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	Message from the President

	Luncheon - Sept 21

	Annual Meeting - Dec 14

	Fundraising Forum - Oct 19

	Roundtable Program

	AFP/DC Scholarships

	Certification

	Bridge Conference 2007

	Career Center

	Other Opportunities

	Upcoming Events

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear AFP/DC Members,

WORK LIFE BALANCE: Is there such a thing? Or is it a myth? As I find myself saying good-bye to summer, thinking about work life balance may just be my issue du jour, but if it’s yours too, let’s talk sometime. Perhaps we should embrace the imbalance, as one author stated, and acknowledge that anything important demands our full investment. Sometimes it’s our family and friends, often it’s our work. Email and personal digital assistants make it convenient to be connected 24/7. But does this convenience then become reliance? Are we expected to be on call or do we put this pressure upon ourselves? Are we more effective one way than another? Here’s to a productive fall season and maintaining your work life balance! Suggestions welcome.

PHILANTHROPY DAY: As we turn the corner to fall, I want to remind you about National Capital Philanthropy Day, when we will celebrate philanthropy in our region.

The fifth annual National Capital Philanthropy Day Luncheon and Awards Presentation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, from 11:30 am – 2 pm. For the third year in a row, the Master of Ceremonies will be Leon Harris, award-winning anchor of ABC affiliate WJLA-TV News Channel 7.

It’s not too late to submit your nominations for Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer, Outstanding Corporate Partner, Outstanding Foundation Partner, and Outstanding Fundraising Professional. The deadline is September 5, 2006.

In addition to the five top awards being presented, nonprofit organizations have the unique opportunity to “Honor Your Own” in any of the five categories. Honor Your Own 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. The Honor Your Own Form is available on the AFP/DC chapter web site and will soon be available to fill out online! Deadline for Honor Your Own is October 2, 2006.

Proceeds from this event are used to support scholarships for area nonprofit organizations around fundraising and philanthropy.

All forms are now available on the AFP/DC Web site to download NCPD Award nomination forms, Honor Your Own forms, sponsorship opportunities, and event registration information.

GOVERNANCE: You may have seen an email from AFP International recently about the proposed restructuring of AFP’s current governance infrastructure and processes, particularly around the Delegate Assembly. The AFP/DC board of directors has been keeping up with this activity and has twice submitted feedback to the AFP Governance Task Force and most recently to the full AFP International board of directors. AFP/DC has some serious concerns about the proposed changes and expects to meet with AFP Governance Task Force volunteers and AFP International staff in the weeks ahead, prior to the Delegate Assembly meeting in October, where this will come up for a vote. Read the full report from the Governance Task Force, then read the AFP/DC board of directors’ feedback. We would welcome your feedback. Delegates from the AFP/DC board attending the October meeting in Los Angeles are: myself; Kathy Swayze, CFRE; Grace Hong; and Nancy Racette, CFRE. Please feel free to contact any of us with your comments or concerns.

Jeff Kost

Jeff Kost
President

LUNCHEON - September 21

TOPIC : What Donors Want to See in a Grantee and What Grantees Want Seen – An exploration of what foundations and other donors look for in distributing funds, and how grantees can best meet these expectations.

PRESENTER : Peter C. Wolk, Esq. Founder and Executive Director of the National Center for Nonprofit Law, Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington board member and author of the new book “The Art of Creating Nonprofit Organizations.”

September’s luncheon is being planned in cooperation with the National Capital Area Chapter of the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP).

LOCATION:
The Army and Navy Club
901 17th Street, NW (near the Farragut North and West metro stations) 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.

TIME :
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Presentation

COST :
$40 members/ $50 nonmembers / $55 late registrations members / $65 late registrations nonmembers

REGISTER:
- Complete online registration by noon on 9/15/06
- Fax registration form to 202-547-6348 by noon on 9/15/06.

ANNUAL MEETING, VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION & HOLIDAY LUNCHEON – December 14
- Mark your calendar now! Details coming soon.

FUNDRAISING FORUM PROGRAM
Forums provide participants with the opportunity to explore a particular educational topic in depth. These programs typically span an entire morning, with an introductory session held during breakfast and a detailed discussion following until noon. Fundraising Forums are held periodically throughout the year. Currently Forums are planned for October 2006, and February and May 2007.

