2009 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
President
Sheila Marlow, CFRE
President-Elect
Larry Wickham, CFRE, CSPG
Immediate Past President
Deborah Montonen, CFRE
VP/External Affairs
Lesly Bosch Annen
VP/Professional Advancement
James L. Richardson, Jr., CFRE
VP/Membership
Paula Voyles, CFRE
VP/Administration
R. Michael George, CFRE
Treasurer
Sue Bailey
Secretary
DIRECTORS
Tanya Downing, Diversity
James N. Falk, CFRE,
Every Member Campaign
Jack Gray, At-Large
Sharon King, Scholarships
Victor Korelstein, CFRE,
At-Large
Diana Marquis, CFRE,
New Member Orientation
Karen K. Martin, CFRE,
Public Relations
Christina Moore, Hospitality
Paulette Mulry,
Youth in Philanthropy
Melanie Perkins, Programs
Anne Thomas, Mentoring
Jan Zeigler, CFRE, Governance
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
The New, Revised CFRE Review Course
is coming to a city near you!
Register online to take the new, revised CFRE Review Course to be offered June 24-25, 2009, at the Arlington Convention Center in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Go to http://dfwphilanthropyconference.com/cfre.htm, get all the information about the New CFRE Review Course, and click on CFRE Registration at the top, or go directly to: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=175355 and sign up today. The revised CFRE Review Course is organized around the domains of the CFRE examination and offers development professionals an opportunity to review the main components of a complete fundraising program. It is a two-day, intensive program the purpose of which is to provide an overview of skills, techniques and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level. For a complete description of the new, revised CFRE Review Course, including a brief description of each module, the 2-day agenda, and overall course learning objectives, go to http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=1444&folder_id=2566. The course is designed for intermediate-level fundraising professionals who want a quick and comprehensive overview of fundraising principles, at a step above the fundamental level. Its content is organized around the CFRE exam domains: Current and Prospective Donor Research, Securing the Gift, Relationship Building, Volunteer Involvement, Management and Accountability. Participants engage in fundraising problem-solving with top-notch professionals and network with fundraising peers.
The revised CFRE Review Course faculty consists of senior-level fundraising professionals with CFRE credentials from the Dallas and Fort Worth AFP Chapters. The final CFRE Review Course module on Accountability will be taught by Laura Fredricks, author of "The Ask", and the keynote speaker for the 2009 DFW Philanthropy Conference which follows the next day, June 26, 2009. Registration fees for the CFRE Review Course are $390 for AFP members and $490 for nonmembers. Scholarships may be available from you local AFP Chapter for AFP members who are paying for the CFRE Review Course or CFRE Examination themselves. For information on scholarships, go to your AFP Chapter website, or contact your AFP Chapter CFRE Chair, Education Chair, or Chapter President. For more information, contact Fran Lobpries, lobpries1@sbcglobal.net, or James Holcomb, jrholcomb3@sbcglobal.net. For information on CFRE accreditation, go to http://www.cfre.org/. Don't delay...do it today!
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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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MARCH WORKSHOP/LUNCHEON MEETING
Workshop: "RelationShift: Eliminating Fundraising's Most Unproductive Myths"
Luncheon: "The Function of Optimism
in a Down Economy"
Stephen Chandler, Author and Consultant Wednesday, March 25, 2009
11:30 a.m. Networking
12-1:00 p.m. Luncheon and Program
Arlington Hall at Lee Park
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
Luncheon Only $25 members/$65 non-members
Workshop & Luncheon $40 members/$80 non-members
 Steve Chandler is one of America's best-selling authors, with 20 books that have been translated into 15 languages. He is the co-author, with Michael Bassoff, of RelationShift: Revolutionary Fundraising. Four-time Emmy-award winning PBS screen writer Fred Knipe calls Chandler "an insane combination of Anthony Robbins and Jerry Seinfeld." Chandler recently starred in an episode of NBC's Starting Over, the Emmy-award winning reality show about life-coaching. Chandler is also co-founder of the world mastermind network Club Fearless, and was recently a guest lecturer at the University of Santa Monica where he taught in the graduate program of Soul-Centered Leadership. Chandler has been a trainer and fundraising consultant to more than 50 non-profit organizations nationwide. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in creative writing and political science, and spent four years in the U.S. Army in language and psychological warfare. His blog is available for all to read at www.imindshift.com.
Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Wednesday, March 17th. After that date, make reservations by fax or mail on a space-available basis.
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Dear AFP Friends,
If only our donors' wallets would open up like the budding trees and colorful spring flowers. It is time for a "greening" of America after some difficult months! The other side of the coin, so to speak, is the number of our colleagues who have been affected by cutbacks in staffing. Please do keep them in mind if you hear of positions opening up and share that information. Our program chairs are looking into setting up a time after one of the monthly luncheons to ask a local recruiting firm to do some resume/interview coaching, hoping that this will be a timely service to our members. If you missed our February meeting, Tracy Brown was a wonderful speaker on diversity. We welcomed a number of guests and new members and we're always delighted to see new faces. There were also at least a dozen volunteers for our various committees - thank you! If you haven't volunteered but would like to, please contact Madeleine at the AFP Dallas office for a list of possibilities - we need your help and it is a great way to be involved. More information will follow, but do save November 10th for the NPD luncheon. Start thinking of those you want to nominate for the awards. That process will start very soon and we always have a stellar list. And do make an early gift to the 2009 EMC campaign - your Board has already stepped up and we hope all of you will, as well. I hope to see you at the March 25th meeting - and in New Orleans!
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
President
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NEWS OF NOTE
Going to the 2009 AFP International Conference on Fundraising, March 29th - April 1st in New Orleans? Email your name and cell phone number to Cheryl Reynolds, cgr121@hotmail.com, and network with your Greater Dallas Chapter friends while you're there!
Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, and president and chief executive officer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has written to the Greater Dallas Chapter to congratulate us on our 30th anniversary!
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
Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) seeks a Director of Development. Candidate should have three to five years hands-on experience as a fundraiser for a non-profit, a successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations, and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Competitive salary package based on the successful candidate's education, skills and experience. Deadline for résumés, references and cover letters is 5 PM, Monday, March 30, 2009. Email or mail your résumé, cover letter and three references to Beverly Seffel, Bacon Lee & Associates, PO Box 15018, San Antonio, Texas 78212, jobs@baconlee.com.
Hope Cottage seeks experienced Director of Development to oversee diversified fund raising program and partner with CEO and volunteers to develop and implement individual giving program. Raiser's Edge experience a plus. No calls please. Interested candidates may apply by submitting resume and salary requirements via email with subject line "Director of Development" to rutley@hopecottage.org.
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity seeks Director of Development & Marketing. Professional experience should include a minimum of six years fundraising experience in a professional position, with three years experience as a Director of Development. Prior budgeting experience mandatory. Bachelor's degree required. CFRE preferred. Email cover letter and résumé to Kristen Schulz, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, 2800 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75212, kschulz@dallas-habitat.org.
The Episcopal School of Texas seeks a Chief Advancement Officer. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Minimum five years experience and a successful record of accomplishment in a comprehensive development department, especially the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors. AFP member/CFRE preferred. Competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Email résumé, cover letter and reference list to Joyce Penland, Bacon Lee & Associates, PO Box 15018, San Antonio, Texas 78212, jobs@baconlee.com.
The Bible League seeks individual to build, manage and sustain donor relationships and raise funds to support the ministry. Primary focus will be the state of Texas working out of the Dallas area. Candidates must be successful in fundraising, business development and/or territory sales. Individual should also be knowledgeable of the area's evangelical community. Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills and college degree or equivalent required. Will work out of a home office. Frequent travel throughout Texas required with limited overnight travel. Email resume to hr@bibleleague.org or fax 708/367-8990. Go to www.bibleleague.org for more information.
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.'s ACS Philanthropic Foundation and Economic Assistance Program, located in downtown Dallas, seeks a Foundation Coordinator to work under the direction of the executive director. Non-managerial administrative support experience required. Contact Shawn Cartwright, a recruiter with Risesmart, at scartwright@risesmart.com, or call 408/524-7418. 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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