February 18, 2025 AFP Hampton Roads Chapter Meeting

Topic: Telling Your Organization’s Story – Evidence-Based Practices from the ODU School of Public Service Faculty

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm (lunch will be served)

Place: River Rooms in Webb University Center at ODU

Cost: $20 Member;$35 Nonmember; Complementary ODU Student (you need the discount code)

CFRE: pending 1 CFRE credit

Register by February 13th

Overview:

“Brand” and “Storytelling” can feel ambiguous and even confusing. What is my non-profit’s story and how do I tell it? Good news – there are experts who have already researched these very questions and they are ready to share with you what works, what doesn’t, and how even the smallest organization can both assess their identity and communicate it effectively to your community! Join us for a panel discussion with ODU’s School of Public Service faculty who will share their research, findings, and – most importantly - the practical steps you can take as a fundraiser and non-profit leader to advance your organization’s narrative.

Panelists:

Dr. Adam Eckerd is an Associate Professor with the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University. He conducts research on organizational and individual decision making in complex settings, particularly as it relates to how risk is assessed and how information is used to manage public and nonprofit programs and policies. Adam’s work investigates issues of environmental policy and land use, public participation, and program evaluation. Dr. Eckerd holds a PhD in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Maria Saitgalina holds an MPA degree from Russia and a Ph.D. from University of North Texas and is an Associate Professor of the ODU School of Public Service. Her research encompasses such areas of nonprofit management as professional associations, community engagement, emergency management, and volunteerism.

Dr. Kirk Leach holds a PhD in Public Administration from Rutgers University and is an Assistant Professor of Public Service at ODU. He researches nonprofit innovation, community development, public private partnerships, and social entrepreneurship.

Moderator:

Kate Powell, MPA, CFRE, currently chairs Old Dominion University’s MPA Advisory Board, serving the School of Public Service. She has a passion for leveraging research and evidence-based ideas to spur practical action for non-profit professionals and enjoys this intersection in her own work as Executive Director of Tidewater Arts Outreach – an arts and human services hybrid organization.

Directions:

Parking is encouraged in the 49th street garage, visitor parking is also available in the 43rd street & Elkhorn garage.

Enter the Webb Center by the North Mall, go past the Center Cafe/North Cafe to the River Rooms: 1303-1306

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