Welcome to the AFP Greater Wichita Chapter Website!
We are committed to supporting development professionals throughout Wichita and the surrounding area and we hope our website helps to do this. Whether you are a seasoned development director, fundraising consultant, grant writer, volunteer fundraiser, foundation executive or a new development associate, our chapter is dedicated to supporting our members and providing quality educational and networking opportunities for you.
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Effective through June 30, 2012.
Check out the schedule of our Chapter's upcoming programs and events.
Click here for a list of 2012 special events throughout the community!
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!!
Click here to download the 2012 National Philanthropy Day nomination form in Word or PDF.
If you have questions or comments regarding our chapter, click help to submit your feedback to Kristi Oberg, President.
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May 16 - Development Manager
The American Red Cross depends heavily on the support of our generous donor population. We participate in many donor-focused fundraising activities including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding of top corporate and foundation partners, as well as with individual donors across the country. The funds we receive provide unrestricted support to our Chapters, helping us fulfill our mission to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies in our communities. ... more >
May 7 - Development Staff Assistant
Ensure accurate, timely documentation and acknowledgement of gifts received. Administer and maintain specialized database system critical to functions of multiple departments. Provide coordination and assistance to development and fundraising staff. ... more >
May 3 - Chief Executive Officer
The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is the product of the joining of resources and ambitions of 5 legacy councils. The Council is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic executive to continue to unify and lead the Council by embracing its vision as the premier leadership development experience for girls in southern Missouri, SE Kansas and NE Oklahoma. Girl Scouting helps them to discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world a better place. ... more >
Mar 13 - Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Established in 1963, Wichita Collegiate School is a PS-12, coed day school with 1,000 students located in Wichita, Kansas.
Currently, WCS is seeking a Director of Development and Alumni Relations. This position reports directly to the Headmaster, serves as a member of the WCS Administrative Team, and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the development and alumni relations office of the school. Qualifications include experience in management, administration, fundraising, grant writing, an understanding of independent education, and the ability to communicate effectively. For a more detailed job description and additional information about the school, please visit our website at www.wcsks.com.
Qualified candidates should send a detailed resume, references, and any applicable material to:
Wichita Collegiate School, Attn: Tom Davis, Headmaster, 9115 E 13th Street, Wichita, KS 67206 (316) 771-2220, fax (316) 634-0598, tdavis@wcsks.com. Wichita Collegiate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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May 15 - Setting Yourself Up for Social Media Success
(May 15, 2012) It seems like everyone is looking for the key to social media success and, consequently, the key to translating that into fundraising success. Many of those keys lie in the ability to build a community that will work with you—and for you. ... more >
May 15 - Chapter Boards Lead by Example in Achieving 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation
Thirty-three AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2012 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC. ... more >
May 8 - Majority of Fundraisers See Salary Increases, While Average Salary Flattens
More than half of respondents to AFP’s Compensation and Benefits Study reported salary increases in 2011, even as the average salary for fundraisers remained about the same. ... more >
May 4 - 2012 AFP Compensation & Benefits Report
AFP's Compensation & Benefits Study provides valuable data on the characteristics of individual fundraisers – backgrounds, experience, and responsibilities – and paints a picture of the current state of the profession. ... more >
May 1 - Creating Volunteer Opportunities—The New Role of Fundraisers
(May 1, 2012) Think your organization’s volunteers and its development office are two separate worlds? Think again, says Emily Davis, author of Fundraising and the Next Generation, new from the AFP Fund Development Series. ... more >
June 6, 2012 -
Web/Audioconference: Big Gifts for Small Shops
July 26, 2012 -
Web/Audioconference: How to Talk to Your Board - Providing Long-Term Development Vision
August 21, 2012 -
AFP International Chapter Services Visit and Ethics Program - Presenting Larry Hostetler, Director of AFP Chapter Services
October 4, 2012 -
Web/Audioconference: How to Turn Your Volunteers (Board and Non-Board Members) into Great Fundraisers
October 23, 2012 -
Web/Audioconference: The Planned Giving Toolbox
