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, CFRE
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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Call for Applications for Chamberlain and Diversity Community Scholarships
Deadlines approach for these applications to help AFP members attend the 2012 International Conference in Vancouver, BC. For more information go to www.afpdallas.org/scholarships.asp.
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News of Note
Register now for the 2011 AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising course, October 13th - 14th, offers a complete overview of the development function, featuring the most current information and techniques. This program is designed for persons with zero-to-four years of fundraising experience.
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Register now for the 2011 Greater Dallas AFP National Philanthropy Day luncheon honoring:
Outstanding Philanthropists
Diane & Hal Brierley
Outstanding Foundation
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Outstanding Corporation
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Fredye Factor
Outstanding Fundraising Executive
Deborah Montonen, CFRE
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Nicholas Cobb
Special Recognition Award
Becky Sykes
Outstanding Philanthropists
Diane & Hal Brierley
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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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OCTOBER WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON MEETING
MARSHALL HOWARD
Workshop Program: "Pressure Free Relationship Fundraising"
Luncheon Program: "Building New Communities of Supporters"
Registration include a copy of "Let's Have Lunch Together"
by Marshall Howard
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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
Early bird registration (received by Wed., October 19th)
AFP MEMBERS: $75 Workshop & Luncheon / $35 Luncheon Only
NON-MEMBERS: $90 Workshop & Luncheon / $50 Luncheon Only
After October 19th or registering on-site
AFP MEMBERS: $80 Workshop & Luncheon / $40 Luncheon Only
NON-MEMBERS: $95 Workshop & Luncheon / $55 Luncheon Only
Workshop: Pressure Free Relationship Fundraising - Find freedom from the endless cycle of transactional fundraising. Discover how you and your board can easily move into the less stressful and more productive world of relationship-centered development. Use every event to identify new, major gift prospects. Create a plan to use before, during and after each fundraising event. Secure priceless introductions and referrals.
Luncheon Program: Building New Communities of Supporters - Have you ever met someone for the first time, and within just minutes you felt a mutual rapport? It wasn't magic, luck, or something that happened accidentally. Marshall Howard reveals the secrets to connecting and quickly creating that genuine rapport time after time.
Marshall Howard's publications, boot camp programs and DVDs, together with his charismatic stage presence, infectious humor and practical how-to's, have won him a place as a leading nonprofit and business relationship author and speaker. Over the past 28 years, more than 800 companies, associations and nonprofits have experienced Marshall's life-changing relationship messages. His learning novel, Let's Have Lunch Together, has been used in over 30 universities and he has been a guest speaker at over 80 campuses nationwide. As an internationally recognized business relationship expert, Marshall has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, US News & World Report, Sales & Marketing Management, Success Magazine and NonProfit Times, plus over 100 television and radio news and talk shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Deadline to register online at www.afpdallas.org is Wednesday, October 19th. After that date, make reservations by fax or mail on a space-available basis.
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President's Message
Dear Friends,
As I look back on the first nine months of 2011, I see the wonderful fruits of efforts made by so many of our members toward the betterment of our chapter and the fundraising profession. If you look at our Board of Directors and its many responsibilities, you will see progress and improvement in each and every functional area. I am profoundly grateful for the outstanding contributions of time, talent and treasure that literally hundreds of you have made.
While there is, and always will be, a great deal of work to be done, the last three months of 2011 are filled with opportunities for us to celebrate each other, our chapter and our profession. It's time to party!
On October 20th, our chapter will host a Members-Only Happy Hour from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Blue Mesa on Northwest Highway, across from North Park Mall. It's a great opportunity to take time off from your busy schedule to relax and socialize with chapter fellow members, and your first beverage is be on us! If you haven't already RSVPed, please email afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org to let us know you'll be there.
One of my favorite days of the year is our National Philanthropy Day celebration. This year's luncheon will be Friday, November 18th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown. We are honored to have an all-star lineup of award recipients to recognize but in a broader sense, it is really a showcase for the philanthropic spirit that defines our community. It's a warm reminder of how fortunate we as fundraisers are to work every day in a profession where we can make a real difference in the lives of others. I can't think of a more noble calling, and I hope you will join me for this important occasion.
Finally, we will celebrate the spirit of the season at our special Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 7th at the Communities Foundation of Texas. The mood is always festive, and this year it will be even more so thanks to our guest speaker Ruth Altshuler. All of us in the fundraising profession will have plenty of work to do between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, so please take a moment to share the blessings of the season with your friends and colleagues.
