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AFP/DC
Leadership Partners
Craver, Mathews,
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
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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:
Advanced Executives
- Campbell
& Company
E-Bag - Connelly
& Assoc Fundraising, LLC
Member Reception- The
Avalon Consulting Group, Inc.
Atlanta Reception -
Development
Resources, inc.
Small Shops -
Golden, Cohen & Braude
Available
Sponsorships:
Fundraising Forum
Luncheons
Mentoring
Roundtable
Newsletter
Website
AFP/DC and DMAW Bridge Conference:
See the Sponsorship
Prospectus
National
Capital Philanthropy Day:
Premier
Sponsor
Sponsor
Patrons
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E-BAG May
2006
E-Bag Sponsored by
MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow AFP/DC members,
My message to you is about the ever-so
fascinating topic of ‘governance'. I say
that at the risk that you might stop reading this very
moment. Please don't. There is a major change
being proposed for the governance structure of our association
and it warrants your attention.
AFP International, the umbrella group
over all AFP chapters, has proposed changes to its governance
structure because of the growth we've experienced
as an organization. You can read the detailed proposal
on the AFP website.
I welcome any feedback or input you have
on the proposed changes. I also want to let you know
that your AFP/DC Board of Directors is pleased with
some of the recommendations including the addition of
a Leadership Assembly and a Council of Presidents and
very concerned about other changes that have the potential
to lessen the voice of members of our chapter.
In the coming weeks, I will be communicating
the concerns of our chapter to the Task Force members.
My goal is to ensure that all AFP/DC members continue
to have a voice in the policy making of our association.
Currently, AFP/DC has four Delegates who
attend the annual Delegate Assembly meeting to represent
our chapter and vote on important matters. In the new
structure, DC chapter members would rely on a ‘regional'
board member to represent our concerns. That regional
representative would be drawn not just from our chapter,
but from a large geographic area that includes Pennsylvania,
Maryland, New York, Delaware and Kentucky.
If you have any comments or suggestions
about these important matters, please do not hesitate
to call me directly at 202-543-7671. I will also make
myself available following our Fundraising Forum on
May 11th at 12 noon to talk with any interested members
about these issues.
Which reminds me... we have a great morning
program planned for you on Thursday, May 11th with two
outstanding speakers talking about innovative events
that can help you raise more money. See the announcement
below for more information and sign up today!
Finally, I want to take this opportunity
to publicly thank one of the hardest working AFP/DC
Board members, Mary Grimm, CFRE. For more than two years,
Mary has served as Vice President of Membership. She's
built an outstanding membership committee team that
is enthusiastically working to recruit more members
and make the membership experience better for all our
current members. I am deeply grateful for her leadership
in this important area. So, the next time you see Mary,
please let her know how much you appreciate all the
great work she's doing for the chapter.
I look forward to seeing you on May 11th.
Have a great month!
Kathy Swayze, CFRE
President
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FUNDRAISING
FORUM - May 11 SOLD
OUT as of 5/8/06
TOPIC:
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Innovative Events
to Attract New Donors
SESSION 1: “Friendraiser”
Events that Won't Bust your Budget by Michelle
Keegan, Director of Development, Ford's Theatre
Ms. Keegan will share specific examples of “friendraiser”
events that are designed to dramatically increase your
organizations' individual donor base and visibility.
Attendees will also learn how to incorporate budget
saving techniques and attract sponsors for your functions.
This session will include time for audience participation.
SESSION 2: Three Salon Style Events
You can Implement Now by Mariann
Payne, Director of Major Gifts, United Cerebral
Palsy
Ms. Payne will introduce three intimate "salon
style" events that are designed to create immediate
connections with donors. Attendees will take away useful
suggestions and tools to help them implement new events
within their organization and engage their boards and
leadership in hosting such innovative events. Session
2 will include time for questions and answers.
LOCATION:
The Army and Navy Club
901 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
*NOTE: The Army and Navy Club requires a coat and
tie for men and prohibits the use of cell phones in
the Club's public spaces.
METRO:
Farragut North and West
TIME:
- 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental
Breakfast and Networking
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Session
1
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break
and Networking
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session
2
COST:
- Breakfast and Session 1 only:
$25 members / $35 nonmembers / $40 late registrations
- Breakfast plus both sessions:
$65 members/ $75 nonmembers / $80 late registrations
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CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS -
due
May 5
Find out more about the conference
at http://www.bridgeconf.org/
- Over 30 educations sessions per day
- More than 100 exhibitors
- Convenient Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington,
DC
- New dates - July 12- 14, 2006
Print out the scholarship application at /events/scholarship_opps.html
- 10 scholarships awarded
- Covers two day registration fee
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DIVERSITY COMMITTEE -
Open invitation to meeting on May 10
Be a part of the solution…
The AFP/DC Board of Directors is committed
to fostering diversity in our programming, among our
membership, and within the fundraising profession. We
invite you to be a part of that effort –
join the Diversity Committee. If you were a
member in the past, we welcome your knowledge and insights.
