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August 2004

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Welcome from the President

Dear Colleagues:

Summer is flying by, and we are following all our family rituals of sand, sea, and mountains. However, a surprising number of you were not on the beach in July when we had a lively presentation on crisis communication to about 100 participants. Don't go away just yet! There is another summer learning opportunity on August 19 --the last session of the "Essentials of Fundraising" course and an August 19 lunch program: "Corporate Collaboration: Using Star Power to Generate Financial and Volunteer Support". We do not normally have a program in August, so don't miss this one. We all need to learn where nonprofit and for-profit organizations can best cooperate in a successful collaboration.

Rituals are being followed in your AFP/DC Chapter also. Preparation for Fundraising Day Washington on Monday, September 20 is well under way. Registration is available online. Plenary speakers are Bob Levey from the Washington Hospital Center Foundation, Robert Egger of DC Central Kitchen, and Linda Mathes of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area. Tony Elischer, THINK Consulting Solutions, will highlight the luncheon program. We have a packed program of workshops and discussions on topics you need.

This past week the board and others meet to carry out Strategic Planning for the Chapter. Your response to the survey was helpful to us in informing this process. Thank you.

Planning is also going ahead for National Capital Philanthropy Day, Friday, November 12. In my office, we are making up a table from Washington International School to encourage and excite our donors and solicitors. We have 11 co-convener for the lunch and last year we hosted more than 600 guests from all over the area.

We are sorry to announce the resignation of our Vice President for Education, Barbara Talisman. During her tenure, she has not only improved the scope and quality of our educational program but also established strong systems for implementation of the very large group of offerings. She has also strengthened the DC Chapter through Fundraising Day sponsorships. We are all indebted to her for raising our educational offerings to a much higher level.

Whichever way you are headed, enjoy the last of the summer.
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Sincerely,

Celia K. Luxmoore, CFRE
2004 AFP/DC President

Essentials of Fundraising Series
(Remember: Luncheon is a separate event and requires a separate form and fee.)

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2004
Event: Essentials Module 5: "Board and Volunteer Development"
Speaker: Barbara Ciconte, CFRE, senior vice president, Donor Strategies, 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. (Luncheon is a separate event and requires a separate form and fee.)
Details for Module 5: This course is designed to show you how to work with and energize volunteers to help your organization raise money efficiently and effectively. Participants also will learn how to recruit the best board and volunteer fundraisers as well as evaluate your current team.
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Registration at 8:00 a.m.) (Workshop begins at 8:30 SHARP)
Location: Smith & Wollensky Restaurant, 1112 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Register: by August 13, registration form MUST 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.

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August Luncheon

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2004
Topic: “Corporate Collaboration: Using Star Power to Generate Financial and Volunteer Support”
Speakers: Pat Chandler - President Home Depot Foundation which has invested over $150 million in communities in North America.
Laura Goodman - Sponsorship Manager of Kaboom! which has helped to build more playgrounds that any other service organization.
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, August 13. Register online by using the luncheon form.
Member Cost: $35 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $45 (in advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13; and at the door)

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Audioconference

Date: Thursday, September 9, 2004
Topic: “Becoming a Fundraising Leader: How to Shape Your Fundraising Team's Energy and Commitment”
Speakers: Bernard Ross - Director of The Management Centre, a consulting and training company working worldwide from a base in the UK. Major customers include the World Health Organization, The President of Brazil's Office, and the UK Labor party.
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations will host the September AudioConference in their Silver Spring Office - 8720 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 303 (at Cameron St.), 3 blocks from the Silver Spring Metro.
Registration: by noon on Tuesday, September 7. Register by faxing the form to 202-547-6348.
Member Cost: (AFP, MANO, and WCA Member) - $10 (in advance); $25 (after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $20 (in advance); $25 (after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7; and at the door)

NOTE: You must attend the audioconference at the Maryland Association for NonProfit Organizations in order to pay the fees listed above. If you prefer to listen to the audioconference in your own office, you will need to contact KRM directly and pay the full price of $130 per member site or $180 per non-member site.

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Future Events for our Chapter

September 9, 2004
Audioconference

September 15
Planned Giving

September 20, 2004
Fundraising Day Washington

September 28, 2004
Roundtable - More details to come.
The speaker is Barbara H. Sahli and the topic is "Branding: What Difference Does it Make to Your Donors?"
The time and location are 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Adams Hussey & Associates.
Thanks to Adams Hussey & Associates for hosting the Roundtable Series.

October 6-7, 2004
CFRE Survey Course - More details to come.

October 14, 2004
Advanced Executives - 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the Army & Navy Club. More details to come.

Special Interest Groups News:
Small Shops: A successful planning meeting was held on July 20th, and work is progressing toward developing some programming for the coming fall. If you are interested in serving on the Planning Committee, contact Shana Young at the DC Humanities Council at syoung@wdchumanities.org or you can use the volunteer sign up form on the Chapter's web site.

October 21, 2004
Luncheon

October 27, 2004
Roundtable

November 12, 2004
National Capital Philanthropy Day (NCPD)

NCPD Honor Your Own Form
NCPD Sponsorship Proposal
NCPD Sponsorship Form

November 30, 2004
Roundtable

December 2, 2004
Audioconference

December 16, 2004
Luncheon

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