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At Regent Bank, we understand the unique needs of non-profits. We offer tailored banking solutions to support your mission. With flexible accounts and expert advice, we’re here to help you make a greater impact.
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WELCOME FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO
To our beloved members,
We love coming alongside you, our members, to make Oklahoma a better place to live and work. In every decision we make and through every program we offer, our goal is always to equip you and provide you the knowledge and support you need to effectively accomplish your mission.
This past year has been an exciting time for us at The Center - we launched a new membership pricing tier, gave our members more access to training than ever before through our Pro Membership level, and welcomed many of you into our new OKC headquarters.
This coming year promises to be just as exciting, as we launch new programs, like our Executive Directors and CEO Retreat, Roundtables, IUPUI’s Fundraising for Small Nonprofits, and other valuable professional development opportunities. Each of these programs is designed with you in mind, and I sincerely hope you will take advantage of them.
Thank you for the good work you do through your passion, dedication and commitment to our sector.
With gratitude,
Marnie Taylor President and CEO
MEMBERSHIP
THE POWER OF THE NETWORK
Membership with The Center provides your organization access to the largest nonprofit network in the state of Oklahoma, including opportunities to learn from leading experts in nonprofit best practices. Not sure which membership is right for you? Here is a breakdown of The Center’s membership tiers.
Exclusive networking opportunities
50% off professional development courses
FREE registration for The Partnership course
Discounts from Affinity Partners
Discounts on Career Center job postings
Access to scholarships for courses and membership
Discount on Grantstation membership
Conference, symposia and one day courses
2 or 4* registrations for the Nonprofit Management Fundamental (NMF) or Nonprofit Management Professional (NMP) certification course
2 or 4* registrations in a 3-hour workshop of your choice
*Number of complimentary course registrations depends on membership level.
Visit www.okcnp.org/members-only
NETWORKING
ENGAGE WITH OTHER NONPROFITS
Our networking events are all about engaging with the network of nonprofits, your colleagues and the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Sign up for these events at www.okcnp.org/network.
NONPROFIT SECTOR CONNECTION
This Zoom meeting is an opportunity for members to get up-to-date information about the nonprofit sector. Local experts share need-to-know information on current issues and legislation affecting nonprofits.
ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE
During Oklahoma’s Legislative session, Advocacy Roundtable brings together nonprofit leaders to discuss policy, exchange ideas and offer support to one another.
MEMBER 2 MEMBER
During this online event, member organizations connect and talk about lessons learned and best practices. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and allies in the sector.
MEMBERS’ MEETING
Every year, The Center hosts an exclusive Members’ Meeting, featuring a dynamic speaker, a vendor exhibit hall, a delicious lunch and plenty of networking opportunities.
Free booking during business hours
Access to open desks and meeting tables available for walk-ins
Technology for virtual meetings in conference and training rooms
Kitchen space and multiple areas to serve food and drinks
Bookings can be made on our website or the Skedda mobile app with an interactive map showing available spaces, open times, details and pictures
LEARN WITH US
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organizations that invest in effective training and development strategies reap long-term and short-term benefits. The Center’s Professional Development team provides an environment for our members to grow using education, leadership development and technical competency training. Our courses are taught by recognized experts and designed to equip nonprofits to achieve excellence in their missions.
In our post-course surveys, we ask our course attendees to answer questions about the quality of training they received. Here are their responses.
98%
SAID THEY WERE MOTIVATED TO TAKE ACTION AFTER THE COURSE
96% SAID THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT WHAT THEY HAD LEARNED INTO PRACTICE
91% SAID THEY HAD ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE USEFUL RESOURCES AFTER THE COURSE
88% SAID THEY LEARNED “A LOT” OR “A GOOD AMOUNT” IN THE COURSE
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
RELEVANT COURSES
TAUGHT BY THE EXPERTS
Recognized as a national leader among statewide service organizations, The Center prides itself on providing valuable services, expert training and development through on-site sessions in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and other locations, as well as online learning opportunities through virtual, on-demand and recorded sessions.
