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FREE Resources from the Ohio Attorney GeneralDid you know that the Ohio Attorney General provides FREE training resources for board members? Many of these can help you if you serve on a board or if you are dealing with board members who are unsure of where to turn for information about their responsibilities. Board members are responsible and accountable for the non-profit’s actions and have fiduciary duties to the organization. Board members are legally required to be informed active participants in corporate governance and to act in furtherance of the nonprofit’s charitable mission. To help board members understand and fulfill their duties, the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section has developed a number of resources to assist them.
There is a pre-recorded webinar that contains an overview of the legal obligations of board members. This webinar can be viewed anytime. They offer a monthly one-hour live webinar on board governance that explains fiduciary duties and how to fulfill them. This one-hour webinar is at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. Click here to register. The Charitable Law Section will provide live training on board governance issues if your organization is willing to host a training and invite other charitable organizations to attend. Click here send an inquiry email. There are numerous publications on our website. The most popular publications are “Guide for Charity Board Members” and “Avoiding Theft in Your Nonprofit.” Click here for the list. You can subscribe to the Nonprofit Newsletter, an electronic newsletter prepared by the Charitable Law Section. Apply for a ScholarshipApplication Deadline: May 4 The mission of AFP is to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals, and the AFPNEO Chapter dedicates its resources to that mission by providing several scholarship opportunities throughout the year. Both members and non-members may apply for the National Membership scholarship. The scholarship will cover the recipient’s national dues for one year (up to a $250 value), and the recipient is expected to pay the local chapter’s $35 dues. The application deadline for the spring membership scholarship is May 4th. Click here for eligibility requirements and other information.
BE the CAUSE CampaignThrough your support of the BE the CAUSE Campaign, you help determine the future growth and development of the fundraising profession. AFPNEO manages the BE the CAUSE campaign at the local Chapter level, which allows us to keep more dollars raised from the campaign right here in northeast Ohio, supporting chapter membership and conference scholarships that directly benefit our members. Remaining dollars will support AFP International's strategic initiatives such as Ralph E. Chamberlain scholarship; innovative programs on diversity, youth in philanthropy and ethics; Fundraising Fundamentals curriculum; and philanthropic research. All of these programs have a positive impact on our local chapter. You can make your gift to the Campaign today by (1) emailing your pledge to info@afpneo.org (you can pledge now and pay by December 15th); (2) making your gift online at www.afpneo.org/pay.htm; or (3) mailing your check with the pledge form to PO Box 1286, Bath OH 44210. For a list of the generous contributors so far, click here. For more information about the BE the CAUSE campaign, click here. |
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Guest speakers are Office Lamar Sharpe, a 17-year veteran with the Canton Police Department, and his wife, Deidra. Together, they founded Be A Better Me Foundation, whose mission is mentoring young people, empowering youth and strengthening relations between the community and the police force. Officer Sharpe is a recipient of the 2016 Mayor's Proclamation Award; 2016 Coming Together Stark County "Public Service Award"; selected by his supervisors and his peers as the 2016 Canton Police Officer of The Month for August; 2017 CPPA Police Officer of The Year; 2017 Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Officer of the Year; 2017 GEDATSUKAI "Outstanding Contribution to Community Service" Fitzgerald Law Enforcement Award; Sylvania "Be The Light' Top 50 in the country award winner; Canton City School District "Rising Star Award"; Stark County, The Victims' Rights Coalition "Dawn Marie Hendershot Award"; and was named 2018 About Magazine "Person of the Year."
AFPNWO and the Center for Nonprofit Resources are hosting 
