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E-BAG FEBRUARY
2008
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MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
AFP/DC is already well on its way to bringing you an
inspiring and educational year. As the array of educational
and networking opportunities expands this year with
the addition of our Fundraising Forums, I hope that
you will take advantage of the many activities and opportunities
to network among AFP/DC's distinguished, professional
membership.
In addition to our upcoming programs, we are pleased
to share with you that AFP/DC has hired a new association
management firm, Giuffrida
Associates, to assist us in further developing our
long-term vision for the association and to manage its
affairs. Giuffrida Associates, located in Washington
DC, will support officers, board members and committees
in developing strategies to enhance the membership experience,
continue to provide excellent educational programming,
and to further develop our strategic partnerships. Our
talented and capable staff includes Annette Summers,
Executive Director; Marlease Bushnell, Operations Manager;
Kristen Cullen, Membership Services Coordinator; Patrick
Mills, Technology and Electronic Services Manager, among
other team members. Effective February 1st,
our AFP/DC office will be located at:
AFP/DC
204 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-547-6348 Fax: 202-547-6348
info@afpdc.org
I'd like to take this time to thank both John
Ganoe and Mary Lou Swiscoski of Association
Management Group for the time, energy and talent
they devoted to our chapter during the past five years.
We greatly appreciate their guidance and leadership
and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.
2008 is going to be another terrific year for AFP/DC
and I encourage you to get more involved by attending
an upcoming event or signing up to volunteer on a committee.
And please continue to share your ideas and suggestions
on how we can make your membership experience even more
valuable.
Don't forget! The 45th AFP
International Conference on Fundraising is taking
place in San Diego, CA, March 29 – April 2, 2008.
I encourage you to attend this worthwhile conference,
both for the educational and networking benefits and
experience.
Thank you as always for your membership to AFP/DC.
Sincerely,
Grace
Hong
President 2007-2008
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AFP/dc This month
ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM – February
26
TOPIC: “Focus
on CFRE Certification” and information on
the CFRE Study Group
SPEAKER: Alicia Crittendon, CFRE International's Certification
Coordinator
LOCATION: Voices for America's Children, 1000 Vermont
Ave, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
TIME: 5:00-6:30 PM
RSVP: Please send an email to info@afpdc.org
with the subject line of "RSVP for February Roundtable"
and include your complete contact information. Roundtables
are free and open only to AFP/DC members as a member
benefit.
MORE INFORMATION: available on the flyer.
The Roundtables are sponsored by Professionals
for Nonprofits, Inc.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR – February
27
LOCATION: RFD - Regional Food & Drink,
810 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
METRO: Chinatown
TIME: 5:00-8:00 PM
RSVP: Please send an email to jenna@responseworld.com.
You do not need to be a member of DMAW or AFP/DC to
attend, but you do need to be a young professional in
fundraising or direct marketing.
MORE INFORMATION: available on the flyer.
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save the date - 2008
ADVANCED EXECUTIVES PROGRAM – March 14
SPEAKER: Pablo Eisenberg, founder of the National
Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and currently
a senior fellow at Georgetown University's Center
for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, will join AFP/DC's
senior professionals to share his views on a range of
timely topics. Mr. Eisenberg is known as a leading scholar
and advocate for greater accountability and commitment
by philanthropy in the United States to the poor, people
of color and social justice issues. His presentation
is guaranteed to be thought provoking and informative.
NEW LOCATION: Merrill Lynch, 1850 K Street, NW, 12th
Floor, Washington, DC 20006
TIME: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION: Fax
the form by March 7 for the best rates. (Remember
to use the new fax 202-547-6348.)
The Advanced Executives Breakfast Forums are sponsored
by Campbell
& Company.
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ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM - March 25
This program will focus on how to work through
potential conflicts or confusion when an organization
is trying to secure both annual fund contributions as
well as capital campaign gifts. Discussions will address
such tactics as the “double ask” and how
to educate volunteers, staff and prospects on how to
distinguish the impact various gifts can have on the
organization. Look for more details on this program
soon.
MORE INFORMATION: available soon.
The Roundtables are sponsored by Professionals
for Nonprofits, Inc.
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AFP/DC TO LAUNCH SPECIAL THREE-PART FORUM SERIES
THIS SPRING
In 2008, AFP/DC will present “Integrating
Development into your Organization's Ongoing Life
and Culture” – a three part series that
explores fundraising from a variety of angles. The forums
will explore ways that staff and volunteers can effectively
incorporate sound fundraising principles and tactics
into many aspects of their organization's work.
Each Forum will be a morning-long program, beginning
with breakfast and ending at noon.
- April 17 – Organizational Leadership for Fundraising
Professionals
- May 15 – Development Boot Camp for Executive
Directors
- October 16 – Engaging Volunteer Leaders, Your
Organization's Own Community and Others in the
Fundraising Process
Look for more details on this program in the very near
future. If you are interested in serving on the team
who is working to design the content and recruit the
speakers for this team, contact the chapter
office or the AFP/DC VP
for Education.
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2008 BRIDGE CONFERENCE - July 23 -25, 2008
- Hilton Washington
Planning for Bigger & Even Better
Once again, the 3rd annual Bridge Conference will be
bringing together the best and the brightest of fundraising
and direct marketing here in the Washington Metro region
all under one roof.
Planning is in full swing for more than 70 educational
sessions, networking opportunities, the latest tips
and techniques from vendors, and more. Keynote speakers
will include Jim Stovall, whose story of overcoming
seemingly insurmountable obstacles is sure to inspire.
This not-to-miss three day conference is co-convened
by AFP/DC Direct Marketing Association of Washington.
“The Bridge Conference has something for everyone,”
said Diane Aten, Bridge Conference Co-Chair. “No
matter what your specialty is—major gifts, direct
mail, online marketing, or small development shops—you're
going to learn the latest tips to boost your revenue
and your response.”
For more information on the Bridge Conference or to
volunteer, please contact Diane Aten at DAten@samaritanministry.org.
Watch your mail and email for more details to come!
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- National Capital Gift Planning Council - Valentine's
Day Fundraising Forum – Thursday, February 14,
2008. “Building
Donor Relationships: It's a Process, Not an
Event”. Featured Speaker: Larry Stelter,
President, The Stelter Company. For registration and
details, go to www.ncgpc.org
or contact Renee
S. Taylor.
- The
Center for Nonprofit Advancement's Learning and Leadership
Institute – many seminars throughout February
and March 2008.
- The
Foundation Center is hosting several grantseeker
training courses for nonprofit professionals in Washington
DC including several
other courses over the next few months. February
2008.
- 2008
Linowes Leadership Awards Call for Nominations
- presented by The Community Foundation for the National
Capital Region - apply by February 11, 2008.
- Nonprofit Fundraising Conference sponsored by Volunteer
Fairfax and Booz Allen Hamilton. Join other nonprofit
executives and development staff to share best practices
and lessons learned in fundraising, with discussions
led by expert practitioners. March 6, 2008.
- AFP
International Fundraising Conference - March 30-April
2, 2008 - San Diego, CA.
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