Letter from the President Elect - Officer Election
Each year our chapter has the privilege of electing officers for one year of service to our chapter - AFP of Eastern Oklahoma. President Monica Champ asked for names for board and committee positions at the September Board of Directors meeting. There was feedback and suggestions from all in attendance.
The bylaws state that the election of officers should be held at the meeting designated as the Annual Meeting, and this will occur at the October 3, 2019 luncheon.
Nominations are appreciated and will be accepted at the meeting on October 3,2019. All current members of AFP are eligible for nomination. We are pleased to present the following slate of officers and vice presidents for consideration:
Chris Miller - President
Ashli Sims - President Elect
Monica Champ - Past President
Olivia Martin - Treasurer
Elizabeth Edwards - Secretary
_______________- VP Governance
Randi Jo Williams - VP Membership
Maranda Figueroa - VP Education
Julie Etchison - VP Advancing Philanthropy
Wilson White - VP Mentorship
Shelley Holmes and Olivia Martin - NPD Co-chairs
Please contact me (Chris Miller) or Monica Champ with any questions regarding these member nominations or the election on October 3, 2019.
Break the Rules: When Best Practices Aren't and What to Do Instead
Goalbusters Alice Ferris and James Anderson are questioning fundraising conventional wisdom. This session will encourage you to think critically about "best practices," help identify emerging trends and help you raise your fundraising game.
Breakout Sessions
The Thanking Game: Lessons from 100 Days of Gratitude
It's the heart of voluntary giving, this session is dedicated to the thanking business and how to connect with what motivates philanthropy.
Never Too Small to Succeed: Major Gifts for Small Shops
This session will share practical strategies on how to make big gifts happen regardless of your resources.
Your 2019 board has voted to increase member savings! The price to post a job has decreased to $50 for members (non-members $100). The time of posting has increased from monthly to "until filled." Job Listings will be included on our website, monthly newsletter, and at our Chapter Luncheons.
To post a job, go to
www.afp-eastok.org click and click on careers, then click on
Post a New Job. All job descriptions must be submitted as a PDF. Make sure you include how to apply. Our chapter administrator is
notified when you complete the listing. Your job listing will be posted soon and will remain up until you notify us of it being filled.
