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N E W S L E T T E R
Contents:
Introduction & Words:
NLA Program Director and NLSA & AFP-UH President 2
Merger of the NLA Student Associations (NLSA & AFP-UH) 3
NLA Student Associations: NLSA & AFP-UH 4
Fall Retreat 2016 5
Fall Workshop Series 6
Community Outreach 7
Alliance Management Institute (AMI) 8
Spring Fund Development Workshop Series 9
The Flo McGee Career Development Institute (CDI) 10
Philanthropic Project 2017 11
2016 — 2017
Words from the Program Director
Words from the NLSA & AFP-UH President
Dear NLA Community:
Let me start with a thanks to
ALL who support this
program of budding
nonprofit professionals at the
University of Houston. This
year has held many bright moments for the
David M. Underwood Chapter of the Nonprofit
Leadership Alliance, especially in the
leadership team. Amber Rangel became our
Program Manager. After years of recruiting
high achieving students, empowering student
leaders to embrace their positions, helping
improve overall NLA student success, and the
integration of the AFP Collegiate Chapter into
our program, we are pleased to have this
outstanding CNP’s leadership recognized. The
Leadership Circle directs the efforts and vision
of NLA; our brain trust increased its CNP ranks
when Kristen Schlatre, CFRE & CNP joined this
year. Our Circle also includes community
members, professionals, fellow UH alumni,
Katie Kalenda Daggett, and CNPs: Jennifer
Battle and April Day. ……——...
– Melanie Barr Fitzpatrick
Mission To strengthen the social sector with a talented and
prepared workforce.
Purpose The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly
American Humanics, Inc.) is a national alliance of
colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations
dedicated to preparing and certifying future
professionals for leadership in America’s diverse and
vital array of nonprofit enterprises.
Participation in the Alliance builds on and enhances
student’s major course of study at the University of
Houston. At graduation, students will receive a
baccalaureate degree in addition to the highly
respected Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certification
and the credential of Certified Nonprofit Professional
(CNP) in Nonprofit Management. Some students
return to the university to obtain their Alliance and
CNP credential certification in concert with post-
baccalaureate education.
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The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance at the University
of Houston is a space where students have the
opportunity to be surrounded by a like-minded
group of peers. This cohort becomes not only a
group that one learns with, but a group that one
learns from and this, can be both a challenging
and exciting prospect. The program would not be
what it is without any of its components, but the
unique type of student who lands in this program is
what affords the local and national nonprofit
community the opportunity to benefit from the
NLA and Student Associations at the University of
Houston. As the 2016-2017 President of the Student
Association I am grateful and humbled by the
growth I have been able to witness in our student
body and subsequently our community this year. I
hope that when you have finished reading our
annual newsletter, you will feel that way too.
– Alexandria Mackzum
Association of Fundraising Professionals at U Houston
Merging of AFP-UH and NLSA
Founded in 2015, the Association of Fundraising
Professionals U Houston (AFP-UH) Collegiate Chapter,
sponsored by the Greater Houston chapter of AFP,
represented 12 founding members devoted to
philanthropic causes and enabling individuals and
organizations to better serve the diverse communities
and people of Houston.
Core Purpose: To expose undergraduate and
graduate students to fundraising as a profession, the
importance of philanthropy and the vital role of
ethics in professional practice.
Mission Statement: The AFP collegiate chapters allow
students to identify a cause to support, learn and
apply ethical fundraising principles, and support the
cause in which they believe, giving them a solid base
of understanding and welcoming them into
philanthropic and fundraising communities.
The NLA Program is composed of students
passionate about the nonprofit sector and excited
for a future career within it. Adding AFP-UH to the
NLA Program helped further ensure that all
students would have the opportunity to fortify their
understanding of philanthropy. Similar to NLSA, this
association allowed students to build a specific
community within this industry, while continuing to
take courses and participate in experiential
components of the NLA program. In Spring 2016,
the NLA Student body unanimously voted to make
AFP-UH a permanent component of the program,
thus merging the two student associations.
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The AFP-UH chapter is now in
its second operating year
and is proud to announce
the receipt of the Chapter
Ten Star Award. Only three
other collegiate chapters in
the nation have received this
honor. The Chapter Ten Star
Award honors chapters who
perform specific activities
designed to increase
p ro fes s iona l i sm w i t h in
fundraising and public
awareness of philanthropy.
