AFP Cincinnati Seasoned Network of Advancement Professionals (SNAP) invites you to virtually attend this webinar titled:

The Fundraising CEO

Are you a talented fundraiser aspiring to a senior leadership role?

Have you considered becoming a Fundraising CEO?

These savvy leaders understand more than just the mechanics of a fundraising operation; their depth of experience in the sector allows them to create places where fundraising can thrive. They are committed to shared leadership and know how to get out of the way, empowering others to lead and ensuring that the organization is resilient and adaptable.

As a major gifts strategist, the Fundraising CEO understands how to align the inclinations of the most committed donors with the organization’s long-term goals and sees the big picture, balancing the commitments of mission and money. These leaders also excel at meeting the diverse expectations of board members, staff, volunteers, and major donors, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.

If you’re a leader who wants to take your leadership and fundraising skills to a new level, this talk will provide a roadmap for doing so.

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location:   Virtual Zoom Meeting

Cost:  
AFP Members  – FREE
Non-Members – $45.00

More about our Speakers:

Jason Lewis is the founder of Responsive Fundraising, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations create places where fundraising can thrive. Empowered with an innovative, sensemaking approach, Jason and his team ensure that fundraising becomes a meaningful experience for both donors and fundraisers. Responsive’s four frameworks are designed to align and adapt to each client’s distinct strengths and opportunities. In addition to his consulting work, Jason serves as an adjunct faculty member at York College of Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses in management and entrepreneurship. Jason has been twice certified as a fundraising executive (CFRE) and recognized as a master trainer with the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Jason is the author of The War for Fundraising Talent, an honest yet hopeful critique of contemporary fundraising practices, and a contributing author in The Fundraising Reader, a comprehensive anthology of essential fundraising literature. When not consulting or teaching, Jason is crafting the next installment for The Butterfly Effect, the firm’s Substack newsletter.

2024 Series:
Collaboration with your Board!

How do you view your relationship with your board of directors? Source of support or stress? Collaborative or critical? “All in” or not so engaged? Come hear from a panel of nonprofit leaders about ways they work collaboratively with their boards to champion their mission and carry out their strategy, for big projects and every day.

Date:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Time:
 9:00-9:30AM Breakfast & Networking

9:30-10:30AM Panel Discussion

Location:   

For more information, visit BetterTogetherGC.org

Location: 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Time:

12 noon – 1:30pm

Cost:

AFP Members are FREE
Non-Members $25

Your reservation is a financial commitment.

5 Things Board Members Say They Need to Raise Money…But Are Afraid to Tell You

A board of directors can serve as a tremendous resource for development professionals, but fundraising staff often encounter challenges knowing how to best engage these types of volunteers with such diverse backgrounds. Join Jay Shatz, Program Director for BOLD, as he shares what board members say they need to be effective fundraisers on behalf of the organization. With 30+ years of nonprofit and board experience himself, and having led hundreds of local leaders through a board training program through the Leadership Center for Nonprofits, Jay will discuss what some board members are too timid to share: what they actually need from a development team to raise money and awareness. Join AFP Cincinnati for this interactive webinar to learn five things to enhance your relationship with board members and how to help set them up for success!

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:   Virtual Zoom Meeting

Cost:  
AFP Members & Students (with valid student ID) – FREE
Non-Members – $45.00

More about our Speakers:

Jay Shatz came to Cincinnati in 1990 to work for WCPO Channel 9, where he spent a decade as an Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor. In addition to his on-air and media experience, he has more than 30 years of experience volunteering in the nonprofit sector. Jay serves on the board of directors for ProKids, and recently served as Board Chair for Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio. He has been Chair of the Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Cincinnati, and served on the boards of Caracole and the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Jay currently holds the Program Director position for BOLD, the Leadership Council for Nonprofits’ recruitment and training program for people interested in serving on nonprofit boards.

Join us for a Joint Meet & Greet at Somerset Bar with fellow AFP members, Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council Members(GCPGC), and friends to network in a casual setting. We encourage you to bring a colleague or a prospective new member! We hope you will join us!

Location: 

Date:

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Time:

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Cost:

AFP Members are FREE
GCPGC Members are FREE
Non-Members $25

First drink is free!

Your reservation is a financial commitment.

Your Story Is Worthy Too

As leaders, we’re often so focused on sharing our organization’s mission that we forget the magic of sharing our own stories – and the power they have.

Believing that your story is worthy transforms your posture in all circumstances.

In this groundbreaking keynote and workshop, you’ll discover how to release your internal self-doubt, eliminate imposter syndrome, and move past comparison mentality to grow visibility for your personal brands and thought leadership.

Through a series of comedic stories, Dana will share hard-won personal branding lessons to help you gain credibility and be recognized as a thought leader in your industry.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll look at:

• What stories can you pull from your lived experiences to develop your personal brand and amplify your mission?
• What outlets can you use to tell your stories?
• What content works best on LinkedIn and specific prompts for brainstorming.