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We offer professional courses on the following topics:
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The Center is able to offer scholarships to our member organizations. Partial scholarships are available for membership, training and consulting fees. For more information about scholarships, visit okcnp.org/how-to-scholarship
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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Our flagship program, Standards for Excellence is a nationally accredited curriculum that teaches best practices for nonprofit management, governance and legal compliance. Once an organization has completed the two-day Standards for Excellence clinic, staff and board members can explore courses to refresh, implement and build capacity. See the chart below to find out which program is best for you and your organization.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? COURSE TITLE
STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CLINIC
Review of 27 governance and management topics
Review of 70+ benchmarks for excellence
Resource packet including hundreds of samples and templates
STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE SUMMIT
Overview of 6 major areas of nonprofit governance
Review of 27 governance and management topics
Review of 70+ benchmarks for excellence
STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE ACCREDITATION
Implementation tools for benchmarks of excellence
Instructor coaching Accreditation and Standards for Excellence seal
HOW MANY ATTENDEES? WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?
Two attendees
Organizations looking to improve performance, sustainability, growth and equity practices
Organizations who have not completed the Standards Clinic within the past 5 years
Individual attendees
Board Members who want to understand best practices for serving a nonprofit
Individuals who want a refresh or new employees who need to be onboarded to the Standards for Excellence Benchmarks
Entire organization
Organizations who are fully committed to raising the standard of responsible practices in the nonprofit sector
LEARNING EVENTS
CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIUMS
The Center hosts several conferences throughout the year, convening expert teachers in one convenient place.
REGIONAL SYMPOSIUMS
These full-day nonprofit professional development events feature presentations on relevant topics from a keynote speaker, as well as experienced local and statewide nonprofit leaders and community partners. Symposiums include a networking lunch.
ONE-DAY CONFERENCES
These conferences bring together acclaimed speakers from across the nation to address the pressing issues facing the nonprofit sector. Participants gain an understanding of these multi-faceted challenges and learn how to address them within their organizations.
NONPROFIT LAW AND FINANCE CONFERENCE
The Nonprofit Law and Finance Conference, presented every other year in the spring, brings together nonprofit, legal and finance professionals to discuss the latest trends in nonprofit and foundation management best practices.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
EXPERT CONSULTING
Your nonprofit is unique and it deserves a customized approach to meeting your organization’s needs. The Center’s consulting service delivers solutions tailored to your specifications. Our team of experts designs each project on an individual basis and works with you to create the program or solution to help you achieve lasting change.
For more information on our consulting services, visit www.okcnp.org/consulting.
WE SPECIALIZE IN:
• STRATEGIC PLANNING
• BOARD DEVELOPMENT
• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• PROGRAM EVALUATION
• EXECUTIVE COACHING
• TEAM BUILDING
FINANCE SHARED FINANCIAL SERVICES
The services offered by our Professional Financial Management team combine the standard accounting and advanced technical assistance nonprofits need to implement best practices in financial management. Our experienced team of financial professionals includes accountants, bookkeepers and outside consultants.
Professional Financial Management is more than a standard bookkeeping service. We help you create a solid financial management platform that gives you peace of mind in your financial reporting and instills confidence with your board, staff and funding partners.
ADVOCACY
CONNECTING YOU WITH LAWMAKERS
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits is proud to give the nonprofit sector a voice through our advocacy efforts. At both the state and federal levels, we work to connect and engage lawmakers and policy decision makers with nonprofit leaders. We use those relationships to lobby for the sector’s interests. The charitable community stands as a powerful force when we use our collective voice to benefit our missions and the people we serve.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE
DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
SPRING
ADVOCACY TRAINING
SPRING AND FALL
WHAT’S NEW AT THE CENTER THIS YEAR
The Center is excited to announce these new offerings to our scheduled programming for 2024-25:
CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETREAT
Take courses whenever and wherever you want with The ON-DEMAND COURSES but meaningful, conversations, and hone valuable skills to advence their careers and their missions.
