Monday, February 13, 2012
Putting Your Personal Passion
Into Your Mission
DeDe Flounlacker will discuss her experiences as the new Executive Director of the
Manna Food Bank and how she re-energized the organization's fundraising activities. 
Under her leadership, Manna's most recent "Fill the Mayflower" drive was the most
successful in its history through continued strong board support and the successful
solicitation of several major new corporate donors.  She will also update the group
on Manna's mission and upcoming new initiatives.

WHEN: Monday, February 13 at 11:30 am
Please arrive promptly at 11:30 am
NEW LOCATION: Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks Street
COST: AFP member: $15.00, Returning guests: $20.00

RSVP Here

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Save the Date

March 12
How to do Prospect Research from Your Desk with Charles Snyder

Speaker Bio
Charles Snyder has been in prospect research since 1996, most recently as the Director of Prospect Research for St. Mary's College of California. He has presented at several APRA International Conferences and been a contributing writer and guest editor for APRA's Connections as well as a contributing writer for PRO's IWAVE.

PAST Programs

January 9, 2012
Roundtable Discussion

We discussed great successes and lessons learned in 2011. Topics included
major gifts, the ask, donor cultivation, and board development.

December 12, 2011
Holiday Social

We presented a free AFP membership to Candy McGuyre when her name
was drawn at the meeting. We also enjoyed networking while sharing heavy
hors d'ouevres and drinks at Landry's Seafood.

November 14, 2011
Teri Levin, Philanthropist and Community Volunteer

Presented: Lessons Learned as a Volunteer Fundriaser
Why do volunteers choose a charity to volunteer for and what do those organizations do to make a person want to continue working as a volunteer. Her presentation will include what professionals can do to attract great volunteers and donors.

October 10, 2011
This event was re-scheduled to November.

September 12, 2011
Paula Shell, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, President/CEO

Presented: Peer to Peer Fundraising - P2P
Paula introduced the process of empowering individuals and groups to raise funds on your behalf, why P2P fundraising, and keys to successful P2P fundraising.

August 8, 2011
Debbie Douma, Pensacola State College, Dean, Institutional Effectiveness & Grants

Presented: Grant Writer, Grant Writer, Write Me A Grant
Based on her experience at Pensacola State College, Debbie will share some information every Executive Director/Development Officer should know about grants and grant writing, including scams, trends and fatal flaws.

To view Debbies' Power Point presentation, (CLICK HERE).

July 11, 2011
Brett Berg, Assistant Director of Developement for UWF

Presented: Corporate Sponsorship and Donor Cultivation
Brett presented key strategies to engage donors and secure support from area businesses. Based on his experience at UWF, Baptist Health Care and the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Brett outlined tried and true tactics for success. He discussed important steps in building relationships and how to keep support over time.

To view Brett's Power Point presentation, (CLICK HERE). Please note this is saved in a self runing Power Point presenation format.

June 13, 2011
Tip McAlpin, owner of Mcalpin interiors

Presented: Be at Your Best: Business Etiquette
Tip presented business etiquette including social media and technology.
A MUST for development professionals, board members and volunteers when
interacting with prospects and donors

May 9, 2011
Jerry Smith, author lecturer and fund-raising consultant

Presented: Trend in Fundraising, What's in and What's out
Jerry spoke of updating fundraising from direct mail to electronic
and the needs of prospect donors. Pamplets are available for more information.

April 11, 2011
Kenda Hembrough, Annual Fund Manager at the University of West Florida
and Chris Kenny, Chief Business Development Officer at Coco Design

Presented: How Fundraisers Can Leverage New Technology
& Social Media For Success:
Kenda shared successful case studies and useful tools for engagement and fundraising, while Chris provided tips and traps specific to social media management.

Link to the full presentation
Link to Chris's full presentation (including Linked In and YouTube tips and traps)

March 14, 2011
Charles Snyder presented

Presented: Data Mining & Prospect Research
Aimed for those that do not have a technical background, this speech introduces the technology and management of data communications. Speaking on network security and helping both the organization and the individual create and maintain a data-safe environment.

February 14, 2011
Dr. Kyle Marrero, Vice President for University Advancement at UWF and Artistic Director at the Pensacola Opera.

Presented: Top 10 Lessons Learned
Dr. Marrero shared his "Top 10 Lessons Learned" from his fundraising experience with both organizations. Dr. Marrero just wrapped up a $35 million campaign at the university.
In addition, as Artistic Director of Pensacola Opera, Marrero has led the company
tripling its annual budget and doubling its patronage in eight years.
His presentation will include successes and lessons learned. Attendees will walk away
with practical tips for all levels of fundraising success.

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