Fresh ideas and new perspectives keep our chapter, and our profession, moving forward. You can help ensure the AFP Montana Chapter stays innovative and responsive by sharing your talents and collaborating with equally committed colleagues in a spirit of fellowship and fun.
Our chapter thrives because of volunteer engagement. From supporting programs to shaping events and initiatives, volunteers play a vital role in strengthening our work and our community. Volunteering is also one of the best ways to connect with fellow fundraising professionals across Montana - and yes, it’s genuinely enjoyable.
If you’re interested in getting involved with an AFP Montana committee, we’d love to hear from you. Please email afpmt@gmail.com.
Montana Chapter Committee List
Executive Committee - Helps set the strategic direction of the chapter and plays a key role in planning and delivering the Annual Meeting.
Traci Weller, CFRE, CSPG - President
Kristi Farver Oaks, CFRE - Immediate Past President
Allison Strekal, CFRE - President Elect
Sara Hofer, J.D. - Secretary
Tagen Vine - Treasurer
Communications Committee - Leads the chapter’s marketing and public relations efforts, maintains the website, and ensures clear, consistent communication with both members and the broader community.
Traci Weller, CFRE, CSPG Chair
Membership Committee - Leads new member recruitment and onboarding, manages member communications, and supports ongoing membership engagement and retention.
Maria Reed, Chair
Traci Weller, CFRE, CSPG
Professional Development (Education) Committee - Develops and delivers engaging educational programs and audio conferences to support professional growth.
Kristi Farver-Oaks, CFRE, Chair
Anne Martin
AFP Montana Annual Educational Summit Committee - Leads the planning and delivery of the chapter’s annual Educational Summit, hosted annually in rotating communities throughout Montana.
Sara Hofer, JD, Co-Chair
Kristi Farver-Oaks, CFRE, Co-Chair
Traci Weller, CFRE, CSPG
Allison Strekal, CFRE
Sponsorship Committee - Develops, secures, and stewards sponsorship support to strengthen the chapter and sustain its programs.
Kyle Lantz, Chair
Tagen Vine
Board Nomination Committee - Ensures strong and effective leadership for AFP Montana by regularly evaluating the board’s strengths and needs and identifying, recruiting, and recommending qualified candidates for board service.
Traci Weller, CFRE, CSPG
Allison Strekal, CFRE
Recognition & Awards (National Philanthropy Day) Committee - Leads recognition and awards initiatives that celebrate excellence in philanthropy, including National Philanthropy Day honors.
Allison Strekal, CFRE, Chair