Your Donation Means So Much To So Many
Thursday December 30th 2021
Look for the Bloodmobile!
9am – 2pm
3433 Plains Blvd Amarillo Texas 79102
Why should people donate blood? Safe blood saves lives. … A decision to donate your blood can save a life, or even several if your blood is separated into its components – red cells, platelets and plasma – which can be used individually for patients with specific conditions.
The Amarillo Area Foundation Nonprofit Service Center
presents the
“Nonprofit Leadership Academy
(Cohort A)”
A series of eight classes designed to prepare YOU for nonprofit or civic board service!
Join us the third Tuesday of the month, February through September 2022, and gain the knowledge you need to be a productive and effective nonprofit Board Member. Meetings will take place in our conference center at 801 S. Fillmore, Seventh Floor, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and will include lunch. (Note: The March meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month (3/8/22) to avoid a conflict with spring break.)
The course will cover
- An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Best Practices of Board Governance
- The Art and Science of Fundraising
- Providing Financial Oversight
- Must-Have Documents and Policies
- Nonprofit vs. Civic Leadership
The lead instructor for the series is Roxann Ball, Program Officer of the Amarillo Area Foundation Nonprofit Service Center. Roxann has over 25 years of nonprofit management, accounting, and fundraising experience and has been an employee of the foundation for the last fifteen years. Roxann has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees and is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and enjoy a Graduation Celebration with the opportunity to connect with nonprofit leaders who are committed to diversifying their boards.
The registration fee for all eight sessions is $125.00 per person and includes all materials and lunches. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.
Eligibility Requirements
The goal of the Nonprofit Leadership Academy (Cohort A) is to reach out to under-represented sections of our community and prepare individuals to serve on nonprofit or civic boards. We are specifically seeking young community members, community members of color, and those who do not have board experience. If you feel you do not meet the above eligibility requirements but are still interested in the leadership training, please consider enrollment in the Nonprofit Leadership Academy (Cohort B) which will start in April 2022. Only people who are a member of our target demographic should register for Cohort A.
Questions? Contact Roxann Ball by phone (806.376.4521) or e-mail (Roxann@aaf-hf.org)
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The Amarillo Area Foundation Nonprofit Service Center
presents the
“Nonprofit Leadership Academy
(Cohort A)”
A series of eight classes designed to prepare YOU for nonprofit or civic board service!
Join us the third Tuesday of the month, February through September 2022, and gain the knowledge you need to be a productive and effective nonprofit Board Member. Meetings will take place in our conference center at 801 S. Fillmore, Seventh Floor, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and will include lunch. (Note: The March meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month (3/8/22) to avoid a conflict with spring break.)
The course will cover
- An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Best Practices of Board Governance
- The Art and Science of Fundraising
- Providing Financial Oversight
- Must-Have Documents and Policies
- Nonprofit vs. Civic Leadership
The lead instructor for the series is Roxann Ball, Program Officer of the Amarillo Area Foundation Nonprofit Service Center. Roxann has over 25 years of nonprofit management, accounting, and fundraising experience and has been an employee of the foundation for the last fifteen years. Roxann has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees and is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and enjoy a Graduation Celebration with the opportunity to connect with nonprofit leaders who are committed to diversifying their boards.
The registration fee for all eight sessions is $125.00 per person and includes all materials and lunches. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.
Eligibility Requirements
The goal of the Nonprofit Leadership Academy (Cohort A) is to reach out to under-represented sections of our community and prepare individuals to serve on nonprofit or civic boards. We are specifically seeking young community members, community members of color, and those who do not have board experience. If you feel you do not meet the above eligibility requirements but are still interested in the leadership training, please consider enrollment in the Nonprofit Leadership Academy (Cohort B) which will start in April 2022. Only people who are a member of our target demographic should register for Cohort A.
Questions? Contact Roxann Ball by phone (806.376.4521) or e-mail (Roxann@aaf-hf.org)
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
7:00 pm
Amarillo Civic Center, Grand Plaza
The Bridge’s signature event began in 2013. The first Heroes and Legends event featured the legendary, Nolan Ryan. Since 2013, we have had amazing Legends such as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Archie Manning, Cal Ripken, Daryl Johnston, Jay Novacek, and Darren Woodson. The funds raised from the event go towards accomplishing The Bridge’s mission to provide a child’s path to healing and justice.
Los Barrios de Amarillo has partnered with Workforce Solutions Panhandle to hold its EPIC Success career fair this Wednesday (tomorrow) from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 30 at the Amarillo Civic Center.
The expo is designed to educate and engage 6th-8th-grade students in the Texas Panhandle by featuring employers, organizations, and post-secondary schools in the region.
Please contact Mary Bralley at Los Barrios de Amarillo for more information at 806-372-7960.
“Donor-Advised Funds and the Basics of Planned Giving”
Free Lunch and Learn (registration required)
Presented by Melanie Smoot
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 ~ 12:10pm to 12:55pm
Join us in person (bring your bag lunch) or via zoom!
What is a donor-advised fund? What does planned giving mean? In this session, we’ll explore the elements of a donor-advised fund and provide a basic overview of planned giving vehicles. We’ll also discuss ways for nonprofits to assist donors with these forms of giving and the professionals with the appropriate expertise to help nonprofits receive a gift from a donor-advised fund or a planned gift.
About the Presenter Melanie Smoot
Melanie began her career in the nonprofit field 18 years ago and has raised funds for various nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Texas. She loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. She has Bachelor of Music and Master of Business Administration degrees from West Texas A&M University.