Association of Fundraising Professionals/
Washington DC Metro Area Chapter

E-Bag
July 2004

Table of Contents

Welcome from the President

Dear Colleagues:

Have you received a blue postcard yet? Fundraising Day Washington 2004 (FDW) is on its way! Take a moment to look at the advantages presented by "Fundraising for the 21st Century", which will be held on Monday, September 20, 2004 at the Marriott Wardman Park. It's a great location for an action-packed day. You will be out of the office for only one day, and your gain will be immeasurable. When you return to your desk, you will be full of ideas and stimulated to raise more money for your organization.

How can we make such an exciting day happen? We have fine volunteer leadership--co-chairs Tina Krall and Michelle Powers-Keegan are working very hard this summer to coordinate all FDW activities. In addition to the blue postcard, you will have received an e-mail dated Tuesday, June 29, 6:06 pm offering a list of volunteer opportunities for FDW. Two new volunteers Lee Dachi ldachi@voa.com and Alexis Joyce alexis@capdevstrat.com are coordinating logistics.

You are needed. Contact Lee or Alexis! Each of you can give some time to making FDW a success. There are oppportunities to volunteer on Sunday, 19th and on the day itself. These vary in time and demand. Choose one that suits your schedule. Volunteering adds to networking opportunities. With your help FDW will be a roaring success for the fundraising profession.

And while you are enjoying perhaps quieter days in the office, please be thinking of nominating winners for National Capital Philanthropy Day. That's another area where all members need to contribute. Honorees are essential. You know your top philanthropist, volunteer, fundraising professional. Nominate them by completing the nomination form and submitting it to the AFP/DC office by July 16, 2004.

Make the AFP/DC Chapter your own by contributing your time and energy to making our big events a success.



Sincerely,

Celia K. Luxmoore, CFRE
2004 AFP/DC President

Essentials of Fundraising Series
(Remember: A separate registration and a separate fee is required for the luncheon.)

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2004
Event: Essentials Module 4: Individual Major Gifts Fundraising
Speaker: Martha Schumacher, CFRE, President of Hazen, 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 4: This course explains how to engage donors at a deeper level so that their annual giving reaches maximum financial capacity. It will provide development officers, staff and board members of nonprofit organizations a framework for developing a successful individual major gifts program. Participants will learn how to lay the foundation of necessary attitudes, skills, insight and knowledge.
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 July 9, registration form can only 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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July Luncheon

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2004
Topic: “Using Communications to Navigate an Organizational Crisis: For Fundraising and Beyond”
Speaker: Kent Jarrell - Senior Vice President and Director of Litigation Communications at APCO Worldwide, and award winning public affairs and strategic communications company.
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, July 9. Register online by using the luncheon form.
Member Cost: $35 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $45 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9; and at the door)

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Special Interest Group - Small Shops

Date: The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 20th
Purpose: The new Small Shops Special Interest Group (SIG) is recruiting members for a Planning Committee. The Planning Committee will discuss such things as what constitutes a small development shop in relation tothis new SIG, when and where it should meet, the format of meetings/programs, etc.
Time: at 8:00 a.m.
Location: The Humanities Council of Washington, DC, 925 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
The Humanities Council of Washington, DC has graciously allowed us to use their space at the corner ofVermont and U Street, diagonally across from the 10th Street exit of the U Street/Cardozo Metro stop on the Green Line. Street parking is usually available (no promises!).
RSVP: If you would like to come, please RSVP with Sandra Cushner via e-mail or at 202-342-6221.
Regrets: If you are interested in participating in the committee or in learning more, but can not attend, you may contact Sandra Cushner or Shana Young via e-mail or at 202-387-8391

Special Interest Group - Advanced Executives

Save the Date: October 14, 2004, 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the Army Navy Club. Keep an eye out for information regarding the speaker and topic.


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Planned Giving 101

Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Topic: "Gift Annuities"
Presenter: Arthur C. Borden, Director of Planned Giving, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.,
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 for this session: Everybody wins! Life income gifts benefit the donor and the charity. The donor is paid an income for life and receives an immediate charitable income tax deduction for 35% to 50% of the gift amount. After the life income has been paid, at the donor's death, the charity receives the reminder of the gift.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Merrill Lynch, 1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC
Last session: How to Make the Ask on September 15
Register: www.wcanonprofits.org or send questions to ccooke@aronsoncompany.com.
Cost: $35 per session

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

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Other July Events

July 15 - AFP-MD Summer Social and Career Development Networking Event "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.

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Future Events

August 20 - AFP Maryland All-Day Seminar
Topic: Women as Donors, Women as Philanthropists
Speaker: Abbie J. Von Schlegell, CFRE
Description: Leaders in the field of women and philanthropy will present a day long workshop to help nonprofit organizations learn how to utilize the power of women to support their organizations.
Location: Radisson Hotel Annapolis, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401
Reservations: contact AFP Maryland at 410-529-3120 (phone) or 410-529-0751 (fax) , or online.
Cost: Before August 10 - AFP members $75; nonmembers $100
After August 11 - AFP members $90; nonmembers $115
No refunds after August 18.

September 28 - Save the Date - AFP/DC Roundtable - 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Adams Hussey & Associates. The speaker is Barbara H. Sahli and the topic is "How to Work Strategically with Your Design Consultant".
Thanks to Adams Hussey & Associates, Inc for hosting the Roundtable Series.

October 6-7 - Save the Date - CFRE Survey Course - More details to come.

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