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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.

 

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