ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT

2013-2014
ANNUAL REPORT
AFP fosters the development and growth of fundraising professionals
and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
Serving members from Summit, Stark, Ashland, Cuyahoga, Jefferson,
Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties
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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Pamela J. Webb
Akron Zoo
President-Elect
Sandy Turner
Akron Area YMCA
Past President
Mella A. Castner
Akron Rotary Camp
Secretary
Hannah E. Paulin
Invent Now, Inc.
Treasurer
Shelley Koch
Message From the President
The AFP North Central Ohio Chapter is recognized as the premiere
resource for development and fundraising professionals, providing
outstanding educational programs for those seeking professional
development and career advancement opportunities.
As we wrap up a very productive 2013 and look forward to a great
year in 2014, I am pleased to share the accomplishments of our
chapter that are furthering work in fundraising.

For the seventh consecutive year, we received AFP
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that increase professionalism within fundraising and growing public awareness of the
importance of philanthropy.

We earned the Friends of Diversity Award, which recognizes our efforts to become a
more inclusive chapter and meet the needs of our diverse community.
Kent State University

Our membership increased from 120 members in January to 134 in December.
Suzanne T. Allen, PhD

In 2013, more than 280 development professionals, consultants, allied professionals,
and fundraising volunteers attended our superb educational programs and
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The year closed with 11 mentor/mentee relationships. Feedback has been very
positive and we will continue to expand the program.

The Chapter offered more than $3,500 in scholarships to assist individuals to
become AFP members, attend local educational programs, and register for the AFP
International Conference of Fundraising.

The Career Success Institute featured experts in diverse areas in fundraising,
including internationally recognized author Simone Joyeaux, who shared her
expertise in fund development and capital campaigns.

National Philanthropy Day, our signature event, recognized six distinguished
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Victim Assistance Program
VP - Professional Development
Margaret Jordan, JD
SS&G, CPAs and Advisers
VP - Membership
Lisa M. Mastriano
VP - Communications
Danielle Hupp, MPA
Philanthropy Ohio
Gina Campbell, CFRE
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Barbara A. Greene
CommonGood Consulting
Debra K. Hagarty
OPRS Foundation
Carol E. Hawk
Stark Community Foundation
Laura Jo Hawk
Mercy Medical Center
Bonnie Lass Wojno
Walsh Jesuit High School
Laura K. Shank
PAWSibilities®, Humane Society
of Greater Akron
Michael Solosky
Haven of Rest Ministries
Jon T. Trainor, CFRE
Kristie Woods
St. Luke Lutheran Community
John Zoilo
Akron Children’s Hospital
In closing, I would like to thank all the board members and members of our AFP chapter
who help make this chapter a success. If you are not currently a member, we invite you
to review our activities and accomplishments and see how together we can work to
advance ethical and effective fundraising in North Central Ohio.
Pamela J. Webb, Director of Development, Akron Zoo
2013 President
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2013 was an outstanding year of professional development for AFPNCOH
members, made possible by the volunteer leadership of our Board and
committees. Below is a recap of the topics and presenters:
January | Fuel Up on AFP! How AFP Can Impact Your Career

AFPNCOH Board of Directors
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Susan Flowers, Community Volunteer
Carol Lewis, Children’s Concert Society Board of Trustees
Sue Miller, Victory Gallop
Machelle Syx, Akron Zoo
Laura Jo Hawk, Mercy Medical Center - Moderator
May | Understanding the Power of Endowments
John Grafton, Gay Community Endowment Fund
Laura Fink, Akron Community Foundation
Greta Foster, Jewish Community Board of Akron
John Zoilo, Akron Children’s Hospital - Moderator
June | The Savvy Fundraiser: How Your Peers are
Using New Technologies
Jacquie Skrzypiec, Jacq Connect
September | What Happens to Your Grant Request: Four Perspectives
Presenting sponsor: Huntington Bank
Theresa Carter, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
John Garafalo, Akron Community Foundation;
Erika J. May, Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation
Roger T. Read, Community Volunteer and Donor
Vivian Hairston, Huntington National Bank - Moderator
October | Annual Fund and Major Gifts Partnerships:
Pipeline Management (Webinar)

