AFP/DC E-Bag - May 2004

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Seminar, Lunch, and Golf Outing

Location - May 5: Goose Creek, Washington DC Area
Location - May 6: Timbers at Troy Course, Baltimore Area
Speaker: Phil Immordino
Topic: Taking Your Golf Tournament to the Next Level
Bonus Topic: How to Recruit and Motivate Volunteers
Background: This program has been offered through AFP chapters across the country and should be of particular interest if your organization hosts or plans to host a golf tournament.
Details:The average golf tournament in this country raises $5000. How does your golf tournament compare?
- Increase the income of your golf tournament
- Sell big sponsors
- Sign up more golfers
- Recruit and Motivate Volunteers
- Get the best deal on a golf course
- Find free prizes and gifts
- Budgets and timelines
- And Much More
Time for Seminar: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Time for Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Time for Complimentary Golf: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Optional)
Registration: by May 3 with Phil Immordino of The Champ Group at 602-867-1491 or philimmordino@aol.com
Cost: $50

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Audioconference

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Topic: How Small Groups Can Raise Big Money
Speaker: Kim Klein - internationally known as a fundraising trainer and consultant
Background: This learning opportunity is coordinated by the AFP Resource Center and based on their most frequently asked questions. These outstanding programs, presented by some of the profession's best-known experts, are an easy and affordable way to train your entire development office, board, chapter, or a group of colleagues. Presentations are made via speakerphone. Handouts, questions and answers as well as surveys are part of the audioconference experience.
Details:
- How do I plan and implement a capital campaign for our small organization?
- What are feasibility studies, lead gifts, naming opportunities and do they apply to us?
- How can we recruit a fundraising team to help us, and what should we watch out for?
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (Note the call begins at 1:00, not 12:00 as listed in a previous e-mail.)
Location: AFP/DC Office, 204 E Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Registration: by noon on May 7, registration form can be faxed to 202-547-6348.
Member Cost: $10 (in advance); $25 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $20 (in advance); $25 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7; and at the door)

National Capital Gift Planning Council

Dates: May 13-14, 2004
Event: Planned Giving Days in Washington 2004
Location: Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA
Keynote speaker: Jay Steenhuysen, myCFO
4 Educational Tracks (Continuing Education credits available)
For more information: call 301-572-2099 or visit www.ncgpc.org and click on Program Schedule.

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~~All Day Seminar~~ CANCELLED

To: AFP/DC Members - A Special Offer from The Smithsonian Resident Associates
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2004
Topic: Fundraising in Challenging Times (see program description)
Speaker: Laura Fredricks, J.D.
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Lunch on your own.
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC
Registration: by phone 202-357-3030 or online
(Select "Resident Associate Member rate" online or mention our AFP/DC rate by phone).
Cost: $90
(This program is offered to AFP/DC Members at the discounted Smithsonian Resident Associate rate of $90.)

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Planned Giving 101

Date: May 19, 2004
Topic: Basic Planned Giving Vehicles
Presenter: Steve I. Schneider, Esq., Counsel for Planned Giving and Major Gifts, New Israel Fund
Background: AFP/DC in cooperation with the National Capital Gift Planning Council and the Washington Council of Agencies have produced a stellar five-part series on planned giving. Our goal is to increase philanthropy in the region by empowering you to use planned giving as part of your fundraising strategy.
Details: This session will discuss a menu of planned giving vehicles and how to match a donor to the right vehicle without research.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Merrill Lynch, 1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC
Future sessions include: Bequests, Gift Annuities, and How to Make the Ask
Register: www.wcanonprofits.org or send questions to ccooke@aronsoncompany.com.
Cost: $130 for the entire six-session series/ $35 per session

Thanks to Merrill Lynch for hosting the Planned Giving 101 Series.

