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The LATEST NEWS FROM AFP-CHARLOTTE
May 2009
In This Issue
Other Upcoming Events
May 2009 Meeting
EMC Campaign
Our Newest CFRE
Serve on a Committee
10 Smart Things Your Board Can Do Now
Major Gifts Affinity Group
News You Can Use
Philanthropy Conference
AFP Charlotte Upcoming Meetings and Events 
  
 
Save the Date:
2009 National Philanthropy Day
has been set for
November 18th
 

Other Upcoming Events  

 
Leave A Legacy Charlotte
May 13, 2009
Planned Giving for the Faith Community
 
Philanthropy Journal Webinar:
 
May 14, 2009
More than pretty pictures:  How to craft your fundraising message
 
AFP South Carolina Low Country Chapter:
June 22, 2009
Charleston, SC
Summer Institute
More information
2009 Board Members
 
PRESIDENT
Beth Fischer, JD, CFRE
Director of Development
Belk College of Business,
UNC Charlotte

 PRESIDENT-ELECT
Doug Hartjes, CFRE
Development Officer
Crisis Assistance Ministry

 
Senior Vice President of Development
Levine Museum of the New South
 
TREASURER
Jennifer Sheely
Vice President of Development
Holy Angels Foundation, Inc.

 
PAST PRESIDENT
Nancy McEneny, CFRE
Director of Community Affairs & Development
LifeSpan

 
MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS
Armen S. Boyajian
Director of Leadership Giving
Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

 
 MENTORING
Linda Breen
Director of Development
UNC-Charlotte, Office of University Development
 
 
MEMBERSHIP
Michelle Hamilton, CFRE
Consultant
 
EXECUTIVE REFERRAL
Todd W. Hartung, Jr.
Associate VP Alumni Programs & Annual Giving
Queens University of Charlotte
 
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY
Tiffany M. Hilson
Vice President - Development & Communications
Urban League of Central Carolinas 
 
EDUCATION, ETHICS & YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY
Shannon Hinson
Director of Annual Fund
Thompson Child & Family Focus
 
SENIOR FORUM
Patton McDowell
Consultant
Patton McDowell & Associates, LLC 
 
 DIVERSITY
Kishshana Palmer Teele
Chief Development Officer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte

 
SCHOLARSHIPS
Amy Tribble
Director of Development
Council for Children's Rights

 
EVERY MEMBER CAMPAIGN
 
Sharon Tripp
Chapter Administrator
2009 Executive Committee 
  
Beth FischerPresident
Beth Fischer, JD, CFRE - Director of Development
Belk College of Business, UNC Charlotte
 
Doug HartjesPresident-Elect
Doug Hartjes, CFRE
Development Officer
Crisis Assistance Ministry
 
Jenni GaisbauerSecretary
Jenni Gaisbauer, CFRE - Senior Vice President of Development
Levine Museum of the New South
 
Jennifer SheelyTreasurer
Jennifer Sheely
Vice President of Development - Holy Angels Foundation Inc.
 
Nancy McEnenyPast President
Nancy McEneny, CFRE
Director of Community Affairs & Development, LifeSpan

Walk-In Policy

Just a friendly reminder that if you plan on attending our monthly luncheons, please make every effort to register online at www.afp-charlotte.org. This allows the Chapter to plan the luncheons in the most efficient and inexpensive way possible. 

 
May 2009 Luncheon Meeting
 
May 20, 2009
Individual Giving in a Challenging Economy:  Exploring Trends & Developing Strategies
11:15 Networking & Lunch
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Speaker: Karla Williams, ACFRE
 
Extended Program
Part I:  12:15 - 1:00pm
Part II:  1:15 - 2:00pm
(Additional $10 fee for Part II - Members Free!)
 
Annual Giving Topics with Karla Williams, ACFRE
COST:  AFP Members $22.00 Guests $30.00
 
Part I: What's Happening With Individual Giving?
-Recent individual giving trends and how the economy has impacted gifts
-Why some organizations are raising more and some less during the recession.
 
