Association of Fundraising Professionals
WASHINGTON CHAPTER
WASHINGTON STATE MEMBER E-NEWS UPDATE:
Spring 2008 edition
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Table of Contents
- Membership Benefits
- Celebrating AFP Scholars
- Mark Your Calendar for National Philanthropy Day
- Friends of Diversity Award
- AFP Washington Goes to San Diego
- Call to Action: Best Practices in Grant Seeking
I just returned from the AFP International Conference where we connected with our fundraising colleagues from across the world. This conference is such an amazing experience. Check out the photos at the end of this eNews to see some of our colleagues who joined us.
I hope you have had a chance to attend at least one of our AFP WA programs this year. If you are looking for a way to get more involved in AFP, click here.
Cordially,
Ray Li
President
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Membership Benefits
(L. to r.) Lynn Schrader, CFRE, former Board President; Thea Kleiber, CFRE, Immediate Past Board President; Andrea John-Smith, Board President Elect; Carol Borgmann, CFRE, Past Chair for Communications; Ray Li, Board President
If you missed the AFP Washington luncheon that highlighted the many membership benefits you may not know about, it's not too late to get the information. Members learned about the depth of benefits available, including: the robust online resources through the international website; access to the codes of ethics, donor bill of rights, and other important information to share with your board members; the membership discounts to things like the annual conference; the "one free program coupon" offered only to new AFP WA members; plus many others. To receive a copy of the information packet, email carol.borgmann@lakesideschool.org.
Introductory Membership for $150
Did you know that AFP offers an introductory membership for $150? Would you like to expand the development knowledge on your team and have your Executive Director or fundraising volunteers join? Do you work for a grass-roots organization with a budget that is less than $250,000? Are you a full time student looking to enter the field of philanthropy? This membership category is for you. The membership fee includes $100 for the international chapter and $50 for the local AFP WA chapter. AFP provides the tools needed to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of your people who are engage in the process of development. Whether you are a staff member, an Executive Director, a volunteer, or a board member, the information and networking you have access too is invaluable in advancing the causes you care about. Click here to find out more. Click here to view and/or print the membership application.
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Celebrating AFP Scholars
Let's all give hearty congratulations to the six 2008 AFP WA scholarship recipients. If you are interested in possibly receiving the following perks as a scholar—a full year of AFP membership, attendance at eight programs, a fundraising mentor, complimentary ticket to National Philanthropy Day, a travel stipend, and a chance to attend the annual AFP International Conference—read on about how to submit an application.
This year's scholars include: Angela Champman, Development Associate, PROVAIL; Dawn Griffey, Major Gifts, YMCA; Hannah Steinweg, Development Manager, Hands on Children's Museum; Katie Mosehauer, Development Manager, Gage Academy of Art; Margaret Su, Grants Manager, Wing Luke Asian Museum; Marcie Wirtz, Development Manager, Village Theatre.
The deadline for applications to the 2009 AFP Washington Scholarship Program is September 5, 2008. To find out more information, click here to go to the AFP Washington website.
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Mark Your Calendar for National Philanthropy Day
On Thursday, November 20, 2008, we all will be celebrating our region's 20th National Philanthropy Day. This is a celebration you won't want to miss and you'll want to bring a whole table of ten people—including key volunteers and board members, special donors, Executive Directors, and staff members.
Start making your list now. This is one of the most uplifting programs to share together. It is rewarding to celebrate your own organization's good work with a special gathering like this. The program is guaranteed to give you pride in the great philanthropic work happening in our community. You will connect with many people, you will learn things that inspire you, and you will likely get teary.
Don't forget to nominate an important donor, family, small business, corporate donor, or young philanthropist to receive an Outstanding Philanthropy award. Be watching for more information about the process and specific deadlines.
More information about National Philanthropy Day can be found here.
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Friends of Diversity Award
AFP Washington is proud to have been awarded the 2007 Friends of Diversity Designation by AFP International. The Friends of Diversity designation indicates that AFP WA serves as a model for all chapters to emulate in accomplishing diversity related goals set forth by AFP and chapter leadership.
AFP Washington's diversity vision states: We envision a community of fundraising professionals where a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and justice transcends our differences. These following values support this vision:
Diversity, inclusiveness, and understanding increase productivity, enrich problem solving, and heighten creativity.
Diversity reinvigorates our professions, strengthens our sense of community, broadens our understanding, and moves us all toward the greater good.
Diversity is an ongoing process; an end point does not exist.
Diversity is not simply quantitative; it is qualitative as well, and thus quotas are not always a reliable indicator of progress.
To access more diversity resources on the AFP Washington website click here.
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AFP Washington Goes to San Diego
More than thirty AFP Washington members traveled to San Diego for the annual International Conference. AFP WA board members organized a lunch gathering and below you can see the happy faces of a few in attendance. If you recognize someone, ask them to share their favorite take-away pearls of wisdom.
(L. to r.) John Hull, Everett Gospel Mission; Leah Hausman, Pacific Science Center; Eric Chambers, Northwest Educational Service; Angela Chapman, PROVAIL; John Linder, PONCHO
(L. to r.) Laura Edman, CFRE, The Alford Group; Michelle Bufano, Pratt Fine Arts Center; JoAnn Yoshimoto, The Alford Group
(L. to r.) Rick Reichert, CFRE, The Evergreen State College; Julia Bushnell; Jim Laugen, Children’s Home Society of WA; Alex Johnston, The Trust for Public Land; Maggie Morgan, Pierce County Library Foundation
(L. to r.) Dee Mana Christoff, National Eating Disorders Foundation; Josef Krebs, Seattle Youth Symphony; Lynn Schrader, CFRE, KCLS Foundation; Sara Oshikawa-Clay, CFRE, Medic One Foundation; Jay Schupack, Master Builders CARE Foundation
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Call to Action: Best Practices in Grant Seeking
A nationwide research project is underway to assess Factors Affecting Foundation Grant Funding such as relationship building, public relations, and prospect research. Nonprofit organizations of all sizes and missions are encouraged to participate in interviews to lend their expertise. Participant input may be included in a book on Best Practices. For further information please contact: Saadia Faruqui at 832-858-3864 or saadiaf@faruquiassociates.com.