2. Vote on the slate of 2014 Board of Directors & Officers.
3. Give your organization a chance to be the charity of choice for our December meeting! You must be present at the October meeting to be entered into the drawing, so bring your business cards and co-workers.
President's Message
Michelle Crim, CFRE
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi
Next month is our annual NPD celebration which has the very germane tagline "Change the World With a Giving Heart. This event highlights the very generous philanthropists and volunteers in our community...
Click here to buy a table or purchase your individual tickets.
Looking for a Way to get More Involved?
We are currently looking for folks to greet new members and welcome guests at our monthly chapter meetings. If you are interested in this or other ways to volunteer, please contact Lisa Brown.
Chapter Leadership
It's time to speak up.
The Nominating Committee has been hard at work this summer lining up chapter leadership for 2014. Click here to view the proposed 2014 Board of Director's & Officer's slate. Members will vote on the slate at the October 14 chapter meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Kristie Gibson at kristie.gibson@tafb.org or 817-332-9177.
2013 Fundamentals of Fundraising
Time is running short! Have you prepared?
Just as you need to prepare for unexpected weather crises, you also need to prepare for the unexpected demands of your career. Have you pursued all the educational opportunities that will ensure you're ready?
In honor of National Philanthropy DayŽ AFP will be offering a $50.00 discount to new members joining in the Professional or Associate Member categories by November 30, 2013!
Scholarship Opportunity for AFP International Conference
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and the Fort Worth Metro Chapter are once again offering the Chamberlain Scholarship program for the 2014 AFP International Conference.
Edward Willey, III, Jen Appleman and Lyn Downing discuss young professional philanthropic engagement at the September chapter meeting and luncheon.
Chapter membership at September's luncheon meeting are given a chance to inquire of young professionals why they give and volunteer in our community.
AFP Diverse Communities Scholarship
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is offering $1,500 Scholarships ($595 conference fee + $905 for travel expenses) to diverse communities for the 2014 AFP International Conference San Antonio, TX, March 23-25, 2014.
Topic: Annual Fund and Major Gifts Partnerships: Pipeline Management and Donor Presenters; Michael Delzotti, CFRE and Chris Kasavich, MBA, CFRE Click here for more information.
November 19
Topic: Corporate Engagement - Beyond Charity: A Focus on Social Partnerships Presenter: Cheryl Self, ACFRE Click here for more information.
AFP Members $10; Non-AFP members $20
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Sincerely,
Pam Cannell Chapter Administrator Association of Fundraising Professionals - Fort Worth, TX afpfw@yahoo.com
