You are invited to National Philanthropy Day!
This event is sponsored by Emerald Financial Group - Thrivent and hosted by the Association of Nonprofit Professionals (AFP) Southern Minnesota chapter.
November 12, 2025 - 8 AM - 2 PM
Empire Event Center: 1517 16th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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8:00 AM --- Registration and Light Breakfast
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Morning Workshop with Marcy Heim
Relationship-based fundraising is built upon conversations and combined with intentionality. The key to success is creating a RAP – Relationship Action Plan, and then working (and adjusting) this plan.
In this workshop you will learn how to take step one, then create a simple plan, define vibrant giving options, learn a simple ASK recipe to set intentions, create clarity for your giver and be intentional with gratitude as an equally important player in the relationship.
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: NPD Awards and Luncheon
Note: If you require a food or room accommodation, please email us at afpsouthernmn@gmail.com.
Emcee: Tom Overlie
Chapter President’s Message: Kristin Mannix
Community Awards:
-- Outstanding Philanthropists: Larry & Janet Johnson
-- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Cheri Krejci
-- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Kinsley Ronningen
-- Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Eagle Rock Bank
-- Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Thrivent Emerald Financial Group
-- Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Andrea Chapman
Luncheon Keynote: Marcy Heim - SHINE ON!
YOU have been called to do important work – transformational work! And you are up to the task! Join Marcy Heim – firecracker and generosity sparkplug to embrace easy tools to share your magic with other!
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1:30 – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Workshop presentation with Marcy Heim
Imagine having a simple, powerful 3-sentence formula to confidently ask for anything—from securing a meeting to inspiring a million-dollar gift.
What EXACTLY do you say? And, how do you use these asks to set intentions and plan next steps? Get laser-focused on crafting and delivering asks that get results.
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About the presenter:
Marcy Heim, CEO of The Artful Asker, lives to inspire generosity and transformation! For over 20 years, she led the major gifts team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison through three successful campaigns, including the $1.8 billion Create the Future campaign.
Now, for more than a decade, she has helped organizations transform their major giving results with her Relationship Action Plans and her signature 3-sentence Ask formula.
Her talks—infused with humor, wisdom, and original fundraising songs—will leave you inspired, singing, and ready to SHINE ON!
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About the AFP Southern Minnesota Chapter:
The AFP Southern Minnesota Chapter is affiliated with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Global. The mission of AFP Global is to empower individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.
The Southern Minnesota Chapter was established in 2003 and has been providing local nonprofit organizations with the training necessary to enhance philanthropy throughout our Southern Minnesota community.