FUNDRAISING FORUM – October 19

TOPIC:
Raising Money with Email

PRESENTER:
Madeline Stanionis is an experienced online fundraising, advocacy, and marketing consultant, speaker, and author. Until mid-2006, she was the President and Creative Director of Donordigital, a full-service online agency which helps nonprofit organizations, campaigns, and socially responsible businesses use the Internet to build their constituencies and achieve their goals.

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 members / $50 late registrations nonmembers
Breakfast plus both sessions: $65 members/ $75 nonmembers / $80 late registrations / $90 late registrations nonmembers

REGISTER:
- Complete online registration by noon on 10/13/06
- Fax registration form to 202-547-6348 by noon on 10/13/06.

AFP/DC MEMBER ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM
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. Roundtables are normally held on the last Tuesday of the month.

LOCATION:
Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network
1400 I Street, NW, Suite 900 (near the McPherson Square - 14th Street Exit metro) Washington, DC 20005

TIME:
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

COST:
Free – Open to AFP/DC members only

ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM - September 26

TOPIC :
Direct Response Campaigns Designed for Major Donors – a discussion on techniques for the mail, phones, and the web designed to reach major donors.

SPEAKER:
Jenny Allen, Vice President for Client Services, Adams Hussey & Associates

REGISTER:
- Please send an e-mail with the subject "RSVP for September Roundtable" to info@afpdc.org by noon on September 22.
- Please include your contact information.

Next RoundTable: Fundraising in the Family - October 24
(Note: The October roundtable has been moved from October 31 to October 24).

AFP/DC SCHOLARSHIPS
AFP/DC provides a wide range of scholarships to its members. Scholarships support new members to the chapter as well as provide outstanding educational opportunities through which members can build their skills.

AFP/DC Membership Scholarships – enabling professionals to join AFP/DC and participate in its wide range of quality programming.

AFP Chamberlain Scholarships – providing AFP members an opportunity to attend the AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Dallas, TX March 25-28, 2007. Chamberlain Scholarships are made possible through the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.

NEW!! AFP/DC Chapter Skills Building Scholarships – Made possible through a designated endowment at the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, these new scholarships will support the chapter’s goals to support new members as well as representatives from diverse communities and constituencies within the chapter’s membership. Scholars will be awarded Early-Bird registration to the AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Dallas, TX March 25-28, 2007.

Watch for information on these scholarship opportunities soon. Some will have October deadlines, so get ready! For more information on scholarships, contact the chapter office at info@afpdc.org or 202-547-0155.

CERTIFICATION – GETTING YOUR CFRE
CFRE International offers the only internationally-recognized baseline professional credential for philanthropic fundraising executives. Based on current and valid practice-based standards, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is a personal and professional achievement that sets standards in philanthropy. Show your colleagues, your employer, and your donors your commitment to the profession by becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

If you are interested in helping to organize a CFRE Study Group for the Chapter, please contact VP for Education Marshall H. Ginn, CFRE at 703-875-3000 or at marshall@capdevstrat.com.

Bridge Conference for 2007
The final numbers are in. 1123 people attended the first ever "Bridge Conference" which included this year's Fundraising Day Washington. This is the largest gathering for FDW ever! And the response was fabulous. Evaluations show that 96.4% would like AFP/DC and DMAW to offer it again. The Boards of Directors of both AFP/DC and DMAW voted unanimously to work together again in 2007 to offer another Bridge Conference!

The committees are being formed and volunteers who are interested in planning the conference are being sought. Contact Mary Lou Swiscoski if you are interested.

AFP/DC and DMAW invite proposals from event management firms and special event planners to provide staff support to the 2007 Bridge Conference. Proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2006. Follow this link to the RFP.

CLASSIFIEDS/CAREER CENTER

Are you a fundraiser seeking employment? 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? 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.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

All Day Forum on E-Commerce
October 13, 2006 at GWU. Hosted by DMAW.
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Black Philanthropy
October 27, 2006 in Baltimore, MD
AFP-MD National Philanthropy Day
October 30, 2006 at Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore's Inner Harbor

UPCOMING EVENTS

Current Events
November 3, 2006 - National Capital Philanthropy Day
March 25-28, 2007 - AFP International Conference