Networking and Check-in Starting at 11:15 a.m.

Lunch Buffet Line Opens at 11:30 a.m.

Program from 12 Noon to 1 p.m.

Looking at traditional solicitation tools in a different way can help you breathe new life into your annual giving program. This session will share some tips to stimulate your thoughts on mail, phone, giving days and personal solicitation so you can strengthen current annual giving efforts at your organization. Who doesn’t love some shiny new tools in a new tool case? 

Presenter: LuAnn Davis, CFRE - Vice President for Advancement at Union College, Lincoln, NE

LuAnn accepted this position at her college alma mater in 1992 returning a decade later to the office where she started her career in philanthropy in 1982, the same year she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in management. LuAnn went on to receive an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1996.

She administers the development, alumni, public relations, guest services and marketing communication functions at Union College.  Accomplishments to date include the successful completion of two major capital campaigns totaling $23 million; the creation of new programs in planned giving, major gift solicitation, prospect management, annual fund, marketing and alumni activities that have worked together to yield an additional $46.5 million in philanthropic income for operations, scholarships, special projects and growth of the college's endowment; and also overseeing a communication plan to increase awareness and appreciation for Union College among multiple constituent groups.

This program has been approved for one hour of CFRE credit.

Special note to AFP-Nebraska Members:

Think about the reasons you’re a member of the AFP Nebraska Chapter (code of ethics, education and training, online tools and resources, advocacy, and networking).  Now, think about someone you know who, like you, may benefit from becoming a member of AFP.  Invite them to join you at the next AFP-Nebraska Chapter monthly luncheon meeting you attend. 

Now through December, 2015, prospective new members who attend a regular AFP-Nebraska Chapter lunch meeting will receive a one-time, complimentary luncheon registration.  Who better to recruit new members than our current members?  Each of us can think of at least one prospective new member to invite, but remember, complimentary registration is limited to the next 25 prospective new members.  Please utilize this opportunity to enrich our membership and help our chapter grow by introducing someone new to AFP. 

To take advantage of this special offer, register them online when you register yourself for our next meeting.  If you have any questions, please contact Chapter Administrator Joe Pittman at [email protected] or call 402-397-0280.