Part II: Let's Get To Work!
-Planning donor segmentation
-Constituent analysis
 -What to expect over the next 5 years from a new generation of donors
 
Karla A. Williams, MA, ACFRE is recognized as a national leader in the philanthropic field, an innovator of organizational development models, originator of the philanthropic culture concept, and an advocate for donor-focused practices. She is principal of THE WILLIAMS GROUP, a North Carolina firm that serves clients across the country who want to enhance and expand their philanthropic efforts.
 
Most of her professional work is in the classroom, giving presentations or writing about development trends and issues. She serves as lead faculty for The Fund Raising School at IUPUI/Center on Philanthropy; as core faculty in St. Mary's University master's program in Philanthropy and Development; as adjunct faculty in the Center for Business Excellence at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota; and is a member of the AFP Faculty Academy and Master Trainer.
 
She has an M.A. of Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary's University of Minnesota.
 

REGISTER TODAY
 
Every Member Campaign
 
Dear AFP Members,
 
Later this year, you will be receiving a telephone solicitation from AFP International for the 2009 Every Member Campaign (EMC).  I hope that you will join with me and 100% of the AFP Charlotte Board of Directors to support our international organization in this worthy endeavor.  We would love to make the name of the campaign - every member - a reality. 
 
Your support not only helps AFP International, it helps our chapter underwrite important initiatives like the Chamberlain Scholarship, which provides financial assistance for a member to attend the AFP International Conference.
 
We take pride in the fact that AFP Charlotte is increasingly becoming recognized, not only as the "go to" source to help those in development work smarter, but also by the larger community.
 
It's easy to contribute - click
here to quickly fill out your form.

 
Make sure you designate your gift in support of the Every Member Campaign.  Thanks in advance for your support, and as always, if you have any questions, contact me at 704-370-3371 or via
email.  
 
Armen S. Boyajian
Chair, Every Member Campaign
Our Newest CFRE
 
KLambert 
 
Another Charlotte chapter member has recently achieved their CFRE status - Katherine Lambert, Executive Vice President, Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
 
 
Katherine tell us that "For me, the CFRE certification was important to providing additional credibility as a professional in our field.  It was the logical next step in my career as a development professional."
 
 Congratulations Katherine!
 
Serving On A Committee

The following committee is seeking members.  Please contact committee chair if you are interested: 
 
National Philanthropy Day:
Annually, AFP-Charlotte hosts a National Philanthropy Day (NPD) luncheon to highlight local individuals and organizations for their commitment to community and philanthropic endeavors.  This year, the 2009 NPD recipients will be honored at a special breakfast held in November. Nomination information and additional event details will be posted in May.  If you are interested in joining the NPD committee, please contact Tiffany Hilson, our National Philanthropy Day Chair. 
 
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Facing the Financial Crisis:  10 Smart Things Your Board Can Do Now
 
How nonprofit leaders and  board members react to the economic crisis can go a long way toward calming fears and ensuring that our nonprofits remain solvent in this difficult environment. 
 
The organization BoardSource offers 10 things you can do now to address the financial crisis.  Read more.
Major Gifts Affinity Group
 
May 11, 2009
9:30 - 10:30am

Charlotte Catholic Diocese
LIMITED Seating Available
 
Do you spend at least 50% of your time raising gifts of $5,000 or more? Ever have ideas or questions you want to bounce off other colleagues?
 
An affinity group has formed for major gifts officers to discuss best practices, strategies and ideas around key topics. The objective for the group is to act as a sounding board for each other on ideas such as: identifying prospects, utilizing your board/volunteers effectively, repairing relationships, etc.
 
News from AFP International - Members Only
 
FROM AFP International - Here's some great information for AFP Members!   
 
The 2008 Compensation & Benefits Study is now available. Log in to the Member Gateway and select the study. 
 
 
Visit the new AFP Bookstore. Get your member discount AFP Bookstore

AFP is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve on its 2010 Board of Directors as a District Director or as an At-large Director. Click here
 
A Direct Path to New Business Opportunities
Charter Business Memberships Now Available! 
NC Philanthropy
Conference
August 12, 2009
Koury Convention Center - Greensboro, NC 
 
Opening Plenary Session Speaker:  Kim Klein, Author of 4 books including the classic Fundaising for Social Change
 
Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Viken Mikaelian, President of VirtualGiving and Co-Founder of The Planned Giving Company
 
Use the conference as a way of promoting your organization: 
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