FUNDRAISING INTENSIVE
Taught by the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this intensive 2-day in-person course is instructed by experts in the field of fundraising and philanthropy.
LEGACY POTTS FAMILY LEGACY SOCIETY
The Center is proud to induct the newest class of the Potts Family Legacy Society. This prestigious society honors nonprofit organizations that have been members of The Center for a total of 10+ years. To see a full list of all society members, visit www.okcnp.org/legacy.
WELCOME TO OUR 2024-2025 INDUCTEES
Car Care Clinic, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma Association for Infant Mental Health Cleats for Kids
Oklahoma Disciples Foundation
Oklahoma Interviewing Services, Inc.
Oklahoma State School Boards Association
Project Safe
South Central Industries
The CARE Center
The CART House
The Oklahoma Academy Youth Services of Tulsa
nonprofits.
OUR TEAM SERVING OKLAHOMA NONPROFITS
ADMINISTRATION
Marnie Taylor President and CEO
Scott Douglass Chief Operating Officer
Laura Sheriff Chief Financial Officer
James Arnold Controller
Terry Watson Director of Facilities
Will Towler
Facilities Operations Manager
Sandra Kirkpatrick Director of Professional Financial Management
Kelsey Helm
Shared Financial Services Bookkeeper
Emma McKinney
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Jeremy Hoffpauir
Sr. Director of Marketing
Gabby Palacios
Creative Marketing Manager
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jessica Manry Vice President of Programs
Tiffany Gregory Sr. Manager of Membership
Kristi Birk Steinberg Sr. Director of Membership
Michelle Morton Sr. Manager of Program Operations
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Lisa Culver
Chief Development Officer
Debra Hull Director of Development Operations
Amy Curran Director of Development
OUR BOARD
SERVING OKLAHOMA NONPROFITS
OFFICERS
Debbie Schramm Chair
Ann-Clore Duncan
Chair-Elect
Kelly Gray
Secretary
Jeremy Colby
Treasurer
Afshean Talasaz
Immed. Past Chair
HONORARY BOARD
Pat Potts, Founder
Howard G. Barnett, Jr.
W. Kenneth Bonds
Sue Ann Hyde
Carlos E. Johnson
Lou Kerr*
Patience Latting*
Joe Moran
Polly Nichols
Jon Trudgeon, Sr.
Marnie Taylor
President and CEO
*In Memory
BOARD
Shandy Belford
David Blatt
Lori Blumenthal
Brandon Brown
Barbara Bucholtz
Brooke Clark
Lewana Dailey
Jim Farrell
Jennifer Gray
AJ Griffin
Kyle Impson
Peggy Kates
Carrie Leonard
Amy McCarter
Edgar Medina
Shannon O’Doherty
Kathy Potts
Hugh Robert
Sarah Roberts
Allison Terrill
Brooke Townsend
Tom Volturo
Dara Wanzer
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
DONOR RECOGNITION SOCIETY
Lori and Je Blumenthal
VISIONARY
Lori and Jeff Blumenthal
TITANIUM
Arnall Family Foundation
Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum
Inasmuch Foundation
Potts Family Foundation, Inc.
The Chickasaw Nation
The McLaughlin Family Foundation
Published August 2024, reflective of gifts received from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
DIAMOND
American Fidelity Foundation
BancFirst-OKC
Chesapeake Energy
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
E. L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Express Employment International
George Kaiser Family Foundation
The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation
The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Foundations
PLATINUM
Arvest Foundation
Chahta Foundation
Devon Energy Corporation
Hardesty Family Foundation
Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Moran Family Foundation
The Kerr Foundation, Inc
Wes Haddox
GOLD
Barbara and Stanton Young Foundation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Charles and Lynn Schusterman
Family Philanthropies
Cox Communications
Heartland
Janetta Cravens
Jennifer and Jeremy Colby
Marnie and Clayton Taylor
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
QuikTrip Corporation
Robin and Brad Krieger
Stride Bank
Sue Ann and Dudley Hyde
Suzanne and Scott Spradling
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
United Way of NW Oklahoma
Williams Foundation
SILVER
Barnett Family Foundation, Inc.
