Dear
Friends:
As my
term of office as president of the AFP/DC Chapter closes,
it is with a feeling of accomplishment, much of which may
be invisible to the majority of members.
Most
importantly the Chapter's financial affairs are very
positive. Although we have some weeks to go before final
figures are available for 2004, we can say that the Chapter
has been managed without resorting to any reserves and that
Fundraising Day has made a substantial profit. Since the
one-day format was new, this was a risk we took that paid
off. In every aspect of the Chapter, expenses have been
held down, sponsorships have been procured, and grants have
been obtained providing us with a solid financial picture.
Thanks
to everyone who led and supported our two big events, Fundraising
Day and National Capital Philanthropy Day. This is how our
profession and our Code of Ethics become better known to
the general public.
We thank
our hard-working staff, John Ganoe and Mary Lou Swiscoski,
for their dedication to running the Chapter so effectively
and efficiently. Board members have also given many volunteer
hours to effective Chapter management and deserve the thanks
of members.
The
Board of Directors has matured with new reporting structures,
involvement in strategic planning, application of a new
deeper organizational structure of committees, and active
fundraising for the Chapter. Thank you, too, for your support
of the Every Member Campaign, which has exceeded its goal.
It has
been a year of challenge and change and, as I hand over
the presidency to Kathy Swayze, I do so with enthusiasm
knowing she will continue to move forward this vital and
exciting Chapter.
See
you at lunch on December 16. Happy holidays.
Sincerely,
Celia
K. Luxmoore, CFRE
2004 AFP/DC President
Holiday
Luncheon
Date:
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Theme: Holiday Social and Farewell to Outgoing
Board Members
Charity:
For Love of Children (FLOC) will be collecting gift cards,
please see the list of specific needs on the registration
flyer.
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, December 10. Online registration is open.
Member Cost: $35 (in advance);
$50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December
10; and at the door)
Non Member Cost: $45 (in
advance); $50 (after 12:00 p.m. on Friday,
December 10; and at the door)
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Results of Board Election
The
results from our online voting hosted by Votenet Solutions,
Inc were tabulated on December 1, 2004 and the results
are as follows:
Officers
for 2007
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Kathy
Swayze, CFRE - President
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Jeff
Kost - President-elect
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Randi
Nordeen, CFRE - Secretary
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Nan
McConnell, CFRE - Treasurer
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Marshall
Ginn, CFRE - VP, Communications
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Karen
Wilson, CFRE - VP, Diversity
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Nancy
Racette, CFRE - VP, Education
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Betsy
Blume, CFRE - VP, Governance
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Mary
Grimm, CFRE - VP, Membership
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Tina
Krall - VP, Resource Development
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Nan
McConnell, CFRE (for re-election)
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Betsy
Blume, CFRE (for re-election)
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Grace
Hong (for re-election)
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Valerie
Thompson Broadie (new)
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Michelle
Powers Keegan (new)
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Anita
Brower, CFRE - Past President
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Barbara
Talisman - VP, Education
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Francene
Walker, CFRE - Secretary
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Continuing
Board Members:
- Julie
Carter (class of 2006)
- Kathy
Bricker, CFRE (class of 2006)
- Shawn
Graves (class of 2006)
- Celia
Luxmoore, CFRE (class of 2005)
- Allison
Porter (class of 2006)
- Gene
Scanlan, Ph.D., CFRE (class of 2006)
- David
Whitehead (class of 2005)
- Sue
Woodward, CFRE (class of 2006)
Please
come meet and welcome our new board members at the Holiday
Luncheon on December 16 and say a fond farewell to outgoing
board members and job well-done to continuing board members.
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Membership Retention Scholarships
- apply
by December 9, 2004
Ten $195 Membership Retention Scholarships
Available.
Any AFP-DC member whose membership has lapsed or will lapse
in 2004 (January - December) because he or she is between
jobs, or employed by a small shop that can't afford
to pay the full cost of 2004 dues [$295], or whose employer
will not pay dues for membership in a professional organization
is eligible to apply for a $195 Membership Retention Scholarship
from AFP-DC.
To apply,
send an e-mail by Thursday, December
9, to info@afpdc.org,
listing your
Scholarships
will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and
recipients will be notified by December 16. Applicants must
agree to renew prior to December 31, 2004, and may do so
online at www.afpnet.org.
