Community Announcements

Tuesday, May 7 from 8:30-5:00  Navigate: CFRE, Donor Stewardship

Thursday, June 27th from 8:00-9:00   Coffee and Connect at Bryant Bank

Thursday, July 25th from 4:30-6:00  After Hours - MEMBERS ONLY

Thursday, August 22nd from 11:30-1:00  End of the Year Fundraising

Thursday, September 26th from 11:30-1:00  For-profit to Non-profit

Thursday, October 24th from 11:30-1:00  Ethics Luncheon at RFCU

Thursday, November 14th from 11:30-1:00  Philanthropy Day with Nancy Rieves

December  NONE

Please contact Brad Swendig at (432) 684-7755, Brad@comaquatics.com.

To respond to the ever-changing context of philanthropy and fundraising in our world today, come learn what AFP Canada has developed to prepare fundraisers to be positive ambassadors for their organizations and profession. Over 500 fundraisers have already been trained on the “narrative” to be able to share the positive impact of our profession across the charitable sector. Feedback from those who have taken this training includes “very valuable training”, “important content”, “brought many great points to the conversation and I plan to start approaching my work with donors differently as a result."

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am

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Apply for a FREE AFP Membership by May 31, 2024!

AFP Memphis invites you to apply for a 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Scholarship. Applications are due May 31, 2024.

We recognize that IDEA principles are central to our mission and expect all organizational interactions to reflect IDEA principles, including a demonstrated appreciation for different voices, active listening, openness to disparate viewpoints and opinions, and facilitating dialogues among diverse groups.

Through an annual scholarship program, the AFP Memphis Chapter will cover the full cost of a year’s membership, including chapter dues. We are committed to promoting an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible organization where every member, volunteer, staff, and board member can realize their potential and have their contributions valued.

The recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:

• The candidate must represent one or more IDEA constituencies. AFP defines diversity as a core value. It is an inclusive concept encompassing - without limitation - race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion, nationality, age, economic class, educational level, language, physical, mobility and ability, geography, and marital and parental status. AFP’s diverse communities include African-American/Black, Asian, People with Disabilities, Faith-Based, LGBTQ, Hispanic, Jewish, Rural, or other underrepresented communities.
• The candidate must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws, and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
• The candidate is employed or has been employed by an organization that provides benefits to society.
• The candidate must be a new member to AFP.
• The scholarship recipient agrees to actively serve and volunteer on an AFP Memphis committee.

Please email our Scholarship Chair, Brady Tanner, at bradytanner@gmail.com with questions.

Apply for a FREE AFP Membership by May 31, 2024!

AFP Memphis invites you to apply for a 2024 Membership Scholarship. Applications are due May 31, 2024. This scholarship is designed to help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skills in fundraising.

The recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:

• The candidate is employed as a fundraising professional with a substantial amount of their time devoted to fundraising.
• The candidate has NOT been a previous member of our AFP Memphis Chapter.
• The candidate must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and its bylaws and promote the Donor Bill of Rights.
• The scholarship recipient agrees to actively serve and volunteer on an AFP Memphis committee.

Please email our Scholarship Chair, Brady Tanner, at bradytanner@gmail.com with questions.

Keynote: Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE - Happiness, Habits and Fundraising: Strategies to Help You Survive and Thrive

Tisha Hyster, CSRIC, PNC Institutional Asset Management, Nonprofit Work in an Age of Artificial Intelligence

Stephen Link, CAP of Cornerstone Advisors, Jill Anderson of Moravian University, Lorraine Weidorn of Lehigh University, and Greg Wilson of PG Marketing, Navigating Your Career Path Panel Discussion moderated by Pat Fligge of PRF Coaching

Jessie Shappell, Equi-librium, Adopting a 3:1 Fundraising Ratio: One organization's experience implementing a fundraising efficiency policy

Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, How to Raise Major Gifts 102: Blended Gifts and Beyond

Val Lewis and Jill Pittenger, PHR, SHRM-SCP, BSI Corporate Benefits, Culture Matters: How to build an employee first culture that retains and attracts top talent

Julie Zumas, Lehigh Valley Grant Services, Working Smarter (Not Harder) on Grants

Kelly Grattan, MBA, Ph.D., CFRE, CAP, Schultz & Williams, Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Planned Giving Success

Chad Barger, Productive Fundraising, Productive Events: Optimizing your nonprofits' events to fuel fundraising growth

Amanda Maenza and Kristin Warner, Moravian University, From Uprising to Uplifting: When Volunteer Leadership Has Gone Astray

Megan Beste, U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild, Federal Grant Writing and Administration

Kelly Ramage, SofterWare, DonorPerfect Tips and Tricks for Database Efficiency

Matt Connell, Blackbaud, Moves Management Tips and Tricks with Raiser's Edge NXT

Christina Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE, Valley Youth House, Creating Partnerships that Build Brands and Enhance Missions

Doug Keith, Future Research Consulting, Market Research Fundamentals for Philanthropic Organizations

Mary-Helen McCulloch, J.D., Haverford School, But, I Don't Know What To Say!

