Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Ohio Chapter (AFPNWO)

Help us give a big THANK YOU to Nicholas Kulik, MLW, CFRE, FCEP, from The University of Toledo Foundation for speaking on the important topic of planned giving earlier this week! Nick shared so many practical tips to guide our organizations to start or expand our own planned giving initiatives. We also want to give a special thank you to Lourdes University for sponsoring our February meeting! If you missed this presentation, there's another chance to hear Nick speak more on this topic at our lunch meeting on March 19, 2025. Register today using this link: https://bit.ly/Mar25AFP ?? If you're a season pass holder, don't forget that you STILL NEED TO REGISTER to let us know you're coming. Choose "I am a 2025 Season Pass Holder" during registration to skip the payment screen.

?? A message from our IDEA Committee Chair, Thasia Awad ? IDEA: A Framework for Organizational Success Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) are essential for fostering environments where all individuals have equitable opportunities to contribute and thrive (American Alliance of Museums, n.d.). These principles create stronger organizations by ensuring fair access, amplifying diverse perspectives, and removing barriers to participation. When implemented effectively, IDEA enhances organizational outcomes, increasing employee engagement, innovation, and decision-making (Achievers, 2024). Research shows that nonprofits embracing diverse perspectives in decision-making see up to 35% better performance outcomes (McKinsey & Company, 2023). However, poorly executed diversity efforts can create internal conflicts and perceptions of unfairness, undermining inclusion (Dover et al., 2020). Sustaining IDEA requires collective effort, leaders must champion these values, and employees should foster an inclusive culture (Brimhall et al., 2014). The question remains: "What role do you currently play, or can you play, in supporting the IDEA initiative within your organization and in your personal life?"

?? See you in Sylvania at 8:30 AM - today, February 26th - for networking, breakfast, and the presentation "Plan for Success: How to Build a Planned Giving Program" with Nick Kulik, MLW, CFRE, from The University of Toledo Foundation!

?? Complimentary Webinar Alert ?? AFP Global is offering the complimentary webinar "Evolve Your Donor Journey Workflows with Storyboarding Exercises" on Thursday, February 27, at 1:00 PM. Register using this link: https://lnkd.in/egvzdk_9

Join us in welcoming scholarship recipient, Thasia Awad, BSW,LSW, to our Chapter! Thasia is a licensed Social Worker with over 17 years of experience serving diverse populations. She is deeply committed to community development and has dedicated her career to coordinating vital resources for women, families, and children. Thasia’s passion for service extends beyond her professional work; she has been an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio for several years. Recently, she stepped into the role of Director of Development, where she leverages her extensive experience and growing expertise to strengthen and expand the organization’s programming. Through her AFP membership, Thasia aims to deepen her understanding of nonprofit sustainability and develop strategies to maximize the impact of the organizations she supports. We're excited to share that Thasia is also serving as our IDEA Committee Chair this year! She shared, "I am honored to accept the position of IDEA Committee Chair with the AFP Northwest Ohio Board. This opportunity allows me to contribute meaningfully to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access within our organization and the broader fundraising community. I am excited to collaborate with fellow leaders to support the development and sustainability of the organizations we represent and serve." Welcome, Thasia!

This is your last chance to register for PART 1 of our 2-part series on planned giving, presented by Nicholas Kulik, MLW, CFRE, FCEP, Senior Director of Planned Giving at The University of Toledo Foundation. February 26, 2025 Breakfast & Networking - 8:30 AM Presentation - 9:00 AM Plan for Success: How to Build a Planned Giving Program? Register at this link: https://bit.ly/Feb25AFP March 19, 2025 Lunch & Networking - 11:30 AM Presentation - 12:00 PM Gifts from the Grave, a Precarious Philanthropic Bargain Register at this link: https://bit.ly/Mar25AFP If you're a season pass holder, don't forget that you still need to register to let us know you're coming. Choose "I am a 2025 Season Pass Holder" during registration to skip the payment screen.

Last chance to get your season pass! Season passes include admission to our remaining 7 monthly meetings happening in 2025, and offer a discounted rate of $15/meeting. Season passes are available only to current members. ?? Act now - season pass sales end in February! Follow this link to register for February's meeting and purchase your membership: https://bit.ly/Feb25AFP Season pass holders still need to register to for each meeting. Choose "I am a 2025 Season Pass Holder" during registration to skip the payment screen.

Our February meeting is just under two weeks away! We hope you're making plans to join us on February 26, 2025, when Nicholas Kulik, MLW, CFRE, FCEP, from The University of Toledo Foundation, presents the topic "Plan for Success: How to Build a Planned Giving Program." This is part one of a two-part series which will continue in March with the topic Gifts from the Grave, a Precarious Philanthropic Bargain. We hope to see you at both sessions! Register for the February session using this link: https://bit.ly/Feb25AFP Register for the March session using this link: https://bit.ly/Mar25AFP If you're a season pass holder, don't forget that you still need to register to let us know you're coming. Choose "I am a 2025 Season Pass Holder" during registration to skip the payment screen.

We hope you're making plans to join us in February AND in March for the two-part series on planned giving presented by Nicholas Kulik, MLW, CFRE, FCEP, Senior Director of Planned Giving at The University of Toledo Foundation. February 26, 2025 Breakfast & Networking - 8:30 AM Presentation - 9:00 AM Plan for Success: How to Build a Planned Giving Program? Register at this link: https://bit.ly/Feb25AFP March 19, 2025 Lunch & Networking - 11:30 AM Presentation - 12:00 PM Gifts from the Grave, a Precarious Philanthropic Bargain Register at this link: https://bit.ly/Mar25AFP If you're a season pass holder, don't forget that you still need to register to let us know you're coming. Choose "I am a 2025 Season Pass Holder" during registration to skip the payment screen.

Make plans to join us on February 26, 2025, when Nicholas Kulik, MLW, CFRE, FCEP, from The University of Toledo Foundation presents the topic "Plan for Success: How to Build a Planned Giving Program." This is part one of a two-part series which will continue in March with the topic "Gifts from the Grave, a Precarious Philanthropic Bargain." We hope to see you at both sessions! Register for the February session using this link: https://bit.ly/Feb25AFP Register for the March session using this link: https://bit.ly/Mar25AFP If you're a season pass holder, don't forget that you still need to register to let us know you're coming. Choose "I am a 2025 Season Pass Holder" during registration to skip the payment screen.