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Greetings!
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| President's Message |
As we turn the corner into fall - finally - National Philanthropy Day is quickly approaching. National Philanthropy Day is celebrated around the world by fundraisers, philanthropists, nonprofits and communities that recognize the importance of philanthropy. Nobody is required to give of themselves for the benefit of others.
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| Happy Hour | |
(i.e. fun raising)
Tuesday, Sept. 27
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Blue Mesa Grill
1600 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth
(817) 332-6372
Take some time off from raising funds to raise a margarita or two. Bring a friend, colleague, or complete stranger to this come-and-go happy hour and network with fellow Fort Worth Metro Chapter members.
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September Audio Conference
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"Nonprofit Internet Management Strategies, Tools & Trade Secrets" Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 Speaker: Ted Hart Lunch/networking: 11:30 a.m. - noon Conference call: 12 - 1:30 p.m. Read More>>
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October Audio Conference
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"From Boomers to Echo Boomers: Giving Across the Generations" Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 Speakers: Rachel Hutchisson (Blackbaud), June Bradham (Corporate DevelopMint), Tucker Branham (Corporate DevelopMint) Lunch/networking: 11:30 a.m. - noon Conference call: 12 - 1:30 p.m. Read More>>
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| Chamberlain Scholarship | |
If you are a member of the Fort Worth Metro Chapter and you plan/hope to attend the International AFP Conference in Vancouver, BC, April 1-2, 2012, and you have never attended before, you may be eligible for a Chamberlain Scholarship from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.
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| Fundamentals of Fundraising Course |
Thursday & Friday - October 13 - 14, 2011 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dallas Baptist University 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway ~ Dallas, Texas Read More>> |
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Member Orientation
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Oct. 26th, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Are you new to the chapter or just want to get more involved? This one-hour overview of the AFP Fort Worth Metro Chapter is a great way to get connected, network, and meet some of the AFP board leadership. Read More>> |
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September Chapter Meeting
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Jackie Franey, donor relations director at the Communities Foundation of Texas, presented "Mining for Gold - Sifting the Database to Strike It Rich," a session on a strategic portfolio management system that works for managing the cultivation process for donors, prospects and professional advisors to grow the number and size of major and planned gifts. Read More>> |
| 2012 DFW Philanthropy Conference |
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, June 8 Arlington Convention Center The 2012 Conference website is under revision and will be 'open for business' soon.
For more information, contact the talented and jocular Jennifer Hawthorne, 2012 Conference Chair, JLHawthorne@sbcglobal.net, 682-429-0332.
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Important Dates
 Bring a friend to lunch and invite them to join AFP! Email Carolyn Ayres at carolynskiles@yahoo.com for membership info.
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