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2019 Programs
Annual Meeting Celebrating 30 Years / Be Your Best Fundraising Leader
December 12 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm
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- Presenter: Mike Gallina, Vice President of Organizational Development and Community Engagement for the AultCare Health Plans
This session is not eligible for CFRE credits.
National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
November 1 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn , 3180 W Market Street, Akron OH
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Collaboration with Crum & Company, Dot Org Solutions, Seibert Keck,
and Weathervane Playhouse
Corporate Giving Philosophies - A FREE panel discussion
October 29 | 8:00 – 9:30 am
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Panelists will include representatives from:
- Huntington Akron Foundation
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- GPD Group Employees' Foundation
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.5 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Clifton Strength Finder/Refining Your Personal Fundraising Style
October 16 | 8:00 – 9:45 am
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- Presenter: Cindy J. Biggs, CPCC, ACC, President, C. Biggs and Associates
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Communicate Smarter, Not Harder
September 19 | 8:00 - 9:45 am
Shaw Jewish Community Center, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron
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- Presenter: Ceci Dadisman, Digital Marketing Manager, FORM
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
The Next Generation of Giving
July 11 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Online
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- Presenter: Ashley Thompson, Managing Director, Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.00continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Collaboration with Leave a Legacy Summit Portage Medina
Cultivating Planned Gifts: Attracting, Engaging & Solidifying Donor Relationships
June 13|8:00 - 11:00 am
American Red Cross, 501 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303
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Presenters:
- Amy Wong, President, Dot Org Solutions
- Shon Christy, CEO, Shon Christy Social Media
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 2.5 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
FREE AFPNEO Networking Reception
June 13 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Lock 15 Brewing Company, 21 W. North Street, Akron
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- Enjoy this fun event and network with fellow fundraisers and nonprofit peers.
- Tour the Networking Stations to learn more about AFPNEO and how to get involved in the Chapter
- There will be a cash bar (beer, wine, soda and bottled water) and complimentary appetizers.
Stewardship: Getting It Right the First Time
May 9 |8:00 - 9:45 am
Shaw Jewish Community Center, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron
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Presenters:
- Gina Campbell, MPA, CFRE, Director of Development, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
- Jo Ann Carpenter, Director of Development, Refuge of Hope Ministries
- Melissa Hamlin, Director of Advancement, Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties
- Dan Blakemore, CFRE, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens - Moderator
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Happy Donors - Keeping and Finding the Best Donors
April 11 |8:30 - 10:00 am
Online
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- Presenter: Wayne Olsen, trainer, author and speaker
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.00 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Donor Advised Funds and Gift Acceptance Policies
March 13 |8:30 - 10:00 am
Huntington Training Room, 3421 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn
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Presenters:
- Laura Fink, CFRE, Director of Development and Professional Advisor Relations, Akron Community Foundation
- Jessica Grashoff, Esq.,Gift Planning Officer, University Hospitals
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Gifts of Insurance and Gifts of Real Estate
March 6 |8:30 - 10:00 am
Huntington Training Room, 3421 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn
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Presenters:
- Dell Judd, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Oswald Companies
- Greg Bean, Esq., Attorney, Stark and Knoll
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Proposal Writing Spark Tank
March 1 |8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Shaw Jewish Community Center, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron
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- Presenter: Dave Holmes, Cleveland Lead, Foundation Center Midwest
Full participation in this program is approved for up to 7.00 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Gifts of Marketable Securities and Gifts of IRAs And Qualified Plans
February 27 |8:30 - 10:00 am
Huntington Training Room, 3421 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn
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Presenters:
- Don Laubacher, CPA, Senior Vice President, Sequoia Financial
- Michael Riley, Esq., Attorney, McDonald Hopkins
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Charitable Gift Annuities and Strategies
February 20 |8:30 - 10:00 am
Huntington Training Room, 3421 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn
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- Presenter: Toby Blossom, Vice-President - Senior Relationship Manager, Huntington Bank
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
Wills and Revocable Living Trusts
February 13 |8:30 - 10:00 am
Huntington Training Room, 3421 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn
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Presenters:
- Sue Figler, JD, Director of Development, Seton Catholic School
- Patrick Weschler, Esq., Partner, Buckingham Doolittle Burroughs
Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 1.25 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here for documentation.
30 Great Fundraising Ideas in 30 Minutes
January 17 |8:00 - 9:45 am
Shaw Jewish Community Center, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron
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- Presenters: AFPNEO Board of Directors
Not eligible for CFRE credit.
AFPNEO is committed to AFP’s principles of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access)
and strives to be resourceful to diverse individuals, groups, organizations and activities.
AFP Northeast Ohio Chapter | © 2015-2021 AFPNEO. All rights reserved.
Pam Valentine, President
PO Box 1286, Bath OH 44210 | 330-329-2472 | Fax 330-315-0399 | info@AFPNEO.org


AFPNEO is committed to AFP’s principles of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) and strives to be resourceful to diverse individuals, groups, organizations and activities.
AFP Northeast Ohio Chapter
© 2015-2021 AFPNEO.
All rights reserved.
PO Box 1286, Bath OH 44210
330-329-2472
Fax 330-315-0399
info@AFPNEO.org