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E-BAG february
2007
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MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear AFP/DC Members:
Education Reminder: Don't miss out
on some of the very exciting programs the AFP/DC chapter's
Education volunteers, under the very capable leadership
of Marshall Ginn, CFRE have been organizing for all
of you such as the Advanced Executives breakfast on
February 9 featuring Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE and a Fundraising
Forum on February 15 in conjunction with the National
Capital Gift Planning Council.
Strategic Plan and Retreat Update: As I mentioned last month, the board of directors met in January for our annual retreat to review and update our strategic plan. Thanks to our facilitator Sarah Coviello, CFRE, who helped develop the plan, and who continues to work with the board and staff to keep it relevant. We will be developing some measurable objectives in the weeks ahead in each of the program areas to achieve by the end of 2007. It's shaping up to be a very exciting year! And I was thrilled that we had 20 out of 25 board members attend the retreat. For very busy professionals, it was a very impressive turnout. We spent the second half of the day with Sandra Walter on the "Pyramid of Involvement," and engaged in some fun and games, as well as very serious discussions around issues the chapter faces regarding the leadership pipeline and volunteer development and stewardship. Watch for details on this coming soon.
Diversity Breakfast: Thanks to AFP/DC
Board VP for Diversity Valerie Broadie and her outstanding
Diversity Committee for pulling together a breakfast
of community leaders in January to begin a conversation
about ways in which AFP/DC can be more involved in the
community and more responsive to the philanthropic sector
in the Greater Washington region. Val and her fellow
board member Jimena Ryan co-facilitated the conversation
of about a dozen key leaders from the community. This
was an important first step in a diversity initiative
that will be driven by the needs of the community and
the nonprofit organizations that make up the community.
Thanks to the entire diversity committee for giving
their input, identifying the leaders, making phone calls,
and being committed to the concept and the process.
Bridge Conference 2007: This
just in.I am so pleased to announce that Nancy Withbroe,
CFRE has agreed to co-chair the 2007 Bridge Conference
again this year. As you know, Nancy successfully spearheaded
this new conference format with Geoff Peters last year.
Realizing that time is not on our side, Nancy has graciously
stepped up again in a major way by taking on this enormous
role. We know she will do another tremendous job because
she is incredibly smart, capable, dedicated, organized,
well-respected, knows many of the team players from
last year, and is an incredible asset to our chapter.
Please feel free to share your appreciation with Nancy
when you see her next or through email or phone. Thank
you, Nancy, on behalf of all of the AFP/DC board and
members. Save the date for this year's Bridge Conference
to be held at the Hilton Washington, July 8-10, 2007.
More details to follow soon.
We are looking for volunteers to plan the educational program, sell sponsorships, and help with tasks at the event itself. Please contact Nancy at nancy@withbroe.net.
AFP is on the Move: AFP
International and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
are moving, effective February 1, 2007. Their new address
is 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203-4168.
The main office phone and fax numbers, including the
toll free numbers, and staff direct phone numbers will
remain the same. We wish them well in their new home.
All the best to each of you,
Jeff
Kost
President
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| 2006-2007 AFP/DC Board of Directors Seated
from left to right: Walter Woods; Geoff Peters;
Nancy Racette; Randi Nordeen, CFRE; Tim Turnham,
Ph.D; and Shawn Graves. Standing from left
to right: Betsy Blume, CFRE; Brooks Kenny;
Jeff Kost; Nancy Withbroe, CFRE; Val Broadie; Julie
Carter; Peter Wolf, Ph.D, CFRE; Grace Hong; David
Whitehead; Jimena Ryan; and Marshall Ginn, CFRE.
Not Pictured: Kathy Swayze, CFRE; Emmett
Jordan; Alfreda Edwards; Sheeraz Haji; Nan McConnell,
CFRE; Alison Porter; and Karen Wilson, CFRE.
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afp/dc This month
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE - February 8
The Diversity Committee will meet on Feb 8 from 4:00-5:30
P.M. in the Board Room at Catholic Community Services
at 924 G Street, NW. It's between the Gallery Place
and Metro Center Metro stops.
We will be continuing to refine our plans for 2007. If you plan to attend, please email Val Broadie, VP of Diversity at vbroadie419@verizon.net .
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ADVANCED EXECUTIVES SESSION - February 9
Creating Transformational Leadership: A Conversation With Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE -- 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.
LOCATION: Army Navy Club. (901 17th
Street, NW Washington, DC)
METRO: Farragut North and West
REGISTER:
Thank you to Campbell & Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives Program.
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FUNDRAISING FORUM - February 15
Presented in cooperation with the National Capital Gift Planning Council.
Spend the morning with noted planned giving expert Pam Davidson of Davidson Gift Design in Bloomington , IN to explore several aspects of planned giving. The program is designed to offer fundraising professionals of all levels and from all types of organizations an excellent opportunity to explore this critical part of any organization's efforts to steward life-long support from its donors.
Registration - 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Networking - 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
- Session 1 - 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Ten Steps Your Charity Can Take This Very
Year for Planned Giving Success - Learn
about things you can do, fairly immediately, to begin
to integrate planned gift ideas and appeals into overall
development, and to introduce key concepts to just
about all your prospects. The steps you'll learn will
be both practical and doable, allowing you to involve
staff, Board and prospects.
