Table of Contents Message from the President Small Shops September 20 Roundtable September 27 Chamberlain Scholarship Deadline October 14 FDW Registration Open Early Bird Extended to Sept 9 NCPD Honor Your Own Deadline - September 30 Mentoring Program A Mentee Speaks Up Classified Ads Save the Date Future Events Other Educational Opportunities

AFP/DC Leadership Partners Craver, Matthews, Smith & Company Benefits for Leadership Partners: Recognition at each chapter luncheon Attend 1 luncheon and bring a guest Recognition at each roundtable Recognition at each Advanced Executives (AE) breakfast Attend 1 AE breakfast and bring a guest Logo and link on AFP/DC home page Logo and link in each E-Bag Recognition at Chapter Annual Member Reception Recognition from the stage at Fundraising Day Washington Recognition in the program book at Fundraising Day Washington Tote bag insert at Fundraising Day Washington Recognition at Chapter Central at Fundraising Day Washington 4 VIP seats at National Capital Philanthropy Day Recognition from the stage at National Capital Philanthropy Day 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 - Campbell & Company Small Shops - Golden, Cohen & Braude April Reception - Mimis American Bistro June Reception - Human Rights Campaign Foundation Dish Caterers Sponsorships: Luncheons - available Fundraising Forum - available Young Professionals - available Newsletter - available Web site - available Fundraising Day Washington: Lanyards - InfoCision Luncheon Plenary - Production Solutions Closing Reception - Public Interest Data, Inc. Tote Bags - Adams Hussey & Associates Education Track:Direct Response - The Avalon Consulting Group, Inc. Education Track: Major and Planned Gifts - Community Counselling Service Education Track: Boards and Campaigns - Capital Development Strategies Education Track: Small Shops - The McConnell Consulting Group Withbroe Development Consulting Afternoon Break - DSD Management and Fundraising Services CELCO Morning Break - Huntsinger & Jeffer National Fundraising Lists Other FDW sponsorships are available. National Capital Philanthropy Day: Many types are available.

E-BAG September 2005

E-Bag Sponsored by Donor Strategies

Message from the President

Dear AFP/DC Members,

With the summer winding down and our busiest months upon us, it's nice to get some really great news. That's why I'm pleased to report that our chapter has received a $25,000 grant from the Fannie Mae Foundation Fund of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region. This is the third year for the grant, which supports our mentoring and educational opportunities for nonprofit fundraising staff throughout the region. I would like to thank AFP/DC member Nancy Withbroe and Past President Martha Schumacher, CFRE for their efforts to secure and renew this important funding for our chapter.

If you are a procrastinator like me … you're in luck! Because the Early Bird registration for Fundraising Day Washington has been extended to September 9. So, take a moment right now to visit the FDW website and sign up to attend the region's largest gathering of fundraising professionals on October 26th. Group rates are available if you register three of more people from your organization. If you are interested in exhibit or sponsorship opportunities at the conference, please contact info@afpdc.org.

We'll barely have time to catch our breath from Fundraising Day before we'll be on to National Capital Philanthropy Day on November 14. We'll be joined again this year by Leon Harris from ABC7/WJLA TV and the winners of the 2005 Philanthropy Day awards will be announced in the coming days. To learn more about this exciting event and how you can “honor your own” exceptional partners, contact info@afpdc.org.

Finally, I would like to extend a warm congratulations and farewell to our Immediate Past President Celia Luxmoore, CFRE. Celia will be relocating to Richmond, VA to serve as Director of Development for the John Marshall Foundation. Celia has provided tremendous leadership to AFP/DC over the years and we wish her all the best in her new job!

Best wishes for a spectacular fall fundraising season!

Sincerely,

Kathy Swayze, CFRE
President

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Small Shops - September 20, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Title: Back to School - Preparing for a New Year

Format:
Open session to swap ideas and resources and help each other with issues regarding your work.

Location:
Development Resources, Inc.
1601 N. Kent Street, Suite 1200 (Conference Room)
Arlington, VA 22209

Metro: two blocks from Rosslyn - blue/orange lines
Parking: garage on site

Registration:
Due Friday, September 16.
See details on the registration form.

Thanks to Golden, Cohen & Braude for sponsoring the Small Shop Series.


Other sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Roundtable - September 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Title: Building Relationships with Foundation and Corporate Donors: Crafting Letters of Inquiry, Grant Proposals, and Progress Reports

Speaker:
Michelle S. Payne
Director, Donor Advisory Services & Grants Management
Charities Aid Foundation of America

Location:
Adams Hussey & Associates, Inc.
1400 I Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005

Metro: McPherson Square, 14th Street Exit - blue/orange lines

Registration:
Due Friday, September 22.
See details on the information flyer.

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

Other sponsorship opportunities are available.

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
Early Bird Registration Extended to September 9

Join us at Fundraising Day Washington learn how to better get your message across to donors and also:

• Learn valuable techniques to increase your organization's bottom line.
• Grow as a development professional.
• Connect with the people and services you need to thrive in today's challenging fundraising environment.
• Meet and learn from your nonprofit colleagues and leading industry experts.

Register online or see your registration brochure recently sent to you in the US mail.

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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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Mentoring Program - A Mentee Speaks Up

What are the benefits of the AFP Mentoring Program? Stephanie Weishaar, a Mentee, values many aspects of her relationship, including:

(1) Having someone to bounce ideas off of and share her experience with
(2) Feeling like she has another development professional working alongside her though she is in a small office
(3) Being able to assure her Executive Director and BOD that she has discussed ideas with a seasoned veteran

The Mentoring Committee now needs Mentors who can help Mentees:

(1) See the overall financial picture of their organization
(2) Develop/build a broad-based fundraising shop
(3) Work on planned giving

We also have a Mentor ready to share her expertise in special events fundraising.

Please consider joining us today! Sign up by faxing your application as either a Mentor or Mentee to 202-547-6348 or to Lee MacVaugh at 703- 683-5722.

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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Save the Date - Future Events

• October 25 - Roundtable at Adams Hussey & Associates
• October 26 - Member Orientation at FDW at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
• October 26 - Fundraising Day Washington at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
• November 14 - National Capital Philanthropy Day at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
• November 29 - Roundtable at Adams Hussey & Associates
• December 1 - CFRE Exam in Washington, DC
• December 8 - Advanced Executives Breakfast at The Army Navy Club
• December 15 - Annual Meeting/Holiday Luncheon at Smith & Wollensky Restaurant
• April 2-5, 2006 - The 43rd Annual AFP International Conference in Atlanta

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Other Educational Offerings

September 26-28, 2005
2005 Foundation and Nonprofit Performance Conference
Washington Plaza Hotel
Ten Thomas Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20005
See more details at http://www.performanceweb.org/FNPC/

November 1, 2005
Maryland Nonprofits' 13th Annual Conference
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
See more details at http://www.marylandnonprofits.org/html/training/06_03.asp

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