Details for each of these events can be found on the home page of our chapter website, www.afpdallas.org.
As Walter Hagan once said: "You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry. Don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way." It's easy to dwell on the many imperfections of our modern world and overlook the good things each and every day brings our way. I encourage you to take advantage of these upcoming events to spend time with your fellow chapter members and celebrate the best our profession has to offer.
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
The March of Dimes Fort Worth seeks a Division Director. Three to five years hands-on experience working as a professional or dedicated volunteer with a nonprofit. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience, effective communication skills, a record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities in all aspects of fundraising and public relations and be proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the Internet. For complete job description go to www.baconlee.com. Apply through the March of Dimes Careers Web page at www.marchofdimes.com/aboutus/8088.asp under "Career Opportunities." Resume, cover letter and three references required. Deadline is 5 PM, October 28, 2011. Questions about applying? Call Marion Lee, Bacon Lee & Associates, 210/733-0893.
Friends of Harte Research Institute seeks its first Executive Director, who will raise funds in support of special initiatives of the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (Texas A&M - Corpus Christi). Location of this job is separate and negotiable. Strong interest in the health of the Gulf and understanding of the underlying science and policy issues would be a plus. Self-starter who works well without direct supervision, able to travel frequently to Corpus and elsewhere, at least 5 years fundraising experience with proven major donor/corporate/foundation skills. For questions or full position description contact Dorothy Drummer, dorothy@dorothydrummer.com or call 512-320-9983.
Capability Company has been contracted by Casa Maņana, a premier arts organization in Fort Worth, TX to support their search for a Director of Development. The Director of Development will work to increase annual contributed revenue to the organization by conducting annual campaigns, grant writing and personal solicitation. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with donor cultivation, annual campaign planning and implementation, prospect research techniques, grant writing and management, and donor tracking systems. This is a unique opportunity to grow this position and create a legacy within a respected organization. Apply at http://www.capabilitycompany.com/posprofiles/posdfwsearch.shtm.
The Alzheimer's Association seeks an Associate Director of Major Gifts (Dallas-Houston Region). Bachelor's Degree. 3 to 5 years of experience in Major Gift Fundraising. Candidates should have a deep understanding of Major Gift Development process and demonstrated success in personal solicitation of major gifts at the six and seven figure level. Application deadline November 15, 2011. Apply online at www.alz.org, or email resume to Jim.Running@alz.org.
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity seeks a Director of Foundation Partnerships. 5-7 years professional fundraising experience required, exceptional writing and communication skills. For full job description go to www.dallas-habitat.org. Qualified candidates submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements by email only to hr@dallas-habitat.org. Deadline is October 30, 2011.
Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties seeks an Ellis County Volunteer Coordinator. Responsible for scheduling, training, and supervising volunteers in 12 local communities. Previous volunteer management and marketing/public relations preferred. Computer skills necessary, college experience/degree preferred. Competitive pay and benefits. Position located in Waxahachie offices. Interested persons should send resume to: amy@mowjec.org. No phone calls please.
Parker University seeks an Annual Fund Manager. Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years experience in fund development, preferably in a higher education or health care related setting. Go to www.parker.edu for more details. Submit resume to resumes@parker.edu.
American Heart Association seeks Vice President of Development - Heart Walk. Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of fundraising or related outside sales experience (5 - 6 years preferred), 2 years managing a team of professionals, preferably in fundraising activities. Demonstrated knowledge of Dallas businesses and philanthropic communities, skill in developing and managing budgets, creating proposals, and creating and executing event timelines. Competitive starting base salary, plus performance bonus eligibility, and benefits. EOE, non-smoking environment. Click here to apply.
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas seeks a Grantwriterto research, analyze, track, write and submit proposals and reports to foundations, corporations and United Ways for the annual and capital campaign. 2-4 years of experience, outstanding communication skills, and demonstrated success with grant management. Previous nonprofit experience required. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@gsnetx.org. For more information go to www.gsnetx.org. No phone calls. EOE
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society seeks a Director of Development for Texas. Bachelor's degree, computer literacy and six-plus years of relevant experience. Must have demonstrated familiarity with philanthropic best practices and a record of accomplishment in cultivating donors and soliciting and closing major gifts. Some travel required. Send CV and salary history to hr@lls.org or fax to 914-821-8247.
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