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E-BAG October
2007
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MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear AFP/DC members:
Philanthropy Day: I am thrilled to
announce the winners of the 6th Annual National Capital
Philanthropy Day:
Outstanding Philanthropist: John Delaney
and April McClain-Delaney
Nominated by: Catholic Charities Foundation
Outstanding Corporate Partner: Booz
Allen Hamilton
Nominated by: American Cancer Society, Neediest
Kids, Northern Virginia Community Foundation, Northern
Virginia Family Services, The Children's Inn at NIH,
and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Outstanding Foundation:
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Nominated by: Prince George's Child Resource
Center, Inc.
Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer:
Edward L. Cohen
Nominated by: Junior Achievement of the National
Capital Area
Outstanding Fundraising Professional:
Nicholas B. Simmonds, CFRE
Nominated by: Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Please join us on November 1st from 11:00 a.m. -2:00
p.m. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel to celebrate
philanthropy and honor these outstanding people and
organizations that represent the best of our philanthropic
community.
Sponsorships and tables are still available, so don't
miss out on a highlight of the year for AFP/DC.
For more information visit the NCPD
website or call the AFP/DC office at 202-547-0155.
CFRE: Congratulations to the following
individuals who recently passed the Certified Fund Raising
Executive exam. An internationally valued credential,
CFRE attests the knowledge, skills and achievements
as fundraising professional. Well done!
Teri Blandon, WETA
Leanna Jackson, The Langley School
Douglas Lovell
Tiffanie Luckett, American Society of Hematology
Jane Northern
Bathsheba Philpott, Children's Hospital Foundation
Steve Titlebaum, Gallaudet University
Betsy Wason, PCRM Foundation
Thank you: Two wonderful AFP/DC board
members recently resigned their positions on the board
due to professional and personal reasons. I want to
thank Sheeraz Haji and Walter Woods for their service
and commitment to AFP/DC. Their quiet and thoughtful
insight and input will be missed. We wish them the very
best in their future endeavors.
Grace Hong
President 2007-2008
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AFP/dc This month
FUNDRAISING FORUM - Thursday, October 11
"Funding Through the Looking Glass: Maximizing
Opportunities for Building Partnerships with Communities
of Color" AFP/DC promotes a dialogue to explore
ways of connecting donors and communities of color,
and for reaching across cultural divides in an effort
to create new funding opportunities and partnerships.
Program Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
7:30 Registration,
Breakfast and Networking Time
8:15 Part
I - Nonprofit Stories: Challenges & Successes
in Fundraising
10:00 Part II - Funders
Respond: Opportunities for Philanthropy in Communities
of Color
Moderator: Jimena Ryan, Director
of Marketing - RAFFA, P.C.
Panelists:
- Sache Cantu, Chief Operating Officer - Latino Federation
of Greater Washington
- Esther VanDeCruze Donawa, Head of School - The Maryland
International Day School
- Rodney Jackson, President & CEO - The National
Center for Black Philanthropy
- Mauricio Vivero, Executive Director - Ayuda, Inc.
- Cheryl Clarke, Director of Foundation Giving - Freddie
Mac Foundation
- Lynn McNair, Board - Washington Area Women's Foundation
(WAWF); Co-founder - WAWF African-American Women's
Giving Circle
- Reginald Middleton, Vice President & Philanthropic
Consultant - Wachovia Nonprofit and Philanthropic
Services
- Tobi Printz-Platnick, Program Officer - The Morris
and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- Elena M. Suarez, Chief, Special Programs Department
- Inter-American Development Bank
AFP/DC is committed to ensuring that its
programs are accessible to the widest range of nonprofit
organizations here in the Washington region. To
that end, staff from organizations with budgets of less
than $500,000 are invited to participate in the entire
October 2007 Fundraising Forum program for the reduced
rate of $25.
AFP/DC's October 2007 Diversity Forum is sponsored
by RAFFA, P.C.
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DON’T MISS THE NCPD CELEBRATION: Reserve Your
Seats by October 15
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.
Join the more than 600 nonprofit professionals, business
executives, philanthropists, professional fundraisers,
and volunteers expected to salute the power of philanthropy
at this year's National Capital Philanthropy Day. Register
today!
Provide guest names by October 15 to ensure that each
of your guests has his/her name badge, which may be
picked up at the registration counter on the day of
the event.
Don't miss the philanthropy event of the year.
Register
now.
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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE FOR SAN DIEGO AFP INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE – October 19
2008 AFP Foundation Chamberlain Scholarship
Program
To help individuals serving nonprofit organizations
develop their knowledge and skill in fundraising, the
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy sponsors the Chamberlain
Scholarship Program. The Chamberlain Scholarship honors
the memory of Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE.
The AFP Foundation and AFP/DC will award scholarships
for the purpose of defraying expenses associated with
attendance at AFP's International Conference in San
Diego, CA March 30-April 2, 2008. The AFP Foundation
will fund one $500 Chamberlain Scholarship
for the chapter. Additional scholarships are being
made possible through a designated endowment fund established
by AFP/DC members at the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.
