YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - October 25
Just wanted to shoot out a reminder that tomorrow night is our October Networking Night and this month we're in Northern Virginia at Whitlow's on Wilson (2854 Wilson Blvd in Arlington). It's metro accessible and also an easy drive. Time is the usual of 5 - 7:30pm. Show up anytime and we'll be there having a few beers and meeting new people.

Hope to see you all there.

Pat Frame & Graham Ruffels (optional RSVP to pframe@listservices.com)

NCPD - November 3
Don't Miss..
National Capital Philanthropy Day: A Celebration of Giving
Friday, November 3
The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

Join your colleagues and representatives of leading philanthropic organizations in the Greater Washington for the annual "Celebration of Giving!" Purchase individual tickets and tables online or by fax. Be a part of this signature event on the Washington area philanthropic calendar.

ADVANCED EXECUTIVES - November 17
SPEAKER: John Wm. Thomas
Formerly Senior Vice President for Development with the American Red Cross under President Elizabeth Dole, John recently stepped down as Chief Operating Officer of Children's Hospital Foundation in Washington, DC after 11 years in which $40 million and $301.5 million campaigns were completed and a $500 million campaign was begun. Audiences in America, Canada and Europe have rated John as one of their preferred inspirational speakers.

TOPIC: That's Why it's Called Development

As senior fundraising executives, we recognize that sometimes the programs we lead get stale. Sometimes they simply get stuck at a certain level and fail to progress to our satisfaction. In this interactive conversation, we will explore together why this happens and a conceptual framework for getting unstuck and moving ahead. Come prepared to be challenged. Come prepared to face the reality in your program, office or foundation. Come prepared to move forward.

DATE: Friday, November 17, 2006
TIME: 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program
PLACE: The Army Navy Club on Farragut Square, 901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
REGISTRATION: registration form due November 10 for best rates

Thank you Campbell & Company for your sponsorship of this program!

And … save the date for another exciting Advanced Executives program scheduled for Friday February 9, 2007 with Simone P. Joyeaux who will lead a discussion on transformational change in our sector.