AFP Arizona State Conference Program 2022 - Hosted by AFP Northern Arizona

2022 AFP Arizona Conference Presenting Sponsor

Welcome!

Welcome to beautiful Prescott! Wow! Have we missed you! It's hard to believe it’s been four years since we gathered for the “Best of the Southwest” AFP Arizona State Conference on the Navajo Nation. No one could have predicted any of what we’ve dealt with over the course of these past few years. But I’ll take a chance now. I predict that you're in for an incredible day! You have the opportunity to learn from more than 15 speakers from around the nation. All of whom have generously donated their time and expertise as a service to the philanthropic sector and to “you,” their fellow fundraisers. Say "thanks" if you get a chance.

We're also extremely grateful for our generous sponsors and exhibitors!

Don't miss your opportunity to get to know and thank them as well.

Our backgrounds may be diverse, but our work, our goals are undeniably intertwined. We each strive to improve the quality of life for every person in our communities. Thank you for the work you do every day! Now, let’s go be awesome, together!

That’s a $100 Blow Pop that solved an ethical dilemma.

Jim Anderson, CFRE Conference Chair/Past President, AFP Northern Arizona Partner, GoalBusters Consulting

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Conference Schedule

Thursday, August 18, 2022 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Opening Plenary, sponsored by Bloomerang Behavior-Based Donor Relations Lynne Wester, The Donor Guru

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Break and sponsors

9:45 - 11 AM

Morning Breakout Sessions Productive Events: Optimizing Your Nonprofit's Events to Fuel Fundraising Growth Chad Barger, CFRE, Founder, Productive Fundraising So you want to do a capital campaign? Possibilities, Pitfalls & Preparation for You & Your Board Laura Alexander, MA, CFRE, Principal, Alexander|Carrillo Consulting Writing Ethical Grant Proposals Dave Tinker, MPA, MISST, CFRE, FAFP, VP of Advancement, Achieva and Consultant, GoalBusters

11 - 11:15 AM

Break and sponsors

11:15-11:45 AM

Morning Power Sessions Why Can’t You Just Say Thank You? (Donor Gratitude Streams) T. Clay Buck, MFA, CFRE, Founder, TCB Fundraising To Be, or Not to Be? Serving as a Leader with Grants Kenichi (Ken) Maruyama, PhD, MPA, GPC, Strategic Initiatives Manager at Navajo County What 2020-2021 Giving Trends Tell Us About 2022 and Beyond Joshua Meyer, Vice President of Demand Generation, Bloomerang

11:45 AM - 1 PM

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Lunch Plenary, sponsored by AFP Greater Arizona and AFP Southern Arizona The Great Resignation, Fundraising Trends, AFP, and You Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, President and CEO, AFP Global Moderator: Alice Ferris, MBA, CFRE, ACFRE, GoalBusters

Conference Schedule

Thursday, August 18, 2022 1 - 1:15 PM

Break and sponsors

1:15 - 1:45 PM

Afternoon Power Sessions What, It’s Okay to Take Care of Yourself? (Self Care) Tamara Player, LCSW, CEO, Polara Health Engaging Your Donors Online in 2022 Chad Barger, CFRE, Founder, Productive Fundraising Are There Holes in Your Bucket? (Productivity Tools) Lana Baldwin, CFRE, Consultant, Alexander|Carrillo Consulting

1:45 - 2 PM

Break and sponsors

2 - 3:15 PM

Afternoon Breakout Sessions Balancing Act- Recognizing Donors through a DEI Lens Lynne Wester, The Donor Guru Focus On What Matters: A Data-Inspired Look At Setting Fundraising Priorities T. Clay Buck, MFA, CFRE, Founder, TCB Fundraising "Michael Scott” Won’t Do: Leadership for Fundraising Success Jennifer M. Tersigni, MA, CFRE, CIE, LCC, CEO & Principal Consultant, Raise the Bar Consulting

3:15 - 3:30 PM

Break and sponsors

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Closing Plenary, sponsored by AFP Global The Future of Philanthropy - Cryptocurrency and More *Bonus #AFPeeps Game Show! There Will be Big Prizes!

