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AFP Webinar: Thu, September 26th at Noon
A Message from President Leigh Hersey WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
THANK YOU RENEWED MEMBERS!
Leigh N. HerseyPresident
Rachel CheekCommunity Foundation ofGreater Memphis
Bonnie HollabaughChrist Community Health Services
Sandra NewsomPi Kappa Alpha
Mark ParkerHutchison School
Lisa BellAve Maria Home(Member since 1991)
Carolyn DickensUniversity of Memphis(Member since 2006)
Katherine GoliverUniversity of Memphis(Member since 2012)
Lori HudsonWorld Cataract Foundation
(Member since 2004)
Tracy HumphreysThe Jackson (TN)
Symphony(Member since 2012)
Elyssa PfefferFriends for Life Corp.(Member since 2012)
6 Steps to Creating a Written Fundraising Plan Presenter: Sandy Rees, CFRE, Coach/Consultant
Many nonprofits struggle to create a fundraising plan and put it in writing, yet the benefits are tremendous. A written plan shifts you from being reactive and dealing with the crisis of the day to being proactive and working purposefully toward the results you want. In this session, you’ll learn how to follow 6 simple steps to put together a written plan for raising the money you need in the coming year. We’ll cover goal setting (using SMART goals), action plans, and ways to keep your plan on track, plus you’ll get some worksheets and checklists that will make the process easy.
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. -- University of Memphis Alumni Center – 635 Normal Street. Please arrive by 11:50 a.m., and feel free to bring your lunch. Free to AFP Members; $10 for Non-MembersRegister here: www.afpmemphis.org
It’s hard to believe that I am in the final stretch as President of the AFP Memphis Chapter. It has been an incredible journey. But I could not have done it without the amazing Board of Directors that I work with each month. Serving on the AFP Board has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my fundraising career. I have met so many people, learned so many things, and now know so much more about our community.
We are recruiting members to serve on the 2014 board. I ask each of you to consider if now is the right time to take your membership to the next level through board membership. There are a wide variety of positions on the board that fit ev-eryone’s talents. Talk to this year’s board members about their experiences. With your service you will gain new skills and increase your networking connections. You can help shape the future of AFP by bringing new ideas to the chapter. You might even have a little fun.
Once you have decided that this is the right decision for you, let me ([email protected]; 901-678-1754) or Connie Gonitzke ([email protected]) know of your inter-ests. I look forward to seeing a vibrant and energetic board again next year.
A Special Thank You to our AFP 2013 Conference Planners! Peggy Butze, Clint Cummins, Carolyn Dickens,
Leigh Hersey, Missy Rainer, Dan Murrell, and Libby Wyatt
A Huge Thanks to our Conference Sponsors! Gaskill Strategies, LLC & CCS Fundraising
We Also Appreciate our Donors that Supplied Door Prizes!
American Cancer SocietyCaesar’s EntertainmentGaskill StrategiesGermantown Performing Arts Center Girl Scouts Heart of the SouthJunior League of Memphis
Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Symphony Orchestra
Rhodes CollegeThe MED
The OrpheumUniversity of Memphis
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1. Full name (people know you as)? Susan M. Mills (Susan)
2. Date & place of birth? October 28, Millington Naval Base
3. How long have you lived in the area? 50 years
4. Occupation? CEO, Goodwill Homes Community Services, Inc.,
5. Who was your most influential role model? Barbara J Motley, Aunt and
former CEO of Goodwill Homes Community Services, Inc.
