ROUNDTABLE - March 20
TOPIC: "Special Roundtable for Consultants, Sole Practitioners and Independent Contractors. What Worked for You?? Ask an Expert and Peer Networking"
GUEST EXPERTS: Art Auerbach, CPA with Goodman and Company, LLP and James M. Goldberg, Goldberg & Associates, PLLC
RSVP: by sending an email with the subject line "RSVP for Roundtable" to info@afpdc.org. Please include your contact information.
MORE INFORMATION: see the roundtable flyer

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING NIGHT – March 21
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).
Optional RSVP: pframe@listservices.com
MORE INFORMATION: see the March E-Bag

NOMINATIONS FOR AFP/DC BOARD – due March 23
AFP/DC is looking to fill a few positions on our Board of Directors at this time. You are welcome to nominate yourself or another person you think would make a valuable contribution to our fundraising community. Please keep in mind that AFP/DC has a very active board and needs people with talent and time. Board leadership is critical to the excellence, growth and success of our chapter and our profession. The deadline for submission of a nomination form is March 23, 2007 and must include the nominee's resume.

CHAPTER RECEPTION IN DALLAS - March 24
Please join members of the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of AFP for drinks and an opportunity to network during the International Conference on Fundraising in Dallas. We will gather at Sol Irlandes Restaurant on Saturday, March 24th at 6:00 pm. The bar will be hosted by the board of directors of the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter. We will be joined at this networking event by members of the Greater New York Chapter of AFP. We hope to see you in Dallas!
HOST: AFP Washington DC Metro Area Chapter
LOCATION: Sol Irlandes Restaurant
1525 Main Street
Dallas, TX
WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:00 pm
RSVP: If you are able to join us, please RSVP to info@afpdc.org with "Dallas Reception" in the subject line by March 21, 2007.

LUNCHEON - April 12
TOPIC: "Prospect Information – How to get it, when to work on it, and what to do with it : 'I can Google, but then what? And by the way, when am I supposed to do this?' "
SPEAKER: Jennifer C. Cooper, senior associate, advancement services practice of Bentz Whaley Flessner
REGISTER: by fax by April 6
MORE INFORMATION: see the flyer

ADVANCED EXECUTIVES - April 27
TOPIC: "The Meaning of Life"
SPEAKER: Dr. Robbie Blinkoff, anthropologist, ethnographer and founder of Context Research.

Thank you to Campbell & Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives Program.