AFP/DC E-Bag - April 2005

Association of Fundraising Professionals/
Washington DC Metro Area Chapter
E-Bag
April 2005

Table of Contents

Message from the President
DC Reception at International Conference - April 4
MD Reception at International Conference - April 4
Special Ribbons at International Conference - April 3-6
Get-Together for New and Prospective Members - April 20
Roundtable - April 26
Advanced Executives - April 29
Save the Date - Future Chapter Events
Members In the News
Mentoring Program
Other Educational Offerings
Classified Ads

Message from the President (May also be viewed on our web site.)

As you read this, thousands of fundraisers from throughout the country and the world are heading to our region for the AFP International Conference on Fundraising, April 2 to 6 in Baltimore, MD. The conference is the world's largest event focusing on fundraising and nonprofit management with more than 150 sessions.

I am looking forward to seeing many of my fellow AFP/DC members there and to sharing ideas with fellow fundraisers from throughout the world. Whether or not you are attending the conference, I hope you will take time to join us at the AFP/DC Chapter reception at the Waterfront Marriott on April 4 (details below).

I am especially pleased that five fundraisers from our region will be attending this year's conference with the assistance of AFP/DC's scholarship fund. As a chapter, we are committed to providing access to all of our educational programming, even to organizations with limited budgets. To learn more about our scholarship offerings for the rest of this year, please visit our website.

Planning is well underway for two key AFP/DC events this fall. I urge you to mark your calendars for October 26 for Fundraising Day Washington and November 14 for National Capital Philanthropy Day. The chapter is fortunate to have four outstanding individuals who have stepped forward to lead these events, Grace Hong and Donna Englander will serve as Co-Chairs of Fundraising Day and Beth Brummel and Brooks Kenny will Co-Chair the National Capital Philanthropy Day event. I am deeply grateful to all of them for their leadership. If you are interested in helping with these events, please fill out the volunteer form on our website.

In closing, I want to take a moment to remember Ron Carroll, CFRE, a past leader and good friend of the Washington, DC chapter for many years. Ron, former Chief Development Officer for Boy Scouts of America and one of the top fundraisers in the United States, passed away on February 28, 2005. He had battled brain cancer since December, 2003. Ron served as chair of the AFP International (then NSFRE) in 1997 and 1998 and was recognized by The Nonprofit Times as one of the 50 most influential people in the nonprofit sector in the United States.

Ron and his wife Pam have made an initial pledge to establish an endowment for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy that would support international chapter development outside of North America. The AFP/DC chapter has made a contribution to the fund in his honor. Our profession lost one of its great leaders but the contributions he made will live on for many years to come.

Thank you as always for your membership in AFP/DC. Enjoy your spring!

Kathy Swayze, CFRE
President

AFP/DC Reception - International Conference

Monday, April 4, 2005
AFP/DC Reception, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Waterview Ballroom and Terrace
700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Maryland

All ready to go to Baltimore for the 42nd AFP International Conference, catch up on the latest trends, hear about new programs or just a new twist on an tried and proven idea? After your first full day take a break and join your colleagues for the AFP/DC Chapter Reception hosted by Lead Sponsor Lewis Direct, and Supporting Sponsor Development Resources, Inc and Michael Brodie and Associates. Enjoy the great networking opportunity as well as great food, and a great view!

Also, be sure to drop off your business card for the wonderful door prizes provided by Lewis Direct including a bottle of vintage champagne and great bottle of wine!

Hope to see each of you there!

AFP/DC is grateful to the sponsors who have made this reception possible.
Lead Sponsor: Lewis Direct, Inc.
Supporting Sponsor: Development Resources, Inc.
Friend: Michael Brodie & Associates

AFP/MD Reception - International Conference

Monday, April 4, 2005
AFP/MD Reception, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland

The Maryland Chapter is hosting the AFP International Conference Monday Night Event! As part of the AFP International Conference, the AFP Maryland Chapter will host a reception on Monday, April 4 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. We expect approximately 600 attendees at the AFP Maryland Host Chapter Reception, presented by Ketchum. Baltimore's nationally renowned Aquarium is closing its doors to the general public for the evening so that AFP members and friends can SPLASH through the facility to get a close look at the extraordinary sea life. The Maryland Chapter has a wonderful evening planned including food, drinks and a private Dolphin Show in The Marine Mammal Pavilion!

Even if you are not registered for the AFP International Conference, AFP/MD wants everyone to join them in welcoming our fundraising colleagues from all over the world! The evening will begin at 7:00 pm and the Private Dolphin Show will begin at 8:30 pm. Please come SPLASH with the Maryland AFP Chapter at The National Aquarium in Baltimore!

The SPLASH event is $55 per person. (This is a separate charge from Conference registration, although those of you attending the Conference had the opportunity to register for the AFP-MD Chapter SPLASH as you registered for the Conference.) To register call the AFP-MD Office at 410-529-3120. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The SPLASH reception begins right after, and is an easy stroll from, the AFP/DC reception at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Special Ribbons - International Conference

"afpDC.org"
If you're attending the conference in Baltimore, show everyone that you belong to AFP/DC by wearing our special ribbon that promotes our soon-to-be renovated web site! You can get your "afpDC.org" ribbon from any board member, at Booth #1109 in the Expo Hall or at the reception.