Applicants will be issued a check for $195 by submitting
a request to AFP-DC, along with a printout confirming renewal
from AFP International. Applicants must agree to serve as
a volunteer on an AFP-DC committee during 2005. If the volunteer
commitment is met, recipient will be eligible to apply for
a one-time $100 renewal in 2005, if the need still exists.
Questions?
Contact Mary Grimm, Vice President, Membership, 202-467-6145
or maryg@independentsector.org.
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Member
Dues
Don't let your AFP-DC membership lapse. Renew online and
pay your dues by credit card at www.afpnet.org.
AFP International will institute a dues increase in 2005—the
first since 2001.
Members who join before Dec. 31, 2004, will pay the current
dues amount. Those joining in the Introductory member category
will be grand-fathered in for the two years at $75 + chapter
dues for each year.
If you have questions and would like additional information,
please contact AFP International at 800-666-3863.
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Advanced
Executives for January 2005
Date:
Friday, January 15, 2005
Speaker: Kae Dakin - Washington
Regional Association of Grantmakers
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 A.M.
Location: The Army Navy Club, 901 17th
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Registration: by noon on Friday, January
7, 2005. Registration form and more details will be available
soon.
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Roundtable for January 2005
(No
roundtable in December 2004)
Date:
Tuesday, January 25, 2004
Topic: "Marketing Brand You"
Embarking
on a job search or career change but feeling overwhelmed
with where to start? Thinking about making a job change
but now sure how to begin? If you know you have excellent
skills, ideal experience and incredible passion for
your work but don't know how to package yourself to
effectively communicate your professional message, then
attend "Marketing Brand You."
This
highly interactive workshop will focus on:
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how
to maximize what you have to offer
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how
to present it to ensure you're the candidate that
rises to the top
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ways
to leverage your skill set
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developing
a resume and cover letter that effectively represent
you and the value you bring to an organization
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techniques
to tap into valuable networks and increase your exposure
to opportunities
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ways
that a career coach can assist you in developing your
job search strategy
You
will also walk away with "10 Secrets to Manage
Your Career for Enhanced Satisfaction".
Speaker:
Marshall Brown, CPCC, is a
certified career and life coach and founder of Marshall
Brown & Associates of Washington, DC. Marshall has
always had a passion for helping people find ways to
live more fulfilling lives. He channeled his interest
and energy into a career in human resources, beginning
with a successful run as director of the Greater Washington
Society of Association Executives' career services center.
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He
writes a monthly career column for Association Trends
called "Ask the Coach," and has published
articles in leading association management magazines
and newsletters.
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Marshall's
book, High Level Resumes, to be released in January
2005, reflects his successful work in leading hundreds
of job candidates in creating compelling professional
resumes.
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His speaking engagements have attracted hundreds of
association and business professionals around the
country.
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, January 21, 2005. We now have two ways
to send in your RSVP:
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Fax
in the RSVP form to 202-547-6348 (RSVP form
will be available soon.)
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Send an e-mail with the subject line of "RSVP
for Roundtable" to the chapter office at info@afpdc.org.
Cost: free to members (Limited to 40
attendees.)
Thanks
to Adams Hussey & Associates for hosting the Roundtable
Series.
Thanks
to Donor Strategies
for sponsoring the Roundtable Series.
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Mentoring Program
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
and info@afpdc.org.
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.
Thanks
to The Sheridan
Group for sponsoring the Mentoring Program.
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Volunteer Opportunities at International Conference 2005
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.
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Other Educational Offerings
Maryland
Association of Nonprofit Organization is offering three
seminars in Silver Spring, MD in December 2004. For more
information please go to the course
list. For city, enter "Silver Spring". For
dates, enter "12/01/04" to "12/31/04".
Then scroll down to see the seminars.
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Classified Ads
Did
you know that washingtonpost.com charges $299 to post a
job online for 30 days?
AFP/DC
only charges $75 to post a job online for 30 days. Plus
we e-mail the classifieds
page via a link the the monthly E-Bag to nearly 1000
fundraising professionals. The money from the ads support
our scholarship program. Place
your ad with us and everyone wins!
Get
the classified
ad form online and e-mail the text of your ad to info@afpdc.org.
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