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SUMMARY:Ethical Issues in the Real World of Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Issues in the Real World of Fundraising \nJoin us for a panel discussion exploring the real-life ethical dilemmas professional fundraisers face every day\, from client confidentiality to pressure from donors to edit your programming. Together\, we’ll help our nonprofit colleagues solve some of their toughest ethical challenges. \nFeatured Panelists: \nBrenda Goldsmith\, El Rio Health\nMichael Martinez\, Live Theatre Workshop\nJulie Wolfe Beadle\, Literacy Connects \nModerated by Laura Alexander\, MA\, CFRE\, Principal Consultant\, Alexander|Carrillo Consulting \n  \nCost:  “Pay What You Can” policy. Please see below for more information.
URL:https://afpsoaz.org/event/ethical-issues-in-the-real-world-of-fundraising/
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
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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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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
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LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
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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
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LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240510T013000
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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.
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LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
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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.
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LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona\, 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
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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 
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