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AFP/DC
Leadership Partners
Craver, Matthews,
Smith & Company
Benefits
for Leadership Partners:
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Recognition
at each chapter luncheon |
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Attend
1 luncheon and bring a guest |
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Recognition
at each roundtable |
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Recognition
at each Advanced Executives (AE) breakfast |
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Attend
1 AE breakfast and bring a guest |
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Logo
and link on AFP/DC home
page |
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Logo
and link in each E-Bag |
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Recognition
at Chapter Annual Member Reception |
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Recognition
from the stage at Fundraising Day
Washington |
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Recognition
in the program book at Fundraising
Day Washington |
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Tote
bag insert at Fundraising Day Washington
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Recognition
at Chapter Central at Fundraising
Day Washington |
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VIP seats at National Capital Philanthropy
Day |
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Recognition
from the stage at National Capital
Philanthropy Day |
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Recognition
in the program book at National Capital
Philanthropy Day |
For other levels of
partnerships, please review the sponsorship
brochure or call the office at 202-547-0155.
Special Thanks
to Our Other Sponsors:
Roundtables -
Donor Strategies, Inc
E-Bag - Donor
Strategies, Inc
Mentoring Program -
The Sheridan Group
Advanced Executives
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Campbell & Company
Small Shops -
Golden, Cohen & Braude
April Reception -
Mimis American Bistro
June Reception -
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Dish
Caterers
Available
Sponsorships:
Luncheons - available
Fundraising Forum -
available
CFRE Survey Course
- available
Young Professionals
- available
Newsletter - available
Web site - available
Fundraising Day Washington
- many
types available
National Capital Philanthropy
Day - many
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E-BAG August
2005
E-Bag Sponsored by Donor
Strategies
Message from the President
Dear AFP/DC Members,
Welcome to your August E-Bag! It may be
August but I can assure you that there are no “lazy
days of summer” here at AFP/DC. We're gearing
up for the busy fall season with our biggest events
of the year.
- Fundraising Day Washington (FDW) on October 26; and
- National Capital Philanthropy Day (NCPD) on November 14.
The Fundraising Day leadership team has
finalized speakers for six outstanding tracks and two
plenary sessions. Look for the conference flyer in your
mailbox later this month or visit our website at www.afpdc.org
today for more details.
This year's NCPD leadership team
is also in high gear. Thanks to the hard work of Ruth
Cogen and Jenny Strimel, we have a record number 18
co-conveners signed on for this year's event.
We're delighted to welcome Americans for the Arts,
the Latino Federation of Greater Washington, the National
Center for Black Philanthropy, United Way of the National
Capital Area and Volunteers of America as new partners
this year.
Fundraising Day Washington and National
Capital Philanthropy Day should both be on your “must
do” list for the fall. If you haven't done
so already, please mark your calendar now for these
two signature events.
I also want to take a moment to acknowledge
AFP/DC Board Member Betsy Blume, CFRE for her work this
year on the Government Relations front. As you know,
it's been a busy year for Government Relations
as our sector responds to proposals under consideration
in the Senate Finance Committee. Betsy joined dozens
of other nonprofit professionals last week on Capitol
Hill for a “Congressional Fly-In and Speak Out
About Charitable Reform Proposals”. The event
was sponsored by the Alliance for Charitable Reform,
the American Council on Education, Americans for the
Arts, the National Committee on Planned Giving, and
the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Betsy
and others used the opportunity to talk directly with
members and staff in the Senate, including Senate Finance
Committee members.
Finally, let me say “Thank You”
to every volunteer who supports this chapter …
whether you serve on a committee, speak at an event,
or make membership calls… we really appreciate
your efforts to make our chapter and our profession
stronger.
Enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
Kathy Swayze, CFRE
President
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Luncheon - August
18, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Topic:
"Square Organizations, Round Donors:
Diversifying Your Fundraising Strategy to Find the Perfect
Fit"
Is your organization inclusive? How do
you reach beyond your current constituency base? Learn
how three organizations
have worked to develop winning strategies to diversify
their donor base outside the limited constituencies
they serve.
Come join this panel discussion, where
each representative will share information about their
organizations and some of the
strategies used to grow and expand their programs. Attendees
will walk away with new perspectives on finding new
prospects
beyond their current donor base. Find the perfect fit
for you.
Speakers:
- Susie Kay - Founder and President,
Hoop Dream Scholarship Foundation
- Lynne Murray - Director of Development, Gallaudet
University
- Steven Taylor - CEO, Sjogrens Syndrome Foundation
Location:
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant
1112 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Registration:
Due Friday, August 13. See details on the registration
form. You can register
online through VeriSign.
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ChapTer Orientation
- August 18, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Orientation for New and Prospective Members
What makes AFP/DC tick?
How can I get involved as a volunteer?
What's the mentoring program all about?
What other kinds of programs does AFP/DC offer?
