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E-BAG AUGUST
2007
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MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear AFP/DC members:
I was recently recognized at my staff meeting for taking
on the role of AFP/DC Chapter President and I thought
to myself, wow, this is something I am extremely proud
of and I feel privileged to be doing this. And the recognition
is nice too! I would also like to thank you—the
AFP/DC membership—for your vote of confidence
in electing me as President.
Speaking of recognition and pride, over 1300 people
attended the 2007 Bridge Conference, including speakers,
sponsors, exhibitors and attendees from across the region
and around the world. I'd like to thank the many
volunteers and staff who worked hard to plan the event
and to help it run smoothly, especially conference co-chair,
Nancy Withbroe. We are also grateful to our 105 exhibitors;
to our sponsors, who contributed over $110,000 in cash
and over $200,000 worth of in-kind services and products;
and to our speakers who contributed their time and expertise
to present a top-notch educational program.
Now that you are refreshed and energized with great
new fundraising ideas from the Bridge Conference, let's
celebrate why we are all in this business in the first
place: philanthropy.
The 6th Annual National Capital Philanthropy Day Luncheon
and Awards Presentation will take place on Thursday,
November 1st from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. For the
fourth year in a row, the Master of Ceremonies will
be Leon Harris, award-winning anchor of ABC affiliate
WJLA-TV News Channel 7. We are thrilled that he has
made such a great commitment to this event and to our
community.
We will present awards for Outstanding Philanthropist,
Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer, Outstanding Corporate
Partner, Outstanding Foundation Partner, and Outstanding
Fundraising Professional.
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 now on
the AFP/DC chapter web site. This is a great stewardship
opportunity for your staff, volunteers, board and donors,
so I encourage you to participate and attend.
Please visit our AFP/DC web site for how to download
NCPD Award
nomination forms, Honor
Your Own forms, sponsorship
opportunities, and event
registration information. And of course, if you
would like to volunteer on one of the NCPD committees,
please contact the NCPD co-chairs Lynn Croneberger lcroneberger@maryscenter.org
or Evan Davies Edavies7746@comcast.net.
Volunteering is a great way to get involved with AFP/DC.
Best wishes for a safe and happy summer,
Grace Hong
President 2007-2008
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AFP/dc This month
AFP AUDIOCONFERENCE – August 9
TOPIC: “Avoiding Ethical
Nightmares!”
Ethics cannot be ignored - it has real implications
for your bottom line. Learn how the AFP Code of Ethical
Principles and Standards of Professional Practice can
be a vital tool to advance your organization.
PRESENTER: Barbara Levy, ACFRE, veteran
fundraiser and author, will examine ethical issues fundraisers
encounter on a daily basis and address common questions
and misconceptions.
LOCATION: Voices for America's Children,
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
(at Vermont and K Street)
NOTE: Due to security at the host location,
walk-in registrations are limited.
METRO:
1 block from McPherson Square on the orange line; 3
blocks from Farragut North on the red line
TIME: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
COST:
$15 - Member - in advance
$25 - Nonmember - in advance
$30 - Member - late
$40 - Nonmember - late
REGISTER:
- Fax
registration form to 202-547-6348 by noon on 8/6/07.
Audioconferences are presented by the AFP Resource
Center. AFP/DC's participation in this month's
Audioconference is a benefit of the Chapter's
winning the 10-Star Award for 2006.
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LUNCHEON PROGRAM – August 16
TOPIC: “Planning for
a successful site visit - Get out the good china; company's
comin' over!”
This program will address the important steps you can
take to ensure your organization is ready for its next
site visit. Whether it's a representative from
a corporation, a foundation or an interested individual,
this is your organization's opportunity to shine
and to get your key messages across. What should you
have prepared for your visitors? How many staff members
should they meet? How long should they stay? Who leads
the tour? Do you invite board members to participate?
Come and hear from a panel of experts and professionals
with experience in making this happen for their organizations.
PANELISTS:
- Robin Lewis Development Manager, The SEED School
of Washington, D.C.
- Teri Blandon Manager, Foundation & Government
Development, WETA TV/FM
- Judith Cyphers Director of Grants, Hattie M. Strong
Foundation
This program is being presented in cooperation
with the National Capital Area Chapter of the American
Association of Grant Professionals.
LOCATION: The Army and Navy Club
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 /
[There is a $15 fee for late or on-site registrations.]
REGISTER:
- Fax
registration form to 202-547-6348 by noon on 8/10/07.
- Register
online by noon on 8/10/07.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING NIGHT - August
23
- This month we will be gathering at Buffalo Billiards
in Dupont Circle on Thursday August 23rd at 5 pm.
