BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Fundraising Professionals - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://afpsoaz.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Fundraising Professionals REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251114T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251114T060000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20250529T022224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T015105Z UID:10000103-1763092800-1763100000@afpsoaz.org SUMMARY:National Philanthropy Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:2025 National Philanthropy Day\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025 | El Conquistador Tucson\nOn November 14\, we will honor those who go above and beyond for nonprofit organizations throughout Southern Arizona.\nWe invite you to reserve this date on your calendar and plan on joining us in celebrating our philanthropic community!\nCongratulations 2025 Leadership Award Recipients \nAre you interested in being a sponsor?  Learn more \n\nRegistration is closed.  For information\, please contact Brittany Smith\n  \n\n\n \n \n Make a Payment\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company/OrganizationAddress \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email*\n \n Payment Designated for:*Payment Amount*\n \n Payment Method*\n \n \n Online\n MemoTotal\n \n Payment MethodCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/national-philanthropy-day-2025-2/ LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort -Tucson\, 10000 N. Oracle\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="AFP Southern Arizona":MAILTO:admin@afpsoaz.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231013T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231013T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230908T234407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T065921Z UID:10000079-1697160600-1697166000@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230908T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230908T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230811T231538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T024817Z UID:10000078-1694136600-1694142000@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230811T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230712T225123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T230224Z UID:10000077-1691717400-1691722800@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230714T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230714T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230427T030511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T014134Z UID:10000075-1689298200-1689303600@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230523T032938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T035307Z UID:10000076-1686274200-1686279600@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230512T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230512T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230412T221051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T224033Z UID:10000074-1683855000-1683860400@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230310T040919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T061233Z UID:10000073-1681435800-1681441200@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230310T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230310T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230207T030238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T032750Z UID:10000072-1678411800-1678417200@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230210T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230210T030000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20230111T055052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T231403Z UID:10000071-1675992600-1675998000@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230113T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230113T060000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20221203T012947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T060025Z UID:10000070-1673582400-1673589600@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221014T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221014T020000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20220825T025519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T024112Z UID:10000068-1665707400-1665712800@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220805T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220805T060000 DTSTAMP:20260604T044536 CREATED:20220715T053605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T054940Z UID:10000067-1659673800-1659679200@afpsoaz.org 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR