Dear Colleagues:
Now
September is here, we are all supposed to return refreshed.
However, this year we have had such well-attended summer
programs, that I wonder how many of you actually had a summer
break. I hope you did because there is so much happening
in the fall that you will need all your energy!
This
month is Fundraising Day Washington, Monday September 20,
2004. The program is set, the speakers are in place, and
sponsors and exhibitors have agreed to support the event.
If you have not yet registered
do so now! There is a discount for three or more attendees
from one organization, so take advantage of that offer.
Volunteers are also needed. Please e-mail Alexis
Joyce if you can help.
Not
far behind is National Capital Philanthropy Day on Friday,
November 12. Save the date, book a table for your organization,
and volunteer for that also by contacting Grace
Hong.
And
then there are our regular luncheons and roundtables, all
advertised in the E-bag. Nancy Racette, CFRE, has taken
on the task of VP of Education to fill the 16-month un-expired
term of Barbara Talisman. Nancy
would love to hear from members interested in setting the
programs. Our mentoring program is active and mentors are
always needed. Contact Kathy
Bricker if you are interested in serving members new
to the profession.
Welcome
to the fall season of AFP/DC.
Sincerely,
Celia
K. Luxmoore, CFRE
2004 AFP/DC President
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 Wednesday, September
8. 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 Wednesday, September 8; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $20 (in
advance); $25 (after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 8; 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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FDW
Rates Increase (after September 12)
September
20 - Fundraising Day Washington at the Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel
-
Bring two or more colleagues and take advantage of the
Discounted Group Rate!
- A
diverse selection of Educational
Sessions cater to fundraising professionals at every
level, from Fundraising Essentials to the Advanced Executives
track.
- Price,
session, and schedule information available online.
- Fundraising
Day Washington home
page is just a click away.
- It's
not too late to lend a hand! Click here to learn about
FDW Volunteer Opportunities.
- Exhibit
Booths still available.
- Sponsorships/Advertisements
still available.
- Great
Speakers confirmed.
- Register
soon. Rates increase after September 12.
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FDW Sponsoring/Exhibiting
We have
a few exhibit spaces and sponsorship opportunities for fundraising
Day Washington on September 20, 2004. To see if you can
still get in on showcasing your business to fundraising
leaders in the metro DC area, please contact Jessi
Fulton, Meeting Planner.
The
exhibitor/sponsor details are in the Sponsorship
Brochure.
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FDW
Chapter Orientation
Thinking about joining AFP-DC? New to the chapter? No longer
officially "new" but still feel that way? Want
to get more out of your membership? Come to the Chapter
Orientation at Fundraising
Day Washington, on Monday, Sept. 20, from 7:30 - 8:00
a.m., at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. From there, you'll
roll into the first session feeling plugged in and part
of things. Information will also be available at the Chapter
Central exhibit booth.
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AFP/DC
Young Professionals Happy Hour
New
in the fundraising field? New to DC? New to AFP? Come and
have a drink, play some pool, network and get to know your
fellow young professional AFP/DC members.
When:
Wednesday, September 29th at 6:30 pm
Where: Buffalo Billiards
1330 19th Street, NW
(Across from Dupont Circle south metro)
Info: Cash bar for food, drink, and pool
RSVP by: Monday, September 27th to the
AFP/DC office at info@afpdc.org
or 202-547-0155.
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National Capital Philanthropy Day
November
12 - National Capital Philanthropy Day at the Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel
Honor
Your Own
information available.
As part of this celebration, nonprofit organizations are
invited to recognize outstanding colleagues, volunteers,
companies and foundations who have demonstrated a commitment
to philanthropy in any or all of the five award categories
by participating in the “Honor Your Own” celebration
at the National Capital Philanthropy Day luncheon.
Sponsor/Advertiser
information available. See pages 13-15 for NCPD.
NCPD
Sponsorship Proposal
NCPD Sponsorship Form
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Chapter Membership (Discount)
Now
is the perfect time to join AFP/DC! In honor of National
Philanthropy Day and compliments of AFP International, a
person who joins AFP by November 30, 2004 as a new, active
member will get $25 off his/her membership fee. (The coupon
does not apply to renewals of membership. The coupon must
be included with the member application.)
Plus
AFP members have lower rates throughout the year at all
AFP/DC events.
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Future Events for our Chapter
September
9, 2004
Audioconference
Topic: "Becoming a Fundraising Leader"
September
15, 2004
Planned
Giving Topic: "How to Make the Ask"
September
20, 2004
Fundraising
Day Washington Theme: "Fundraising in the 21st
Century"
September
28, 2004
Roundtable Topic: "Brand Identity: What Difference Does It Make
to Your Donors?"
Thanks
to Adams Hussey & Associates for hosting the Roundtable
Series.
Thanks
to Donor Strategies for sponsoring the Roundtable Series.
September
29, 2004
Young Professionals Happy Hour (see details above)
September
30, 2004
AFP/DC is now accepting nominations for Board of
Director terms beginning in January 2005. Nomination forms
are due September 30. The application
form and information sheet are now available.
October 6-7, 2004
CFRE Review Course Information Flyer
CFRE Review Course Application Form
October
14,
2004 (NEW DATE)
Luncheon -
Dorothy S. Ridings is President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Council on Foundations, a national association of
some 2,000 foundations and corporations that will make charitable
grants of about $18 billion this year. Ms. Ridings will
join us to discuss ethical philanthropy for both foundations
and fundraisers.
October
27, 2004
Roundtable
Mid-Late
October
Small Shops Special Interest Group Prepares for Fall Activities
A
planning committee has been hard at work developing programming
for AFP members working in smaller development shops. Stay
tuned in mid-late October for the Small Shops SIG's
first program: “Just Say NO (and still keep your job):
How to be productive and limit the scope of your small shop.”
Future programs will feature invited speakers; others will
be structured opportunities to network and share ideas.
The group is looking for a consistent and convenient location
for its events. If you can help us out with a location,
call the AFP/DC office at 202-547-0155. For more information
and to get involved with the planning for these programs,
contact Shana
Young or Sandra
Cushner.
Late
October
(NEW
DATE)
Advanced
Executives -
The
October 14th breakfast forum for the Advanced Executives
Special Interest Group is being rescheduled due to a variety
of circumstances. Watch for special announcements, and check
the AFP/DC web site for information on a new date, topic
and speaker. The Advanced Executives programs are held at
the Army/Navy Club in Washington.
Thanks
to Campbell & Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives
Series.
November
12, 2004
National Capital Philanthropy Day (NCPD)
NCPD
Honor Your Own Form
It's time to recognize those special people and funders
who do so much for your organization by "Honoring Your
Own" at the 3rd National Capital Philanthropy Day.
This is a wonderful opportunity to say thank you in a way
that lets them know their support is very important to your
non profit. Each person/organization/company your organization
identifies will be recognized. Click on the link above for
the Honor Your Own Form. Deadline to submit your honorees
is Oct. 1.
NCPD
Sponsorship Proposal
NCPD Sponsorship Form
November
30, 2004
Roundtable
December
2, 2004
Audioconference
December
16, 2004
Luncheon
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Mentoring Program
Here
within the AFP community, there are people new to development
who could benefit from your expertise and tenure in the
world of fundraising! AFP/DC is seeking Mentors to provide
one-year, one-on-one assistance to new fundraisers. The
mentor program provides both fledgling and long-time fundraisers
with the opportunity to share and learn. And it doesn't
take a huge commitment of your time to participate. One
past mentee said, "It was so helpful to have proof
that it is possible to continue to work in the field and
to feel a bit of community that a one-person shop is lacking."
To become a mentor or mentee, contact AFP/DC at 202-547-0155.
Mentees
must be members of AFP/DC who have worked as a full-time
paid development professional at a nonprofit organization
for a minimum of one year. Please submit your fully completed
mentee application by faxing it to 202-547-6348. Mentor
applications can also be faxed to 202-547-6348. Participation
in the Mentoring Program is contingent upon the identification
of an appropriate match. Please note that the Mentoring
Program is not intended to be a substitute for formal consulting
services. If your organization requires long-term or extensive
assistance, AFP/DC encourages you to hire professional counsel.
Thank you.
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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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Membership
Dues and Don'ts
Don't let your AFP-DC membership lapse. Renew online and
pay your dues by credit card at www.afpnet.org.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Chapter
Opportunities
Want to help on a committee or with an event? Check out
chapter volunteer
opportunities. You can submit your areas of interest
with the online volunteer
registration form. Contact Randi Nordeen via the AFP/DC
office at info@afpdc.org.
Fundraising
Day Washington Opportunities
If you want to help at Fundraising Day Washington, please
read the FDW list of volunteer opportunities and reply via e-mail
if you are interested in helping.
AFP
International Conference Opportunities
The 2005 AFP International Conference on Fundraising is
coming to Baltimore on April 3-5, 2005. At least 350 volunteers
will be needed to serve as speaker hosts, room monitors
for the educational sessions, and other volunteer tasks.
The AFP-Maryland Chapter (conference coordinator) will award
scholarships to the conference and many awardees will be
asked to serve as conference volunteers. If you are interested
in serving as a volunteer or applying for a scholarship,
please contact info@afpdc.org
with your specific inquiry. The Maryland Chapter will send
more information in the Fall.
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Other Educational Offerings
The
Maryland Association of NonProfit Organizations has fundraising
and development courses
in September.
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Classified Ads
Want
to find a great job? We have new classified ads posted each
month. Check them out on the classified
ads section of our site.
Want to post a great job? We can get your ad to 1000+ fundraising
professionals who are members of AFP/DC. We send out this
E-Bag on the first business day of each month and include
a link to the classified
ads page. For only $75 a month, this is quite a deal,
and it sure beats handing out photocopies!
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