6. Favorite place to go, favorite trip, hike, etc.? Annual trip to New York.
7. Favorite local business? Strange Cargo on Beale
8. Favorite food? Chicken
9. Favorite book? Leadership on the Line by Heifetz and Linsky
10. Favorite movie? My Favorite Wife
11. What do you waste your money on? It’s not really a waste but an investment – my Grandchildren
12. What is the craziest & most adventurous thing you have done? Go to a Grace Jones concert
13. What is your fondest memory? Sunday dinners with my siblings and our families
14. If you could change one thing about Memphis what would it be? To strengthen every community
15. What do you think makes Memphis a good place to live? It has a small city feel
16. Tell me about one hidden Memphis treasure others should know about? Memphis Music on Beale Street
has a wonderful collection of Blues music
17. What do you do to de-stress? Watch old comedies, read, listen to music and travel
18. If you were to try any other profession for one day, what would it be? Teaching
19. What is one fundraising best practice you can share with AFP membership? Relationships, outreach and
friends are important in any fundraising effort
20. Complete this sentence: [your name] is: Susan is always working towards making herself a better person
Each newsletter we like to get to know one of our members a little better through a series of 20 questions. This month, Susan Mills shares a few details on both a persoanl and professional level.
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The Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
invites you to join in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day Crystal Awards
Friday, November 15, 2013
University of Memphis Holiday Inn
Honoring
Youth in Philanthropy –
1. Phillip Matthews Aiken – 2013 graduate of MUS and a freshman at Washington & Lee University 2. Amber Bryan, a high school senior at St. Mary’s Episcopal School last year
Spirit of Philanthropy – Madison (age 11) & Lindsey (age 9) Dismuke Nominated by Sheila Ferguson, Independent Consultant
Outstanding Corporation – Memphis Light, Gas & Water Nominated by Linda McNeil at MIFA
Outstanding Foundation – R. Brad Martin Family Foundation Nominated by Susan Johnson at Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Charles & Judy Burkett Nominated by Julie Johnson of the University of Memphis
Outstanding Philanthropist – Rudi and Honey Scheidt Nominated by Deni Hirsh of GPAC
Outstanding Executive Leader – Nancy Williams, Executive Director of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Nominated by Virginia Stallworth of the CAC
Your sponsorship ideas, connections and suggestions are greatly appreciated! Please contact Joel Ashner at [email protected] or Emily Sharpe at [email protected].
Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsNational Philanthropy Day & 2013 Crystal Awards LuncheonFriday, November 15, 2013Holiday Inn, University of Memphis
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Presenting Sponsor - $5,000Exclusive name recognition at the Crystal Awards LuncheonLogo on:
• Invitation and E-vite• Website• Outside front cover of program• Inside front cover of program• Free-standing display• Welcome signage• Sponsor signage
Full-page advertisement in program (5.5 W X 8.5 H)Corporate BoothCorporate link from www.afpmemphis.netMention in press releasesMention by EmceeFour Tables (40 tickets) to Luncheon
Premiere Sponsor - $2,500Logo on:
• Invitation and E-vite• Website• Outside front cover of program• Inside front cover of program• Welcome signage• Sponsor signage
Half-page advertisement in program (5.5 W X 4.125 H)Corporate recognition at sponsor tableCorporate link from www.afpmemphis.netMention in press releasesMention by EmceeThree Tables (30 tickets) to Luncheon
Association of Fundraising Professionals
National Philanthropy Day & 2013 Crystal Awards LuncheonFriday, November 15, 2013
Holiday Inn, University of Memphis
Event Program Ad RatesPlease put a checkmark next to your choice:
Outside Back Cover (5.5 W X 8.5 H w/bleed) $ 1,000 _______Full-page (5.5 W X 8.5 H) $ 500 _______Half-page (5.5 W X 4.125 H) $ 250 _______Quarter-page (2.75 W X 4.125 H) $ 100 _______
- Ads can be color or black & white -
Company: _______________________________________________________
Contact: ________________________________ Title: __________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City/State: _____________________________ ZIP: _____________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________
Please respond by October 15th to ensure your listing and/or logo in program.
For additional information or to become a sponsor, please contact:Joel Ashner: 901.756.3273 / [email protected] or
Emily Sharpe: 901.870.8877 / [email protected]
AFP Conference and Membership Scholarships
AFP Memphis is proud to announce two important scholarship opportunities. Please make special note of the application deadlines for each scholarship. Applications will be available online at http://afpmemphis.afpnet.org, or contact Connie Gonitzke.