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President
Alexandria Mackzum
*HDFS Major
Vice President
Shayna Powers
Music Major
Secretary
Brandi Boak
*HDFS Major
Treasurer
Mary Ifebuzor
*HDFS Major
Historian
Jessica Dominguez
*HDFS Major
Fall Retreat Officer
Crystal Villegas
Psychology Major
Fall Workshops Officer
Kailey Nelson
Liberal Studies Major
Community Outreach & Alumni Liaison Officer
David Soto
Business Major
Membership Officer
Presley Liesman
*HDFS Major
Marketing Officer
Chelsee Balanciere
Psychology Major
Fundraising Chair
Serjio Brereda
Political Science Major
Career Development Institute Officer
Cristina Coy Psychology Major
The CNP credential in Nonprofit Management is made up of four major components including: courses, leadership and service learning, attendance to the national conference, and a 480-hr internship. NLSA is the breeding ground for future CNPs, as they learn how to put theory into practice. From networking, programmatic planning, to creating committees, students organize various modules that ultimately turn into certification requirements for all NLA students.
2016 – 2017 Officers
#PoweredByPassion *HDFS: Human Development and Family Studies
NLSA & AFP-UH Nonprofit Leadership Student Association | Association of Fundraising Professionals at U Houston
“This was my second Fall Retreat and just like the first one, it was an unforgettable experience. The Alley Theatre was gracious enough to allow us to use their boardroom and give us a backstage tour of an Alley production.
In a short period of time, we were able to experience the ins and outs of a remarkab le nonprof i t organization, participate in team building exercises, gain insight into our personal strengths, and even created a personal miss ion statement.
Glenn Taylor of SKYBOUND was our facilitator throughout the day. He is an amazing motivator, who supplied us with useful tools while we pursue a future as nonprofit professionals.”
– Jessica Dominguez
A Special Thanks To: “Fall Retreat was definitely an experience to remember! I
was able to get to know my fellow NLA classmates
better while learning team-building skills. But what was
truly amazing, about Fall Retreat, was that it gave us the
opportunity to get to know ourselves better, understand
our skill set, and create a personal mission statement for
our passion. It was an eye opening experience that will
definitely help me in the future.” – Cristina Coy
Fall Retreat
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"The Fall Workshops, where nonprofit professionals volunteer to speak to
students in NLA, covered all the competencies that may be missing from
the courses. The Fall Workshops were extremely beneficial not only due
to the valuable information gained, but also the networking opportunity
available for myself and fellow students in the NLA program. This is yet
another building block given to us to become successful nonprofit
professionals." – Kourtnei Gartman
Workshop 1:
Making the Ask
Workshop 2:
Future of the Nonprofit
Sector
Workshop 3:
Legal & Ethical Decisions
for Nonprofits
Workshop 4:
Future of the Nonprofit
Sector & Nonprofit Global
trends and NGOs
TOPICS
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Special Thanks to our agency partners:
Fall Workshops
Alley Theater
Generation One
Open Door Mission
Books Between Kids
Bo's Place
Meals on Wheels/IMGH
NLA students are required to attend 3 site visits to obtain certification. Every year, the site
visits, expose students to the various nonprofit organizations and agencies within Houston.
The site visits typically last two hours and students assist the organization or agency in
multiple ways through volunteer work.
Community Outreach
“I thought the Generation One site visit was a
unique opportunity to get a closer look at a
grassroots nonprofit in action. Its humble
beginnings are still a part of its culture, as the
organization has taken old buildings and
equipment and repurposed them for leadership
training and education for at-risk youth. It's inspiring
being a part of the change, as we helped clear
out the inside of an old night club in order to make
room for renovations that will help extend the
effectiveness and outreach of Generation One to
students that need the help. While the group has a
long way to go in comparison to other local
nonprofits with more funding, the passion and
commitment to improving the Third Ward is
extremely visible through their hard work and
generosity. We learned from them, and I think they
learned from us.” – Kyle Knight
Where did we go?
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Alliance Management Institute “Attending the Alliance Management
Institute (AMI) in Denver was my last
requirement to earn my CNP, and it was
an excellent way to finish my NLA
experience. At AMI, I got to learn about
the nonprofit environment in Denver while
being inspired by CNPs from across the
country who shared their knowledge. I
also had the opportunity to apply
everything I have learned through the
NLA program to solve a problem for a
local Denver nonprofit during the case
study session. I also had the opportunity
to showcase my research project and
placed 2nd during the Undergraduate
Research & ARNOVA Poster Presentation.