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Essentials of Fundraising Series
(Remember to register for the luncheon following)

Date: May 20, 2004
Event: Essentials Module 2: Annual Giving
Speakers: Jeff Kost, Deputy Director for External Affairs, Washington Council of Agencies (WCA); Nicholas Simmonds, CFRE, Vice President of Development & Public Affairs, Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Background for Essentials: AFP International is offering "The Essentials of Fundraising Series" which consists of five modules. We at AFP/DC have coordinated with AFP International to host these modules at Smith & Wollensky restaurant on the mornings of our monthly luncheons from April through August. This way you can attend the Essentials and the luncheon at the same location and date. (Separate registration forms and fees required.)
Details for Module 2: This course is designed to help you discover core constituencies and turn them into continuous annual donors. Knowing the range of techniques available will help you design a plan and develop strategies to move donors on the path of lifetime commitment to your organization.
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (registration at 8:00 a.m.)
Location: Smith & Wollensky Restaurant, 1112 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Register: by May 14, registration form can be faxed to AFP International at 703-684-0540
Cost: contact Carolyn Schick at AFP International at 703-684-0410.
NOTE: To register for the Essentials Series, contact the AFP International Office.
To register for the luncheon, contact the AFP/DC Office. (See information in next article.)

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May Luncheon

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2004
Topic: “Effective Special Events for Fundraising and Exposure: From Garage Sale to Gala”
Speakers: Jaci Wilson Reid - Volunteer Fundraiser for non-profit organizations focused on women and children, the arts, and minority causes; David Bender - Vice President for Business Development and Communications at Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care in Washington, DC
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (registration at 11:30 a.m.)
Location: Smith and Wollensky's Restaurant, 1112 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Registration: by noon on May 14. For complete details, please see the online registration form. This form can also be printed out and faxed in.
Member Cost: $35 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $45 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14; and at the door)

May Roundtable

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Topic: To be announced
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: Adams Hussey & Associates, Inc.,1400 I Street, NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005
Registration: by noon on May 21. To receive a flyer with more details on the topic or to RSVP, email info@afpdc.org or phone 202-547-0155.
Future Sessions Include: Planned Giving; Fundraising Issues for Small Shops; Traditions and History of the Nonprofit Sector; and Association Fundraising.
Attendance: Members only (limit 40)
Member Cost: Free to members

Thanks to Adams Hussey & Associates, Inc for hosting the Roundtable Series.

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Member Event

Date: Monday, June 7, 2004
Theme: A Magical Mystery Tour
Background: Get ready to take "A Magical Mystery Tour" on Monday, June 7, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at this year's AFP-DC Member Event, at the Mansion of O Street, 2020 O Street, NW. If you haven't visited there before, it's a private club, museum and bed and breakfast rolled into one, and housed in a historical 19th century mansion.
Details: We'll enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, plus chances to win exciting door prizes:
- Sunday brunch/Sunday night stay for two donated by The Mansion
- $100 gift certificate donated by Smith & Wollensky
- $100 gift discount coupon for AFP/DC Fundraising Day (donated by the FDW Committee)
- Dinner for two donated by Mimi's American Bistro
- Three months' gym membership at the Capital City Club at the Capital Hilton
- Beautiful crystal paperweight from the United Negro College Fund (donated by Francene Walker)
- Delicious cheese cake courtesy of baker Betsy Blume
Location: The Mansion on O Street, 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration: to be announced

AFP-DC extends its thanks and appreciation to The Alford Group for being a lead sponsor of this event and to co-sponsors GetActive Software and St.Clair Partners.

Additional sponsors are needed!

For information on the Member Event, contact Mary Grimm , Betsy Blume or Karen Wilson.

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Fundraising Day Washington Scholarships

Free Money
Deadline: August 2, 2004
Background: It's time to think about Fundraising Day Washington. Sure, it's only May. But soon it will be summer and you will forget about it.
Details: FDW is September 20, 2004. If you want to attend FREE you have to apply for a scholarship by August 2, 2004.
Application: Don't miss out—apply today! Get an application by e-mailing info@afpdc.org. You can also review the application and criteria online.
Amount: 10 awards, each worth $400!