AFP International Conference Scholarships
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is again offering the Chamberlain Scholarship to attend the AFP International Conference. The Scholarship covers the recipient’s registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee. Our AFP Memphis Chapter will combine this scholarship with the Fannie Bell Burnett Scholarship of $500 to a deserving AFP professional who has never had the opportunity to attend an AFP International Conference
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to next year’s conference, please submit your application no later than October 1, 2013. AFP International Conference on Philanthropy will be held March 23-25 in San Antonio. This conference offers great educational opportunities for growth and development in your fundraising profession.
. Total value is more than $1,000.
Submit applications to Connie Gonitzke at [email protected] or Fax to 901-684-1128.
Selection will be made by the Executive Committee and individuals will be notified by October 25, 2013.
2014 AFP Diversity Membership Scholarship
AFP Memphis Board awards a membership scholarship each year to someone from a diverse organization that is not a member of AFP. Our hope is that we can “seek and achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures” within our local AFP Chapter. The AFP membership will be awarded to one person from an organization that otherwise might not join AFP because they either do not have the funds to join or because they have not been exposed to all that AFP has to offer. Deadline for applying is October 1, 2013. AFP members are encouraged to share this information with a worthy organization.
Submit applications to Connie Gonitzke at [email protected] or Fax to 901-684-1128.
Selection will be made by the Executive Committee and individuals will be notified by October25, 2013.
2014 AFP International Conference Scholarship Program Combining the AFP Chamberlain Scholarship and the AFP Memphis Fannie Bell Burnett Scholarship
Deadline for application: October 1, 2013 Please submit to: [email protected] or Fax to 901‐684‐1128, Attn: Connie Gonitzke Personal Data Applicant’s Name
Are you a member of AFP?
Job Title
Employer
Business Address
City State Zip
Business Phone Number Home Phone Number
Email Address Website URL
Supervisor’s Signature __________________________________________________________ (or signature of an Executive Committee member on your organization’s board) Phone Number Background Information Years in the Profession
Previous Training in Fundraising (Please specify courses, seminars, conferences attended)
Professional Reference
(Other than present employer) Phone Email
I am employed as a full‐time fundraising professional or spend at least fifty percent of my time fundraising for my employer. I have never attended an NSFRE/AFP International Conference on Fundraising and understand that only one individual from my local organization can be selected. __________________________________________________ ___________________________ (Applicant’s Signature) (Date) Additional Information: What do you hope to gain from attending the AFP International Conference? (Please use an additional page, as necessary.)
AFP MEMPHISDIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
AFP Memphis Board is awarding a scholarship each year for a diverse organization that is not a member of AFP. Our hope is that we can “seek and achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures” within our local AFP Chapter. The AFP membership will be awarded to one person from an organization that otherwise might not join AFP either because they do not have the funds to join or because they have not been exposed to all that AFP has to offer.
Deadline: November 15, 2013 Please submit to: Connie Gonitzke [email protected] or FAX: 901-684-1128
Personal Data
Applicant’s Name __________________________________ Job Title ____________________________________
Have you ever been a member of AFP? _____ If so, when? ____________________ Years in the profession _____
Employer _____________________________________________________________________________________
Business Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________
Organization Website URL _______________________________________________________________________
Business Phone number __________________________ Personal Phone Number __________________________
Email Address _________________________________________________________________________________
Previous Training in Fundraising __________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Signature __________________________________________________________________________
Background Information
Organization mission ___________________________________________________________________________
How does your organization accomplish its mission and goals? __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
What population is served? ______________________________________________________________________
Share how your organization representation can share diverse experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures
within our local AFP chapter membership: ___________________________________________________________
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How would an AFP membership help you and your organization better achieve your mission goals? _____________
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Applicant Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________
2013 Mississippi Fundraising Conference
Monday, October 14, 2013BancorpSouth Conference Center
$59 • includes continental breakfast, educationalsessions, seated lunch & refreshments
Participating AFP Chapters & other organizations:AFP Mississippi Chapter, AFP Northern Alabama
Chapter, AFP Birmingham Chapter, AFP MemphisChapter & the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits
Your Conference
OpportunitiesExtremely affordable, high quality &
diverse professional education
Meet & network with many colleagues &professionals in the tri-state area
12 CFRE certified tracks available
Learn more about the value of being an AFP member
For more information or to register - http://www.msnonprofits.org/
For more information about the AFP Every Member Campaign or to make a donation, please contact Wesley LaRue – [email protected].
