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OFFICERS
James N. Falk, CFRE
President
R. Michael George, CFRE
President-Elect
Luanne Samuel, CFRE
Immediate Past President
and VP/Administration
Deborah Montonen, CFRE
VP/External Affairs
Melanie Perkins
VP/Professional Advancement
Diana Marquis, CFRE
VP/Membership
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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News of Note
The non-profit Imperial Wine and Food Museum of Dallas seeks volunteers to do fundraising for the museum. Please contact John Hopkins, MD, PhD, 972-716-9595,
hopkinsjh@sbcglobal.net.
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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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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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THIS IS IT!
This year's AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference is almost here! THURSDAY, JUNE 24th is the big day at the Arlington Convention Center. It's a "Thank Goodness It's Thursday" type of day, so come casual, dress comfortably and be ready to gain great nuggets of wisdom and practical information that will help you and your organization move forward in fundraising.
It's also AFP's 50th birthday this year, so come celebrate! What better year than to have Robbe Healey, Executive Committee Chair of the International AFP Board of Directors, as our keynote speaker? Plus we have some surprises in store for you, so don't miss it!
Get details and register at www.dfwphilanthropyconference.com.
On the day of the conference check-in begins at 7 AM, so for those of you who don't want to drive to Arlington that early in the morning, stay the night before at the Sheraton Hotel, located next door to the Arlington Convention Center. The Sheraton is offering a fantastic rate for the conference and the CFRE Review Course (held on June 22 & 23 at the Sheraton). Visit www.dfwphilanthropyconference.com to connect to the hotel website and book your stay.
See you at the 2010 AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference!
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Shortly after being nominated to serve as your Chapter president, I visited with a number of current and former members. A recurring theme was a wish for the Chapter to offer programming for veteran professionals to network with their peers in a more casual and intimate setting. So this month, we are launching Executive Conversations. Thanks to the generosity of Ketchum, those members with 10 or more years experience or currently serving as head of development, CEO or executive director within their organization will have an opportunity to register for these evening meetings. The first of three Executive Conversations planned for 2010 will be held at my house on June 17th with special guest Eliza Solender. Eliza has spent the past 20 years working with hundreds of nonprofits helping them accomplish their real estate goals, and will be sharing the experiences and best practices of some of her most interesting projects. For more information and to register, go to www.afpdallas.org. Please help spread the word about this new benefit of your AFP membership. Tanya Downing, who chairs New Member Orientation, deserves our special thanks for organizing a networking and happy hour at Mattito's. Although rain threatened, most of us stayed on the patio and enjoyed the camaraderie and the margaritas. We hope to offer social programs like this at least quarterly, so stay tuned.
The vision statement for AFP is that "Fundraising is viewed as a credible and respected profession for civic betterment throughout the world." Last month, I was reading Matthew Bishop's The Road from Ruin, which examines the current financial crisis and suggests ways to avoid another. In the chapter on philanthrocapitalism, he refers to a 1912 speech where Louis Brandeis defines a profession as having the following three qualities: 1) an occupation for which the necessary preliminary training is intellectual, involving knowledge...as distinguished from mere skill; 2) it is pursued largely for others and not merely for one's self; and, 3) it is an occupation in which the amount of financial return is not the accepted measure of success.
As many of us plan to attend the 30th Annual AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference on June 24th, it seems like an especially appropriate time to reflect and to take pride in our work as fundraising professionals.
Once again the AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference organizers have recruited some dynamite presenters speaking on a variety of timely topics including data management, board strategy, and the always popular dialogue with local funders. Additionally, you won't want to miss the vendor exhibits and the chance to win fabulous door prizes.
My best,
James N. Falk, CFRE
Greater Dallas AFP President
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Mark your calendars for the 2010 DFW CFRE Review Course
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 22-23, 2010, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Sheraton Arlington Hotel, Arlington, Texas
Register now for the CFRE Review Course at www.dfwphilanthropyconference.com.
In the U.S. Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFREs)
earn 17% more than their non-certified colleagues.
You are ready to become a Certified Fund Raising Executive if: 1) You are a fundraising professional with five years experience. 2) You are interested in advancing your professional career. 3) You have been thinking about the benefits of a professional fundraising accreditation.4) You want greater financial and public recognition of your work.
Take this important career step now! If you have questions or want to speak with an expert contact:
Trisha Dunbar, CFRE, dunbart@vnatexas.org, 214-689-2265
Fran Lobpries, CFRE, flobpries@prescs.org, 214-413-4130
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JOB LISTING SERVICE
Hardin-Simmons University seeks a Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Application deadline is June 30, 2010. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement oversees and directs the daily operations of the University fundraising programs as well as the programs of the Alumni office. He or she works closely with the University President in shaping University advancement policies, management, short-range and long-range planning. Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and a minimum of three to five years of fundraising field work that includes responsibilities for building relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations. Preference given to candidates with experience in a comparable University environment. Email résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references to jobs@baconlee.com. Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. All names will be kept in confidence, except for those candidates invited to campus for interviews. University of North Texas seeks an Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services to oversee some 30 individuals led by six directors for annual giving, administration and information services, research, donor relations, special events, communications and public relations. Successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree (addvanced degree or professional certification preferred), minimum ten years of professional experience in management, and minimum five years of professional experience in managing professional IT staff and budgeting. Preference for those with a minimum of five years experience in a public university advancement or foundation setting. Salary commensurate with experience. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Go to http://apptrkr.com/147929.
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks Vice President for Development to oversee the university's alumni services and university development initiatives, to include planned giving, corporate relations and fundraising campaigns. Master's or doctorate degree and minimum five years executive-level leadership experience required, to include significant fundraising. Bachelor's degree and significant leadership/fundraising experience beyond minimum requirement may be considered. Committed membership in a Baptist church congregation required. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Submit application to www.umhb.edu (Resources and Services, Employment, staff application) or application may be completed at UMHB Human Resources Department, 900 College Street, Belton, TX. 76513. Central Dallas Ministries seeks a Chief Development Officer to oversee all aspects of Central Dallas Ministries development operations. Must have bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (advanced degree and professional certification in fundraising preferred) and 10-plus years of demonstrated fundraising experience that includes eight years of development management in nonprofit sector. Leadership of a multimillion dollar capital campaign preferred. Fax resume to 214-828-2649 or email to jobs@centraldallasministries.org.
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Dallas Chapter seeks a Director of Donor Relations and Communications. Bachelors degree in marketing, communications or related field required; 7-9 years professional experience (10+ preferred); demonstrated success in building and sustaining relationships on behalf of an organization, preferably in a nonprofit setting; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing/graphic design applications required. Submit cover letter, resume and two marketing and/or donor-related writing samples to alzjobs@alzdallas.org by June 22, 2010. No phone calls.
The Alzheimer's Association National Office seeks an experienced professional to cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts (individuals and families) in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The ideal candidate will reside in Texas with ties to Arkansas and Oklahoma, 3- 5 years minimum required experience in major gift fundraising, 5-7 years preferred, and expertise in fundraising database, word processing, expense management and spreadsheet software. Apply directly at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=388048.
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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