OKCNP Membership Handbook 2023-24

CENTERED NONPROFITS ON

With nearly $150M raised in the past five years, Write On Fundraising centers philanthropic equity, facilitating access and amplifying voices to increase capacity, influence communities, and invest in people and organizations. We accomplish this by serving as a bridge between traditional fundraising practices and new upstream methodologies. Serving all of Oklahoma, our team of experienced professional fundraisers is here to help communities by elevating and funding the innovative work of our clients.

WELCOME FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO

To our beloved members,

The future is bright for our nonprofit community. Over the past year, I have watched in amazement as your organizations achieved the extraordinary while working in your mission field. addition to those efforts, some of you hired new team members; others transitioned leaders. A few of you started a nonprofit, which I know is a difficult journey. I have seen your organizati build new buildings, create coalitions and launch new programs. There is seemingly nothing that our community cannot accomplish.

The Center stands as your proud partner as you and your organization grow – however that may be. We are beyond thrilled to have a home for Oklahoma’s nonprofits – a state of the art building in the middle of Oklahoma City where you can come to work, meet, learn, grow and collaborate. It is outfitted with the latest technology, so you can make video calls, have virtual meetings and participate in a professional development course while it’s being streamed all over the state. There are spaces you can use to host fundraisers, luncheons or board meetings. Our desire was to give you a space that will meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals. With the expertise and skill sets of a lot of talented people, we succeeded.

Simultaneously with opening a new building, we are launching th Center for Nonprofit Leadership in Spring 2024 – an innovative nerve center to cultivate, grow and strengthen leadership withi the nonprofit sector. From personalized executive coaching to peer-to-peer cohorts to management skill-ups, the programs will ensure Oklahoma nonprofits have the strong leadership needed to meet our critical missions. The Center for Nonprofit Leadersh will be your one-stop-shop for industry-leading programming taught by nationally recognized industry experts.

After the difficulties and challenges of the past few years, our sector is as strong as ever. We are able to boldly conquer the future equipped with the skills acquired from experience. We know there is nothing that our community cannot handle together.

Oklahoma is a better place because of each of you. Thank you fo your passion, dedication and commitment to your mission and our sector.

With gratitude,

MARNIE TAYLOR PRESIDENT & CEO

Marnie Taylor President and CEO 2010-Present

Membership with The Center provides your organization access t network in the state of Oklahoma, including opportunities to le nonprofit best practices.

CENTERED ON MEMBERS

ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES

COURSE & CERTIFICATION HISTORY

SPECIALIZED CONTENT

PERSONALIZED EMAIL PREFERENCES

SUBACCOUNTS

INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTS

MANAGE REGISTRATIONS

UPDATE SOCIAL PROFILE

MANAGE COURSE HISTORY

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

PRINT INVOICES & RECEIPTS

REGISTER FOR EVENTS AND TRAININGS

ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT HISTORY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AUTOFILLED REGISTRATION FORMS

ENROLL MULTIPLE ATTENDEES AT ONCE

COHORT CHAT GROUPS

ON-DEMAND, SELF-DIRECTED TRAINING

PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY FORUMS

CONNECT WITH FELLOW MEMBERS

CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE

POST JOB OPENINGS AT A DISCOUNT

CENTERED ON 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 nonprofit organizations across the state.

ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE

During Oklahoma’s Legislative session, Advocacy Roundtable brings together nonprofit leaders to discuss policy, exchange ideas and offer support and advice 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. Come with your ideas and questions!

MEMBERS’ LUNCHEON

Every year, The Center hosts an exclusive Members’ Luncheon, featuring a dynamic speaker, a vendor exhibit hall, a delicious lunch and plenty of networking opportunities. This is the perfect chance to get to know The Center’s staff and fellow nonprofit leaders from across the state.

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CENTERED ON IMPACT

EVENT AND CO-WORKING SPACE

FEATURES

 31,000 square feet of space

 Enhanced technology

 Training space for up to 100 people

 FREE nonprofit co-working space reserved for our members

 Expanded event space

 Centrally located in OKC’s Innovation District

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OKCNP MEMBERS GET:

 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

CENTERED ON LEARNING

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 explore maximum organizational, personal and professional growth using education, leadership development and technical competency training. Our courses are taught by recognized experts through a unique curriculum that is developed, acquired, maintained and refreshed. To equip nonprofits to achieve excellence in their missions, we serve as the learning and development wing for your organization, so the incredible staff and volunteers who serve our state’s sector have access to affordable leading edge professional development.

