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Open Avenues Exceeds $6.5 Million Campaign Goal
Open Avenues (Rogers, Ark.), has officially exceeded the goal for the "Building A Better Environment" capital campaign that began in 2006! With their existing pledges, new commitments, and expected returns from the New Market Tax Credit Transaction, Open Avenues has raised $6,531,430 for their new building and endowment.
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Food Bank Leader Named to National Hunger Relief Leadership Post
Harvesters The Community Food Network (Kansas City, Mo.), President and CEO Karen Haren has been elected chair of the National Advisory Council for Feeding America, the nation's network of more than 200 food banks. The advisory council is an elected body that contributes to establishing strategies and policies for the organization that is feeding one in eight Americans. As chair, Haren also serves as an ad hoc member of the Feeding America Board.
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TMC President Named One of the 40 Most Powerful People in Healthcare
Truman Medical Center (Kansas City) President and CEO John Bluford III has been named by Becker's Hospital Review among the nation's 40 most powerful people when it comes to efforts to shape health care.
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CSL Receives $19,500 Grant
Community Services League (Independence, Mo.) Acting Executive Director Doug Cowan was awarded a $19,500 grant from The Women's Foundation of Greater Kansas City and Marion Bloch Fund for Mothers and Their Families to support CSL's Work Express Program.
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Avila University Names First Hartsook Institute Tempel Scholar
Avila University's Hartsook Institute for Fundraising announced that Robin Rowland, executive director of development at Avila University, has been named the first Eugene Tempel Scholar. This award is given to a student demonstrating outstanding academic achievement who is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Management fundraising degree program.
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Best Practice Raises $330,000 for Billing Catholic School
Mayfair, the main fundraiser for the Billings Catholic Schools Foundation (Billings, Mont.), is an extraordinary two-day event that has withstood the test of time. It continues to grow and be successful after a healthy 36-year lifespan, raising approximately $330,000 for the Billings Catholic Schools.
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Return on Charitable Investment
Executive Vice President Norma Murphy shares her knowledge on Funding Source Update Letters in the latest Strategies for Success. As a former recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professional's Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award, Murphy is well-versed in the subject. Find her strategies here.
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Growing Philanthropy Tour Stops in Iowa
Richard Potter and Norma Murphy will present "Components of a Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign" to the National School Foundation Association on February 23 in Ames, Iowa. Participants in this 90-minute workshop will increase their understanding of capital campaigns, the annual fund, alumni fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, and strategies for developing a major donor program. Click here to register.
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Welcome New Clients!
In 2011 Hartsook provided services to national, regional and local clients, as well as the District of Columbia, Chile, Mexico and El Salvador. The following are among our new clients and extensions in 2012.
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Book Deal of the Month
Reality Fundraising: Proven, Practical Ideas for the Enlightened Fundraiser (2005, ASR Media) - More than 200 fundraisers from across the country and beyond lend their best practices and great ideas. Order this book at a special rate of $10 (plus $5 for shipping and handling), click here.
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