AFP Nebraska News August 2021 
Calendar of Events
AFP-Nebraska August Webinar - Aug. 19 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
According to research by Giving USA Foundation, 70% of donors who made a planned gift were asked to make a planned gift. It is important to understand the nuances of making that ask.
Register for a training led by Paul Strawhecker, MPA, ACFRE. Paul is the president of Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. His presentation is entitled Know Your Role in the Planned Giving Ask.
The presentation will discuss why donors make planned gifts, cover personal planned giving solicitation experiences, and define for you your role in the planned giving conversation. This session will help prepare you, or at least excite you, to be a better steward of planned gifts for your organization. Attend and learn how to be comfortable in the planned giving setting.
Registration is $10 for members, $20 for non-members. REGISTER ONLINE - or contact Chapter Administrator Joe Pittman at [email protected] or 402-881-6467 cell.
The Zoom instructions will be sent to you on your Registration Confirmation e-mail message. We hope you will plan to join us!
National Philanthropy Day
Congratulations to those selected to be honored at the 2021 National Philanthropy Day event in November! We received 26 nominations for 8 awards.
In light of Covid and to make this event as safe and accessible as possible to everyone across the state, our committee has decided to celebrate the honorees at an intimate luncheon for honorees and their nominating organization on Wednesday, September 15. The event will be hosted by AFP-NE Chapter, emceed by Deb Bunting.
A statewide celebration to honor the award winners will be hosted virtually on Tuesday, November 16, at 11:30 a.m. This streamed event will feature professionally edited videos of each honoree and their nominating organization, and will be free to all who wish to tune in. CLICK HERE to register!
We are excited for our members and friends across the state to tune in and celebrate these deserving philanthropists.
- Lifetime Achievement: CL Werner
o Nominated by Tonee Gay, Midlands Community Foundation
- Outstanding Emerging Philanthropist: Colby Jensen
o Nominated by Lisa Buckentine, Junior League of Omaha
- Outstanding Foundation: Immanuel Community & Vision Foundation
o Nominated by Megan Moslander, Legal Aid
- Outstanding Local Business: Signature Performance
o Self-Nominated
- Outstanding Philanthropist: Rita and Senator John Stinner
o Kyle Cartwright, Suzanne Wise, Christopher Sommerich, NE Arts Council, Humanities NE, NE Cultural Endowment
- Outstanding Student in Philanthropy: Ruxin and Saban McBride
o Tina Cherica, Omaha Zoo Foundation
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Melanie and David Hecker
o Peg Harriott, Child Saving Institute
- Responsive Philanthropist of the Year: Malena Rousseau/Iowa West Foundation
o Jodi Benenson, UNO
CLICK HERE for information about a rangle of sponsorship opportunities!
Be The Cause Campaign
AFP-Nebraska Chapter is participating in this year’s Be the Cause Campaign. The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy works in partnership with AFP chapters throughout the United States to implement our cooperative annual fund campaign called BE the CAUSE.
Every chapter receives between 15%-35% (based on mutually agreed high/low goals) of their BE the CAUSE dollars raised in the previous year. These funds are granted to the local AFP chapter thereby increasing the mission of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy in local communities for educational programs, scholarships, and so much more.
CLICK HERE for more information!
Upcoming Event
Sign up is available for the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Certificate in Fundraising Management program.
CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up!
Media and Marketing for Fund Raisers – August 24 - 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Haley Armstrong
Tapping into the Power of Corporate Giving – Sept. 28 - 29, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Jeff McGinn & Haley Armstrong
Resource Links
Joan Garry has a podcast for information about fundraising. CLICK HERE to check it out!
Welcome New Members
Welcome - or in some cases, Welcome BACK - to the following individuals who have joined or re-joined us since May 2021. We are glad to have you as part of AFP-Nebraska!
| First Name | Last Name | Company |
| Emily | Andres | Omaha Community Playhouse |
| Ken | Boatman | Golfstatus |
| Rose | Christiansen | Project Harmony |
| Lee | Denker | Papillion La Vista Schools Foundation |
| Amanda | Doty | Sisters of Mercy of the Americas |
| Josh | Fiedler | GolfStatus |
| Logan | Foote | Golfstatus |
| Adam | Hittner | GolfStatus |
| Caryl | Johannsen | Midland University |
| Pat | Madison | American Consumer Credit Education Sppt Srvs |
| Steve | Mattern | GolfStatus |
| Sheila | Odom | Tabitha Foundation |
| Dawn | Olijnek | Stephen Center |
| Jennifer | Wemhoff | GolfStatus |
Job Postings
Is your organization seeking to add to your staff? Or are you looking for your next career change? Check out the classifieds on our website.