Following the workshop, Dana and special guest Karen Harshaw will dive into annual giving, and tackle your toughest questions.

Join us in person or virtually as we navigate how to uplift our stories to make a positive impact on our organizations. This event is hosted by Barnes Dennig, the Association for Fundraising Professionals, and the Leadership Council for Nonprofits.

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Time:

8:00 – 8:30 AM – Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 12:00 PM – Keynote & Workshop

Location:  

Schiff Family Conference Center at Xavier Cintas Center
1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Individual Cost (includes workshop & breakfast):

Member of AFP or LC: $55
Non-Member: $75
Student with vaild ID: $25

Group Member Cost:
Group of 3 or more: $50 each

About the Speakers:

As the Founder of Positive Equation, Dana Snyder teaches non-profits how to use social media marketing and innovative technology to transform their online experiences. Dana has spoken at events such as the Classy Collaborative, Television Academy Foundation Summit, Cause Camp, NIO Summit, Take Stock in Children Statewide Conference, Dress for Success International Conference, Peer-to-Peer Forum, and many others. After working in New York City and Los Angeles running digital campaigns for Movember, Dress for Success, Hashtag Lunchbag, LA84 Foundation, USTA, American Idol and others, Dana wanted to share her learnings outside individual company boardrooms. In 2022, Dana launched her podcast, taking listeners behind the feed of compelling marketing strategies and case studies. Today, through virtual workshops and in-person speaking engagements, she finds so much joy in sharing the room with people inspired to change the world providing intentional sessions designed for immediate impact whether guests are in the room…or on Zoom. Dana lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, baby girl, and labradoodle puppy…and loves having an international airport at her fingertips so she’s always minutes away from an adventure!

Karen Harshaw is a seasoned fundraising and development professional with over 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector, committed to empowering non-profits to maximize their impact and achieve their fundraising goals. Karen’s distinguished career is marked by her exceptional leadership in guiding development and advancement teams, advising on philanthropic giving, and partnering with boards and leadership to drive fund development and governance initiatives. With a successful track record in strategic planning, major gift programs, corporate giving, and capital campaigns, Karen has raised millions for both private and public philanthropic campaigns. As the first and only Black woman-led fundraising consulting firm in Cincinnati, (SPARK), Karen is a trailblazer in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fundraising profession. Through SPARK, she strives to inspire fundraising professionals and boards to embrace a positive outlook on fundraising while amplifying the talents and experiences of fundraisers of color. Karen’s commitment to community involvement is exemplified through her roles as a founding member and past trustee of the Princeton High School Education Foundation and her active engagement with various organizations, including WordPlay, the D.A.D Initiative, A Picture’s Worth, Women of Cincy, and Ursuline Academy. Her recent achievement of completing her degree in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy underscores her dedication to advancing the fundraising field. By joining national and local initiatives to strengthen the fundraising profession and promote diversity and inclusion, Karen and SPARK are catalysts for positive change, inspiring organizations to realize their full potential and make a lasting impact in their communities.

2024 Series:
Collaborations Make a Difference!

Collaborations don’t always lead to mergers! Join us for a panel discussion to learn about different types of successful collaborations and hear from the agencies that have found how working with other agencies has benefited them, the stumbling blocks to be aware of, and the positive difference it has made for their agencies.

Date:
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Time:
 9:00-9:30AM Breakfast & Networking

9:30-11:00AM Panel Discussion

Location:   

For more information, visit BetterTogetherGC.org

Join the AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter for our annual Holiday Happy Hour.

Come together with your AFP friends and colleagues to celebrate the end of 2024!

Location: 

The Metropolitan Club
50 E. Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011

PLEASE check out the Parking Instructions

Date & Time:
Wedneaday, December 11, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Cost: Members are FREE
Non-Members $25

Join us at Esoteric Brewing with fellow AFP members and friends to network in a casual setting. We encourage you to bring a colleague or a prospective new member! We hope you will join us!

Location: 

Esoteric Brewing

Date & Time:

Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Cost:

Members are FREE
Non-Members $25

First drink is free!

Your reservation is a financial commitment.

Ohio AFP Chapters are proud to present a deep dive into the results of Giving USA 2023. This online presentation will go beyond a simple recap of the numbers to help you understand what they mean to you and your organization’s fundraising success.

Melissa Brown will present the Giving USA findings and share her insights on the current environment, explore what past trends can—and cannot—tell us, and forecast what’s next for our sector.

Giving USA Report Details:

First published in 1956, Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest-running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy in the United States. It is researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and released by The Giving Institute.

Date: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024

Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. Program

Location:   Virtual Zoom Meeting

Cost:  
AFP Members & Students (with valid student ID) – FREE
Non-Members – $45.00