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Upcoming Events

June 6th, 2023 | Columbus College of Art and Design

What Inspires Big Gifts? Big Ideas. - presented by J.D. Beiting and Susan Brekelmans | June Continuing Education Program 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Major donors give to major visions. These big ideas can propel major social advances, like eliminating disparities in health care, providing better educational opportunities, or building a new performing arts center. 60% of donors listed in the Forbes Top 50 Givers list claim their primary philanthropic goal is to be a powerful force for social change.

Yet, a big idea is anything but easy to achieve. It is akin to an epic adventure, filled with progress and pitfalls. It involves many partners, diverse perspectives, much coordination, and financial support from a variety of sources. The key to success is a well-articulated vision, collaboration, determination, and a good plan.

In this session, hear examples of how a big idea was formed, how it inspired major donors, addressed significant challenges, and stayed on the epic path. The topics explored in this session will dive into the roles of collaborating with multiple partners, addressing barriers, inclusive leadership, fundraising, and new trends in philanthropy.

The session will provide opportunities for dialogue, questions, and answers.

Learning Objectives:

• How to develop a big idea by fostering a healthy culture of collaboration with multiple partners.

• How to establish key priorities and plan to achieve the big idea.

• What to do when the inevitable pitfalls happen, how to address, and how to stay on the path in the epic journey.

Approved for 1.25 CFRE CE credits.

Due to space limitations, registration is limited to first come, first served. Pre-registration required and the registration deadline is June 2nd at noon.

The first 30 minutes are dedicated to networking. The session will begin promptly at 12:00pm.

Boxed lunch will be provided!

July 11th, 2023 | TBA

Cocktails & Calamities | July Continuing Education Program

August 8th, 2023 | Olentangy River Brewing Company

Boundaries: Boondoggles & Booyahs - presented by Jeff Redfield, Jodi Bopp, & Erich Hunker | August Continuing Education Program 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

September 12th, 2023 | TBA

IDEA Committee Lecture | September Continuing Education Program

October 10th, 2023 | TBA

Joint Event with the Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio | October Continuing Education Program

October 24th, 2023 | COhatch Polaris - The Pub

Networking | October Event 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Central Ohio AFP offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year.  Sessions are planned by the Education Committee and are typically held the second Tuesday of each month as breakfast, lunch, or happy hour meetings.  These learning opportunities for fundraising professionals cover a wide variety of topics to benefit the range of our membership—including those new to the profession or considering a career in fundraising, as well as mid-career and seasoned professionals.

Guest speakers are identified locally, regionally, and nationally to present on a wide range of topics. Around the end of each calendar year, our committee circulates a Request for Proposals (RFP) application to evaluate and select an upcoming slate of speakers. If you’d like to join our committee or have a suggestion for a future topic presentation, please email [email protected]

Educational presentation formats include:

  • General Monthly Session – 1-hr long presentations that include provided time for networking beforehand and Q&A with the speaker afterwards
  • Speaker Series – a more in-depth presentation involving a special speaker or national expert
  • Brown-Bag Series – offered for free or reduced cost, partnering with local catering companies
  • Cocktails and Calamities Happy Hour – this annual summertime tradition calls on local AFP colleagues to share their “horror stories” and the lessons learned.

Event announcements, registration information, and general updates can be found on this page as well as our respective social media channels: LinkedIn and Facebook. An email will also be sent to our membership mailing list as soon as event details are confirmed.

Attendees are surveyed following each educational program to receive feedback on presenter, topic, and location.  Suggestions through these surveys lay the groundwork for future programming.

For questions about current or future programming, contact this year’s Education Co-Chairs.

Monthly Education Programs Chair

Michael Haddock (he/him/his)

Director of Alumni Relations - Columbus Academy

Contact Me

614-688-1363


Position Title:Monthly Education Programs Chair

Capacity: Board Member

Reports to: Vice President of Professional Development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizes and chairs committee meetings
  • Recruits and enlists committee members; monitors the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • With committee, ensures all Chapter education programs are planned and executed
  • Works with the Vice President of Professional Development to ensure that each educational session is well coordinated and well communicated with a focus on securing and coordinating venues, catering, AV and communications to membership
  • Applies to CFRE International to ensure that Chapter education programs qualify for CEUs
  • Works with Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair to send out program notices
  • Sends evaluation questions to Chapter Administrator before each program
  • Maintains program records including description, attendance and summary of evaluations
  • Develops and submits a budget to the Treasurer by designated deadline; monitors committee income and expenditures
  • Provides timely and up-to-date content to Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair for website and digital publications
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Ensures there is a succession plan to cultivate a new chair to take his/her place as needed
  • Celebrates success; ensures that celebration includes expressions of gratitude to volunteers
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor

Education Chair-Elect

Hardy Kern

Director of Government Relations - American Bird Conservancy

Contact Me

412-337-4673


Position Title: Education Programs Chair and Chair Elect

Capacity: Board Member

Reports to: Vice President of Professional Development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizes and chairs committee meetings
  • Recruits and enlists committee members; monitors the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • With committee, ensures all Chapter education programs are planned and executed
  • Works with the Vice President of Professional Development to ensure that each educational session is well coordinated and well communicated with a focus on securing and coordinating venues, catering, AV and communications to membership
  • Applies to CFRE International to ensure that Chapter education programs qualify for CEUs
  • Works with Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair to send out program notices
  • Sends evaluation questions to Chapter Administrator before each program
  • Maintains program records including description, attendance and summary of evaluations
  • Develops and submits a budget to the Treasurer by designated deadline; monitors committee income and expenditures
  • Provides timely and up-to-date content to Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair for website and digital publications
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Ensures there is a succession plan to cultivate a new chair to take his/her place as needed
  • Celebrates success; ensures that celebration includes expressions of gratitude to volunteers
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor