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/.

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

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PROSPECT RESEARCH ON A DIME

What you don’t know may hurt your bottom line!

Presenter

Margaret King, President of the InfoRich Group, Inc.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

With an Optional Lunch w/ the Presenter from 12-1 for $12 extra

at The Woodlands Inn Wilkes-Barre

$25 for AFP Members | $40 for not-yet members

If you haven’t thoroughly researched prospective major donors before you meet with them, you might as well leave a wad of cash on the table when you walk out the door.  Don’t let what you don’t know hurt your bottom line – work smartly, understand your prospects, and increase the revenues needed to further your organization’s mission. In this half-day workshop we will present practical strategies along with free and inexpensive tools to help you better understand your prospects and their giving capacity through focused research. 

This workshop is designed to help attendees learn: 

•    Why research is important to fundraising

•    How to calculate giving capacity

•    How to build a simple donor profile

•    Free and inexpensive tools to get your donor research program started

•    Ways to focus your search and not get lost on the Internet Super Highway

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Margaret King is president of InfoRich Group, Inc., a management-consulting firm, providing fundraising support in the areas of board development, prospect research, capital campaign, and general fundraising. She has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and has been part of the executive management team for two internationally recognized nonprofit institutions. In addition to raising millions of dollars for her clients, she has broad experience developing and organizing nonprofit boards and advisory councils.  She also speaks and writes about contemporary fundraising and board development issues. A member of the adjunct faculty at Delaware County Community College and Eastern University, she teaches nonprofit management courses at graduate and undergraduate levels and is an instructor for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.  Currently she is president of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP).

 REGISTER On-Line at: http://onadime.eventbrite.com/

Advancing Ethical and Effective Fundraising in Northeastern Pennsylvania…

www.afpnepa.org

In addition to outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills,qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree, and have extensive public relations, events planning, and fund raising experience with a proven track record of results.    

DVSC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package along with a rewarding career experience.   Please forward your resume with salary history to:

 Domestic Violence Service Center

c/o Paula M. Triano

Executive Director

P.O. Box 2177

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-2177

 email ptriano@dvsclc.org

Our day was extraordinary because of the impact that our honorees have on our region. From the testimonials that highlighted Bob & Ginny Tambur’s unselfish generosity, to learning of the countless hours of dedication and commitment of the late Hank Belin as volunteer, to the tearful and then recomposed acceptance of 15 year old Lalitha Durlin with the Youth in Philanthropy Award, to the tremendous appreciation of the selfless life of Corky and Mike Bergman and legacy of the Bergman Foundation, to the commitment of time, talent and philanthropy of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, we really had a great celebration and left our luncheon with a great deal to be thankful for in our personal lives and in our community.

Take a moment to watch the videos from the event by clicking here.

Let’s continue to celebrate the stand-outs in our region. If you looked around the room and realized that someone was missing from our list, or thought of someone who is most deserving of one of these prestigious honors, please take the time to nominate an individual, family, foundation or corporation for consideration next year.  Please take a moment and complete the below form.

During this wonderful season of giving, our organization turns gratefully to you with warm appreciation. Thank you again for all you do in Northeastern Pennsylvania and for your support of AFP-NEPA.  Through your belief in our organization and the work we do to promote ethical fundraising, to grow and develop talented fundraisers, and to present prestigious awards to those most deserving in our community, we  are truly grateful.

The AFP Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter will continue to work to advance ethical and effective fundraising in our region.

Very truly yours,

Carol H. Maculloch, MBA, CFRE – 2010 AFP NEPA Chapter President
and
Craig M. Lukatch – Chair, 2010 Philanthropy Day Awards

Scholarship funds are available to active chapter members who have never attended an AFP or NSFRE International Conference before.

Tips, Tricks & Trends in Direct Mail

Presented by Catherine M. Connolly, MBA, CFRE
Immediate Past President, AFP Capital Chapter – Sacramento, Calif.

Friday, September 10, 2010
at the Woodlands Inn, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
$25 for AFP Members | $35 for Not-Yet Members

AGENDA: 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Networking & Breakfast
9:15 to 9:30 a. m. Welcome & Introductions

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Presentation, Q&A
12:00 to 1 p.m. – Lunch w/ Ms. Connolly (not included in registration fee)

Register at http://afpsept10.eventbrite.com or events@afpnepa.org

What’s new in direct marketing and what’s continuing to work in this current economy? Come hear about what is effective and what you should be looking at when you’re planning your donor and prospect communications. We will all be planning for year-end efforts soon, and you want to be taking full advantage of the fall mailing season.  We’ll also discuss integration with the rest of your fundraising. How should your mail relate to your online efforts? Capital campaign? Planned giving? The current buzz word is integration and it’s not that hard to accomplish — and there’s a huge payoff when you do.

“There are a variety of sessions (25 in all) to attend – some of which focus directly on nonprofit issues. Others cover such topics as human resource legal issues, marketing, accounting, and executive suite challenges,” said Charles Barber of The Luzerne Foundation. “All of these topics also pertain to our nonprofit world thus I highly recommend your consideration of attendance at THE Conference.”

Click Here to Register.

According to John Dawe, CFRE, Chair of Professional Advancement, workshops including “Hot Topics in Fundraising”, “Getting your Board on Board”, and “Signature Events” will be some of the sessions offered for nonprofits, all of which qualify for CFRE continuing education points.

The cost is $49 for employees of nonprofits and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, all sessions and entrance to the Cocktails & Connections Business Mixer at the end of the day.  The Luzerne Foundation has provided funding for a limited number of scholarships for this event – to find out more about those please contact Donna Sedor at the Chamber at 570-823-2101 or dsedor@wilkes-barre.org.

To register and read about the nationally known keynote speaker Myra Golden and all of the sessions go to www.the-conference.biz.

In addition to its traditional awards for Outstanding Corporation, Outstanding Foundation, Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Volunteer, Outstanding Fundraising Executive and Lifetime Achievement Award, AFP NEPA is proud to add the new, “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy” award category.

“We recognize that the next generation of philanthropists is essential to the well being of this community” said Carol Maculloch, president of AFP NEPA. “We’re thrilled to now be recognizing and encouraging the young people who are giving their time, care, and help to causes they care about.”

Every November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter (AFP NEPA) celebrates National Philanthropy Day.

The 2010 Philanthropy Day awards will be presented at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Mohegan Sun Seasons Banquet Room in Plains, PA. The “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy” and other Philanthropy Day nominations forms may be downloaded at this link.  The deadline for Philanthropy Day nominations is May 7, 2010. Questions about the nomination process may be directed to Craig Lukatch at (570) 714-1246.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 200+ chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China working to advance  philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. The AFP NEPA Chapter was recognized by the International Association as a “Ten Star Award Winning” chapter in 2009 for excellence in advancing ethical and effective fundraising and promoting philanthropy in the greater NEPA region.