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2004 Member Survey
The deadline for the 2004 Member Survey has been extended
to noon on Friday, June 4. Please print out the survey
and fax it to 202-547-6348. Keep the member pin coupon to turn
in at the luncheon on June 17 or July 15.
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2004 Summer Newsletter
Our summer newsletter is on its way to your door. If you are
too excited to wait for the mail, you can view the newsletter
in PDF format. We are thankful to our 2003
partners and would like to you take a moment and review
the list.
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Member Event
(Last call for RSVP's)
Date:
Monday, June 7, 2004
Theme: A Magical Mystery Tour (flyer)
(article)
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: at info@afpdc.org
Please provide your name and organization for your name
badge. RSVP required.
Attendance:
Members only
Cost:
free to members; cash bar
Thanks
to our sponsors and donors!
Sponsors:
The Alford
Group and the Mansion
on O Street
Co-Sponsors: Classic
Press, Donor Strategies,
Inc and St. Clair Partners, LLC, and GetActive
Software
Donors: Calyxse Inc, eScanlan Company, Hazen
Inc and Impact Communications Inc, and M. Sue Woodward, CFRE
Flyer Design: Text Design, Inc
For information on the Member Event, contact Mary
Grimm , Betsy Blume
or Karen Wilson.
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Meyer Foundation Workshop
Date:
June 15, 2004
Topic: Working Successfully with Consultants
Background: AFP/DC is a recent Meyer Foundation
grantee.
Details: The workshop will explore the relationship
between nonprofit organizations and consultants and how a successful
partnership contributes to organizational effectiveness.
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Meyer Foundation, 1400 16th Street,
NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC
Register: by faxing the form
to 202-328-6850. Advance registration required.
Attendance:
limited to 25
Cost: none for AFP/DC members
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Planned Giving 101
Date:
June 16, 2004
Topic: Bequests
Presenter: Kathryn L. Ward, CFRE,
Sr. Vice President, American Institute for Cancer Research
Francene T. Walker, CFRE, National Director if Individual
and Planned Giving, United Negro College 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: Did you know that 80% of all the money
raised through planned giving comes from bequests? Encourage
donors to leave a legacy by including your organization in their
wills.
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Merrill Lynch, 1850 K Street, NW,
Washington, DC
Future sessions include: 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)
Date:
June 17, 2004
Event:
Essentials Module 3: Corporate and Foundation
Grantseeking
Speaker: Barbara Talisman, President,
Talisman Associates, Inc.
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 3: Although
85 percent of U.S. contributions to nonprofit organizations comes
from individuals, foundations and corporations are important complements
to fundraising efforts. This course will instruct participants
on how to fund their unique activities as well as impart effective
grant writing and reporting skills. You will also learn how to
identify foundations willing to fund your organization's
activities.
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 June 11, 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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June Luncheon
Date:
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Topic: “Telemarketing in the 21st Century:
Navigating the New Landscaping & Integrating Communications
to Improve Results”
Speaker: Tracy Lea - VP of Client Relations
and Marketing. Tracy has been working in the fundraising and direct
marketing field for almost 30 years.
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 Friday, June 11. The
luncheon form
can be printed out and faxed in to 202-547-6348. The online registration
will be available later.
Member
Cost: $35 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday,
June 11; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $45 (in advance); $50 (after
12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11 and at the door)
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June Advanced Executives Breakfast and Program
Date:
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Topic: “Your Underwear Is Showing: How
to Look Your Best in an Era of Transparency”
Speaker: Robert Ottenhoff - CEO of Guidestar
Time: 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Program
Location: The Army Navy Club, 901 17th Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20006
Registration: by noon on Friday, June 18. The
breakfast/program form
can be printed out and faxed in to 202-547-6348.
Member Cost: $25 (in advance); $35 (after 12:00
p.m. on Friday, June 18; and at the door)
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June Roundtable
Date:
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Topic: Planned Giving Geared for the Small Shop
Speaker: Steve I. Schneider, Esq.Counsel
for Planned Giving and Major Gifts, New Israel Fund
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 Friday, June 25. RSVP
to info@afpdc.org or phone
202-547-0155.
