AFP Northeastern PA – Effective and Ethical Fundraising in the Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton Area

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northeastern PA, will present a “Lunch & Learn” program on Tuesday, February 7, from 11:30 to 1:30.  The topic is: Integrating Planned Giving Into Your Development Plan and will be held at the Woodlands, Rt. 315, Wilkes-Barre.

Special guest presenter is Michael J. Baker, CFRE, a founder and partner of m3 Development, a full-service consulting firm for non-profits and foundations. His leadership of the firm and consulting efforts has led to a great deal of success for m3 Development clients. Prior to m3 Development Michael worked with the American Cancer Society, National Hemophilia Foundation and Boy Scouts of America in executive level development and management positions. He has over 18 years of experience, received the AFP Partnership in Philanthropy 2010 Award for Consulting Excellence and in 2011 graduated from the AFP Faculty Training Academy as a Master Trainer.

Michael is a frequent speaker, published writer and has produced multiple training videos. He is considered one of the foremost experts in the field of philanthropy. He serves as a Board of Director for the Marlboro Educational Foundation, is President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – New Jersey Chapter and as Chair of the upcoming AFP TechKnow Conference in June 2012. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the State University of New York at Albany, and achieved the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

This program will be of interest to development officers; estate planners; attorneys; and financial planners. The cost is $25.00 for AFP, NCAC and WBLLA members, and $40 for non-members.  Reservations may be made at: http://afpfeb2012.eventbrite.com/.

We are pleased to announce that the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation (CSCF) have partnered to present a the Central Susquehanna Fundraising Academy at the CSCF offices at 725 West Front Street in Berwick on Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AFP represents more than 30,000 members in 225 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

Cost to attend is $35 per person ($25 for AFP Members) and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  The CSCF has a limited number of scholarships available as well.

Space is Very Limited to the first 45 registrants!

Register Now at www.afpnepa.org/csfa

The program will include*:

• Hello, Goodbye and Everything In Between: Building Exceptional Relationships with Prospects and Donors
• The Ever Changing World of Small Nonprofit Boards
• Creating and Maintaining a Successful Annual Giving Program
• Finding the Funding and Getting the Grant
• Signature Special Events
• Deconstructing the Donor Bill of Rights: Ethical Fundraising in 2011