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E-BAG April 2006 E-Bag Sponsored by
These words greeted me in the front-page article of last Sunday's Washington Post, along with the headline, “Former DeLay Aide Enriched by Nonprofit”. In the interest of full disclosure, I've never been a fan of Tom DeLay. But for this article, that's beside the point. For me, the real red flag in Sunday's Post —and a slew of other similar articles that fill the nation's newspapers— is that the word “nonprofit” is associated with scandal. We all get painted with the same brush, and it creates a tremendous hurdle for reputable charities. It reminds me once again why my membership in AFP matters so much and why I'm so proud of the Code of Ethics each of us signs each year. The nonprofit featured in Sunday's article, the U.S. Family Network, regularly paid commissions to consultants and staff for the donations they acquired – a practice expressly prohibited by our Code of Ethics. The organization's founder paid exorbitant fees to his wife and to the wives of other associates, no doubt without fully disclosing those relationships to donors. More troubling than this, however, is that the group appears to have been a front for political lobbying activities. They never had any intention of using these donations for the intended ‘charitable' purposes. As stories about disreputable organizations like the U.S. Family Network proliferate, you and I have never needed AFP more. I urge you to use these types of stories as opportunities to educate your staff and board members about the importance of affiliating with a principled, professional association that sets high ethical standards and helps strengthen donor trust in nonprofit organizations. OK, now that I've got that off my chest… let me return to AFP/DC business! Many of you have heard something about the “bridge” conference this July. I want to make sure you understand that this ‘new' conference is actually the Fundraising Day Washington conference you've always loved. It won't be in the fall this year… it will be held in July in conjunction with the Direct Marketing Association of Washington. We're joining forces to bring you
a 2 1/2-day conference, The Bridge to Integrated Marketing
and Fundraising, on July 12th, 13th and 14th. It's
an innovative, dynamic conference with nationally known
speakers and it's happening right here in our
own hometown, so you don't have to incur travel
expenses. You can come for Fundraising Day Washington on Thursday the 13th or even better, join us for the full conference. There will be fundraising sessions on both days and you can learn more about database marketing, online promotions and other direct marketing topics too! Your conference co-chairs Nancy Withbroe, CFRE and Geoff Peters are leading an outstanding team that is busy lining up some phenomenal speakers including Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE who will lead a Masters Class for Advanced Executives, Bernard Ross on “Influencing Integrity”, and a repeat engagement from a Fundraising Day 2004 favorite, Tony Elischer. So plan to stay in town this July for the best fundraising and direct marketing conference of the year. Finally, for those of you who are traveling to Atlanta for the AFP International Conference, don't forget to join us at our reception on Monday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Omni Hotel CNN Center, North Tower, International Ballroom, Salon D. We're really grateful that Development Resources, Inc. is sponsoring this event for the chapter, so when you see Nancy Racette from DRI, please thank her for their support. We've invited members of the AFP Maryland chapter to join us, so it is a great opportunity to spend time with old friends and meet some new folks. Have a great month!
Kathy Swayze, CFRE
Thanks to our EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: Development Resources, inc.
AFP/DC GET TOGETHER
FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS - April 18 AFP/DC wants to be YOUR professional association. This get together is your opportunity to informally learn about the benefits of membership in AFP/DC. Enjoy complimentary soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres, especially selected by Chef Orlando Hitzig of Mark and Orlando's Restaurant—which the Post's Tom Sietsema hails as “a pleaser.” Network and connect with new AFP/DC friends and the leadership of the chapter. There will be a brief program and a cash bar. To attend, RSVP to info@afpdc.org and put “RSVP for Get Together” in the subject line. Please provide your full contact information. Questions? Call Mary Grimm, 202-789-6362 or Roberta Catalinotto, 202-633-0142. Back to top Roundtables are a great AFP/DC member benefit. These highly interactive sessions are typically directed at all educational levels. Participants gather to hear a presentation followed by ample time for questions, interactions, and networking. CFRE credits are available for participation. See more details about the speaker and topic on the flyer. TOPIC: LOCATION: METRO: TIME: COST: REGISTER:
On the heels of a great turnouts at the DMAW - AFP/DC young professionals networking nights at Fado in February and at Buffalo Billiards in March, we'd like to say thank you for helping to make it such a success. Please mark your calendars for April 26 and stayed tuned for the time and location. Please note: The Young Professionals Happy Hour is intended for those who are under age 40 and/or who have fewer than 7 years of fundraising or nonprofit experience. We're asking everyone to please respect this criteria so we can maximize peer-building networks. REGISTER:
The non-itemizer deduction in the Senate-passed tax reconciliation bill (H.R. 4297) contains an unprecedented floor for charitable contributions that effectively taxes donors who itemize their gifts. Taxpayers who claim the standard deduction (non-itemizers) could take a deduction only for their total annual cash contributions above the floor ($210 for single filers or $420 for joint filers). The floor shouldn't have a detrimental effect on non-itemizer giving since part of the standard deduction is considered to reflect charitable contributions. This part of the provision is similar to past non-itemizer proposals in previous years. However, the proposal in H.R. 4297 would also extend the floor to donors who itemize their contributions. The floor results in a penalty for itemizer, who would no longer be able to count their first $210 of annual cash charitable contributions (or $420 for joint filers) towards the deduction. The non-itemizer provision in the Senate version would last for two years. To give an example of how this new language would affect itemizers and non-itemizers, a donor who contributes $200 as an individual could not take a deduction while a donor who contributes $250 as an individual could only deduct $40. The same sort of results would occur with donors contributing as joint filers. The House version of the tax reconciliation bill does not contain the non-itemizer provision. The House and Senate are in the process of conferencing on the bill. AFP is alerting its members and is concerned that the Senate version could drastically curb charitable giving but is not recommending that members take any action at this time. AFP/DC MENTORING PROGRAM
… and more! Join us today by faxing your mentee or mentor application to Peter Wolf at 202-729-8181. Fundraising Day Washington Scholarship - May 11 AFP/DC Fundraising
Day Washington: Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising
Conference Scholarship
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DATE: Back to top Thanks to our EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: The Avalon Consulting Group, Inc.
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Are you a fundraiser seeking employment or know someone who is? Then please go to our new Career Center at (http://careers.afpdc.org) and find your next career opportunity! Members and non-members can post their resumes for free; and we even have an option to keep your information confidential. Are you an employer looking for the right person to fill your position? Then please visit our Career Center where candidates have posted resumes which employers can search for free during the 30 days they have a position posted.
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