NOVEMBER 27 ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM – register by noon on November 26
TOPIC: "Fund Raising for US-based International Organizations -- Key Considerations and Putting a Face on the Work of Your Organization"
DESCRIPTION: For U.S.-based organization whose mission is global and whose activities take place overseas, what factors are important to recognize and likely to influence their efforts to build support for their international organizations? What do recent surveys indicate concerning raising support for international services? How likely are funders from various sectors going to support such organization? Many international organizations face the challenge of the fact that their donors are here and their organization's work takes place far away. How can these nonprofits best put a face on the work of their organization, and make a persuading case to prospects that their organization merits support?
SPEAKERS: Julie Crudele from the Centre for Development and Population Activities, Mary Ray, CFRE of the Global Child Nutrition Foundation and Jennie Thompson, an independent consultant and frequent speaker on international fundraising issues will lead a discussion on these issues as well as on the many special factors that need to be considered when seeking funding support for an international organization.
For more detailed information: See the Registration Flyer
RSVP: Please send an email to info@afpdc.org with the subject line of "November Roundtable" and include your contact information. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, November 26.

Thanks to the Professionals for NonProfits for sponsoring the roundtable series.

NOVEMBER 29 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING - last one for 2007
TIME: 5:15-7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Science Club (don't be scared by the name, it's cool) which is at 1136 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
METRO: Farragut West Metro (Orange and Blue Lines), and Farragut North Metro or Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line)
Optional RSVP: to pframe@listservices.com

NEW MEMBER DISCOUNT COUPON - expires November 30
In honor of National Philanthropy Day®, AFP International is 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.

DECEMBER 13 LUNCHEON - register by noon on December 7
Each year we show that we know how to give as well as ask by choosing a local non-profit to support at our holiday gathering. At this year's Holiday Luncheon we will be supporting Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington , a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who are homeless or in need to help themselves. The agency's Next Step self-sufficiency approach allows participants to set life improvement goals for themselves and Samaritan Ministry is there to help them reach those goals. The agency's services include housing and employment counseling, coaching, and much more. Samaritan Ministry's services are offered without charge and there is no religious requirement for program participation.

Here are three ways AFP/DC members can help out at this year's Holiday Luncheon:

1. Make an unrestricted gift of any amount with cash or a check made out to "Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington".
2. Donate food gift cards ($10 or $20 denominations, please) from local grocery store chains such as Giant or Safeway.
3. Donate the gift of warmth by bringing hats and gloves for men, women as well as young people. (Some of Samaritan Ministry's Next Step clients are caring for young children.)

AFP/DC is also pleased that Samaritan Ministry's Director of Development, Diane Aten, will be serving as the co-chair of the 2008 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference. Thanks, Diane, for the gift of your time and leadership!

To register for the December 13 Luncheon at The Army and Navy Club, please fax back the registration form by noon on Friday, December 7.