Michael Delzotti, CFRE
Chris Kasavich, MBA, CFRE
December | Interactive Etiquette Dinner for Fundraising Professionals

Bob Pacanovsky, Robert J. - Training & Design
Margaret Jordan, JD, Marketing Associate, SS&G, Inc. – CPAs and Advisers
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knowledge and experience of international standards in philanthropy. It adds to
your credibility as a fundraiser and sets you apart from other professionals as a
veritable steward of the public trust. Our educational programs are approved for
CFRE credit, and documentation is posted on our website. For more information
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CAREER SUCCESS INSTITUTE
A total of 140 people registered for the 2013 CSI. The
event drew a full house of vendors and sponsors. AFP
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thanks to each of them for their support.
Keynote speaker, nationally
recognized expert and author
on strategic fundraising,
Simone Joyaux, ACFRE,
President of Joyaux Associates
(pictured at right), had
everyone reaching for the stars
and energized with her dynamic
message on developing the four
relationships critical to effective
fund development.
Attendees also participated in a variety of breakout sessions that featured nine speakers who
shared their expertise on Career Advancement for the Fundraising Professional, Preparing
for a Capital Campaign, Don’t Panic! The Fundraisers Guide to Ethical Crisis Management,
Grantwriting Basics and Principles of Fund Development.
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high-quality local professional development opportunity. Development professionals, both AFP
members and non-members, are welcome to join us to learn, network, and share.
On behalf of the CSI Planning Committee, thank you to all of the attendees, speakers, and
sponsors who helped us “reach for the stars” in fundraising!
Laura K. Shank, Director of Development, PAWSibilities®, Humane Society of Greater Akron
Kristie L. Woods, Director of Development & Community Relations, St. Luke Lutheran Community
Co-Chairs, 2013 Career Success Institute
PRESENTING & GALAXY SPONSORS
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY
Small Business Leadership Award
PPI Graphics
nominated by Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
and Stark County District Library
pictured: Kevin Smith
Corporate Leadership Award
Medical Mutual and
Mutual Health Services
nominated by Victim Assistance Program
pictured: Doug Kuczynski
Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Dr. Milton Cooper and
Mr. Bob Cooper
Presenting Sponsor: Summa Foundation
nominated by Summa Foundation
Children in Philanthropy Award
Anthony Solari
Presenting Sponsor: Akron Children’s Hospital
nominated by Akron Children’s Hospital
Special Recognition Award
Portage Lakes
Polar Bear Club
nominated by Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Pictured: Heather & Kelly Pariso
Foundation Leadership Award
Robert O. & Annamae Orr
Family Foundation
Presenting Sponsor: The Lehner Family Foundation
nominated by Akron Zoo
pictured: Kate Baker, Mary Stark, Mike Stark, & Karen Stevens
Photos by Scott Horstman Photography (http://horstmanphotography.zenfolio.com)
PRESENTING SPONSORS
EXCLUSIVE MEDIA SPONSOR
Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.Com
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giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
- Maya Angelou
H O M E TO W N H E R O S P O N S O R S
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Akron Community Foundation
FirstMerit Bank - Charitable Advisory Group
The 2013 National Philanthropy Day
The Maynard Family Foundation
event was truly a celebration of giving.
Medical Mutual
On Friday, November 8, the chapter
welcomed more than 350 guests
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representing 133 organizations to
The Akron Area YMCA
celebrate with us as we presented six
Akron Zoo
awards to well-deserving honorees.
BCG & Company
AFP’s National Philanthropy Day is our
Mercy Medical Center
local fundraising profession’s opportunity
Rockynol/OPRS Foundation
to highlight those community members,
United Way of Summit County
