2008 Board of Directors
Officers
Larry Wickham, CFRE, CSPG
President
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
President-Elect
Mary Brumbach, Ph.D., CFRE
Immediate Past President
Paula Voyles, CFRE
VP/Administration
Sheila Marlow, CFRE
VP/External Affairs
R. Michael George, CFRE
VP/Governance
James L. Richardson, Jr., CFRE
VP/Membership
Lesly Bosch Annen
VP/Professional Advancement
Beverly Kleckner, CFRE
VP/Public Relations
James N. Falk, CFRE
Treasurer
Sharon King
Secretary
At-Large
Sue Bailey
Charles Carrington
Tanya Downing, Diversity Chair
Jack Gray
Diana Marquis, CFRE
Deborah Montonen, CFRE
Paulette Mulry
Melanie Perkins
Jan Zeigler, CFRE
To contact the Greater Dallas Chapter AFP Board of Directors, go to
www.afpdallas.org
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CFRE Review Course at the 2009 DFW Philanthropy Conference
June 24-25, 2009
Save the Date!
The best CFRE Review Course in Texas will be held in conjunction with the DFW Philanthropy Conference on June 24-25, 2009 at the Arlington Convention Center. AFP's CFRE Review Course provides an overview of skills, techniques, and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level. Space is limited so register online now for the AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference CFRE course at
Full participation in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) CFRE Review Course is applicable for 14 points of CFRE Credit in Category 1.B - Education on the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Attendance at the AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference sessions is accredited for 6 additional points.
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Chapter Officers Attend AFP Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy was held in Nashville Oct 15th - 18th under the auspices of AFP International. A moving and inspirational opening speech by Dr Ron Archer got everyone motivated and the workshops and other discussions were excellent. Due to the fact that it was a much smaller group than the international conference (about 250 attendees from the US and Canada), networking was much easier and we all met many new friends. AFP International staff had done an excellent job on the organization and the hospitality for receptions, lunches and dinner were outstanding.
Sheila Marlow, Melanie Perkins, Diana Marquis and Luanne Samuel had the pleasure of listening to such diverse speaker topics as "Taming the Circus: Achieving Work/Life Baland" to "Building the Brand", "Decision to Join" and "Collaborative Strategic Leadership". We were told how to inspire your board, coach your employees, and build bridges in between discussions on Member Retention, Diversity, Succession Planning, Chapter Educational Programming and Chapter Fundraising!
The Greater Dallas Chapter is proud to sponsor four Board members to such an outstanding event and we hope that more members might be able to join us next year as the Academy moves to Orlando. Our participation in the Academy is one of the many benefits that we have received from our AFP membership, and now our Board involvement.
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Bill McDanel
William G. "Bill" McDanel passed away October 28, 2008. Bill was 93. He was a charter member of what is now the Fort Worth Metro AFP Chapter, chartered in 1980. Prior to that, he was a member of its predecessor, the Southwest Fundraising Society. He was among those other old-timers such as Bob Cargill, Glen Wilkins, John Seelig, Reeder Huddleston, George Ed Coward, Jim Reid and Ed Gombieski, who agreed to the change so that we could have local chapters of NSFRE, with all being members of the national organization. It was a great day and changed the history of professional fundraising forever.
Bill served on the national NSFRE board for many years and was one of the first chairs of the certification committee. He helped develop the CFRE program and was one of the first fundraisers to attain CFRE status. He attended the NSFRE and AFP International Conference every year for many years.
Locally, Bill was president of the Southwest Society of Fund Raisers, Fort Worth Chapter in 1979, and in 1980, was the founding president of the Fort Worth Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raisers. In 1988, the Fort Worth Chapter of NSFRE bestowed on Bill our highest award, that of Outstanding Professional Fund Raising Executive/Ben Franklin Award. Bill has held every office in the Fort Worth Metro AFP Chapter. In addition, Bill and John Davis, a member of the Dallas AFP Chapter, founded the Southwest Fund Raising Symposium, which was the forerunner of the First Course in Fundraising. For over 20 years, the Southwest Fund Raising Symposium was the training ground for hundreds of fundraising professionals entering the field of development and fundraising.
Bill was President, and later Chairman of his fundraising consulting firm, McDanel & Associates. He was succeeded as President by his daughter, Debbi McDanel McGrath, also a fundraising professional and member of the Fort Worth Metro AFP Chapter. Bill was the genius in founding the Alliance of Fundraising Counsel, a collaboration of eight local, independent fundraising firms.
We have all stood on his broad shoulders as we have learned what it means to be a fundraising professional. Before there was any organized training ground, Bill was there, preaching ethical, responsible fundraising principles and best practices. Bill is survived by his daughter, Debbi McDanel McGrath
Memorial gifts may be made to the Bill McDanel Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o AFP Fort Worth Metro Chapter, PO Box 211, Fort Worth, TX 76101.
