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E-BAG december 2006 E-Bag Sponsored by
Dear AFP/DC Members: ANNUAL MEETING AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: We are taking time this month to celebrate some of the accomplishments of the AFP/DC chapter at our annual meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Army Navy Club. If you have not made your reservation yet, I hope you will do so now. We have had quite a year to rejoice and I so I hope you will join the AFP/DC board of directors as we report on some of the highlights. This is also the opportunity to say "thank you" to the backbone of our chapter, our members and our volunteers who support the activities of the chapter and make our education, networking, mentoring, and membership activities so rich and vital to our profession and to the community we serve. With two outstanding events, the Bridge Conference to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising and National Capital Philanthropy Day, as well as several very active and vibrant committees working all year long, we have several volunteers who deserve our gratitude and appreciation. I hope that this will also inspire those of you who are members who have not yet taken advantage of a volunteer opportunity within the chapter, or perhaps not lately, to volunteer for one of the many opportunities the chapter has to offer. It could be one of your New Year's resolutions! AFP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DALLAS: Speaking of conferences, the AFP 44th International Conference on Fundraising will be held March 25- March 28, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. Advance registration rates are currently in effect. The AFP/DC chapter is in the process of planning a networking event for chapter members who are attending the International Conference, so stay tuned for details about getting together in the Lone Star State! AFP /DC CAREER CENTER: Did you know that you can post your resume for free on the AFP/DC Career Center's site (http://careers.afpdc.org/)? The AFP/DC Career Center site continues to be a valuable resource for employers posting jobs to the site, but to-date, few job seekers have posted resumes there. You can post your resume confidentially, so no one (including your colleagues or current employer) can see that you have posted your resume, without permission. As of the end of November, the Career Center site statistics were: 19 jobs posted; 37 resumes posted; 167 employers registered; over $29,000 in revenue generated (AFP/DC receives 50%). If you have any comments or suggestions on the Career Center site, please send them to info@afpdc.org .
Jeff
Kost Chapter Orientation - December 14 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: TIME: COST: 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. ANNUAL MEETING, VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION & HOLIDAY LUNCHEON - December 14 Join your colleagues for AFP/DC's annual holiday celebration. It's a festive occasion, a wonderful chance to recognize our chapter's volunteers, and an excellent networking opportunity. It always sells out, so get your registration in today! As in years past, AFP/DC will collect contributions to support a local nonprofit organization. This year, AFP/DC will be supporting Fisher House, which supports America 's military in their time of need, by providing "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. They operate 6 houses in the metro area - 3 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center , 2 at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda and 1 at Andrews Air Force Base. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING CONTRIBUTIONS: Unrestricted, cash contributions will be most appreciated. Checks can be made out to "Fisher House." Due to their limited staff, in-kind gifts, such as toys, are not encouraged. Gifts cards for families staying at the houses are very welcome. They suggest stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, or bank gift cards, such as Amex or Bank of America. Gift cards to restaurant chains also work well. They also organize a frequent-flyer miles donation program called "Hero Miles." More information can be found on their website. LOCATION : The Army and Navy Club
(901 17th Street, NW Washington, DC )
UPCOMING EDUCATION PROGRAMS LUNCHEON PROGRAM - January 18 - A special look at new trends in donor engagement, changes in the tax law, and how nonprofits are marketing these concepts directly to their donors. Come and hear from a group of practitioners to learn how they are making it work for their organizations. More information will be available soon. Location: Army Navy Club. FUNDRAISING FORUM – February 15 -- presented in cooperation with the National Capital Gift Planning Council. Spend the morning with an expert in field to explore the critical elements of planned giving. Look for more information to come out soon. Location: Smith & Wollensky Restaurant, 19th Street, NW. SPECIAL ADVANCED EXECUTIVES SESSION - February 9 -- Advanced executives (10+ years of experience) are invited to join their colleagues for special session on transformational leadership. The presenter will be noted speaker and author Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE who will lead participants through an in-depth conversation surrounding the nature of transformational leadership and how fundraising professionals can be a part of creating an atmosphere where such leadership can thrive. Registration Note: This special program will run from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (an hour longer than usual), and the registration fee will be $55. The program will be held at the Army Navy Club. Thank you to Campbell & Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives Program.
PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 2007 The Education Committee is hard at work planning the luncheons, forum and roundtables for 2007. Look for a complete schedule to come out soon. If you or your colleagues have ideas for specific program content that would help you to do your job more effectively, or if you know of a particularly engaging presenter, you are encouraged to pass that information on to the staff at info@afpdc.org or to the AFP/DC Vice President for Education Marshall H. Ginn, CFRE at marshall@capdevstrat.com .
AFP/DC MENTORING PROGRAM 'Tis the season of giving! This year, share your experience with another AFP member as a Mentor or Mentee. It's a rewarding, flexible volunteer opportunity and a unique benefit of AFP membership! Sign up today by faxing your fully completed Mentee Form or Mentor Form to AFP/DC at 202-547-6348. If you already participate, thank you for your contributions this year. We are holding our annual contest to reward those who turn in their 2006 evaluation forms. For a form, and the opportunity to win wonderful prizes , please contact Julie Mañes Bostian at juliemanes@yahoo.com. Thank you to Professionals for Nonprofits for sponsoring the Mentoring Program.
PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS for AFP/DC Chapter - Vote on December 14 Please view our proposed changes to the AFP/DC Chapter bylaws. Language to be deleted is indicated where words have strikethrough marks. New language and additions are indicated by capitalization of entire words. The main purpose of these revisions is to ensure that the bylaws reflect the actual operations of the chapter, and to make chapter governance more flexible and responsive to member needs. Bylaws revisions will be voted on at the next regular meeting of the chapter on December 14, 2006, at the beginning of the holiday party. Your questions and comments about these revisions are welcome: bblume@astc.org. Betsy Blume, Vice President for Governance AFP/DC Chapter
CFRE STUDY GROUP IN THE WORKS! We have a team of volunteers who have stepped forward to organize a new CFRE Study Group. Details on the group's schedule and structure are being developed now. If you are interested in participating in the CFRE Study Group, please contact the Chapter office at info@afpdc.org.
THANK YOU TO NCPD SPONSORS The Chapter is grateful to the companies whose sponsorships of the 5th National Capital Philanthropy Day helped make the event possible. Our Supporting Sponsor was kaze design, which contributed design services pro-bono. Our Patron sponsors were America Online, Campbell & Company, the Chasdrew Fund, Comcast, Impact Communications, Inova Health System Foundation, and U.S. Newswire.
CLASSIFIEDS/CAREER CENTER With a new year around the corner are
you looking for a new job? If so, post your
resume for free at our Career
Center.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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