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Share how you’re doing with others in the chapter and get a pulse check with fellow AFP members Rachel Kirley with Playhouse in the Park, Andrew Polter with University of Cincinnati, Jeff Taylor with UC Health, and Nune Sargsyan with Santa Maria Community Services.  This session will be facilitated by Jane Page-Steiner of Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News.

When: Thursday, April 16, 2020

When: 9:00-10:00

Where: Virtual Meeting. Login information will be sent with your confirmation email.

Cost: 
Members & Students with valid ID – FREE
Non-members $25

Meet our panelists and moderator:

    Rachel Kirley, Director of Development, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Rachel Kirley currently serves as the Development Director for the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. In this capacity she oversees all annual, capital and endowment fundraising efforts for the institution while overseeing a team of nine.  Previously, she served in a variety of fundraising positions with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
In her final position she acted as the Director of Individual Giving and Donor Services. In this position she oversaw individual giving as well as benefit fulfillment, volunteer management and donor acknowledgment. Prior to her time with the Symphony, Rachel resided in Portland, Oregon serving in various development roles for the Portland Opera. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with over a decade of experience in the field, she resides in Mariemont with her husband.
Andrew Polter, Associate Development Director for the College of Arts & Sciences, University of Cincinnati Foundation. Andrew Polter serves as Associate Director of Development for the University of Cincinnati Foundation. In this role, he represents the College of Arts and Sciences, and works with donors to build a culture of philanthropy at UC’s largest college. Andrew most recently served as Associate Director of Development at Eastern Kentucky University. 
He has additionally served in development roles at Miami University, Boston Lyric Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Chautauqua Institution. He earned his bachelor’s degree in music performance from Miami University and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Outside of his professional life, he loves to play drums, hike, and spend time with his wife and their Golden Retriever puppy, Theo. 
Nune Sargsyan, Development Director, Santa Maria Community Services. Dr. Sargsyan is the Development Director at Santa Maria Community Services and has been with them since 2006. She previously held development roles with Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic) and the Berkshire Music School.  
She started her nonprofit career in Moscow at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Dr. Sargsyan served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council in 2006 – 2013. In her spare time Dr. Sargsyan takes voice and dances Argentine Tango.
Jeff Taylor, Senior Director of Development, UC College of Medicine and UC Health. Jeff Taylor has been Senior Director of Development at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Health since 2017.  Prior to joining UC in 2013, he was Executive Director of East Georgia American Red Cross.  Jeff is known for his strengths in leadership, fundraising, strategic planning, program creation and execution, interpersonal relationships and motivational presentations.
He is passionate about people:  raising people to raise awareness of our mission and to raise funds is key – it really is all about cultivation and stewardship. 

Moderator, Jane Page-Steiner. Jane Page-Steiner has been a part of the not-for-profit community for more than 30 years.  Jane founded JPS Nonprofit Strategies, in 2007 because of her passion and ongoing commitment to helping nonprofits build their capacity and improve their performance. 

Jane’s years as a consultant and first-hand experiences as an Executive Director and a board member offers nonprofits the opportunity to work with someone who uniquely understands the culture and challenges of nonprofits.

Jane is a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer. Jane partners with BoardSource to provide trainings and workshops that enables board members and staff to work more efficiently and effectively.  Jane is a respected speaker, she regularly presents at national, regional and local nonprofit conferences.  

Jane is the owner and publisher of the Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News.  This free weekly e-newsletter shares national and local nonprofit news.  It also includes resources and job opening in the nonprofit community and has over 4,800 readers in the Greater Cincinnati region. 

Before establishing JPS Nonprofit Strategies, Jane served as the Vice President of Affiliate Relations for the National Down Syndrome Society. Jane provided regular counsel on leadership development, capacity building and resource development for affiliates across the country. Prior to that Jane served as the executive director for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati for more than ten years.

This meeting has been submitted for 1.0 CFRE credit.

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