- James R. Holcomb, President
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Chapter Contact Information:
Greater Dallas Chapter AFP
14070 Proton Rd. Ste 100, LB9
Dallas, TX 75244
972/233-9107 ext. 204
Fax 972/490-4219
afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Featuring Keynote Speaker
TOM LEPPERT, Mayor of Dallas
THURSDAY, December 4, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Communities Foundation of Texas
5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, Texas 75225-8146
$45 per person
Graciously Sponsored by
Mayor Tom Leppert is recognized as both a Dallas business and community leader. He has decades of experience working for prominent U.S. corporations and a long history of serving the Dallas community. He most recently served as Chairman and CEO of The Turner Corporation, one of the world's largest construction companies. Under his leadership, the $7 billion company experienced tremendous growth. And, in 2005, he led Turner to achieve more than $1 billion in minority contracts - a first for the construction industry. Prior to working at Turner, he held executive positions at McKinsey & Co., Trammell Crow Company, Pacific Financial Corporation and Castle & Cooke Properties, Inc. A lifelong community volunteer, Mayor Leppert has served numerous community groups and charitable organizations on both the local and national levels. He is a former Chairman of the Greater Dallas Chamber and currently serves on the organization's Executive Committee. He is also Chairman of the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations and a member of the Texas Governor's Business Council. He also serves as a board member of local organizations including the West Dallas Initiative, Dallas Zoological Society, The Dallas Citizens Council, Episcopal School of Dallas, Trinity Trust, Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series at Southern Methodist University, Texas Environmental Research Consortium and the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Seating is limited, make reservations today! Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Thursday, November 27th. Make reservations by fax or mail after that date on a space available basis.
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
This week we have accomplished, yet again, the peaceful transition of our government from one political party to another. The example of our nation is something rarely seen in the world. Every one of us will be impacted in some ways by the changing of our national leaders. Some will be jubilant about this change, and some are less so. In the end, our work will go on. The consistent generosity of our people will continue the great tradition of philanthropy. It won't really matter what the capital gains rate will be, or who is Secretary of the Treasury. America's people will still give to support the causes in which they believe.
We are also making a transition at AFP Greater Dallas Chapter. In just a few short weeks, Luanne Samuel will become the new President of our chapter. Luanne has served our chapter in many capacities through the years, and has been a tremendous help to me this year. She has provided council, taken care of details, stood in for meetings when I could not be present, and worked tirelessly to assure that all of the detail of reorganization was completed this year. I know that she will be an outstanding President, and I encourage you to support her by renewing your membership, attending all the meetings, and offering your skills to help her in this effort. She will have an outstanding team working with her. You have elected a great slate of true leaders:
OFFICERS
President-Elect, Sheila Marlow, CFRE
VP External Affairs, Debra Montonen, CFRE
VP Professional Advancement, Lesly Bosch Annen
VP Membership, James L. Richardson, Jr., CFRE
VP Administration, Paula Voyles, CFRE
Treasurer, R. Michael George, CFRE
Secretary, Sue Bailey
DIRECTORS
Mentoring, Anne Thomas
Every Member Campaign, James N. Falk, CFRE
Diversity, Tanya Downing
New Member Orientation, Diana Marquis, CFRE
Scholarships, Sharon King
Hospitality, Christina Moore-Salinas
Youth in Philanthropy, Paulette Mulry
Public Relations, Karen K. Martin, CFRE
Programs, Melanie Perkins
Governance, Jan Ziegler, CFRE
At-Large, Jack Gray
At-Large, Victor Korelstein
Each of these volunteer board members will have their own special challenges. Their jobs can be incredibly difficult, or most pleasant, depending on you. Your support, encouragement, and willingness to share the load will make 2009 a banner year for the AFP Greater Dallas Chapter.
We are grateful to Mary A. Brumbach, Ph.D, CFRE, Immediate past-president and chair of the nominating committee, and the nominating committee members, Lynn Vogt, CFRE, Carole Rylander, CFRE, and Cheryl Reynolds for their great work in bringing this group of leaders to us.
It has been a privilege to serve as your chapter President this year. This will actually be my last president's message, and I want you to know that I believe that you are the most phenomenal group of people I have ever been privileged to work. Your efforts are changing the face of philanthropy, and changing the face of the world.
Booker T. Washington once said, "Remember that wherever my life touches yours, we help or hinder each other. There is no escape - man drags man down, or man lifts man up."
Thank you for being, to a person, individuals who lift other people up. Thank you for doing so with me.
Larry Wickham, CFRE, CSPG
President
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NEWS OF NOTE
Congratulations to Rebecca Rhule, who has joined Our Friends Place as the new Development Director. She was previously at the World Craniofacial Foundation as Associate Director of Development. Rebecca has also worked with Camp Summit, Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and Casa Mañana. Rebecca is a member of P.E.O.-Chapter GS in Lewisville and AFP since 2006.
John Roppolo just completed a two-year stint as Board Chair of the United Way agency Senior Adult Services, which serves clients in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Coppell. John has also been elected president of the Metrocrest Family Medical Clinic.
Ann Letteer, executive director of The Pines Catholic Camp, is the Greater Dallas AFP's 2009 Chamberlain Scholarship recipient, and will receive a $500 scholarship to help her attend the 2009 AFP International Conference on Fundraising, March 29 - April 1 in New Orleans, LA.
