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OFFICERS
James N. Falk, CFRE
President
R. Michael George, CFRE
President-Elect
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
Immediate Past President
Deborah Montonen, CFRE
VP/External Affairs
Melanie Perkins
VP/Professional Advancement
Diana Marquis, Jr., CFRE
VP/Membership
Paula Voyles, CFRE
VP/Administration
Victor Korelstein, CFRE
Treasurer
Sue Bailey
Secretary
DIRECTORS
Larry Crouch, CFRE, At Large Tanya Downing,
New Member Orientation Chair
Tara Dunn, At Large
Jack Gray, At-Large
JoLynne Jensen, CFRE, Governance Chair
Sharon King,
Scholarships Chair
Karen K. Martin, CFRE,
Youth in Philanthropy Chair
Christina Moore,
Hospitality Chair
Paulette Mulry, At Large
Cindy Palmer,
Public Relations Chair Rebecca Rhule,
Programs Chair
Anne Thomas, Mentoring Chair
Jan Zeigler, CFRE,
Diversity Chair
To contact the Greater Dallas Chapter AFP Board of Directors, go to
www.afpdallas.org
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Is Thursday, June 24 on your calendar for the
2010 AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference?
"Building Relationships: Securing the Future" is our theme; educating fundraisers is our goal. With six development tracts to choose from, the topics include:
Keynote: Robbe Healy, Executive Committee Chair of the International AFP Board of Directors, will speak on "Strategic Partnerships - Opportunities and Issues"
Advanced Fundraising:
"The Elements of an Internal Metrics Analysis"
"Changing Careers: Expectations and Issues"
"Donor Relations/Prospect Research"
"Framing the Ask: A Storytelling Approach to Raising Individual Donor Support"
"Training Boards in Small Nonprofits"
"Building Board Capacity"
"Board and Staff Leadership"
"Building a Strategic Thinking Board"
"Stop Chasing the Clock"
"Profile of the Texas Nonprofit Sector"
"Connecting with Local Funders"
"New Form 990-How to be Prepared"
Technology:
"e-Strategy for Your Nonprofit (Cast Your NET, Catch More Fish)"
"30 e-ssential e-Tips for Your Nonprofit"
"Database Management"
"Technology Tools"
"Successful Direct Mail Ideas"
"History of Philanthropy in Higher Education"
"Special Events"
"Capital Campaigns for Beginners"
Communications/Marketing:
"Kick Start Your Nonprofit Branding Effort"
"Social Networking Tools: A Discussion"
"Donor-Centered Development"
"E-Mail Outreach"
Variety is the spice of life and we're working on making variety the essence of education. Watch for next month's newsletter for exciting news about who will be presenting these sessions.
For more information, contact Lyn Downing, Conference Chair, at 817-336-4949 or [email protected], or Tara Dunn, Conference Co-Chair, at 214-818-0481 or [email protected].
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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
[email protected]
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FEBRUARY LUNCHEON MEETING
"New Decade, New Outlook, New Economy:
Experts Weigh In"
with Tom Fomby, Ph.D., Professor of Economics,
Southern Methodist University,
Laila Assanie, Associate Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and Kevin Bumgarner, Editor, Dallas Business Journal
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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 $30/NON-MEMBERS $45
 Thomas Fomby has been a professor of economics at Southern Methodist University since 1975. He is co-author of Advanced Econometric Methods, has authored numerous articles in professional journals, and is senior co-editor of Advances in Econometrics. Professor Fomby currently holds Research Associate positions with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the World Bank in Washington, DC. He has consulted with the U.S. Treasury Department, The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and various corporations including SAS, Blockbuster Video, Texas Instruments, KPMG, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Zale Corporation.
Kevin Bumgarner has spent two decades with American City Business Journals, the nation's leading provider of local business news and exclusive content. Since becoming editor of the Dallas Business Journal two years ago, he has added research-intensive projects ranging from the highest-paid board members in North Texas to the top 200 private companies. Online, the Dallas Business Journal has added a range of content consisting of everything from bonus features related to a variety of special publications to complete coverage of the day's breaking business news. He can be found on Facebook and reached via e-mail at [email protected].