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 RESOURCES AFTER THE COURSE

88% SAID THEY LEARNED “A LOT” OR “A GOOD AMOUNT” IN THE COURSE

Need SHRM Credits? OKCNP is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

CENTERED ON DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL COURSES TAUGHT BY THE EXPERTS

Recognized as a national leader among statewide service organizations, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits prides itself on providing valuable services, expert training and development. Training options include on-site sessions in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and other locations, as well as online learning opportunities through virtual courses, webinars and recorded sessions.

We offer professional courses on the following topics:

BOARD GOVERNANCE

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

FUNDRAISING & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

ETHICS & LEGAL ISSUES

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

Check www.okcnp.org/calendar to see our full list of courses being offered.

DID YOU KNOW WE OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

SEE PAGE 16 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING.

CENTERED ON EXCELLENCE 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. All organizations begin with the two-day Standards for Excellence Clinic. Once an organization has completed the 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.

COURSE TITLE

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

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

HOW MANY ATTENDEES?

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?

Two attendees

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

BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE

Exploration of governance/ management topics and 70+ benchmarks for excellence

Implementation tools for benchmarks of excellence

Instructor coaching

STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE ACCREDITATION

Implementation tools for benchmarks of excellence

Instructor coaching

Accreditation and Standards for Excellence seal

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

Multiple attendees

Organizations looking to demonstrate their commitment to transparency and impact

Organizations considering or preparing for Standards for Excellence accreditation

Entire organization

Organizations who are fully committed to raising the standard of responsible practices in the nonprofit sector

CENTERED ON SOLUTIONS

PROFESSIONAL NONPROFIT 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

CENTERED ON SERVICE

OUR GROWING NETWORK OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DIRECTORY

Business Associates help build better communities by making nonprofits more effective. Our online Business Associate directory gives you access to businesses that are engaged in your mission and understand the unique needs of nonprofits.

ACCESS THE DIRECTORY AT WWW.OKCNP.ORG

BUSINESS ASSOCIATES’ SERVICES INCLUDE:

Communications & Tech

Financial Services

Legal Services

Event Planning

Fundraising & Grants

Operations & Consulting

WHO ARE OUR BUSINESS ASSOCIATES?

(as of 8/1/23)

3000 Insurance Group

Anderson Impact Bank of Oklahoma

Berkley Select

Chase Bank

Cherokee Nation Businesses

CLEAResult

Culture Connection Law

First Nonprofit

Forked Pine Consulting Foundant

Giving Well LLC

Grant Holster

Heartland

HoganTaylor LLP

JMC Consulting Firm, LLC

Neighbors Building

Neighborhoods Nonprofit Resource Center

Next Level Engraving

OG&E

OKC GOOD Inc.

Oklahoma Complete Health

ProForma

Regent Bank

Schnake Turnbo Frank Sharpshooter

Sherwood, McCormick & Robert

SOAR Partners LLC

Steed Interactive

The Skirvin Hilton

Unite Oklahoma

Unite Us

Valliance Bank

Wade Innovation

Weston's Tax & Accounting Services

Write On Fundraising

Zealot Branding

CENTERED ON ACCESSIBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MEMBERSHIP AND LEARNING

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The Center is able to member organizations. Partial scholarships are available for me consulting fees. We want to ensure our services are available t organization would like more information about applying for a s how-to page on our website at okcnp.org/how-to-scholarship

Provide your employees the opportunity to learn with SkillSpark independent learning. Visit www.okcnp.org/skillspark.

CENTERED ON EDUCATION

SYMPOSIUMS AND CONFERENCES

REGIONAL SYMPOSIUMS

PRESENTED BY THE OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS

These full-day nonprofit professional development events feature presentations from a keynote speaker, as well as experienced local and statewide nonprofit leaders and community partners. Symposiums includes a luncheon where attendees can network and connect with other

SPRING CONFERENCE

Every other year, The Center hosts a spring conference designed to 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 & 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.

CENTERED ON PEACE OF MIND

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.

Questions? Please call (405) 463-6886 or email sharedservices@okcnp.org

Accounting

GAAP Compliance

Segregation of Duties

Grant Tracking

Audit Assistance

Financial Consulting

Streamline Processes & Procedures

Staff & Board Training

CENTERED ON ADVOCACY

CONNECTING LAWMAKERS WITH NONPROFITS

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 DAY AT THE CAPITOL

SPRING

ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE

DURING

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ADVOCACY TRAINING

SPRING AND FALL

BOARD AND STAFF SERVING NONPROFITS ACROSS OKLAHOMA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF

Afshean Talasaz, Chair

Debbie Schramm, Chair-Elect

Ann-Clore Duncan, Secretary

Shannon O’Doherty, Treasurer

Brooke Townsend, Immed. Past Chair

David Blatt

Brandon Brown

Cynthia Childs

Brooke Clark

Jeremy Colby

Michael Feamster

Jennifer Gray

Kelly Gray

AJ Griffin

Lewana Harris

Barbara Hasbini

Kyle Impson

Albert Johnson, Jr.