Details: Available on the flyer.
Future
Sessions Include: 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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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!
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Save the Date
FUTURE
July 15 - AFP-MD Summer Social "Beat
the Heat"
July 18-20
- Annual Virginia Fund Raising Institute
(hosted by 7 Virginia AFP Chapters)
This professional
development conference serves as an annual training seminar for professional
fundraisers, development directors, board members and other fundraising
volunteers.
Experts will offer
25 workshops in Strategic Planning, Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Capital
Campaigns, Planned Giving and more. Keynote speakers include Barbara
Ciara and "Goldie" Gouldthorpe.
For information
and early bird rates of $175 for AFP Members and $200 for non-members,
please contact vfri2004@hotmail.com
or call John-Paul Schaefer at 757-965-2049. Location is Sheraton Norfolk
Waterside.
July 19-21
- AMA Nonprofit Marketing Conference
(sponsored by the Association of Fundraising
Professionals)
Topic: Unleashing the Power of Your Brand
Description:
Join nonprofit colleagues and experts from around the country at this
year's information-packed Nonprofit Marketing Conference (July
19-21 in Washington DC). Learn how to build the value of your nonprofit
brand from marketing pros at leading nonprofits, associations and
corporations including AARP, McDonald's, National Geographic
Society, Interbrand, American Cancer Society, PBS, Disney, and more.
You'll go home with a year's worth of fresh brand-building
ideas to attract new donors, volunteers and members, and influence
policy and behavior. The Nonprofit Marketing Conference is presented
by the American Marketing Association (AMA) in conjunction with the
AMA Foundation and sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
(AFP).
Location: The Fairmont Washington D.C.
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Reservations: For more information visit www.marketingpower.com/nonprofit
or call 800.AMA.1150.
Cost: AFP Members receive the AMA member rate. Early
Registration (by June 21) Member Price $515; Late registion $580.
Details available on the 8 page brochure.
September 20 - Fundraising Day Washington at the Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel
- See the FDW list of leadership
and open positions and information on Tony Elischer, the plenary speaker.
Scott Stevenson will be speaking during one of the Major
Gifts sessions. Prior to establishing his company in 1993, Stevenson
had twenty-plus years experience in fund raising and nonprofit management
which included a position with Buena Vista University (Storm Lake,
IA), where he assisted in securing an $18-million gift for the institution.
FDW
- "It's everything you need all in one day..."
All the features/benefits needed to create efficient development operations:
- Annual Giving
- Major Giving
- Foundations
- Corporate
- Stewardship
- Planned Giving
- Special Events
Embrace innovative
and cutting edge development techniques to set your organization apart
in today's competitive fundraising environment
Integrated conference
for an integrated development operation-It's all in one!
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 NEW
sponsorship brochure 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.
You can print out the mentee or mentor form and fax it in to 202-547-6348.
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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
for Philanthropy section of the AFP web site. If you have
any questions, you can contact Jeff Kost, chair of AFP/DC's
2004 Every
Member Campaign at 202-457-0540 or e-mail him at jeffk@wcanonprofits.org.
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Chapter Membership, Recruitment, and Retention
Did you know
that AFP International offers reduced membership fees for the
first two years of membership? In addition to the Active Membership
category of $295 per year, there is also a Introductory Membership
category for $170 per year. For details on who qualifies for the
discount, go to www.afpnet.org.
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.
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Sponsor/Exhibitor/Advertiser Opportunities
AFP/DC is
pleased to present our Sponsorship, Exhibitor and Advertising
Opportunities for 2004!
The support
of our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers allows us to bring
to you -- our members -- the many outstanding educational and
professional development opportunities that we offer year round
including Luncheons and Roundtables, Fundraising Day Washington,
and National Capital Philanthropy Day, our annual celebration
of Greater Washington's vibrant philanthropic community.
Please download
or view our NEW AFP/DC Sponsorship,
Exhibitor and Advertising Opportunities 2004 brochure
or visit our web site at www.afpdc.org.
And to learn more about these opportunities, please send an e-mail
to Shawn Graves, AFP/DC's Vice President for Resource Development,
via info@afpdc.org.
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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.
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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!
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