The Committee will meet
Wednesday May 10
4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
Board Room
Catholic Community Services
924 G Street, NW (near Gallery Place and Metro Center
Metro stops)
Washington, DC
Please let us know if you plan to
attend. E-mail Val Broadie, VP – Diversity at
vbroadie419@verizon.net.
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2006 ANNUAL MEMBER RECEPTION -
May 24
You are cordially invited to AFP/DC's
2006 Annual Member Reception, featuring fabulous food,
networking, and door prizes. Guests are welcome!
TIME:
Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Human Rights Campaign Equality Center, 1640 Rhode Island
Avenue, NW at 17th Street, Washington, DC 20036
COST:
$15 per person
METRO:
Red line to Dupont Circle South or Farragut North
PARKING:
Colonial at 1730 Rhode Island Avenue
Thanks to
our EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: The
Avalon Consulting Group, Inc. and the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation
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ROUNDTABLE-
May 30
TOPIC:
Modeling to Identify Top-Level and Mid-Level Donors
SPEAKER:
Monica C. Smith, Marketsmith, Inc.
LOCATION:
Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National
Network
1400 I Street, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
METRO:
McPherson Square - 14th Street Exit
TIME:
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
COST:
Free to members
REGISTER:
- Please send an e-mail with the subject "RSVP
for Roundtable" to info@afpdc.org
by noon on May 26.
- Please include your contact information.
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ADVANCED EXECUTIVES -
June 9
TOPIC:
A Cool Look at Some of the Hottest Issues Currently
Facing Non-Profits
DESCRIPTION:
Paul Light will shine an analytical light on the strengths
and weaknesses of non-profits in terms of public trust,
the relevance of their missions and their capacity to
address the nation's most pressing problems. Dr.
Light has authored numerous works on the subject of
excellence in non-profit organizations, including “The
Four Pillars of High Performance: How Robust Organizations
Achieve Extraordinary Results” and “Sustaining
Nonprofit Performance: The Case for Capacity Building
and the Evidence to Support It.”
SPEAKER:
Professor Paul
Light, Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service
at New York University and founding director of the
Center for Public Service at the Brookings Institution.
LOCATION:
The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square
901 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
*NOTE: The Army and Navy Club requires a coat and
tie for men and prohibits the use of cell phones in
the Club's public spaces.
METRO:
Farragut North and Farragut West
PARKING:
Valet ($15) or Colonial Parking Garage on 17th St. next
door to The Army and Navy Club.
TIME:
8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast;
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program
COST: Includes continental breakfast
$25 Member advance registration
$35 Member on-site registration
Please note: Advanced Executive Programs
are for AFP members in the fundraising field for ten
or more years. CFRE credits available for participation.
Thanks to Campbell
& Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives
Series.
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IT'S THE OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION -
So "Cross the Bridge" to a Tropical
Paradise!
What's the date? July 12,
2006
When do I show up? 6:30 p.m. - 9:30
p.m.
Where's the action? Marriott Wardman
Park Hotel
No Worries, Mate - Relax, Be Happy, and
join your colleagues for a laid-back evening in the
Islands.
Like all good islands, this one features:
- An Open Bar
- Great Company
- Delectable Appetizers
- Terrific Door Prizes
- Listen to the music of the Islands -
reggae, steel drum – you know the score!
- Be Cool by the Pool, go "Island Wild" leading
the Conga Line - or just chill out "Somewhere In
between". This is THE PLACE to
see and be seen!
- Show up, kick back, have a great time and help "launch
the boat" for the 2006 AFP/DC and DMAW Bridge Conference!
- Register
for the conference now. Rates increase after June 9.
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REACHING KEY PEOPLE in
the Fundraising and Direct Marketing Fields
The Bridge Conference in July will attract
the decision makers in the metro DC area and beyond.
Be part of the action and check out the opportunities.
We have sponsor packages from $20,000 to $1500 and advertising
options from $1500 to $300. See details in the Sponsorship
Prospectus. Don't forget the Tote Bag Insert - for
$1000 we can get your flyer in the hands of each conference
attendee.
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AFP/DC MENTORING PROGRAM
Right now, the AFP/DC Mentoring
Committee has opportunities for individuals ready
to share their knowledge and expertise as Mentors. All
areas of experience are sought, and with just one meeting
a month, you can make a real difference in the career
of another professional.
Join us today by faxing your mentee
or mentor
application to Peter Wolf at 202-729-8181.
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CLASSIFIEDS/CAREER CENTER
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
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