Peggy Kates

Teara Lander

Amy McCarter

Edgar Medina

Kathy Potts

Liliana Renteria Mendoza

Hugh Robert

Sarah Roberts

Allison Terrill

Tom Volturo

Dara Wanzer

HONORARY BOARD

Pat Potts, Founder

Howard G. Barnett, Jr.

W. Kenneth Bonds

Sue Ann Hyde

Lou Kerr

Joe Moran

Polly Nichols

Jon Trudgeon, Sr.

Marnie Taylor President and CEO

ADMINISTRATION

Marnie Taylor

President and CEO

Matthew B. Scraper

Chief Operating Officer

James Arnold

Chief Financial Officer

Matt Cordray

Vice President of Operations

Sandra Kirkpatrick

Director of Professional Financial Management

Emma McKinney

Administrative Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Kim Leveridge Vice President of Professional Development

Jessica Manry Director of Professional Development

Amy Curran

Nonprofit Consultant Senior Manager

Lauri Monetti

Sr. Director of Consulting Services

Cassie Pastor

Sr. Manager of Learning and Design

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Lauren M. Corbut

Vice President of External Affairs

Jennifer Burbridge Marketing Content Manager

Jeremy Hoffpauir

Sr. Director of Marketing

Gabby Palacios

Creative Marketing Coordinator

Kara Pettingill

Director of MembershipEastern Region

Katie Rothermel Membership Coordinator

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Rob Gardenhire

Chief Development Officer

Debra Hull

Sr. Manager of Resource Development

Grace Sigler Donor Engagement Manager

Will Towler

Special Events Manager

CENTERED ON LEGACY

POTTS FAMILY LEGACY SOCIETY

The Center is proud to induct the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 INDUCTEES

A Chance to Change Foundation

A New Leaf, Inc.

Ada Homeless Services

Ada Senior Care Center

Amplify Youth Health Collective

Avedis Foundation

Bartlesville Regional United Way

Bethesda, Inc.

Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville

Camp Fire Green Country

CART House

Center For Creative Living

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity

Christians Encouraging Christians

Coalition of Breastfeeding Advocates

Compassionate Hands

Dress for Success Tulsa

Edmond Family Counseling

Fab Lab Tulsa

Faith Community Nurses Assoc. of OK

Flint Family Foundation

Friends of the Wichitas

General Tommy Franks Leadership

Institute and Museum

Girls on the Run of Central Oklahoma

Girls on the Run of Southern Oklahoma

Goodwill Industries of Tulsa

Har-Ber Village Foundation

Leadership Oklahoma City, Inc.

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center

Lindsey House

Living Arts of Tulsa

Main Street Enid, Inc.

Maisha Project, Inc.

Metro Christian Academy

MORE Foundation

National Downed Bikers Association

NorthCare

Northeastern State University Foundation

OKC National Memorial & Museum

Oklahoma Academy for State Goals

Oklahoma Association on Problem and Compulsive Gambling

Oklahoma Bnai Brith Hillel Foundation

Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice

Oklahoma Children's Theatre

Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation

Oklahoma Mothers' Milk Bank

Oklahoma Project Woman

Oklahoma Public Employees Association

Oklahoma Public School Resource Center

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

Opportunity Center, Inc.

Owasso Community Resources

Panhandle Services for Children

Park Avenue Thrift

Plaza District Association

Pottawatomie County Historical Society

Pride in McAlester

ReMerge of Oklahoma County, Inc.

Salvation Army Arkansas/Oklahoma

Divisional Headquarters

ServeOK

Skills for L.I.F.E. Foundation

Southern Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery

St. Luke's United Methodist Foundation

Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease

Survivor Resource Network

The bART Center for Music

Tulsa Botanic Garden

Tulsa Glassblowing School

United Way of South Central Oklahoma

Volunteers for Youth

WesTen District

Work Activity Center

World Baseball Outreach

Youth and Family Resource Center

SPECIAL THANKS

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE DONOR RECOGNITION SOCIETY

SUSTAINER

Lori and Jeff Blumenthal

The Chickasaw Nation

Inasmuch Foundation

Potts Family Foundation, Inc.

VISIONARY

Arnall Family Foundation

Polly and  Larry Nichols

TITANIUM

Cresap Family Foundation

Express Employment International

E. L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation

LaDonna and Herman Meinders

Moran Family Foundation

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.

