Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The Essential Questions Series is a Web-based teleconference professional development series that consists of seven topics presented by professionals affiliated with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

The Essential Questions series is complete for the 2007-2008 year.  New presentation topics will begin this fall.   Please feel free to use the archived presentations below.  If you have any questions regarding these presentations, please contact Bridget Dierks at bdierks@cfozarks.org or (417) 864-6199.

ARCHIVED 2007/2008 SERIES

April 22, 2008
How do we engage Donors in our Organizations?
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For Affiliate Board Members and Endowment Partners
Presented by:Carol Silvey
PowerPoint Presentation
Irvine Foundation Study (referenced in the presentation)

March 25, 2008
How do you build a Successful Health Foundation?
Listen to this presentation
For Affiliate Board Members and Endowment Partners
Presented by: Robin Morgan, Ozarks Medical Center Foundation
PowerPoint Presentation

February 26, 2008
How do you build a Successful School Foundation?
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For Affiliate Board Members and Endowment Partners
Presented by:Lisa Spragg, Logan-Rogersville Education Foundation (lspragg@mowisp.net)
PowerPoint Presentation

January 22, 2008
What are the Next Steps in the Philanthropy Initiative Phase II?
For our Affiliate Board Members
Presented by:Gary Funk and Julie Leeth
Listen to the presentation here.

November 27, 2007
What is next for the Stewardship Ozarks Initiative?
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For our Conservation/Environment Endowment Partners
Presented by: Gary Funk
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PowerPoint Presentation

October 23, 2007
Why is the IRA Rollover Important to You?
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For Affiliate Board Members and Endowment Partners
Presented by:Evelyn Mangan, CFO Board of Directors
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PowerPoint Presentation
Gift Law Newsletter Article of the Month

September 12, 2007
What is Philanthropy Initiative Phase II?
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For our Affiliate Board Members
Presented by:Gary Funk and Julie Leeth
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PowerPoint Presentation

PAST PRESENTATIONS

September 19, 2006
Listen to Essential Questions September
Topic One: How Should Board Members Be Involved In Asset Development?
Presented by: Sally Baird, CFO board member, and Gary Funk, CFO president
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PowerPoint Presentation
Board Expectations

October 24, 2006
Listen to Essential Questions October
Topic Two: How Do You Promote Planned Giving In Your Community Or Organization?
Presented by:Pat Gartland, executive director, Springfield Boys and Girls Club, and Gary Funk, CFO president
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Jennie Lincoln Society Brochure
PowerPoint Presentation

November 28, 2006
Listen to Essential Questions November
Topic Three: Why Do Life Estate Gifts Have Great Potential?
Presented by:Doug Nickell, attorney, Lathrop and Gage
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November PowerPoint Presentation

January 23, 2007
Listen to Essential Questions January
Topic Four: How Do We Strengthen Donor Relationships?
Presented by:Carol Silvey, CFO senior associate for development
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January PowerPoint Presentation

February 27, 2007
Listen to Essential Questions February
Topic Five: What Are Family And Community Funds?
Presented by:Julie Leeth, CFO vice president, and Betty Ann Rogers, Nixa Community Foundation board member and donor advisor
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February PowerPoint Presentation

March 27, 2007
Listen to Essential Questions March
Topic Six: What Are The Advantages Of Having Scholarships With The Community Foundation?
Presented by:Gay Lynn Russell, CFO scholarship coordinator, and Julie Leeth, CFO vice president
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March PowerPoint Presentation

April 24, 2007
Listen to Essential Questions April
Topic Seven: How Are Your Charitable Funds Invested?
Presented by: Ron Neville, chair, CFO Investment Advisory Board, and Suzy Gray, CFO senior finance officer
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April PowerPoint Presentation