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E-BAG May
2007
E-Bag Sponsored by
MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear AFP/DC Members:
Greetings friends and colleagues! The cherry blossoms
have come and gone. I have taken an extended vacation
in sunny California. So I am here to tell you that summer
is almost upon us and that as you plan your summer,
don't forget that AFP/DC has lots in store for you this
summer! There is a revised calendar of programming on
the chapter website now.
BRIDGE CONFERENCE 2007: I just had
a preview of the early bird registration brochure yesterday
for the Bridge Conference. If you didn't know, early
bird registration deadline is May 30. So don't delay!
Register now. New content is being added to the website
all the time. Check it out at www.bridgeconf.org.
Many more details about the Bridge Conference are in
the E-Bag below.
CONVERSATION & CONNECTIONS: In
this E-Bag you will see an invitation for a joint event
with AFP/DC and the Center on Black Philanthropy on
May 30. I hope you will join us for what I think will
be an outstanding event. In our continuing efforts to
be a leader in our region's philanthropic community,
I carry the passion and commitment of many of chapter
presidents who came before me, that a rich philanthropic
community is a diverse one. We made great strides in
that area over the past several years with National
Capital Philanthropy Day by making it a community-wide
celebration of giving and involving up to 16 diverse
convening organizations in the event. Our scholarship
program for this year's Bridge Conference has conducted
targeted outreach and has earmarked some scholarships
specifically for persons working as development professionals
in diverse communities in our region. Thanks to Lisa
Boccia for leading this new initiative! And now, AFP/DC
and the Center for Black Philanthropy are coming together
as two of the leading organizations representing fundraising
and philanthropy in the region for this networking event.
Thanks to Val Broadie, Vice President of Diversity,
for coordinating this event. I encourage you to join
us!
All the best to each of you,
Jeff
Kost
President
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ELECTION SLATE for 2007-2008
The elections for the 2007-2008 AFP/DC board terms
will be held online during the first two weeks of June.
Remember April 30 was the deadline to be a member in
good standing which means you are current with your
dues. To check on your status call AFP International
at 703-684-0410 and ask for the membership department.
The following names will be on the ballot and biographies
will be available prior to the election window.
Board Officers 2007/2008
President
Grace Hong, Director of Development
Children's Hospital Foundation
President Elect
Nancy Withbroe, CFRE, President
Withbroe Development Consulting
Past President
Jeff Kost, Deputy Executive Director, External
Affairs
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Treasurer
Nancy Racette, CFRE, Executive Vice President
Development Resources, inc.
Secretary
Brooks Kenny, President
Promoting Public Causes, Inc.
Vice President of Communications
Emmett Jordan, Managing Director
Jordan Consulting & Professional Services
Vice President of Diversity
Valerie Broadie
Valerie T. Broadie Fundraising Counsel
Vice President of Education
Marshall Ginn, CFRE, Principal
Capital Development Strategies
Vice President of Governance
Peter Wolf, CFRE, Development Officer
Points of Light Foundation
Vice President of Membership
Randi Nordeen, CFRE, Director of Corporate
and Foundation Support
The Centre for Development and Population Activities
2nd Term Directors for Class of 2007/2010:
Randi Nordeen, CFRE, Director of Corporate
and Foundation Support
The Centre for Development and Population Activities
Nancy Racette, CFRE, Executive Vice President
Development Resources, inc.
New Directors for Class of 2007/2010
Lisa Boccia, Director of Development
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia
Beth Brummel, Vice President, External Affairs
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Lynn Croneberger, CFRE, Chief Development Officer
Mary's Center
Lisa Maska, CFRE, Senior Vice President
Lautman, Maska, Neill & Company
Carol Shannon, Executive Director
Catholic Charities Foundation
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AFP/dc This month
FUNDRAISING FORUM May 17
TOPIC: "Capital Campaign Success By the Book
or
Not"
DESCRIPTION: Is your organization considering
or already conducting or a campaign to raise funds for
building, endowment, or a major program initiative?
Are you wondering whether a feasibility/planning study
is really needed? Are you interested in learning what
new trends are emerging in campaign management? Join
us in discussing capital campaign trends and learning
about what works from two teams of volunteer leaders
and development officers from very different organizations.
The two teams will offer insights into strategies and
techniques for capital fundraising success. Advance
handouts on capital campaign basics will make this Forum
appropriate for fundraisers of all levels of experience
as well as for CEOs and volunteers.
SCHEDULE:
7:45 am 8:30 am Registration, Networking,
and Breakfast
8:30 am 9:30 am Part I Emerging Trends in
Capital Campaign Fundraising
9:45 am — 12:00 pm Part II – Case Studies
examining two separate organizations – The
Student Press Law Center and Signature Theatre
LOCATION: Hotel Palomar, 2121
P Street, NW, Washington, DC (Dupont Circle Metro)
COST :
Members -- $35 for breakfast and session 1
/ $75 for the whole morning
Nonmembers -- $45 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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BRIDGE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Applications
Deadline Extended to May 18th
Scholarships are available for AFP/DC members
to attend the Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising
Conference July 9-10th. If you have not received a scholarship
from AFP/DC within the past year, you are encouraged
to apply. The application deadline is Friday May 18th.
Scholarships will also be available for nonmembers as
part of the Chapter's outreach to diverse communities
and professionals who have never participated in an
AFP program in the past. To learn more and to download
an application, visit www.bridgeconf.org.
Scholarship applications for AFP/DC members
and nonmembers
are now available on the chapter's website at www.afpdc.org.
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AFP/DC DMAW Young Professionals Networking
Night - May 23
LOCATION: Chef Geoff's 13th St. NW
between E & F St's.
TIME: 5:15 7:30 p.m.