For the answers
to these and other questions, join board and committee
members for a fact-filled briefing about the Chapter.
You'll find this a great opportunity to network
and to learn why AFP/DC is one of the largest and most
active chapters in the country.
To attend, send an email to info@afpdc.org
with "RSVP to Chapter Orientation"
in the subject line. Please include your complete contact
information. You need not attend the luncheon to attend
the orientation, but we hope you will.
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FDW Scholarships -
due September 1
Fundraising Day
Washington is a full day of relevant education sessions
on October 26, 2005 and we are offering 10 scholarships
which cover the cost of the registration fee. Please
submit your application by September 1.
Additional information can be found on the Scholarship
Application form.
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Chamberlain Scholarship-
due October 14
To help individuals serving nonprofit
organizations develop their knowledge and skill in fundraising,
the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy sponsors the Chamberlain
Scholarship Program. The Chamberlain Scholarship honors
the memory of Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE.
The AFP Foundation and AFP/DC will
award one $500 scholarship to an AFP member for the
purpose of defraying expenses associated with attendance
at AFP's International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
from April 2-5, 2006. Please submit your application
by October 14.
Additional information can be found on the Chamberlain
Scholarship Application form.
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Fundraising Day Washington -
October 26
Online Registration OPEN!
Fundraising Day Washington
2005: Your Passport to Fundraising Success is fast approaching!
Your registration brochure is being mailed in late August.
If you can't wait, visit the FDW
website and register
online TODAY! Early bird
rates expire on August 31st, so act fast.
Don't miss the boat on great
educational sessions such as
- Traveling with Purpose: Developing
Your Nonprofit's Strategy, lead by Robert
F. Sheehan, Jr, Ph.D., CFRE, of Sheehan Consulting
and
- Upgrading…Not Only
for Airline Seats, but now for Donors: How to Move
Your Donors Up the Pyramid presented by Lisa
Maska, CFRE and Tiffany Neill, CFRE, of Lautman &
Company.
We hope to see you on October 26th!
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NCPD "Honor Your Own" Awards Deadline
- September 30
It's not too late
to honor your own for exceptional philanthropy!
National Capital Philanthropy Day will
take place on Monday, November 14th at the Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel! In addition to the five top awards
being presented this year for Outstanding Philanthropy,
nonprofit organizations have the unique opportunity
to "Honor Your Own" in any of the five categories
for Exceptional Philanthropy. Honorees will receive
recognition from the podium during the event; a listing
in the National Capital Philanthropy Day program booklet;
and a certificate of honor.
To Honor Your Own, simply complete the
form and send it by fax, mail, or e-mail to the AFP/DC office
by September 30, 2005.
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AFP/DC Announces 2005-2006 Member Directory & Resource
Guide - update due August 12
A message to our business partners
and members:
Production of the AFP/DC 2005-2006 Member Directory
& Resource Guide is underway. The new edition of
the Directory, launched with an inaugural edition in
2004, is set for release in late October.
This valuable member resource is produced in cooperation
with Naylor Publications. The Directory & Resource
Guide is supported by advertising commitments from our
business partners. Naylor representatives have already
begun to contact current advertisers regarding renewal
for the new publication year, and will be soliciting
new advertisers over the coming weeks. Your consideration
of this unique opportunity to reach the AFP/DC membership
in a publication which will become a daily member resource,
used throughout the coming year, is sincerely appreciated.
Your support makes the Directory & Resource Guide
possible, at minimal cost to our chapter.
If you are an individual member of our chapter, you
will be receiving a communication from Naylor shortly
giving you an opportunity to review and update your
current member information by August 12. That information,
drawn from the AFP International member database, will
become your chapter directory listing. Please review
it carefully. We encourage our members to visit the
AFP International website, www.afpnet.org,
to review their individual listings by logging in and
clicking "Address Change".
A new feature of the AFP International website allows
you to list two addresses in your AFP record. The "Primary
Address" will be pulled and published in the chapter
directory.
The AFP/DC directory sorts each member in three sections
(by name, organization, and type of organization). Please
click on "Demographics" on the AFP International
website to assure you will be listed appropriately in
each section.
Your help will assure a comprehensive and accurate 2005-2006
AFP/DC Member Directory and Resource Guide.
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Mentoring Program -
Mentors Needed
Lazy summer days haven't affected the AFP/DC Mentoring
Program! We have been busy thinking of new ways to engage
our participants and ramp up recruitment. And, we've
been processing positive evaluations from individuals
in both the Mentor and Mentee roles who are enjoying
fulfilling relationships.
Mentors and Mentees are in demand right now. In particular,
we need Mentors who can help with:
A) General knowledge about how to approach corporations
for funding;
B) Writing a more effective grant proposal;
C) Planning events that are profitable; and,
D) Getting Boards more involved in fundraising.
Please consider joining us today!
Sign up by faxing 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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Classified Ads
Please check the Jobs/Classifieds
page 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 as a PDF 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.
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