- Networking Break - 9:30 - 10:00
a.m.
- Session 2 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00
noon
Simpler Gift Plans All Charities Can Understand and
Promote, Most without Administration - These
planned giving "Cliff Notes" will cover the most likely
planned gift options that all charities can understand
and promote. These ideas can be used by staff, Board
and volunteers to actively encourage prospects to
consider this special kind of giving.
Talking to Real People about Real Gifts, Including
the Topic in Every Conversation - Talking
about gift plans is mostly about listening to the
donor, and then leaving behind one or more concepts
as to how to meet or even surpass their needs within
a charitable plan. This session will address what
every charity can talk about and how, with just about
everyone, technical knowledge definitely not required.
NOTE - SPECIAL LOCATION FOR THIS FORUM:
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant, 1112 19th Street,
NW, Washington, DC
METRO: Farragut
West
COST: AFP/DC and NCGPC Members -- $25 for breakfast and session 1 / $75 for the whole morning
Nonmembers -- $35 for breakfast and session 1 / $85 for the whole morning
There will be a $15 charge added for all late and on-site registrations.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR - February 21
Our next Young Professional Networking Night will be
Wednesday, February 21st at Fado in Chinatown from 5:00-7:30
PM. Metro is red line at Chinatown/Gallery Place. All
young professionals are welcome and we encourage you
to bring guests.
Please note: The Young Professionals Happy
Hour is intended for those who are under age 40 or
who have fewer than 7 years of fundraising
or nonprofit experience. We're asking everyone to bring
a friend or two.
REGISTER:
by sending an e-mail to Patrick Frame at pframe@listservices.com
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UPCOMING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
- February 27th Roundtable Program
- A lively discussion for development directors on
how to create a departmental budget. Susan Hammel
Joyce of Cogent Consulting in Reston will lead the
conversation.
- March 20th Roundtable Program -
A special gathering for consultants and independent
contractors that will focus on setting up a business,
regulations, insurance and other operational issues.
Come share ideas with professionals who've gone down
that road already and have some insights to share.
- April 12th Luncheon - Working with
Prospect Information and Fitting Prospect Research
Into Your Busy Schedule.
- April 24th Roundtable Program -
Advocacy Issues and the 501(h) Election - The Revolution
is Here!
- April 27th Advanced Executives Program
- Featuring Robbie Blinkoff, Ph.D. from the Context-Based
Research Group.
- May 17th Fundraising Forum - Capital
Campaigns.
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save the date
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - July 8-10
AFP/DC and DMAW Unite for the 2007 Annual Bridge Conference
The 2007 Annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference will be held at the Hilton Washington in downtown Washington, DC, from July 8 through July 10. Sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington DC Metro Area Chapter.
The three-day Bridge Conference will feature a wide range of conference sessions collectively representing cutting-edge direct marketing and fundraising strategies.
At the 2007 Bridge Conference you will:
- Learn about the latest trends and techniques in fundraising, direct marketing, and membership.
- Hear from national and international speakers discussing everything from direct response fundraising to major gifts, multi-channel marketing and list management.
- Refresh your network of industry colleagues at numerous events throughout the conference.
The event of the summer that can't be missed if you are a fundraiser, direct marketer or association professional.
Mark your calendar now!
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announcements
CAREER CENTER
In the past twelve months, our Career Center has attracted
191 employers who listed jobs. Don't miss out on the
action. Visit http://careers.afpdc.org/
to see the latest postings. Remember you can post your
resume for free.
PLANNING FOR 2007-2008
As we plan for the 2007-2008 board term, please refer
to our AFP/DC
Bylaws then contact Betsy
Blume, VP for Governance if you have any questions
about the nomination process. The official call for
nominations will go out on March 1 for the AFP/DC 2007-2008
Board of Directors, and the nomination form will be
provided at that time.
We are looking for diversity, talent, commitment to
the profession, and leaders with integrity. The face
of philanthropy has changed significantly in the last
twenty years. The AFP/DC Board of Directors wants the
board to reflect those changes, recognizing that leadership
is critical to the excellence, growth and success of
our chapter and our profession.
Deadline for submission of a nomination is March 23,
2007 and must include the nominee's resume. The final
slate of officers and directors will be emailed to AFP
/DC members no later than May 1, 2007. AFP/DC members
who are in good standing on April 30, 2007 will have
the opportunity to vote from June 1 through June 15,
2007. Terms will begin July 1, 2007 and end June 30,
2010.
Thank you for working with us to build strong chapter
leadership.
BYLAWS APPROVED
Our update of the AFP/DC bylaws was approved by the
membership during the December 14, 2006 luncheon. Thanks
to Betsy Blume, VP of Governance, for her extensive
research and work on the edits. The newly approved
bylaws can be read online as a PDF file.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
AFP's Annual Fundraising Day in Maryland 2007, presented
by Ketchum, will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at
the Sheraton Baltimore-North in Towson, Maryland. This
marks the 23rd AFP -Maryland Annual Conference.
It brings together fundraising executives from throughout
the mid-Atlantic region, and includes an Award Luncheon,
presented by Community Counselling Service (CCS). For more information please visit www.afpmaryland.org
or call the AFP-MD Office at (410) 933-3460.
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