2011 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
R. Michael George, CFRE
President
Melanie Perkins,
President-Elect
James N. Falk, CFRE
Immediate Past President
Deborah Montonen, CFRE
VP/External Affairs
Larry Crouch, CFRE
VP/Professional Advancement
Judy Wright
VP/Membership
Sue Bailey
VP/Administration and Secretary
Victor Korelstein, CFRE
Treasurer
DIRECTORS Tanya Downing, National Philanthropy Day Chair Tara Dunn, DFW Conference Chair Mary Freeman, New Member Orientation Chair Jack Gray, Governance Chair Laura Herrick, CFRE, Youth in Philanthropy Chair Sharon King, Scholarships Chair Ann Letteer, Hospitality Chair Diana Marquis, CFRE, At Large Christina Moore-Salinas, CFRE, AFP Now Chair Cindy Palmer, At Large 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
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Join us for the 2011 AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference, June 10th!
What better theme for a Philanthropy Conference than "Collaborations: Communities Need It, Funders Expect It"? This affordable, one-day conference is perfect for development officers, executive directors, board members and other volunteers who want to increase their fundraising knowledge and effectiveness. We expect more than 400 participants.
Noted Dallas fundraiser Bill Lively will be our keynote speaker. You won't want to miss his highly engaging, informative and entertaining speaking style. Mr. Lively was the founding president and CEO of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts from 2000 to 2008, and during his tenure the Center raised more than $334 million. Mr. Lively is currently serving as President and CEO of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee.
The program includes more than 20 sessions and workshops throughout the day across six different educational tracks. Long-time fundraising practitioners and experts will share their best practices on topics including building strategic partnerships, why fundraising and marketing should work together, board motivation, technology and social media, what skills fundraisers will need in the future, donors, and more! At lunch there will be opportunities to continue the learning that began during the morning through an exchange of best practices. And, of course, there will be an exhibitor area where resource providers will be available to discuss with you products and services that play a key role in helping us be more efficient in our work.
As always, we will be offering our CFRE review course. It will be held at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, adjacent to the Arlington Convention Center, on Wednesday and Thursday, June 8 and 9. If you have been waiting to take the CFRE Review Course, wait no longer! Hotel rooms will be available at a special rate.
The 31st annual AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference is one you won't want to miss. Visit our website, www.dfwphilanthropyconference.com for more information and to register for the conference and CFRE Review Course. Or call Tara Dunn, Conference Chair, at 214-818-0481 or send her an e-mail at tdunn@theconcilio.org.
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News of Note
If you're going to Chicago for the AFP International Conference and want to get together with your Greater Dallas Chapter friends in the Second City, email Cheryl Reynolds at cgr121@hotmail.com. Include your arrival and departure dates, where you'll be staying and most important, your cell phone number. Cheryl will compile a list of Chapter attendees and share with everyone in advance.
According to this recent article in the Austin Statesman, non-profits are an economic force in Texas. The Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) will hold a one-day regional workshop, Best Practices and Big Ideas, at The Communities Foundation of Texas on Friday, February 11th. Click here for more information, the deadline to register is February 4th.
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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Moving? Changed Jobs?
When your title, business and/or mailing address, email, or any other contact data changes, be sure to go to
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. |
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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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February 2011 Luncheon Meeting
JONATHAN SCHICK
"The Pecha Kucha Presentation Method"
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Networking 11:30 AM
Luncheon Meeting 11:50 AM - 1 PM
Arlington Hall at Lee Park
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
Early bird registration (received by Wednesday, February 16th)
AFP MEMBERS $30 / NON-MEMBERS $45
After February 16th or registering on-site
AFP MEMBERS $35 / NON-MEMBERS $50
The Pecha Kucha presentation method consists of showing 20 PowerPoint slides with a catch: each slide is automatically shown for only 20 seconds. Pecha Kucha presenters have only six minutes and 40 seconds to convey their message and cogently explain their ideas. Jonathan Schick will be sharing a Pecha Kucha that he developed based on his popular Six Principles of Successful Board/CEO Partnerships model. In doing so, you'll learn more about creating your own Pecha Kucha presentation, along with tips for successfully converting to this exciting new format.