OPTIONAL RSVP: pframe@listservices.com
Mark Your Calendar for the May Young Professional
Networking Night.
Come join your peers and colleagues as young
development professionals from a wide variety of non-profits
enjoy a drink and share their experiences. This is an
informal gathering and a great way to network and collaborate
with others in your field. Co-sponsored by the Direct
Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW). Info on
the meeting spot can be found at: http://www.chefgeoff.com
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AFP/DC ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM May 29
TOPIC: Graduate Education in Nonprofit Management
and Fundraising Explore What's Out There!
SPEAKER: Gene Scanlan, eScanlan Company
LOCATION: Points of Light Foundation
& Volunteer Center National Network (1400 I Street,
NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC) METRO:
McPherson Square - 14th Street Exit
TIME: 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
COST: Free Open
to AFP/DC members only
RSVP: to info@afpdc.org
by May 24 with "RSVP for May Roundtable" in
the subject line. Please include your contact information.
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington
DC Metro Area Chapter and The Center for Black Philanthropy
invite you to join us for an evening of
CONVERSATION
& CONNECTIONS AT BUSBOYS AND POETS - May 30
DESCRIPTON: Two of the leading
organizations representing fundraising and philanthropy
in the Washington, DC region come together for a special
social event. Come network with colleagues who spend
their days, like you, doing fundraising, marketing,
direct mail, PR and publications. And hear about two
exciting upcoming conferences that you don't want to
miss.
TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Langston Room, 2021 14th
Street, NW, Washington, DC
[near the U Street /African-American Civil War Memorial
exit Metro Green Line]
Free munchies and soft drinks! A cash bar will
be available. Space is limited.
RSVP: to info@afpdc.org
by 5/18/07 with "RSVP for Busboys & Poets"
in the subject line. Please include your contact information.
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save
the date
June 5 - ANNUAL MEMBER RECEPTION
- At the Pavilion in the Ronald Reagan Building and
International Trade Center, Washington, DC. Register
by May 25th. See more info on the flyer.
June 14 - LUNCHEON
- "Keeping Your Donors, Board Members and Prospects
Engaged While There's a Presidential Election Going
On" - Beth Grupp, Beth Grupp Associates, presenter
This program will focus on the unique conversation
we as fundraising professionals can have around the
issue of major "distractions" such as a
presidential campaign. What is our responsibility,
and how do we equip ourselves, to keep our donors,
prospects, members and boards' "eye on the ball"
while all of this money is being raised by the various
candidates. Register
by June 8th.
June 26 - ROUNDTABLE
- "Solicitation Pitch Practice Putting Your Best
Phrase Forward". This will be a special roundtable
program offered in MD, DC and VA It will also be
a special one-time opportunity to bring a prospective
member to an AFP/DC program. Look for more information
coming soon.
July and August - Plan
to spend a little of your summer with AFP/DC!
- In addition to the Bridge Conference, AFP/DC will
offer roundtable and luncheon programs in July and
August. We will be featuring book discussion group,
a program on planning for a successful site visit
and a clinic for members serving as their organization's
first fundraising professional. Be sure to check the
AFP/DC website
for updated information.
November 1 - NATIONAL CAPITAL
PHILANTHROPY DAY
- At the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington,
DC
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BRIDGE CONFERENCE 2007
- Access to 75 cutting edge educational opportunities.
The chance to network with more than 1,000 industry
colleagues. Exposure to industry experts. Where can
you find these benefits, and more? AFP/DC members
can now register for the Bridge Conference 2007 by
visiting www.bridgeconf.org
. Whether you are a small shop, a consultant to
the nonprofit sector, an advanced fundraising professional
or just starting to learn the ropes, there is something
for everyone at this second annual conference hosted
by our chapter and the Direct Marketing Association
of Washington (DMAW)!
- Scholarship deadline extended until May
18. AFP/DC will award ten (10) full two-day
scholarships (at the two-day early bird member rate
of $449) to members
and several scholarships for non-members.
Visit www.bridgeconf.org
before the scholarship deadline to download the
application and apply today.
- Co-Conveners bring new educational opportunities
for members. This year's Bridge Conference
features "co-convening" organizations with similar
missions to AFP/DC and DMAW. The Resource Alliance
and NTEN will showcase some of their best programming
during Bridge breakout sessions and will be bringing
expert faculty to our educational sessions.
 Thank
you to our sponsors. We are grateful for
all of our sponsors
this year, and want to recognize our Premier Sponsor,
The Nonprofit Times, for its generous support
of the conference.- Sponsor recognition. Whether you
wish to be an exhibitor, advertiser or sponsor of
the event, if you complete the application
by May 15, your organization can be recognized among
more than 1,000 conference attendees. Be sure to complete
the application by May 15 to be recognized in the
conference program book. See the forms at www.bridgeconf.org.
- What are you waiting for? Register
today by visiting www.bridgeconf.org
.
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announcements
CAREER CENTER
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OTHER EDUCATION
- Association
Foundation Group Conference
May 16, 2007 at Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC
- AFP-MD - First
Course in Fundraising
May 16-17, 2007 at Sheraton Baltimore-North in Towson,
Maryland
- MARC (Mid-Atlantic
Researchers Conference)
May 16-18, 2007 at American University in Washington,
DC
- AFP-MD
- Fundraising Day 2007
May 17, 2007 at Sheraton Baltimore-North in Towson,
Maryland
- National
Capital Gift Planning Council - 15th Annual Planned
Giving Days
May 17-18, 2007 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington,
Virginia
- New
master's degree in public relations at The George
Washington University.
Registration thru June 15.
- AFP-VA
Chapters - Virginia Fund Raising Institute
July 23-25, 2007 at Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville,
Virginia
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