Josh Hirsch, MS, SMS, Social Marketing Content Manager, Susan G. Komen Moderator: Jim Anderson, CFRE, GoalBusters

4:30 - 6 PM

Closing Reception, sponsored by Alexander|Carrillo Consulting

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Keynote Speakers Lynne Wester The Donor Guru Lynne strongly believes that donor relations is the key to unlocking fundraising success and that organizations must be as dedicated to the donor experience as they are to the ask itself. Lynne and her teammates at the Donor Relations Guru Group partner with nonprofits large and small on various initiatives, from developing sound strategy and vision to utilizing technology and creating meaningful donor engagement - all designed to positively affect the fundraising bottom line. donorrelationsguru.com - Twitter/Instagram: @donorguru​ Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA President/CEO, AFP Global Mike Geiger is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), representing individuals and organizations that raise more than $100 billion in charitable contributions worldwide for countless causes. Before accepting the President & CEO role for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Mr. Geiger served from 2010 - 2017 as Executive Director of the Chief Executives Organization, Inc (CEO), an international membership organization with a focus on education.

Josh Hirsch, MS, SMS Josh Hirsch is the Social Content Marketing Manager for Susan G. Komen. He has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006, focusing on educational philanthropy for public charter and independent private schools. He has an extensive background in social media, digital communications, and marketing, along with experience in grant research and writing, individual giving, special event planning, stewardship, and cultivation of donors. Josh has spoken nationally on digital communications and has had numerous articles published in professional journals. ​Twitter: @The_Dude_NFT - Instagram: @jah07 7

Workshop Speakers Laura Alexander, MA, CFRE Principal, Alexander|Carrillo Consulting Over a 22-year career, Laura has worked in just about every non-profit capacity. That experience—and the unique perspective that comes with it—is the cornerstone of her consulting practice. Laura’s clients know that she gets where they’re coming from—their strategic challenges, organizational issues and development goals—and is dedicated to their success. do-good-better.com - ​Twitter: @dogoodbetterAC Jim Anderson, CFRE Partner, GoalBusters Consulting Jim Anderson is a "contingency strategist." He evaluates "the now" with attention to existing conditions, potential organizational risks, and a determination to chart a path to success. Tactically, he specializes in marketing and branding strategy, crisis communications, social media relevance, DIY multimedia production, direct sales, and sponsorship training programs. Jim is also a Google verified local guide with more than 95 million views of his 360° photos on Google Maps. goalbusters.net ​- Twitter/Instagram: @goalbustersjim @goalbusters Lana Baldwin, CFRE Consultant, Alexander|Carrillo Consulting An experienced nonprofit administrator and fundraising professional with a 20+ year career in the Tucson community, Lana has truly done it all when it comes to the behind-the-scenes work that builds successful nonprofits. Her expertise spans fundraising, marketing and communications, strategic planning, organizational development, nonprofit mergers and acquisitions, program development, and more.

Lana is also a Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI) Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. do-good-better.com Chad Barger, CFRE Founder, Productive Fundraising Chad specializes in teaching the latest research-based fundraising tactics and making them approachable for small, community-based nonprofit organizations. He is the host of a popular free monthly webinar series and a bit of a personal productivity nerd and loves to share tips to help busy professionals work more efficiently and effectively. productivefundraising.com - ​Twitter/Instagram: @fundraiserchad 8