Save the Date

JUNE
June 7 - Member Event ">A Magical Mystery Tour"
June 16 - Planned Giving Session 3 "Bequests"
June 17 - Essentials Module 3 "Corporate and Foundation Grantseeking"
June 17 - Luncheon "Future of Direct Response"
June 23 - Advanced Executives Breakfast "Transparency"
June 29 - Roundtable (last one until September) "Planned Giving"

FUTURE
July 15 - AFP-MD Summer Social "Beat the Heat"
September 20 - Fundraising Day Washington at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
- See the FDW list of leadership and open positions and info on the plenary speaker.
November 12 - National Capital Philanthropy Day (also at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel)

Do you want to sponsor one of these event? Please see the sponsorship flyer which also includes information for exhibitors and advertisers. More great information to come!

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Mentoring Program

- Did you know that your chapter has one of the largest and best mentor programs in the country?
- Did you know that there is a mentor just waiting to help you with free advice and a sounding board - all you need to do is sign up?
- And did you know that when you work with a mentor, you get them all to yourself for a FULL year?
- Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - take advantage of this FREE AFP benefit today by visiting www.afpdc.org or contacting AFP/DC at 202-547-0155 or info@afpdc.org.

Every Member Campaign

Definition: The Every Member Campaign is the annual appeal to support the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. A contribution to the Foundation is an expression of support for our profession.

Purpose: The Foundation is committed to supporting AFP strategic initiatives, as well as funding research awards, educational opportunities and scholarships to the AFP International Conference—all aimed at providing opportunities to our members and to advancing our profession. A portion of what is raised within our Chapter comes back to our chapter and provides those first-rate educational opportunities, scholarships, and mentoring programs that we believe to be a priority to our Chapter membership.

Opportunity: Some chapter members who attended the International Conference made their gift to the Every Member Campaign (EMC) on site. To those of you who did, we thank you for your generosity and leadership. All chapter members will be contacted in the months ahead and asked to give to the Every Member Campaign.

More: If you would like to learn more about EMC or to learn more about giving opportunities, you can visit the Foundation section of the AFP web site at: http://www.afpnet.org/afp_foundation_for_philanthropy. If you have any questions, you can contact Jeff Kost, chair of AFP/DC's 2004 Every Member Campaign at 202-457-0540 or email him at jeffk@wcanonprofits.org.

Past Presidents

Attention All Past Presidents of the DC Chapter!

Do you want to be part of the Past Presidents Group?
Do you want to get together over good food and drink to talk about the old days?
Do you want to see old (sometimes very old!) friends and colleagues?
Do you want to reconnect with the DC Chapter in ways that will not take too much time but will be meaningful?
And, most important, do you want to provide your skills and expertise to help the Chapter and the profession?

Please forward your email address and other contact information (title, employer, mail address, phone and fax) to:
Gene Scanlan, Past Presidents Group
email: eascan@aol.com
phone: 301-941-1954

Chapter Membership, Recruitment, and Retention

We can all help! To learn how you can help your chapter to continue to grow, invite a colleague to the monthly luncheon or for more ideas, contact the AFP/DC office at info@afpdc.org.

Sponsor/Exhibitor/Advertiser Opportunities

For information on how your company can support the programs of AFP/DC, and get your company name placed in strategic places, see our sponsorship flyer. For more details, contact Shawn Graves, VP of Resource Development via the AFP/DC office at info@afpdc.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to help on a committee or with an event? Consider helping on the roundtable committee this year or chairing the roundtable committee next year. Check out chapter volunteer opportunities. Click here for an online volunteer registration form. Contact Randi Nordeen via the AFP/DC office at info@afpdc.org.

Web Site Query

Our web site is your web site.
What about our site do you find useful? What would you like to add/change/remove?
Please send your feedback to info@afpdc.org.

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Classified Ads

Want to find a great job? We have many classified ads posted this month. Check them out on the classified ads section of our site.

Want to post a great job? We can get your ad to 950 members of AFP/DC via the monthly e-bag for only $75 a month. What a deal and it sure beats handing out photocopies!