award\, 2020 Town of Paradise Valley Martin Luther King Diversity Award\, the 2019 Valle del Sol Mom of the Year Award\, 2017 In-Business Women of Achievement Award\, the Black Educators Ragsdale Beacon of Hope Award\, Judge Jean Williams Service Award\, and the Arizona School Public Relations Association Award of Excellence to name a few. \nShe currently serves on several boards including the Cronkite Endowment Board of Trustees\, ASU Lodestar Leadership Council\, City of Phoenix Fast Track Initiatives Ad Hoc Committee to end HIV by 2030\, and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office African American Advisory Council and is a member of the prestigious International Women’s Forum. She is also Co-Chair of the Justice Race Equity Diversity and Inclusion Affinity Group of the Arizona Grantmakers Forum. The wife and mother of two is a graduate of University of Missouri – Columbia Journalism School. \nAFP Southern Arizona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: January 2022 Member Meeting\nTime: Jan 14\, 2022 11:30 AM Arizona \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82131471469 \nMeeting ID: 821 3147 1469 \nOne tap mobile \n+16699009128\,\,82131471469# US (San Jose) \n+12532158782\,\,82131471469# US (Tacoma)
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/afp-january-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211008T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211008T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T074905
CREATED:20210727T233143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T021718Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Fundamentals for Fundraising Professionals
DESCRIPTION:As more and more organizations realize the importance and necessity of engaging in important issues in our communities\, it is critically important to understand the role of advocacy in our work.  Stepping into the role of advocate\, especially as a nonprofit professional\, can often bring questions\, uncertainties and sometimes even fear. It doesn’t have to\, though! \n  \nJoin Kristen Merrifield\, CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits to gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy and the knowledge you need to do this work effectively.  Kristen will also facilitate an engaging roundtable discussion tailored to the needs and questions around your role in advocacy as a fundraising professional.  \nKristen Merrifield\, CAE\, CNAP\, Chief Executive Officer\nKristen is a proven leader across multiple sectors invested in the development and success of others.  She has more than 18 years’ experience leading efforts to support community stakeholders\, including extensive involvement working with professional associations\, Chambers of Commerce and various community and business organizations\, both public and private. Kristen is a fierce competitor\, never satisfied with resting on her laurels and is always looking for the next big challenge to conquer. She is driven to be the best while remaining authentic and invested in the success of others. Experienced\, calm under pressure\, a seasoned leader and skilled communicator\, she knows how to solve the big problems and create consensus around complex issues. Her WHY is to be the best version of herself so that she can share her knowledge and experience with others to help them reach their full potential. \nKristen is an active volunteer serving on various business and nonprofit community committees and boards. She holds a BS in Business Management and an MS in Leadership from Grand Canyon University; a Certificate in Association Management from ASAE and the prestigious designations of Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP). She is also a graduate of the ASU Lodestar Center’s Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy and the ASBA Executive Business Mentoring Program. \n  \nThank you to our October sponsor! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/advocacy-fundamentals-for-fundraising-professionals/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Southern Arizona\, 5049 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org
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