It's just off the Dupont Circle Redline at 1330 19th
St. NW.
- As always, you show up and buy your own drinks &
food... and we all talk, share info and get to know
one another outside of the office setting. We start
at 5 pm but for you new-comers, many times the real
bulk of the crowd won't be there until 5:45 or so...
it usually lasts until about 7:30 and sometimes, much,
much later! Come and go as you please.
- We always ask that you bring a colleague or business
associate who is also a young professional if you
can-just to help expand our network... but if you
are coming alone, no worries-we're a welcoming crowd.
- Finally, RSVP is optional... if you wish to let
us know you're coming and to be on the lookout for
you, please just email Patrick
Frame.
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ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM – August 28
TOPIC: “First Fundraiser Clinic”
Are you an executive director thinking about hiring
your first full-time fundraising professional? Are you
thinking about making a career change, maybe you are
getting ready to take your first job as the director
of development, perhaps the organization's first
professional fundraiser? Are you a consultant with a
client who's thinking about investing in a development
staff person?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions,
then this Roundtable is for you. Come and share ideas
with your peers on the steps organizations can take
to help pave the way for successfully bringing on their
first professional development staff. This is an important
evolutionary step that many organizations take as they
seek to build a sustainable resource development program.
Discussion topics can range from job descriptions and
duties, to managing expectations, working with the board,
to equipment and materials essentials, and a whole lot
more!
COST: Free – Open to AFP/DC members
only. Registration is limited.
LOCATION: Voices for America's Children
- 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC
20005 (McPherson Square Metro)
RSVP: by August 24 to
info@afpdc.org with
the subject line of "RSVP for August Roundtable".
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save the date
- September 20 - Luncheon
“Passionate Donors: Champions or Challenge?”
This program will focus on a unique conversation fundraising
professionals can have around the issue of passionate
donors: What is our responsibility to our donors and
how do we manage those who are passionate about the
cause? Speakers to include Grant La Rouche, Director
of Development, Experience Corps.
- September 25 - Roundtable
International Fundraising – "My Organization
is Here, My Work is Out There, and My Donors are Everywhere"
- October 11 - Fundraising Forum
Program on Diversity – Reaching Out to New Audiences
and Involving Diverse Professionals in Our Work
- October 26 - Advanced Executives Program
Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., author of “Who Really
Cares – The Surprising Truth about Compassionate
Conservatism”
- October 30 – Roundtable Program
Graduate Education in Nonprofit Management and Fundraising
– Explore What's Out There! Gene Scanlan,
eScanlan Company, Presenter
- November 1 - National Capital Philanthropy
Day
National Capital Philanthropy Day is a celebration
of the commitment of individuals, companies, and foundations
who reflect the highest spirit of philanthropic generosity,
dedication, and leadership.
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announcements
NATIONAL CAPITAL PHILANTHROPY DAY DATES TO
REMEMBER
August 10: Award
Nominations Due
October 1:
Sponsorship
& Honor
Your Own Opportunities Close
This year's National
Capital Philanthropy Day will be celebrated on Thursday,
November 1. Don't miss the many opportunities
to be involved in this prestigious and very public event:
- Nominate
awardees. Nominate
those who reflect the highest spirit of philanthropic
generosity and leadership to be recognized at the
event. Nominations are being
accepted until Friday, August 10, in any of
the following categories:
• Outstanding Philanthropist
• Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer
• Outstanding Corporate Partner
• Outstanding Foundation Partner
• Outstanding Fundraising Professional
- Sponsor
the event. Your support will help provide
important recognition to our region's philanthropic
leaders, inspire others to broaden the impact of community
giving, and serve as a tangible expression of your
commitment to our philanthropic community. Learn more
and submit your Sponsorship
Commitment form by October
1 to receive recognition in event materials. Co-Conveners
are selected by invitation only.
- Honor
Your Own. Publicly recognize your own
exemplary philanthropic supporters by participating
in the Honor Your Own celebration. Submit
an application form by October
1.
- Register
for the event. Register today to reserve
your table, half-table, or any number of seats for
the event. All guest names are due no later than Monday,
October 15, 2007.
National Capital Philanthropy Day is dedicated to saluting
the power of philanthropy in the Washington, DC area.
It is a celebration of the commitment of individuals,
companies, and foundations who reflect the highest spirit
of philanthropic generosity, dedication, and leadership.
These philanthropists are improving and strengthening
the efforts of nonprofits throughout the region, and
are inspiring others to broaden the impact of community
giving.
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