DIAMOND

The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation

Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings

George Kaiser Family Foundation

Marnie and Clayton Taylor

and

PLATINUM

Arvest Foundation

Chahta Foundation

Charles and Lynn Schusterman

Family Philanthropies

Cherokee Nation Businesses

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Hardesty Family Foundation

Peggy Kates

Jean and David McLaughlin

OG&E Energy Corp.

ONE Gas

Gene Rainbolt

Sonic Drive-In

Lori and Je Blumenthal

Polly and Larry Nichols

Marnie

Clayton Taylor

LaDonna and Herman Meinders Moran Family Foundation

GOLD

American Fidelity Foundation

Bank of Oklahoma

Barnett Family Foundation, Inc.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Jennifer and  Jeremy Colby

Cox Communications

Devon Energy Corporation

Amy and Kelly Gray

Heartland Payment Systems

HoganTaylor LLP

Paycom

QuikTrip Corporation

Regent Bank

Linda and Steve Slawson

Stride Bank

Williams Foundation

SILVER

Arvest Bank

Janie and JonAxton

BancFirst

Barbara and Stanton Young Foundation

The Boeing Company

CMR

Commerce Bank

Lezlie and David Hudiburg

Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation

Pam and Carlos Johnson

Cathy and Frank Keating

Love Meyer Family Foundation

McCasland Foundation

Nabholz Construction

Shannon O'Doherty

The Oklahoma Blood Institute

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

Meg Salyer

Sherwood, McCormick & Robert

Rachel and Afshean Talasaz

University of Central Oklahoma

Variety Care, Inc.

Kathy L. and John Michael  Williams

BRONZE

First National Bank of Oklahoma

Focus on Home

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

The Gelvin Foundation, Inc.

Jean and Bob Harbison

Esther and John D Harper

Sue Ann and  Dudley Hyde

Julie and Randy McDaniel

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City University

ONEOK

Presbyterian Health Foundation

Schnake Turnbo Frank | PR

Specialized Recruiting Group

COPPER

Beale Professional Services/ 3000

Insurance Group, LLC

The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum

James Arnold

Avedis Foundation

Bartlesville Education Promise

Sheryl and  Bruce Benbrook

The Bethany Children's Health Center

Hilarie and  Kevin Blaney

David Blatt

Mary Ellen and Gary Bridwell

Ann and Ron Bruner

Betty Jane and Mike Cawley

Coffee Bunker

Matt Cordray

Ann-Clore and Walt Duncan

Edwin D. Crane, LLC

Lynn Fielding

Deena Fisher

Forked Pine Consulting, LLC

Foundation Management Inc.

Marsha and John Funk

Funk Companies

Beverly and Mark Funke

Carrie and Robert Gardenhire

Good Shepherd Community Clinic

GRAND Mental Health

Wes Haddox

Alice and Dave Hager

Rabbi Vered Harris

Barbara Hasbini

Hearts for Hearing

Housing Solutions

Leslie and Cliff Hudson

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Inc.

KKT Architects, Inc.

Julie and  Craig Knutson

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores

Anonymous

Michelin

NBC Oklahoma

Nonprofit Solutions, PC

NORDAM

Oklahoma Women's Coalition

Oklahoma Zoological Society

Cynda and  Larry Ottaway

Phillips 66

Quail Creek Bank

Regier Carr and Monroe

Liliana Renteria Mendoza and Christopher Cone

Sarah and  Hayden Roberts

Scissortail Park Foundation

Jay Shanker

Suzanne and Scott Spradling

Teen Court

Tinker Federal Credit Union

Beth and  Jim Tolbert

Brooke Townsend

Tom Volturo

Volunteers of America Oklahoma

Linda Whittington

Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C.

Nissa and Derrick Willis

Write On Fundraising

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Lauren Barker

Sherri and William Beasley

Gerry and Ken Bonds

Tiffani Bruton

Lauren M. Corbut

Kathie G Coyle

Steven Dixon

Susan and Carl Edwards

Foundant

AJ and Trey Griffin

HCSI, Inc. Healthy Community Store Initiative, Inc.

Alana Hughes

Debra and  Deon Hull

Junior League of Oklahoma City

Karen Keith

Robin and Brad Krieger

Carol and Mark Lester

Linda Manaugh

McCall's Chapel School

Lauri Monetti

Rita Moore

Valerie Naifeh

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation

Oklahoma City Beautiful

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Charles Oppenheim

George Ramey

REI - Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma

Debbie Schramm

Summit

Sunbeam Family Services, Inc.

Jon Trudgeon, Sr.

Tara Tyler

Dara Wanzer

Westview Boys Home

YWCA Tulsa

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