| The 2009 Greater Dallas AFP Holiday Luncheon, sponsored by Texas Capital Bank, takes place Wednesday, December 9th, 11 AM - 1 PM at the Communities Foundation of Texas. Inquire about seting still available at afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org.
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2009 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
President
James N. Falk, 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
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
Cindy Palmer, At-Large 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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| 2009 AFP Every Member Campaign Reaches Goal!
Congratulations to our Greater Dallas AFP Chapter for once again meeting its Every Member Campaign financial goal! As of today, you have contributed $6,895, or 102% of our goal. We have 100 donors, and while "100" has a nice ring, it is only 21.1% of our membership. We can do better. In 2005, 37% of our members were donors, and while it would be great to surpass this, even hitting 25% would be an important step in the right direction. This year we have gifts ranging from $10 to $750, with most in the $50 range.
Now that we have reached our financial goal, the Chapter will receive 25% of its contributions back as a rebate to be used in Dallas for our activities. And as you are aware, the Every Member Campaign supports the Chamberlain Scholarships, the AFP Ready Reference Series, the AFP reference library (a valuable resource) and chapter partnership grants.
If you still have an outstanding pledge, let me take this opportunity to remind and encourage you to make full payment by December 31st. Should you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to email or call me. And, remember that we will have a drawing for some great gifts at the holiday luncheon. You do not have to be present to win but you do have to be an EMC donor.
To make your gift or to complete your pledge, log in at http://www.afpnet.org/Foundation/?&navItemNumber=501
Thank you for your support and for helping our Chapter maintain its Ten Star status!
Best,
Jim Falk
2009 EMC chair
(214) 965-8402
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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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JANUARY WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON MEETING
KATHRYN MIREE
Workshop: "The Mysteries and Magic
of the Donor Conversation"
Luncheon Program: "What's Next for the
Charitable World?"
SPECIAL DATE! Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Workshop 9-11:30 AM
Networking 11:30 AM
Luncheon Meeting 11:50 AM - 1 PM
Arlington Hall at Lee Park
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
AFP MEMBERS: $70 Workshop & Luncheon/
$30 Luncheon Meeting Only
NON-MEMBERS: $85 Workshop & Luncheon/
$45 Luncheon Meeting Only
 Kathryn W. Miree, J.D. is president of Kathryn W. Miree & Associates, Inc. She provides a full range of planned giving, endowment, and foundation management services designed to help charities build long-term financial stability. Ms. Miree received a B.A. from Emory University and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. She spent 15 years in various positions in the trust division of a large southeastern bank, then joined a regional brokerage firm to establish a trust company and serve as its initial president and CEO. In these positions she worked extensively with not-for-profit organizations and their donors in the management of private foundations, community foundations, charitable trusts, pooled income funds, gift annuities and endowments. Ms. Miree is the past president of the National Committee on Planned Giving, Alabama Planned Giving Council, Estate Planning Council of Birmingham, and Alabama Bankers Association Trust Division. She is a member of the Alabama Bar Association and Birmingham Bar Association. She is also past chair of United Way of Central Alabama, a past chair of The Altamont School and past president of the Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation. Ms. Miree is a frequent lecturer, co-author of The Family Foundation Handbook and author of The Professional Advisor's Guide to Planned Giving.
Seating is limited! Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Wednesday, January 6th. After that date, make reservations by fax or mail on a space-available basis.
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Snow as I write this! Just one more thing to love about Dallas. We were all reminded of what a fantastic city this is by all of the NPD award recipients and their stories. In addition, you'll be warmed by the energy and enthusiasm of our Holiday Luncheon speaker, Nancy Barry, so I do hope you'll all be there.
Jim Falk, EMC Chair, announced that we have met our dollar goal this year thanks to your generosity, but we'd love to have a higher percentage rate of members giving. So if you haven't given to the Every Member Campaign yet, please do. It is especially important now, as 25% of everything that comes in before the end of the year comes back to us in May to help pay for educational programs and/or member scholarships.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as 2009 president of this vibrant and knowledgeable group, and I thank you for having chosen me to work in this role. Being part of such a professional board and many excellent committees has made me appreciate my career choice in a new way. And it has been fun! As I turn over the reins to Jim Falk and the 2010 Board, I'd like to say "thank you" to all with whom I have served during my six years on the AFP Board of Directors. You have all inspired and sustained me, and I am very grateful.
With my warmest wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a safe, happy and healthy New Year,
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
Greater Dallas AFP President
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NEWS OF NOTE
Congratulations to three new CFREs from the Greater Dallas Chapter: Demetria George Caston, CFRE, Anne Robillard, CFRE, and Marcellette Sherman, CFRE!
To read the top 10 year-end fundraising strategies to put you over goal by December 31st, click here. Each year, the AFP San Antonio Chapter holds an educational and networking conference. Plan to join fundraisers, nonprofit managers and others from Texas and beyond on February 25-26, 2010, at the Marriott Hotel Northwest, 3233 NW Loop 410 at I-10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78213. For more information click here.
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
Uplift Education is seeking a grant writer to join its development team. Uplift currently offers tuition-free college preparatory education to almost 4,000 predominantly low-income, minority students and has plans to double in size over the next four year. Email AJohnson@uplifteducation.org. To read the job description, click here. The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter seeks an experienced development and marketing professional to serve as Director of Donor Relations and Communications. Minimum 7-9 years professional experience, 10+ years preferred, with demonstrated success in building and sustaining external relationships on behalf of an organization, preferably in a non-profit setting. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field required. Position reports to Vice President of Development. Please submit a cover letter and resume to webmaster@alzdallas.org by January 4, 2010. No phone calls.
There is no charge for job listings for non-profit organizations.
$25 per listing per month for notices from search firms and employment agencies. For information on posting job openings for organizations and search firms, contact afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org.
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