Jonathan Schick's track record of successfully guiding organizational growth and change is built on his experience as the founder of two nonprofits and a consultant for hundreds more. As president of GOAL Consulting, Jonathan's clients include the American Red Cross, United Way, Gilda's Club Worldwide, National Association of Regional Councils, Reading is Fundamental, Girls Incorporated, World Affairs Council, Alamo Area Council of Governments, Alzheimer's Association, and the Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations. He is in demand as a presenter, and has spoken at The Nonprofit Congress in Washington, DC; National Association of Independent Schools in San Francisco; Independent Sector in Detroit; and the AFP Ask the Experts Conference in Houston. He holds a master's degree in educational administration from Boston College, and is an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas.
Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Wednesday, February 16th. After that date, make reservations by fax or mail on a space-available basis.
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President's Message
Dear Friends,
2011 is off and running! In the fundraising world, when the calendar turns over at the beginning of a new year, there is always a heightened sense of anticipation. Plans and goals kick into gear, we make New Year's resolutions and everyone begins anew the enjoyable task of helping others to be generous.I don't know about you, but January went by way too fast for me!
The AFP Greater Dallas Chapter has already had its first meeting of the year, with a big turnout, I might add. We all thoroughly enjoyed Gary Morris' presentation on ethics. Programs Chair Rebecca Rhule has presented a schedule of educational meetings for 2011 and the lineup looks outstanding.I encourage each of you to review the calendar of events at www.afpdallas.org/calendar.asp and make plans to join us for as many meetings as possible throughout the year.
While we may be putting the finishing touches on our 2011 programs, your Board is also hard at work discussing new ideas to build even more value for your Chapter membership. I had the privilege of attending a meeting for the Large Chapter Presidents of AFP in January, and as I listened to presentations by other AFP leaders, it was clear to me that we rank among the best run chapters in the country. It made me proud of what we have accomplished and the AFP Greater Dallas Chapter's tradition of excellence. Having said that, there are always a number of excellent ideas brought forward that could help make our great chapter even better. Your Board will hold its annual retreat this week to discuss these ideas and more. I will keep you posted on our progress in my monthly e-newsletter message to our members, and developments will also be communicated on our website and at our monthly meetings. It's a great time to be a part of the AFP Greater Dallas Chapter!
Our chapter is vibrant and growing thanks to the enthusiasm and involvement of our outstanding members. As I've said before, AFP is the go-to resource for education, support and networking for professional fundraisers in Dallas. To maintain and improve on this tradition, we need your help. As your schedule permits, please consider offering your time and talent in support of our profession and your fellow Chapter members. Please accept my sincere thanks for all you do to uphold the highest standards in fundraising through your involvement with AFP.
Best personal regards,
 Michael George, CFRE
Greater Dallas AFP President
Michael says "Stay in touch with your Greater Dallas AFP Chapter and don't miss news of important events and opportunities!" 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, it will be overwritten when we import the latest national spreadsheet into our database. |
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Job Listing Service
After 15 years in the private sector, operations manager in the wholesale industry seeks non-profit career opportunity. Great people skills, strong work ethic, experienced multi-tasker in a fast-paced environment, aptitude to master new tasks quickly. A team player but accustomed to working independently with little supervision. Magna cum laude graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce with academic emphasis in marketing and psychology. Contact Kathryn at (972) 741-9392 or email kss528@hotmail.com.
University of Dallas seeks a Corporate/Foundation Development Officer. Full description available at http://resource.udallas.edu/132/JPCorporateFoundationsDevelopmentOfficer.pdf.
The New Beginning Center seeks a Director of Development. Candidate should have undergraduate or graduate degree in fundraising, marketing, communications or related field or comparable experience. Trained in fundraising; prefer candidate who is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Send resume to Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director, New Beginning Center, at jmorrison@newbeginningcenter.org. University of North Texas seeks an Associate Vice President for Development. Reports to the Vice President for Advancement and is a member of the senior staff. Requisition Number 110123. Position Number 00005527. Please submit resume and references with online application. Pay commensurate with experience. For complete career opportunity or information on how to apply go to http://jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56484. University of North Texas seeks an Assistant Vice President for Fund Development. Reports to the Vice President for Advancement and is a member of the senior staff. Requisition Number 110134. Position Number 00006025. Please submit resume and references with online application. Pay commensurate with experience. For complete career opportunity or information on how to apply go to http://jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56500. The University of North Texas seeks a Senior Director of Major Gifts. Serves as an external fundraising member of the development team for the College of Business and Building Campaign. Requisition Number 100735. Position Number 00001858. Submit cover letter, resume and list of three professional references with online application. For complete career opportunity or information on how to apply go to http://jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56124.
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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