corporations and foundations that go
above and beyond to support the many
needs in our community.
TA B L E S P O N S O R
CBRE
CommonGood Consulting, Inc.
Attendees and honorees proved a good
FirstMerit Bank
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Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation
each table’s “piggy bank” on behalf
PPI Graphics
of our Children in Philanthropy award
Stark County District Library Foundation
winner, Anthony Solari. The “piggy bank” donations coupled
with the sale of our table arrangements raised $2,090.25 for
Anthony’s charity of choice, Akron Children’s Hospital - a new
record.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
Please save the date for the 2014 AFPNCOH’s National
University of Akron Research Foundation
Welty Building Company
DONOR
Amerimar Realty Company
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Philanthropy Day luncheon, which will take place Friday,
91.3 The Summit
November 14, at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.
Horstman Photography
Danielle Hupp, Asst. Director of Annual Giving, Kent State University
Sandy Turner, VP of Development, Akron Area YMCA
Jacq Connect
North Coast Litho
Reilly’s Originals
To download event materials—the program, photos, advertisements, and more—
—visit www.afpncoh.org/npd.htm
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Mentoring Program Continues to Grow and Improve
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fundraising professionals with newer development professionals or those who
have recently assumed new responsibilities. Participants are matched based
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22 participants of the Mentoring Program who met on a one-on-one basis
throughout the year, as well as at social functions held by the Mentoring
Program Committee or AFPNCOH. To date more than 30 Mentor/Mentee
relationships have been formed. Many of these have thrived into lasting
friendships based on professional needs and common interests.
Barb Greene, Principal, CommonGood Consulting, Inc.
Chair, 2013 Mentoring Program
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were considered and discussed throughout the year, from the
Board Retreat and Board meetings, to Professional Development
offerings, throughout the Mentoring program, with chapter
Membership, Communications and more. With these initiatives,
the AFPNCOH chapter continues to proactively seek and achieve a broad representation of
experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures while promoting inclusiveness as an essential
source of vitality and strength for our mission.
Laura Jo Hawk, Director, Mercy Development Foundation of Mercy Medical Center
Chair, 2013 Diversity Program
AFPNCOH Invests in its Members
The AFP North Central Ohio Chapter fosters the professional development of fundraising
professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. In line with
our mission, the Chapter uses a portion of our net assets to provide scholarships for fundraising
professionals in the ten counties we serve to increase their professionalism, knowledge, and skills by
attending professional development meetings and conferences.
In 2013, Laura Shank was awarded the Chamberlain Scholarship. The following individuals received
membership scholarships: Mark Fairhurst, Dennis O’Connell, Diana Orender, Jason Ruegg, Susan
Schweitzer, Olivia Wakeling, Cheryl Ward, and Amy Weisbrod. These members attended the 2013
Career Success Institute via scholarship: Cindy Baker, Eliza Williams, and Dina Younis.
Hannah Paulin, VP, Business Development, Invent Now
John Zoilo, Executive Director, Foundation & Vice President of Development, Akron Children’s Hospital
Co-Chairs, 2013 Scholarships
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committee chairs, our 2013
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transparent and strong. One of
our AFP Board priorities this year
was to invest in our membership
through increasing membership
scholarships, hosting a free
webinar, and engaging top-notch
professionals for our educational
programs.
2013 Income & Expenses
INCOME
Other accomplishments in 2013:

