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Donor Relations – The Key to Keeping Your Donors
When: 9/19/2012
Save Event to CalendarLUNCH PROGRAM 11:15 Networking/Registration 11:45 - 1:00 PM Program
Donor Relations – The Key to Keeping Your Donors
Why can't we build a strong major gifts program at our organization? How come the other guys get all of the major gifts? Strong major gift programs require an organizational commitment to exceptional donor relations. Donors want and need to know how their gifts are making a difference. This lively and informative session will focus on donor stewardship strategies and cultivation plans. Participants will take away a host of tips and tools to help make their major gift efforts more effective.
Audrey will also present a brief update on the AFP Ethics Inventory Assessment Tool and how you can put this important tool to work in your professional and personal life!
Audrey P. Kintzi, ACFRE
Audrey Kintzi is the Senior Development Director for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.Her work with Saint Mary's is focused on engaging benefactors in the amazing mission of the university to awaken, nurture, and empower learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.Before joining Saint Mary's she was the Executive Vice President for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter.Prior to her work at the MS Society Kintzi served as the VP/ Chief Development Officer for Courage Center in Golden Valley, MN. Ms. Kintzi is also a member of the faculty for the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business and Saint Mary's University Masters in Philanthropy and Development program.
Ms. Kintzi has been working in the development field for over 25 years. Prior to her work with the MS Society and Courage Center, she was the Chief Advancement Officer for the Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley. Prior to the Girl Scouts, she was the Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross of the St. Paul Area.
A 1983 graduate of Mankato State University, Ms. Kintzi holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications - Public Relations and Theatre - Directing/Acting. In 1994, Ms. Kintzi obtained her Master's degree in Continuing Studies - Business and Speech Communications, also from Mankato State University.
In 1991, she obtained the designation of CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive). In October of 2004 she obtained her ACFRE (Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive). This advanced fundraising credential has been conferred on fewer than 100 people internationally.In February of 2001, Ms. Kintzi was awarded the Paid-Staff Excellence Award for Disaster Fundraising by the American National Red Cross. In November 2004 Ms. Kintzi received the Outstanding Fundraising Professional from the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Minnesota Chapter.
Kintzi serves on a number of committees and advisory councils.She is currently a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Research Council – and chaired the 2011 Ethics Think Tank, she is also a member of the Fundraising Effectiveness Workshop Advisory Group and a member of the Publishing Advisory Committee.