All scholarship recipients will receive a $350
travel grant to help defray the costs of getting
to San Diego to attend the International Conference.
This support is being made possible by AFP/DC and the
designated endowment fund.
To apply, you must be an AFP/DC member,
and you must have never attended an AFP (or NSFRE) International
Conference on Fundraising as a registered participant.
You will be asked to share experience and insights
with AFP and with AFP/DC members. Preference will
be given to those who have not previously received a
scholarship from AFP/DC.
For more detailed information, selection criteria and
to download an application
today.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - Thursday, October 25
The October networking and happy hour will be held at
Mackey's (1823 L St.) from 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Optional RSVP to pframe@listservices.com.
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ADVANCED EXECUTIVES BREAKFAST FORUM - Friday,
October 26
An Inconvenient Truth? featuring noted author
and speaker Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D. He is author
of the groundbreaking and thought provoking book Who
Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate
Conservatism. Dr. Brooks will share
his conclusions that religious conservatives are much
more philanthropic than secular liberals, irrespective
of income level. The format of this session will
allow for audience commentary and interactive Q&A
with Dr. Brooks. Please note:
Advanced Executive Programs are for AFP members
in the fundraising field for ten or more years.
Special Location: National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 1201 15th
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Thank you to Campbell
& Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives
Program.
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ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM - October 30
Graduate Education in Nonprofit Management
and Fundraising: Explore What's Out There!
A panel of representatives from area graduate programs.
Gene Scanlan, eScanlan Company, Moderator.
See more details on the panel and topic
on the flyer.
Meets 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Voices for
America's Children at 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 7th Floor,
Washington, DC 20005 (McPherson Square Metro).
To RSVP, send an email to info@afpdc.org
with the subject line of "RSVP for October Roundtable".
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save the date
NATIONAL CAPITAL PHILANTHROPY DAY - November
1
You may reserve tables, half-tables, or individual seats.
Avoid long lines at the event registration counter -
register
online today.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NCPD SPONSORS
National Capital Philanthropy Day would not be possible
without the generous support of its sponsors. AFP/DC
extends a special thank you to those who have expressed
their commitment to the Washington area community by
sponsoring this year's event. As of October 1, our sponsors
include:
Patrons
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Join
this prestigious tradition of giving and express your
commitment to the community- become
a sponsor today!
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BRIDGE CONFERENCE 2008
Planning for the third annual Bridge
to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference
which will take place July 23-25 at the Hilton Washington
Hotel, has begun! Be sure to mark your calendar
and put the conference in your budget for 2008.
Registration fees will be the same as in 2007.
If you are interested in speaking at
the conference, please contact Caleb
Schreve and he will add you to the list to receive
the proper submission directions.
If you would like to expand your professional network,
learn new skills, and gain experience working on a large
scale event, consider volunteering on a Bridge
Conference committee. The Marketing,
Education and Sponsorship Committees are recruiting
volunteers now. Contact Nancy Withbroe, CFRE,
nancy@withbroe.net
to learn more.
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announcements
CELEBRATE PHILANTHROPY BY VOLUNTEERING
Help honor our community's leading philanthropists,
while networking at the same time, volunteer
for National Capital Philanthropy Day! The
event committee is looking for 20 to 30 people to
assist with:
- Greeting attendees
- Registering guests
- Managing the Award room
- Media relations
- Photography
- General/logistical support
To sign up or learn more, email Kristy Snowden
at KSnowden@maryscenter.org.
If you already plan to attend the event, enrich your
experience by volunteering!
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NEW MEMBER DISCOUNT COUPON - expires November
30
In honor of National Philanthropy Day®, AFP
will be offering a $25.00 discount to new members
joining in the Active category by November 30, 2007.
Fill out the membership invitation as usual, but
deduct $25.00 from the total and
include the coupon with your payment.*
*Coupon
must be included with payment. One coupon per
new member. Expires November 30, 2007
Questions, call the AFP Membership Department at
(800)666-3863.
CAREER CENTER
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- THE
NEW MEDIA MARKETING DAY: The Conversation Era
Discover how New Media can ENGAGE your Audience, ENERGIZE
your Internet presence and EXPAND your Marketing Horizons!
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel.
Special: AFP/DC Members are offered DMAW Membership
rate – use code AFPDCNM.
- THE
DMAW's FUNDRAISING FORUM: The Great Debate: 2008
– Will there be money left for YOUR cause during
a year of heavy fundraising for the upcoming elections?
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, Hotel Monaco,
Washington, DC. Presented by The Share Group, Sponsored
by Epsilon and MindSet Direct.
Special: AFP/DC Members are offered DMAW Membership
rate – use code AFPDCGD.
- American
Association of Grant Professionals - 9th Annual
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
November 7-10, 2007 at the Crystal
Gateway Marriott
- Grant
Seeker Training Courses - presented by the Foundation
Center in Fall 2007
- The
Center for Nonprofit Advancement's Learning and Leadership
Institute - various courses in Fall 2007
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