Join us to honor some fellow fundraisers!

Join us Thursday, December 10 from 4:30-5:30 PM as we recognize some of our Chapter's most outstanding fundraisers -- elect our 2021 Officers and Directors -- and enjoy some online camaraderie with each other.  

We'll be honoring the following individuals for their achievements:

FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR - John Mabry, Food Bank of Lincoln - This award recognizes an outstanding individual fundraising professional who works for a nonprofit, charitable organization. Nominees must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional fundraiser.  

EMERGING FUNDRAISER - Patrick Kilcoyne, United Way of the Midlands - This award recognizes an outstanding individual fundraising professional who works for a nonprofit, charitable organization and is new to the field. Nominees must have no more than 5 years of experience as a professional fundraiser, regardless of age.  

AFP-NEBRASKA FUNDRAISING "HALL OF FAME" - Barbara Bartle, Lincoln Community Foundation - This award recognizes outstanding individual fundraising professionals who currently work for or are retired from a nonprofit, charitable organization. Nominees must have more than 15 years of experience as a professional fundraiser. 

Also, we'll conduct the election of our 2020 Board of Directors (and we promise - NO STUMP SPEECHES!)  Following is the proposed slate of officers and directors for the coming year: 

• President – Lisa Sypal – Madonna  
• Past President – Clover Frederick – Consultant 
• Secretary –Sam Rennick  - Paul J Strawhecker, Inc. 
• Treasurer – Scott Williamson – Centerpointe
• Programming Co-Chairs – Megan Moslander – Legal Aid of Nebraska and Mikaela Borecky 
• Membership Chair –Juan Padilla – Omaha Community Foundation 
• Communications Chair – Stephanie Geery-Zink - Voices of Hope 
• NPD Chair –Emily Prauner – Omaha Community Foundation 
• At-large: Tina Reeves – Cedars  
• At-large: Ashley Olson, Willa Cather Foundation, Red Cloud 
• At-large: Michele Peon Casanova, Lincoln Arts Council 
• At-large: Agne Dizona, Joslyn Art Museum  
• At-large: Sarah Cohen Walker, Civic Nebraska  

The online event is FREE to members and $5 for guests.  Bring-your-own beverage and dress for zoom cameras ON! 

We hope to see you there!