Workshop Speakers T. Clay Buck, MFA, CFRE Founder, TCB Fundraising Clay is a thirty-year fundraising veteran with experience in all aspects of fundraising especially individual giving, strategic planning, copywriting and content development, and building the systems and infrastructure that support high-level results. He is the Founder of TCB Fundraising, an individual giving and fundraising communications consultancy based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also the Lead Fundraising Coach for iWave. tcbfundraising.com - Twitter/Instagram: @tclaybuck ​ Alice Ferris, MBA, CFRE, ACFRE Founding Partner, GoalBusters Consulting Alice thrives in finding creative solutions for the fundraising challenges of small organizations, as well as teaching and training about practical and realistic tactics. Alice is a three-time honoree as Outstanding Fundraising Professional from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northern Arizona Chapter and was the 21st worldwide recipient of the AFP Founders’ Medallion. goalbusters.net - Twitter/Instagram: @aliceferris @goalbusters Kenichi (Ken) Maruyama, PhD, MPA, GPC Strategic Initiatives Manager at Navajo County Dr. Maruyama has over 20 years of grant development and management experience in municipal government and higher education administration. He has contributed to community building, social equity, student success, and workforce development. He has a proven record in budget development, community partnership, data analysis, grant planning/writing, project management, program evaluation, and team building. He has been successful in obtaining 60 grants ($22.3 million). He holds a Ph.D. in education, a master’s degree in public administration, and a grant professional certification.

Joshua Meyer Vice President of Demand Generation, Bloomerang Josh brings more than 20 years of fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing experience to his current role. Through his previous roles at the Human Rights Campaign and OneCause, he has a passion for helping to create positive change and helping nonprofits engage new donors and achieve their fundraising goals. ​ bloomerang.co - Instagram: @bloomerangtech 9

Workshop Speakers Tamara Player, LCSW CEO, Polara Health Tamara's career in mental health spans over 30 years in four states.

Before joining Polara Health, she was the CEO of a community-based behavioral health provider in Northern California. As a native of Maine, Tamara began her career as a direct care provider in an adult residential facility and then quickly transitioned to her clinical passion of providing in-home services to high-risk children and families. With great training, mentoring, and coaching, Tamara transitioned from providing clinical services to leadership roles, where she has dedicated over 17 years of her career. polarahealth.com - Instagram/YouTube: @polarahealth Jennifer M. Tersigni, MA, CFRE, CIE, LCC CEO & Principal Consultant, Raise the Bar Consulting Jennifer specializes in comprehensive fundraising, organizational development, interim executive, and transitional leadership solutions.

She has raised more than $110 million and assisted more than seventy organizations to stabilize, grow and flourish. ​A recipient of Tucson’s 40 Under 40 and a Rotary International GSE alumnus, Jennifer is a certified Professional Interim Executive and has held the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential continuously since 2008. raisethebarllc.com - Twitter: @RTBsuccess Dave Tinker, MPA, MISST, CFRE, FAFP Vice President of Advancement, Achieva and Consultant, GoalBusters ​Dave has more than thirty years of experience through his executive positions with Achieva, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, and Pittsburgh Vision Services. He began his nonprofit career in 1990 at Ketchum, Inc., Fundraising Counsel, and specializes in fundraising at smaller nonprofit organizations, implementing marketing and social media campaigns, technology planning and implementation, finding compelling stories for organizational case statements, and making any campaign more effective and engaging. Dave was selected as one of the first six Distinguished Fellows of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (FAFP) in 2017. Twitter: @davethecfre

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Thank You to Our Sponsors Presenting Sponsor

Opening Plenary Sponsor

Lunch Plenary Sponsors

AFP Arizona Statewide Conference Committee Powered by the small and mighty Northern Arizona Chapter Conference Chair Jim Anderson, CFRE GoalBusters Consulting Flagstaff Chapter President Linda Clark Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition Verde Valley

Closing Plenary Sponsor Exhibitors and Sponsors Cindy Brown Polara Health Quad Cities

Lanyard Sponsor​

Reception Sponsor

Conference Book Sponsor

Education Sponsor

Hospitality Sherry Shaffer Lowell Observatory Flagstaff Fixer of Things Alice L. Ferris, MBA, CFRE, ACFRE GoalBusters Consulting Flagstaff Chapter Administrator Amanda Butterworth