David Robertson, Shift4 Payments, Advancing Your Cause with Fintech Innovations

Deb Stellato, Think Good Company, Time Warp: Tools You Can Use to Manage Time Differently for Greater Effectiveness

Larry Raff, Abacus Major Donor Ask Calculator, Determining a Major Gift Ask Amount with High Predictability

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Fundraising Day is AFP-CNY’s largest educational event of the year for fundraising and development professionals. The conference offers professional development, networking, and collaboration with peers and community partners. 

1. In order to submit a nomination, you must first have authorization from the nominee or institution in order to nominate him/her/them for an award.
2. You may encourage others to nominate the same person or organization.
3. If your nominee is chosen, you must confirm that the person or representative from the organization can participate in our in-person event the evening of December 5, 2024 at the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County.
4. If your nominee is chosen, we expect you to serve as liaison to your nominee and the National Philanthropy Day Awards Committee.
5. If your nominee is chosen, we ask that you invite guests to participate in the program and assist in securing sponsorships from your organization and your nominee's network.
6. If your nominee is chosen, you agree to participate in our networking reception and National Philanthropy celebration.
7. Please follow the word count guidelines in the nomination form.

Would you like to help plan and prepare for another successful National Philanthropy Day Breakfast in November 2024?! Reach out to kelsey.jaffer@uwcf.org today to join the committee. 

Cultivating Connections: Strategies for Effective Donor Stewardship

Join us for an insightful discussion on donor stewardship, where our expert panel will share strategies and best practices for cultivating strong relationships with donors. Learn how to engage donors effectively, demonstrate impact, and foster long-term commitment to your cause. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your organization's fundraising efforts and maximize support for your mission.

Lunch at 11:30am; Program begins at 12noon.

We are a week away from our March Luncheon! Have you registered yet?

The Nature Conservatory has a position open for an Associate Director of Philanthropy. Check it out!

You have a chance to lead a session at the Leading Philanthropy Conference on September 25, 2024 at The Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill!

Do you have expertise you want to share with your peers? Are you looking for more ways to get involved within our fundraising community? Is there a topic you’re interested in presenting on?

We are currently seeking speakers on varying topics, at multiple experience levels, for this year’s conference. Our theme this year is Building Impact Together: A Day of Collaboration for Development Professionals, and content will be focused on tackling the challenges fundraising professionals are encountering amidst the backdrop of an increasingly complex landscape. 

 The deadline for submitting a session is April 16, 2024. Speakers will be selected and notified by May 31, 2024. If you have questions, please contact chapter@afpgpc.org.

AFP South Sound is proud to share our designations as a
2024 Ten Star and IDEA Chapter Champion

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize modern fundraising, empowering nonprofit organizations to elevate their strategies and optimize efficiency through advanced data analysis, automation, and personalized communication. The integration of AI technologies enables nonprofits to effectively engage with prospects and donors, leading to the development and execution of highly successful fundraising campaigns.

For information and to register, click here.

AFP Central Virginia is excited to reopen applications for our mentoring program. We know the value that mentoring relationships can provide for both mentors and mentees, but it can be challenging to find the right match. We are excited to help you on your mentorship journey! 

Are you ready to be a mentor?

Have you experienced success in your fundraising career, or benefited from advice from a mentor of your own and want to give back to a younger or less experienced member of the Central Virginia fundraising community? Consider being a mentor this year!

Are you looking for guidance?

Are you new to your role, your organization, or just want someone to help guide you in your career or offer fundraising advice? Consider requesting a mentor this year!

Interest Form

To become a mentor or mentee, please fill out this interest form by Wednesday, March 20. The mentoring committee will review the submissions and match participants by April 5, and the 2024 mentoring program year will run from April to December.

We look forward to connecting you to better serve our Central Virginia fundraising community!

VIRTUAL SESSION - ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER

Have you always wondered whether your nonprofit organization is taking all the right steps to remain compliant?

Are you confused by some of the laws and compliance requirements? 

Check out the event we have in partnership With NJ Center for Non Profits, on March 21.

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We all do! Join the AFP Southern New Jersey Chapter in our engaging and great lineup of educational sessions and workshops for professionals around the area that can help you as a fundraiser! 

Connect with like-minded individuals who want to learn and grow... just like you! 

Check out what is in store this year, and sign up today!

Psst.. AFP Chapter Members get a discount! Not a Member? Ask us how to become one! 

Our new South Sound chapter admin, Patti Recchi, brings expertise as an administrative professional and has years of experience assisting other associations in the region. She enjoys supporting the chapter board with their efforts and engagement with members through events and communication. Patti is loving being a first-time grandma to her 6-month-old grandbaby boy!

I am so honored and humbled to serve as your 2024 President, alongside a wonderful board of 16 dedicated individuals. We are all excited to continue the great work this chapter has been doing, and to keep the momentum going. 
 