AJ Griffin
Bank of Oklahoma
Beverly and Mark Funke
Chase Business Banking
Deborah Schramm
Edward and Barbara A. Krei
Family and Children's Services
HoganTaylor LLP
Jean McLaughlin
Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation
Kathy L. and John Michael Williams
Lana and Dave Lopez
Love Meyer Family Foundation
Matt Cordray
McCasland Foundation
ONE Gas
Pam and Carlos Johnson
Peggy Kates
Ruth Nelson Family Foundation
Sherwood, McCormick & Robert Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation
Susie and Doug Stussi
The Oklahoma Blood Institute
University of Central Oklahoma
BRONZE
Cherokee Strip Community Foundation
Commerce Bank
Daniel Billingsley
Dean McGee Eye Institute
Deena and Tom Fisher
First National Bank of Oklahoma
FORVIS
Gateway First Bank
Ginny Bass Carl INTEGRIS Health Foundation
Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation
Lauren C. Reinmiller
Linda and Steve Slawson
Oklahoma City Thunder
ONEOK
Ronna and Lawrence Davis
Sarah and John Graves
Shannon and Chip Fudge
The Gelvin Foundation, Inc.
COPPER
Ardmore Chamber of Commerce
Alice and Dave Hager
Andrea and Tom Volturo
Ann-Clore and Walt Duncan
Anonymous
Argent Financial Group
Arvest Bank
Avedis Foundation
Beth and Jim Tolbert
Blossom and Farooq Karim
Brandon Brown
Brooke Townsend
Cathy and Frank Keating
Charles Oppenheim
Christopher Lloyd and Erik Salazar
Cynda and Larry Ottaway
David Blatt and Patty Hipsher
Debby Hampton
Debra and Deon Hull
Embassy Suites
Esther and John D. Harper
First Americans Museum
Foundation Management Inc.
Gayle and Richard Parry
Hearts for Hearing
HFV Wilson Community Center
James Arnold
Jay Shanker
Jeri Holmes
Jon Trudgeon Sr.
Joy and Bob LaBar
Karen and Bob Browne
Karen Delaney
Kathie G. Coyle
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center
Liliana Renteria Mendoza and Christopher Cone
Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc.
Mary Ann and Ken Fergeson
Nissa and Derrick Willis
Nonprofit Solutions, PC
OG&E Energy Corp.
Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Oklahoma City University
Pam and Bob Spinks
Pat and William R. McKamey
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Ralph & Frances McGill Foundation
Rees Associates
Rita and Sam Combs III
SAXUM
Shandy Belford
Sharpshooter Communications, LLC
Shelley Maxted
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Stacy and Mark McDaniel
The Bethany Children's Health Center
The Boeing Company
The City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma
Tim Delaney
Tinker Federal Credit Union
Tricia Louise Everest
Trisha Finnegan and Daryn Demeritt
Write On Fundraising
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Allison Terrill
Becky and Clay Taylor
Blair Schoeb
Carrie and Rob Gardenhire
Charlotte and Brian Mitchell
Circle of Care
Edgar Medina
Foundant
Gerry and Ken Bonds
Jeanette Gamba
Karen and Robert Luke
Kenny Brown
Kim Leveridge
Lauri Monetti
Lisa and Tom Price
Matilda and Ed Clements
McCall's Chapel School
Megan and Pete Hann
NonDoc Media
Oklahoma Innocence Project
Oklahoma Opry
Phil Kliewer
Rank Monsters
Shannon O'Doherty
Sheryl and Bruce Benbrook
Susan Paddack
Tiffani Bruton
Valerie Naifeh
Valliance Bank
Warriors Rest Foundation
World Neighbors
Zealot Branding
Published August 2024, reflective of gifts received from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024