Attending AMI not only underscored all of
the skills and lessons I have learned
through NLA, it
reinvigorated my
passion for the
nonprofit sector as
w e l l a s m y
excitement to
begin my career.”
- Emily Johnson 8
Fund Development Workshops
The Spring Workshop Series has taught me about
fundraising development through lectures, direct
application, and teamwork. I was mentored directly
by nonprofit professionals for the duration of this
course. They conveyed to my peers and me the
knowledge they have gained throughout their
careers, and helped my team in the construction of a
successful campaign project for Bellaire’s Nature
Discovery Center. At the end of this series, we were
expected to present our final campaign plan to
professionals in the nonprofit field. This opportunity
introduced me to a network of fundraising experts and
to the importance of group cohesiveness. Every
member must contribute quality work to the team
effort in order to produce an end product reflective of
the group’s abilities. This has shown to be relevant,
both in the classroom setting and in real life, because
a group of diverse people allows for diverse ideas to
create successful outcome in any situation.
– Britnee Chuor
Special Thanks to the team at:
Workshop Instructors:
Rebecca Lamb &
Mary Claire Walther
Children’s Museum Houston
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Nature Discovery Center
Star of Hope
Legacy Community Health Services
Organizations Featured:
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Named for Flo McGee, a long time influencer and advocate for NLA, this one day training institute is hosted by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) program. The Career Development Institute or CDI, provides NLA student participants with resources that will assist them in gaining and refining their competitive edge in the nonprofit sector. Throughout the course of the day, students will learn about dining etiquette, resume building, networking and more.
CDI Guest Speakers:
Jennifer Anderson, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas
Sherry Bernard, West Orem YMCA
Ryan Dolibois, Yellowstone Academy
Emelda Douglas, Susan G. Komen Houston
Catherine Burch Graham, CBG Communications
Ronnie Hagerty, PhD, CFRE United Way of Greater Houston
Kelli King-Jackson, The Simmons Foundations
Becky Jasso, United Way of Greater Houston
Sacha Lazarre, Baker Ripley
Amy Ragan, Houston Food Bank
Kristen Schlatre, The Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership, Rice University
Tonyel Simon, Houston Endowment
Zach Wortzel, UH Career Services
THANK YOU! 10
The Flo McGee Career Development Institute
Through the 2016 - 2017 year, students were able to set a goal, select an agency to fundraise for, network with professionals in order to develop a case for support, create a marketing strategy and maintain stewardship for donors and fundraisers.
Despite not reaching our goal of $2,500, the Philanthropic Project was a success. When the project closed, we reached $1,645.76, which is a 135% increase from the 2016 campaign and tripled our donors from 21 in 2016 to 60 this year. This was a learning experience for the Philanthropic Project Committee and we are proud to have set a high standard to grow from in years to come.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals at U Houston (AFP-UH ) fosters the growth of fundraising professionals and promotes highest of ethical standards in the fundraising profession. As an AFP collegiate chapter, the University of Houston (AFP-UH) is required to conduct an annual philanthropic project, giving students the opportunity to apply sk i l l s learned throughout the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) Program and AFP-UH.
“As the Fundraising Officer, I had the opportunity to lay the foundation for future Philanthropic Projects. After the student body selected a nonprofit agency, I set a high benchmark, with the confidence that our student body would embrace its mission. After researching and building a case of support, we learned that this project will greatly impact not only a local nonprofit organization, but Houston’s community of children. As the officer, I saw firsthand the tools needed for this project, developed a diverse committee, and motivated the student body to join us. Seeing students’ faces throughout the campaign, filled me with pride because I knew this project was ultimately embraced as their own.” - Serjio Brereda
A Big Thank You to the committee: Row 2: Britnee Chuor, Kyle Knight, Stephanie Najera Row 1: Jessica Dominguez, Serjio Brereda, and Kailey Nelson
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Philanthropic Project
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Jessica Dominguez, NLSA Historian
Cristina Coy, NLSA Historian Committee
Kourtnei Gartman, NLSA Historian Committee
Amber Rangel, NLA Program Manager
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