The Finance Committee updated the chapter’s
Internal Control Policies governing the collection,
disbursement, and accounting of funds. Additionally,
the travel and fund balance policies were revised.

Including more accounting details in our QuickBooks
accounting program increased clarity in our income
and expenses.

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was provided for more in-depth understanding of our
chapter.
EXPENSES
Shelley Koch, Director of Development,
Victim Assistance Program, 2013 Treasurer
GET INVOLVED
Our Chapter is driven by its members.
Our thanks to everyone who helped our Chapter
grow through their committee involvement.
Membership
Nominating
National Philanthropy Day
Lisa M. Mastriano, Chair
Gina Campbell
Mella A. Castner
Tracy Schlemmer
Michael Solosky
Pamela J. Webb
Mella A. Castner, Chair
Sandy Turner
Pamela J. Webb
Danielle Hupp, Co-Chair
Sandy Turner, Co-Chair
Bonnie Lass Wojno,
Sponsorship Chair
Diane Orender, Logistics Chair
Hannah Paulin, Nominations Chair
Eliza Williams,
Communications Chair
Laura Brelin
Mella A. Castner
Barbara Currence
Vi Leggett
Leslie Letner
Kat Pestian
Laura Purdy
Susan Schweitzer
Vondea Sheaffer
Cynthia Sheeks
Barb Vitcosky
Richelle Wardell
Pamela J. Webb
Dina Younis
Scholarships
Hannah Paulin, Co-Chair
John Zoilo, Co-Chair
Pamela J. Webb
Mella Castner
Professional Development
Margaret Jordan, JD, Chair
Gina Campbell
Rachel D’Attoma
Laura Fink
Barb Greene
Laura Jo Hawk
Shelley Koch
Laura Shank
Pamela J. Webb
Mentoring
Barb Greene, Chair
Mella A. Castner
Laura Jo Hawk
Danielle Hupp
John Zoilo
Career Success Institute
Laura Shank, Co-Chair
Kristie Woods, Co-Chair
Larry Becker
Shelly Brown
Mella A. Castner
Laura Jo Hawk
Kimberly Hutson
Shelley Koch
Vi Leggett
Kathy Mariani
Patricia Roy
Pamela J. Webb
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2013 EVERY MEMBER CAMPAIGN
For more than 25 years, the Association of Fundraising
Professionals of North Central Ohio has supported development
professionals through educational programs and initiatives,
scholarships for AFP membership and conferences, diversity in the
fundraising profession, promoted a Universal Code of Ethics and
much more. These opportunities would not be possible without
the annual support of our chapter membership through the Every
Member Campaign (EMC).
We are grateful to our board, members and friends who supported
our annual Campaign. With their generosity, we were successful
in securing both 100% board participation and exceeding our
campaign goal by 73% raising a total of $3,900.
The success of our Chapter’s Every Member Campaign
demonstrates how we as fundraisers are committed to “giving
back” to help advance our profession locally along with supporting
the AFP International Foundation.
Again, many thanks to everyone who participated in our 2013 EMC.
Mella A. Castner, Director of Development, Akron Rotary Camp
Debra K. Hagarty, Gift Planning Director, OPRS Foundation
Sterling Medalist Giving Club
($250 - $499)
Barbara A. Greene
Mella A. Castner
Shelley Koch
Debra K. Hagarty
Bonnie Lass Wojno
Pamela J. Webb
Silver Medalist Giving Club
($100 - $249)
Danielle Hupp
Vivian Leggett
Wendy Merkert, CFRE
Hannah Paulin
Chris Short, MA
Dr. Suzanne Allen
Jon Trainor, CFRE
Cynthia M. Baker
Sandy Turner
Gina Campbell, CFRE
Amy Wong
John and Carole Fay
John Zoilo
Bronze Medalist Giving Club
($50 - $99)
Larry Becker, CFRE
Rachel D’Attoma
Mark Ford
Laura Jo Hawk
Patricia Roy
Angela Sass
Susan Schweitzer
Tammy Seikel
Laura K. Shank
Vondea Sheaffer
Michael Solosky
Kristie Woods
Blue Ribbon Contributors
Kelli Beckler
Kathy Bergh
Barbara Boyce
Constance M. Clark
Christine Dodd
Jean Duncan McFarren
Deborah Foster
Elizabeth H. Ganocy
Brian Hartzell
Carol Hawk
Michelle Jamieson
Margaret Jordan
Tracy Keenan
Meg Laubacher
Lisa Mastriano
Diane L. Orender
Carol Risaliti
Tracy Schlemmer
Monica Stevens
Barb Vitcosky
Eliza R. Williams
Dorothy Wiseman

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