Association of Fundraising Professionals
WASHINGTON CHAPTER
WASHINGTON STATE MEMBER E-NEWS UPDATE:
Winter 2006 edition
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Table of Contents
- From the Desk of the President
- Your Professional Education -- Don't Miss Branding for Fundraisers March 2
- Consider Your Professional Certification -- Next Deadline March 24
- National Philanthropy Day 2006 -- Thursday, November 16
- Don’t Miss the AFP National Conference
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From the Desk of the President
Welcome to a new year of AFP. You will find many opportunities through our Professional Education programs, our networking events and our active involvement in philanthropy to grow your skills and advance your mission. AFP brings together global resources, a code of ethics and leadership training to help advance development and non-profit executives to be leaders in the field and leverage increased philanthropy for all non-profits.
Consider this the year you will become credentialed as a Certified Fund Raising Executive, if you´ve not already done so. Consider this the year you will invite another fund raiser to join you as an AFP member. Consider this the year you will nominate a loyal and active supporter for an award at National Philanthropy Day.
There are active members looking to form interest groups or perhaps even new chapters in Tacoma and Spokane. The Washington State Chapter has set a goal of 500 members by 2010 as a part of the International AFP goal to achieve 50,000 members by our 50th year. Please take the time to explore our newly updated website, keep coming back to learn what´s new, and let us hear from you about how your association can provide value to you as a member.
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Your Professional Education -- Don't Miss Branding for Fundraisers March 2
AFP Washington kicks off the 2006 monthly luncheon programs with Branding for Fundraisers featuring Bill Tolliver of Matale Line (http://www.mataleline.com) and Harry Thomas of Marketing Hat.
The lunch will take place Thursday, March 2 from 11:30 am - 1 pm at Seattle´s Harborside Restaurant (http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com). Visit the event section of our website for more information and/or to register.
AFP Washington is holding monthly luncheons every first Thursday of the month. All luncheons are at the Harborside Restaurant in Seattle, off Westlake Ave on the shores of Lake Union. Luncheons are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Here is the schedule of luncheons for the year that you will want to add to your calendar: April 6, Donor Stewardship; May 4, AFP International Conference Highlights; June 1, Reaching Diverse Donors; July 6, Boards-Governance as Leadership; August 3, Role of Volunteers in Fundraising; September 7, What Does a Successful Philanthropic Culture Look Like?; October 5, Bill and Paul Cant´ Pay for It All-Five Years Later; November 16, National Philanthropy Day luncheon; December 5, AFP Washington Chapter Annual Meeting-Economic Forecast and Philanthropic Trends.
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Consider Your Professional Certification -- Next Deadline March 24
The next deadline for professional fundraiser certification (CFRE) is March 24, 2006 for exams that will be taken between June 24 and July 15, 2006. If you are considering taking your CFRE exam, visit the CFRE web site at www.cfre.org. AFP Washington Chapter´s CFRE guru Karl Leggett can also answer your questions. You can contact him through the AFP Washington website´s resource section.
The remaining deadlines for 2006 are: May 26 for exams taken from August 26-September 16; July 21 for exams taken October 21-November 11.
CONGRATULATIONS to these recent Washington CFRE recipients from October, November and December 2005: Cathy L. Barr, CFRE; Tori Darnell, CFRE; James R.M. Hopper, CFRE; Gail M. Romero, CFRE; Connie J. Wittren, CFRE.
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National Philanthropy Day 2006 -- Thursday, November 16
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Thanks to everyone who made NPD 2005 an outstanding success. More than 900 people dedicated to philanthropy attended the event. The 2006 NPD Committee had its kickoff meeting and are busy planning this year´s event, to be held in the new Seattle Sheraton ballroom, which will accommodate 1,400 people.
Bank of America has generously offered to be the presenting sponsor this year and Emcee Enrique Cerna is scheduled once again. More volunteers are needed to make this incredible event come together. Please email either one of the event Cochairs listed above if you would like to join the fun. It is also time to be thinking about who you might nominate for a National Philanthropy Day award. More information will be coming out later on in the year to tell you when nominations are due.
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Don’t Miss the AFP National Conference
AFP Member Benefit: The 43rd AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Atlanta, Georgia!
Where can you network with your peers, attend over 125 different educational sessions, hear from renowned speakers and philanthropy leaders, participate in one of three fundraising schools and attend a product-filled exposition and formal banquet representing the best in philanthropy? At the 43rd AFP International Conference on Fundraising! This year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has gathered everything you need to enhance your career and education, network with your peers or meet with old colleagues in one of the most exciting cities in the southeast - Atlanta, Georgia. Most importantly, all of these activities are in one location over 3 ½ days - an experience hard to find anywhere else.
Site of the XXVI Olympiad in 1996 and home to world-famous businesses, historic sites as well as a brand-new world renowned aquarium, Atlanta is the perfect location for this year´s "Conference of Champions." This year, AFP is pleased to offer many of the same benefits and opportunities you have come to expect, as well as a number of exciting new sessions, speakers and panels!
For more information on AFP´s International Conference on Fundraising, or to register, visit http://conference.afpnet.org.