Important to me for this Year of the Dragon (2024) is to: 

--Bring energy and aloha 

--Have fun and engaging ways to recognize our members and our work

--Grow our membership and increase opportunities, esp. in IDEA

--And, continue to help and support one another!!! We are stronger together. 

So, let’s unleash our collective power by adventuring together, do new things, and make this year one of the best yet for ourselves, profession and community! *Photo taken at Mount Rainier on New Year’s Day; first time I’ve ever been snowshoeing.  

Our team is hard at work for the 2024 term! Interested in joining a committee? Click here for our opportunities.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible year with AFP San Diego!

AFP Memphis membership,

The AFP board strives to keep you up to date on items that intersect between government relations and fundraising. Please review the email and attachment for more information on AFP's comments regarding regulations related to donor-advised funds. 

In November, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the first in what is expected to be a series of long-awaited regulations on donor-advised funds (DAFs). This proposed regulation would provide guidance regarding DAFs and taxable distributions. The proposed regulations generally would apply to community foundations and other charitable organizations that maintain one or more DAFs, and to individuals involved with the DAFs, including donors, donor-advisors, and certain fund managers. The guidance seeks to offer clarity on additional definitions of terms, how to determine if a fund can be identified as a separate entity, and how to establish if a donor has advisory privileges, among other issues.

This regulatory attention has been expected as DAFs have grown; grants from DAFs now amount to around 10% of all charitable giving and are expected to keep growing. AFP has joined sector partners in submitting comments outlining some positive changes being proposed and some concerns with these proposed regulations. Much of this work to inform these comments comes from the previous Donor Advised Funds Working Group of the U.S. Government Relations Committee chaired by Lisa Chmiola with the support of Nancy Brown.

AFP will continue to engage the full U.S. Government Relations Committee, the AFP Global board, and other groups and member constituents, on future proposed rules and legislation.

Please find attached the comments AFP has made to the US Treasury Department.

In addition to AFP’s comments, if you as an individual or on behalf of your organization want to submit additional comments, the deadline is February 15, 2024.

You can submit a formal request using the attached URL.

Here is a link to the Letter from AFP to the IRS: https://files.constantcontact.com/df708663201/dee7fd52-bc7e-40a6-bd04-bf459feda636.pdf

Andrea Hill, your AFP Memphis Government Relations and Advocacy Chair
Chief Development & Partnerships Officer
Tennessee Nonprofit Network

Keep current with opportunities, events and networking of interest to philanthropy colleagues in Coastal Georgia!

Capital Campaign Mastery: Craft Compelling Narratives, Engage Donors and Achieve Success

Presented by Meg George, co-founder and president of consultancy George Philanthropy Group

This workshop ensures a fun and collaborative environment where attendees leave equipped with the skills and confidence to run successful and impactful capital campaigns.

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Full day session with Marcy Heim!

August 14, 2024

Lifelong Access, Normal, IL

Are you taking advantage of your peer to peer pipeline? Are you able to identify a major gift prospect from a fundraising event? Is your next million dollar P2P event champion sitting in a Major Gift portfolio? 

This session will take a look at opportunities and challenges from the lens of Peer to Peer and Major Giving team members. We will cover what makes a donor most valuable to your institution: fundraising through a P2P event or individual giving? To answer that question, we have to look at each donor as an individual, identify their intention, evaluate their indicators, and plan their activation. Join us on the journey to successful blended giving. 

Our Speaker: 

Pamela Mohr, senior director of development for Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital, where she was responsible for closing the largest seven-figure gift in the hospital’s history and changing the philanthropic landscape of the community.

Registration is OPEN: 

https://bit.ly/3u8nKKD

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AFP NJ Southern Chapter is offering for a limited time discount on fundraising educational series!

MUST PURCHASE BEFORE 2/15/24!

Package & save! Attend a full year's worth of educational sessions. The Annual Education Series Package is only offered for a limited time! Offered in the beginning of the year until the first educational session.

Bridge Scholarships (2): 

Angie Herting and Eileen Dushek-Manthe

Young Professional Scholarship:

Jordan Hoftender

IDEA Champion Scholarship: 

Shelby Wartick

2024 Meeting Dates:
May 21 - Virtual
June 18 - In person
July 16 - Virtual
August 20 - Virtual
September 17 - Virtual
October 15 - In person
December 10 - In person

*Locations will vary. 

Schedule:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

Meeting Costs:
Member - $20
Non Member - $38

Join us February 8 at 11:30am as we hear a great program from Catholic Charities Development Director Erin Baxter on tracking volunteer hours and in-kind donations.  

Want to attend, but don't know how to RSVP?  Never fear - just email us and let us know you'd like to attend and we'll provide more details.  Email us at afplubbock@gmail.com. 

AFP Monterey Bay's Chamberlin Scholarship to attend the AFP ICON Conference in Toronto on April 7-9 is now open.

Congratulations to Michelle Jasper of LearningQuest-Stanislaus Literacy Centers! Michelle's registration fee for AFP ICON will be provided by the AFP Foundation's Chamberlain Scholarship Fund!