The 26th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, sponsored by the Conference of Southwest Foundations and The University of Texas School of Law, will take place January 14-16, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, TX. Join leading members of the private foundation and charitable organizations community. The program features expanded break-out tracks for private foundations and charitable organizations, as well as optional Wednesday afternoon primers. For more Information go to http://www.utcle.org/conference_overview.php?conferenceid=821, or call (512) 475-6700.
John Easley has been named the new Chief Development Officer for The Dallas Museum of Art. Easley comes to the Dallas Museum of Art with more than thirty years as an arts executive, most recently as Vice President and Assistant Director of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Easley's appointment at the DMA also marks a return to Dallas, where from 1978 to 1989 he spent a decade in nonprofit management at the Dallas Symphony Association, the Center for Nonprofit Management, and as President of John Easley & Associates, an independent consulting service.
The Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE) is hosting its 2009 International Educational Conference Feb. 22-25 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas. The conference features a diverse program of professional development and networking and is open to anyone who works in faith-based development, or is a person of faith working in development. For more information, visit http://www.alde.org/Education/Conference/tabid/99/Default.aspx or contact Pat at pata@alde.org or 1.800.458.2363 x3. MOVING? CHANGED JOBS? When your title, business and/or mailing address, email, or any other contact data changes, be sure to go to www.afpnet.org immediately and update your personal record. The Greater Dallas Chapter receives updates monthly, but if you only correct your information locally, then it will be overwritten when we import the latest national spreadsheet into our database. Attention, AFP members! If you've been recognized with an award, promotion or honor, share the news with your Dallas Chapter friends! Send your news item (up to 50 words) by 5 PM, the first Friday of each month.
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JOB LISTING SERVICE
Seminary of the Southwest seeks a Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, to be based in Austin. Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, minimum five years experience in fundraising and/or alumni relations, and an understanding and appreciation of the Episcopal Church. Raiser's Edge experience strongly preferred. Job description at www.baconlee.com. Email cover letter, résumé and three references to Joyce Penland, jobs@baconlee.com, by 5 PM, November 12, 2008. Please note in subject line the job for which you are applying. Howard Payne University seeks Director of Annual Fund. Requires bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, or three to five years of directly related, full-time fund raising experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Application can be found at www.hputx.edu/jobs along with position announcement. Open until filled. The Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas seeks part-time Corporate Sponsorship Manager. Requires bachelor's degree and 5-7 years experience in fundraising. Send resume and cover letter to HR Manager, Museum of Nature & Science, PO Box 151469, Dallas, TX 75315, fax (214)426-3154, hrmanager@natureandscience.org. Seminary of the Southwest seeks a Director of Major and Planned Gifts, to be based in Austin. Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, minimum five years experience in fundraising, and an understanding and appreciation of the Episcopal Church. Raiser's Edge experience strongly preferred. Job description at www.baconlee.com. Email cover letter, résumé and three references to Mollie Butler, jobs@baconlee.com, by 5 PM, November 12, 2008. Please note in subject line the job for which you are applying. KERA seeks a Senior Vice President of Leadership Giving. Must be experienced senior manager with track record of development success, and direct experience cultivating major donors and securing foundation grants. Summit cover letter and resume to LesaEngelthaler@tnspartners.com. World Craniofacial Foundation seeks Director of Development. Minimum of five years prior nonprofit management experience with at least two years in a senior development role. Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred. World Craniofacial Foundation seeks Executive Director. Proven experience in budgeting, P&L, board relations, fund development, and general management essential. Healthcare background is strongly preferred. Minimum of ten years experience in a leadership position in a non-profit or similar environment and experience. Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest seeks Chief Executive Officer. A minimum of 5 years comparable executive level experience required. Minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced education and training preferred. Email your cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to Robert Perodeau, Evergreen Executive Source, LLC, evergreen.source@att.net.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview, TX, seeks Executive Director for Foundation. Full description at www.glfreeman.com. EOE. Confidential applications to Freeman Philanthropic Services at GSMC@glfreeman.com. Uplift Education seeks a Development Associate. Applicants should possess a minimum High School Diploma or GED with some college; Bachelor's degree, minimum three years in similar position, development office experience preferred. Go to www.uplifteducation.org for a full job description. Send resumes to resumes@uplifteducation.org. Uplift Education seeking a Coordinator of Grants Strategy. Applicants should have 3 to 5 years of grant writing experience with a track record of success. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in public policy, business or a related field preferred. Former teachers or education policy professionals are especially encouraged to apply. Go to www.uplifteducation.org for a full job description. Send resumes to resumes@uplifteducation.org. Front Steps seeks Director of Development and Communications, to be based in Austin, TX. Bachelor's degree required, plus three to five successful years in development, including grant writing, major gifts, leading board members in the development process. Experience managing a development office preferred. Email cover letter, résumé and a list of three references to Karen Kegg at jobs@baconlee.com by 5 PM, December 1, 2008. Put name of job you are applying for in subject line of email. If you have a job listing to post, email to afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org by the last day of the month to appear in the next month's e-newsletter.
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