2016 Education Calendar
AFP of Northeast Indiana offers a robust educational program calendar year after year and
2016 is no exception. Save the dates below on your schedule and watch for official AFP
communications for registration information.
If you do not receive our email communications, visit
afpnein.afpnet.org to sign up!
Cost: Most educational programs are offered at a nominal fee of $15 for members and $25 for
non-members (advanced registration). Walk-ins are always welcome at an increased fee of $20
for members and $30 for non-members.
New Members-Only Benefit for 2016!
If you are planning to attend at least 5 of our educational sessions
this year, purchase our Pick 5 Pack. This makes each session just $12
with lunch included – what a deal! *Special sessions* are not eligible for the Pick 5 pricing (marked below). Watch
for an email communication, or visit our website for details.
Dates & Times: All education programs are typically held the 3rd Thursday of each month, from
12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m., unless otherwise specified.
Location: All educational programs are hosted at WFWA PBS 39 (2501 E. Coliseum Blvd – 46805) unless
otherwise specified.
Updated Calendar:
April 26th:
BONUS SESSION – Conference Wrap-Up*
Special Date & Time!
8:00a.m. at Erin’s House for Grieving Children (5670 YMCA Park Drive)
If you weren’t able to attend the AFP International Conference, don’t miss this session. Our
speakers will present the best of the best and you will walk away with a flash drive of ALL the
conference presentations!
FREE for Members, $10 for Non-Members
*Not eligible for Pick 5*
May 19th:
Corporate Sponsorship Beyond Events
Are you getting the most out of your current sponsorship program? Not sure how to create an
annual sponsorship program that encompasses more than events? Join us to learn more about
the steps in building a program that will make a big difference for your organization.
Speaker: Kelly Dreibelbis, Owner & President, 3 Point Fundraising Consulting, LLC
June 16th:
Roundtable Roulette – Events, Ethics, and More!
This unique session will allow you the chance to get to know about several topics, or just one or
two – it is up to you! We’ll have roundtables with some guided discussion and open Q&A
around, with a facilitator at each table.
August 18th:
Annual Fund – Trends & Best Practices
Don’t miss this session on the current trends and best practices for your annual fund, including
the techniques you should use to reach donors and move them to action.
Speaker: Alexandra Ellis Kreager, University of Saint Francis
September 27th:
Masterful Storytelling with national expert Lori Jacobwith*
Special Date & Time!
Time: 8:00 registration Program: 8:30 – 11:30
Location: Visiting Nurse
5910 Homestead Road
Fee: $35 Members, $50 Non-Member
*Not eligible for Pick 5*
$25 for any additional staff, volunteers, or board members from your
organization after the initial registration
Communicating with donors in the right way is critical to fundraising success. Lori
Jacobwith, a national expert on masterful storytelling, will teach you how to create the
best stories which capture your mission in action for you to share with your donors. An
additional open lunch time with Q & A will be available for participants – more details to
come!
October 20th:
Meet the Funders – Corporations
Panelists: Christopher Guerin, Sweetwater;
Dana Berkes, NIPSCO;
Vicki Leininger, Hylant Group;
Melissa Schenkel, STAR
November 17th:
National Philanthropy Day Breakfast Event*
Special Time!
Time: 7:30a.m.
Location: Hotel Fort Wayne
Stay tuned for additional details!
*Not eligible for Pick 5*
December: No Program
If you have questions, or would like to learn more about the AFP Northeast Indiana Chapter,
contact us today at afpnein@gmail.com or visit us online at afpnein.afpnet.org.