Laila Assanie is an associate economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. As a member of the Research Department's regional group, she conducts research on regional economic issues, produces articles for various bank publications and contributes to the Dallas Fed's website. Her other responsibilities include coordinating the production of and writing the release for Dallas Fed's Quarterly Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions and the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. She also administers the team that produces the 11th District Beige Book, the Bank's survey of regional economic conditions. Assanie, who has been with the Dallas Fed since 2003, holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University and a M.S. in economics and finance from the London School of Economics.
Seating is limited! Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Wednesday, February 17th. After that date, make reservations by fax or mail on a space-available basis.
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Last month, I had the privilege of representing you at the AFP International's annual meeting for large chapters. The discussion was lively among the approximately 40 chapter presidents as we discussed membership, the 50th Anniversary, program content, the new website and advocacy. While I was struck by how much we do in Dallas, there is more that we can do to move to the next level. Several chapters now offer programs tailored for the veteran fundraiser, while others are doing more to assist colleagues who may be in transition. Some have greater resources and engage in interesting service projects, or offer larger scholarships to encourage more CFREs or help people new to the profession receive valuable training. Some of these ideas were discussed at our own chapter's Board Retreat in early January and over the course of the next several months we will make progress towards implementing new initiatives to strengthen the Greater Dallas AFP and to give all of us an even greater reason to support our chapter.
I bet you are like me and don't use your membership to the maximum personal benefit. Last month when AFP's director of chapter services, Pat Bjorhovde, attended our January meeting, she asked for a show of hands of those who had used the AFP Resource Center. Less than 50% had. The information available on the website and from the library, free of charge, is just one of the many reasons why I value my annual investment. I have found invaluable handouts to use at board meetings, during solicitation calls or filling gaps in my own knowledge. If you have not recently taken a tour of the new AFP website, you will be pleasantly surprised by the ease of navigation and the scope of information. Also, you can now read Advancing Philanthropy in a digital format and download articles that are of particular interest.
The tragic earthquake in Haiti demonstrated once again the incredible generosity of our country. Not even including the assistance provided by our government, the American people have contributed close to $560 million. And as has been widely reported, the American Red Cross received $30 million from individual donations of $10 made via text message in just two weeks. In contrast, the organization raised $200,000 from texts during the 2008 hurricane season. AFP International and many chapters provided valuable information and support to local Haiti fundraising campaigns and relief efforts. We can certainly be proud of our profession for its efforts to help with this humanitarian crisis.
Finally, if you have not yet made your reservations for Baltimore, take a look at what this April's International Conference has to offer. You won't be disappointed.
See you soon,
James N. Falk, CFRE
Greater Dallas AFP President
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NEWS OF NOTE
The 2010 National Philanthropy Day Committee will hold its first meeting on Friday, February 19, at 8:30 AM. The meeting will be at the office of Our Friends Place, 2501 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 500, Dallas 75219 (Oak Lawn & Maple in the Dallas Observer building). Everyone is invited to attend. Please call or email NPD Chair Diana Marquis to RSVP or for more information. 214-557-5129 or [email protected].
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. The Dallas Museum of Art has received a major grant of $150,000 from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America (MFA) Grants Program. The grant - the second award made to the Museum from the IMLS in as many years - will be used to fund the DMA's "Connect: Teachers, Technology, and Art" project.
The Board of Directors of Buckner Foundation has named David M. Slover, CFRE, as president of the Buckner Foundation. He will lead advancement efforts to support the nearly $100-million operating budget of Buckner International and its subsidiaries, Buckner Children and Family Services and Buckner Retirement Services. Slover formerly served as executive vice president of Buckner Foundation, and was previously senior director of development at Children's Medical Center in Dallas where he directed the organization's successful $150-million comprehensive campaign.
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
West Dallas Community School, an inner city, faith-based school, seeks an Administrative Assistant of Development. Proficient in Word (65+ wpm), Excel, database management and basic business writing skills. Bachelor degree preferred. Salary with benefits. No phone calls, email cover letter and resume to [email protected].
The East Texas Food Bank seeks an Individual Giving Manager to coordinate the annual giving program (direct mail), relationships and solicitations of under $10,000, plan and implement cultivation events, develop solicitation materials and coordinate online giving program. Send resume and a cover letter to [email protected] or fax to 903/597-7659. The East Texas Food Bank seeks a Departmental Assistant
to be responsible for scheduling for the development director, serve as point of contact for grant documentation and report information and as key communicator between Food Bank departments. Send tresume and a cover letter to [email protected] or fax to 903/597-7659.
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 [email protected].
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