"Mentor"
If you are an AFP/DC Mentor, please stop by booth 1109 to pick up a "Mentor" ribbon to wear during the International Conference.

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Get-Together for New and Prospective Members

Wednesday, April 20, 2005
New/Prospective Member Reception 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Mimi's American Bistro
2120 P Street, NW, Washington, DC

The AFP/DC Membership Committee would like to personally invite you and other AFP members and prospective members to attend an AFP/DC Get-Together on April 20, 2005 at Mimi's America Bistro. It will be a great opportunity to network, greet old friends or make new ones, and to meet our leadership and find out why AFP/DC is the biggest chapter in the country! Meet and network with past presidents, current board members, and other Chapter members informally at one of DC's favorite nightspots. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, with a cash bar.

RSVP Requested -- If you plan to attend the reception, please send an e-mail with your complete contact information and the subject line "RSVP for April 20 Reception" to info@afpdc.org by April 15, 2005.

Roundtable

Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Roundtable, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Adams Hussey & Associates, Inc
1400 I Street NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC

Topic: Increase Income Through Your Monthly Giving Program
Speaker: Alice Benson, CFRE, M.B.A.
RSVP Requested: If you plan to attend the Roundtable, please send an e-mail with your complete contact information and the subject line "RSVP for April Roundtable" to info@afpdc.org by Friday, April 22, 2005.
Cost: Free (Open to members only.) (Limited to 40 attendees.)

Thanks to Adams Hussey & Associates for hosting the Roundtable Series.
Thanks to Donor Strategies for sponsoring the Roundtable Series.

Advanced Executives

Friday, April 29, 2005
Breakfast, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
The Army Navy Club on Farragut Square
901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Topic: Branding for Success:
A Roadmap for Raising the Visibility and Value of Your Nonprofit Organization
Speaker: Larry Checco
Registration: by 12:00 p.m.on Friday, April 22.

Member - $25 (in advance - before 12:00 p.m.on Friday, April 22)
Member - $35 (late reservations and at the door registration)

Thanks to Campbell and Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives Series.

Save the Date - Future Chapter Events

Thursday, May 19, 2005
New Member Orientation 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Smith and Wollensky Restaurant
1112 Nineteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Thursday, May 19, 2005
Luncheon 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Smith and Wollensky Restaurant
1112 Nineteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC
Our guest speakers are Nancy Eiring who is responsible for Grassroots Fundraising for the Democratic National Committee and a yet-to-be named counterpart from the other side of the aisle. Their topic will be: What non-political fundraisers can learn from political fundraising done for the election of 2004.

Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Roundtable, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Adams Hussey & Associates, Inc
1400 I Street NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC

Tuesday, June 14, 2005
AFP-DC Annual Member Event, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Human Rights Campaign Equality Center
1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Thursday, July 21, 2005
Fundraising Forum, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.
The Mansion at Strathmore
10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD

Wednesday, October 26, 2005
18th Annual Fundraising Day Washington, all day
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC

Monday, November 14, 2005
4th Annual National Capital Philanthropy Day, luncheon
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC

Be a "Member in the News" - Spring Newsletter

It's fun to see your name in print. It's great to read good news about friends. That's why we invite you to send in news about yourself for inclusion in the “Members in the News” column of the AFP/DC newsletter which will be printed in the Spring and the Fall. Let people know about your promotion or job change. Tell us about awards you have won or other successes. If you have published a book, or authored an article, we want to know about those. If you have a photograph of yourself, don't be shy, send us that as well.

Email your news to the AFP/DC Chapter office at info@afpdc.org with the subject line: “For Members in the News” column. We'll do our best to accommodate your story. For photos, email a digital image or mail it to the Chapter office.

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Mentoring Program
Calling all Mentors! The AFP/DC Mentorship program has succeeded in attracting so much interest that several highly-motivated Mentees are waiting for you!

According to past evaluations, some of the ways you may benefit from being a Mentor include getting to know and encouraging others in the field, giving back after having received guidance early in your own career, and learning how things work at other nonprofits.

Another benefit is that you will earn ten points toward your CFRE criteria by mentoring.

Please consider signing up today to serve as a Mentor. You can fax your application as either a Mentor or Mentee to 202-547-6348.

Thanks to The Sheridan Group for sponsoring the Mentoring Program.

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Other Educational Offerings

May 4 & 5, 2005
Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) 50th Annual Conference and Exposition
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC

Direct Marketing Association of Washington's 50th Annual Conference and Expo now offers EVEN MORE -- in the meeting room -- AND on the exhibit floor. Learn More Here!

The program includes a full two-day track on direct response fundraising as well as an internet track that includes fundraising topics.
AFP/DC members can attend at the DMAW member rate.

Classified Ads

Check the ads throughout the month since some ads come in after the E-Bag has been distributed.

AFP/DC only charges $75 to post a job online for 30 days*.
Plus we e-mail the classifieds page via a link in the monthly E-Bag to nearly 1000 fundraising professionals.
The money from the ads support our scholarship program.

Get the classified ad form online and e-mail the text of your ad to info@afpdc.org.

*Ads are posted on the first business day of the month until the last business day of the same month.
The $75 fee applies to ads that are posted for the month or any portion of that month.
The ad and payment are due on the 25th of the month prior to the posting month.

AFP/DC Leadership Partners