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, Public Relations Chair 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. Conference Cost: Early Bird, Register by May 22. Members: $115, non-members: $150
New to this year's AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference is the opportunity to have lunch with a member of the North Texas funding community. Members of the North Texas funding community have been invited to join us at the conference luncheon to be part of a dialog and share their thoughts on collaboration, why it is important to them, and their foundations' expectations. Don't miss this opportunity to hear funders' thoughts, which could ultimately help in preparing funding proposals in the future.
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. Topics include: Why Philanthropy? An Overview of Fundraising & Its Concepts; Current & Prospective Donor Research; Marketing and Communications for Fundraising & Development; Developing a Comprehensive Solicitation Program; Building and Sustaining Relationships; Securing the Gift; Volunteer Involvement; Management; and Accountability.
As always, we will be offering our CFRE review course. Members $390, non-member rate $490. 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.
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News of Note
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Dallas Chapter has been named a 2010 Ten Star Chapter. Every year, AFP, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world, honors chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range strategic plan. Chapters receive the Ten Star Award for performing specific activities designed to increase professionalism within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. Of the 213 chapters in AFP, 96 chapters received the Ten Star Award for 2010. Ten Star Chapters are recognized at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. Chapters also earn the privilege of displaying the Ten Star logo on their website, newsletters and stationary. "AFP is committed to the advancement of ethical and effective fundraising and educating the public about the importance of philanthropy and wise giving," said Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE. "Our Ten Star Chapters have demonstrated outstanding programming and leadership in achieving these goals in their community. They serve as models for our other chapters, and I am pleased to recognize their leaders and members for their remarkable efforts." Criteria for the award are determined by AFP International Headquarters. A list of several goals is published annually, and chapters must accomplish 10 of these goals during the year and submit a nomination form for verification to be honored.
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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MAY WORKSHOP AND LUNCHEON MEETING
SUSAN TAYLOR, MAGIC, INC.
Workshop & Luncheon Program: "Mining for Major Donors, Parts 1 & 2"
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Workshop 10-11:30 AM (note later start time)
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, May 18th)
AFP MEMBERS: $70 Workshop & Luncheon/$30 Luncheon Only
NON-MEMBERS: $85 Workshop & Luncheon/$45 Luncheon Only
After May 18th or registering on-site
AFP MEMBERS: $75 Workshop & Luncheon/$35 Luncheon Only
NON-MEMBERS: $90 Workshop & Luncheon/$50 Luncheon Only
From internal mining to external research, these sessions will cover how to use information and technology to identify major donors. We will explore free and fee-based methods for gathering information, and more importantly, talk about how to best use this information to raise more money.
Susan Taylor is one of the nation's foremost experts in the use of database screenings to drive fundraising results. In 1988, she helped develop the first comprehensive database of the wealthiest and most generous individuals in the U.S., launching POW&R, Inc. She has counseled thousands of nonprofit organizations and numerous arts, education, and health institutions. As president of MAGIC, Susan leads the company's development of new products and screening solutions and heads the company's sales and marketing efforts. She has been a speaker at the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference, the Association of Prospect Research for Advancement International Conference, the National Association of YMCA Development Officers Conference, and for many AHP and AFP chapters. Susan is a graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in finance. She is a devoted pug owner and lives with her husband, Rob, in Atlanta.
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President's Message
The welfare of our membership and continuing to "raise the bar" for professionalism and ethics in fundraising have always been the overriding concerns of our local chapter. In this light, I have asked our Vice President of Membership, Judy Wright, to share the results of our recent membership survey below, and her thoughts on taking our chapter to even greater heights. I found her insights to be very timely and thoughtful. I hope you get as much out of her letter as I did!
Warm 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.
Survey says...
Thank you, AFP Dallas Chapter members, who participated in our recent membership survey. The Board of Directors has studied the results and will use this information to plan and execute meetings and benefits for our chapter. The survey indicated that lunch meetings are the preferred choice of our chapter monthly meetings.It was noted that the three greatest benefits of membership in our chapter are networking with other fundraising professionals, improving professional knowledge through monthly chapter education offerings, and receiving updates on current local issues of importance to the profession.On the international level, receiving the Advancing Philanthropy magazine and research and information from the AFP Resource Center were the most valued benefits.
Click here to review the results of the membership survey, and congratulations to Elaine Auerbach, Dena Jacksonand Mark Chambless. These three lucky Greater Dallas AFP members' names were drawn from among our survey participants, and they'll receive a free chapter lunch meeting reservation.
We encourage you to get involved in the chapter, whether it's serving on a committee, networking with fellow fundraisers at monthly meetings, attending educational webinars or conferences, or making a donation to our AFP Now Campaign.
We need your help - join a committee today! To find the area or committee you would like to participate in, go to www.afpdallas.org/board.asp. You will find a list of the board members and their areas of oversight. Feel free to contact them directly with your interest, or come to our monthly meetings and meet them in person to get more information and determine where your skills might be best utilized.
AFP member Shawne Horn (Development Manager at Promise House) says, "Joining AFP has been one of the most beneficial decisions I've made in my professional life. Our Dallas chapter has been so welcoming - they have taken a genuine interest in my growth as a fundraising professional, and have taken my talents (and time constraints) into consideration as I was deciding which committee to join. The programs and educational offerings have been very helpful to my professional growth, and the networking opportunities are phenomenal.A chance meeting at a recent monthly luncheon successfully led to finding a new job which I started this week!"
We look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming events!
With regards,
Judy Wright
Vice President - Membership
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Job Listing Service
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas seeks a Chief Development Officer. Minimum of 10 years of related experience in non-profit fund raising and financial resource development desired. Federation experience is a preference but not a prerequisite. Transferable sales management skills from other industries are of interest. Minimum five years of related supervisory and leadership experience. Knowledge of the Jewish community and its institutions strongly preferred. Contact Carin Maher, Jewish Federations of North America, 818-386-6970 ext. 245,
carin.maher@jewishfederations.org, www.jewishfederations.org.
Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi, seeks a Major Gifts Officer. Temple Emanu-El seeks a Director of Development. Bachelor's degree; graduate degree preferred. Must have a minimum of 5+ years of progressive fundraising responsibility primarily in the area of personal major gift solicitation, and a history of capital campaign management and/or direct participation in a high-level staff role in the management of a capital campaign or campaign division. Applicants should submit their resumes and salary history to Capital_Campaign@tedallas.org or Temple Emanu-El Capital Campaign, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75225. A full job description can be found at www.tedallas.org.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary seeks a Development Officer, to bebased in Dallas. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel weekly within assigned region (approximately 25-35% of the time). Working knowledge of the Presbyterian Church tradition and its constituents helpful. Bachelor's degree required with 3-5 years fund raising experience. For a complete job description go to http://www.austinseminary.edu/uploaded/about_us/pdf/job_postings/development_officer.pdf. To apply for this position, include a cover letter answering the following questions: 1) Why you want to work at Austin Seminary? 2) What are your salary requirements? Submit along with your online application, which can be completed at https://austinseminary.wufoo.com/forms/p7x2s9/.
University of North Texas seeks a Director of Development - Data Management. The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in data management and/or related experience. Submit resume and references with online application. For more information and to apply, go to http://apptrkr.com/188317.
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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