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
Register online to take the new, revised CFRE Review Course 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.
Registration fees for the CFRE Review Course are $390 for AFP members and $490 for nonmembers. To register on-line go to http://dfwphilanthropyconference.com/cfre.htm, or 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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Top 10 Reasons to Become CFRE-Certified
1. Certification grants you more credibility.
2. Certification can improve career opportunities and advancement.
3. Certification prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities.
4. Certification improves skills and knowledge.
5. Certification may provide for greater earnings potential.
6. Certification demonstrates your commitment to the fundraising profession.
7. Certification enhances the profession's image.
8. Certification reflects achievement.
9. Certification builds self-esteem.
10. Certification offers greater recognition from peers.
Does It Pay to Become Certified?
In the U.S., Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) earn 17% more than their non-certified colleagues. The average salary of CFRE certificants in the United States is $85,032.
DO YOU WANT IT?
Start the CFRE accreditation process today! The Greater Dallas AFP Chapter encourages you to consider CFRE Accreditation. If you have questions, or just want to talk to someone about CFRE, please contact Fran Lobpries, lobpries1@sbcglobal.net, or James Holcomb, jrholcomb3@sbcglobal.net. Once you decide to go forward, we can match you with a CFRE coach and mentor, who is a Senior Fundraising Professional from our chapter.
Don't delay! Get started today to advance your career as a fundraising professional! It's never to early...or too late to become certified. You'll be glad you did!
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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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Effective June, 2009, the Greater Dallas AFP e-newsletter will be sent only to current members as a benefit to dues-paying chapter members.
To avoid being dropped as a subscriber, join the Greater Dallas AFP today and take advantage of member rates for monthly luncheons and other educational events.
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MAY LUNCHEON MEETING
Carolyn Corbin
President, Center for the 21st Century
"Great Fundraisers See the Future First"
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 11:30 AM-1 PM
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 $25 members/$40 non-members
 Carolyn Corbin is president of the Center for the 21st Century, a socioeconomic think tank providing resources and organizational training in critical 21st century issues. As an internationally recognized author, speaker, futurist and consultant, she has been spotlighted in hundreds of TV, radio, Internet, and periodical interviews. Carolyn's client base is a virtual "Who's Who" of global organizations, including corporations, universities, governments, churches and nonprofit agencies. Carolyn holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in psychology from the University of North Texas. She is active in her local community of McKinney, Texas, serving on multiple education, civic, religious and historic boards and committees. The University of North Texas has designated her as Distinguished Alumna, and McKinney High School has named her to the Distinguished Lions Hall of Honor. Inside Collin County Business newspaper selected Carolyn as one of the recipients of the "21 for the 21st Century" leadership award, and Toastmasters of Peru has honored her with their Most Impressive American award. Carolyn has been named as Texas Role Model for Entrepreneurial Women and is listed in Outstanding Young Women of America, World's Who's Who of Women, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, and Who's Who of Intellectuals.
Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Wednesday, May 20th. After that date, make reservations by fax or mail on a space-available basis.
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
The storms this past couple of weeks have been indicative of the climate we've all experienced in the economic upheavals and funding challenges over the last months. Your AFP chapter's board has been working hard to ensure that our educational program offerings are just what you need, and that any and all chances for networking are provided to our members. Sometimes a group of friendly faces is just what the doctor ordered!
You should have received the excellent news that CFRE has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. As Paulette Maehara said at the AFP Conference, this puts CFRE on the same level as CPA, CFA, and other well-respected designations. Congratulations to all our CFRE holders and lots of encouragement to those of you planning to take the exam! Remember to sign up for the CFRE Review Course being offered June 24-25 at the Arlington Convention Center. Read more in this e-newsletter.
There is a lot going on. The selection committee for the NPD awards has met and is receiving nominations. If you haven't sent one in yet, the deadline is near, so please hurry! I know that Dallas does not lack for worthy candidates for all our awards. The planning committee for the upcoming DFW conference is also hard at work behind the scenes and this will be a wonderful event. I hope you're all planning to attend.
I've just renewed my AFP membership, paid out of pocket for the first time ever, but it is so worth it! I hope you all value your membership in the same way as I do, not to mention my AFP friends and colleagues who have added so much to my life.
A lot of positive energy, indeed. I am so grateful for all our volunteers and committee members who continue to give their all to the many programs that you enjoy. I look forward to seeing you all at the May meeting. Please feel free to contact me in the meantime if we can be of help.
With all best wishes,
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
President
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NEWS OF NOTE
The East Texas Chapter AFP presents Matt Dunne, U.S. Manager of Community Affairs for Google, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the The University of Texas at Tyler. The event will be a series of GOOGLEWorkshops designed for professionals in non-profit management, fundraising, information technology, web site management, media, economic development, business, retail and education (including college students). For registration information go to www.afpeasttexas.org, or call 903-944-8081. The Raiser's Edge Users Group will meet May 29th (rescheduled from the 22nd), 9 AM - noon, hosted by the American Red Cross Dallas Chapter. RSVP by emailing awhite_npdatabase@yahoo.com, or call 817-829-6188 for more information.
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
Jubilee Park and Community Center is a Dallas nonprofit that has just received funding to hire its first Development Director. This nonprofit has being making great strides an impoverished neighborhood near FairPark. Its volunteers and Board are passionate about the mission. Anyone who might be interested should e-mail his/her resume to Lili Faz at lfaz@jubileecenter.org.
Connemara Conservancy Foundation seeks an executive director. A bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years related work experience in nonprofit management, public policy, land conservation or legal services required, or 3 years related work experience with an advanced degree. Salary based on experience, please inquire for additional details. Submit cover letter and resume to info@connemaraconservancy.org by May 24, 2009.
MBA graduate student with 8+ years of diverse part and full time work experience seeks marketing position allowing sales, advertising, communication, and project management skills proven by 8 years of successful, education and profitable self-employment. Email stefania.perez@gmail.com.
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