2013 Every Member Campaign
We would like to recognize those members who have already made a donation or pledge to AFP through the Every Member Campaign. Thank you for your generous
support of AFP and our profession.
Please refer to the AFP Memphis website for more information about the campaign including the Gift/Pledge Form. Please forward your completed form to Wesley LaRue at Community Foundation of Greater Memphis / 1900 Union Ave / Memphis, TN 38104 so we have a record of your gift at the local level. We will take care of forwarding your form and donation to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. Don’t forget donations to
AFP Foundation are tax deductible!
Blue Ribbon Donors – Up to $50
Joel Ashner Lynne Ayers Elise Bone Kay Horne Pam Minyard Vicki Pillow Missy Rainer Jennifer Strain Karen Watson Bronze Ribbon Donors – $50 to $99 3
Martha Boyd Mary Braddock Clint Cummins Kelly Davis Carolyn Dickens Susan K. Johnson
Diana Kelly Holli Kenney Wesley LaRue Millie McPherson C. Mark Ratay Libby Wyatt Silver Ribbon Donors – $100 to $249
J.J. Doughtie Connie Gonitzke, CFRE Leigh Hersey Dan Murrell, CFRE Mary Scheuner, CFRE Tona Jackson Simpson Alisa Smallwood, CFRE Anna Kathryn Word
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
2013 Every Member Campaign Gift/Pledge Form
Name AFP ID
Title
Organization
Address
City State ZIP
Business Phone Business Fax
Home Phone E-‐mail
Chapter to be credited
Return completed pledge form to AFP Foundation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203-‐4168 or fax it to 703-‐683-‐0735 I would like to support AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Every Member Campaign with a
Gift of $ __.
Through my check made payable to AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Through my credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express)
Card number Expiration Date _____/_____ Security Code_______ Signature ___ Date
Pledge of $ ____ to be paid in payments of $ ______ to be paid by 12/31/13.
(The minimum suggested pledge and payment amount is $50)
Please charge my payments directly to my credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) according to my payment schedule:
Payment 1 $ Date Payment 3 $ Date _____
Payment 2 $ Date Payment 4 $ Date _____
Card number Expiration Date _____/_____ Security Code_______ Signature ___ Date
Please send me reminders for my pledge during the months circled below.
February March April May June July August September October November December
Thank you for supporting AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. Gifts to the Foundation are tax-‐deductible to the fullest extent of the law as no goods or services are provided in consideration of a gift. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the AFP Foundation retains complete
control over the use and distribution of donated funds in furtherance of its mission. Please contact us at 800-‐666-‐3863 with any questions.
Memphis, TN Chapter
*TO ENSURE THE MEMPHIS CHAPTER RECEIVES PROPER CREDIT, PLEASE RETURN FORM (& CHECK IF APPLICABLE) TOP.O. BOX 17132 / MEMPHIS, TN / 38187-0132
It Makes Sense to Give to AFP Foundation for PhilanthropyFundraisers do more than just raise money—we make positive change happen! Without fundraising, donors and charities wouldn’t be able to transform communities and improve the quality of life for everyone. Fundraising increases the capacity of nonprofit or-ganizations to create impact, and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is proud to play an important role in that process. Through education, training, ethical practices, research, networking, collaboration and community building, we help fundraisers raise more money to increase their organizations’ capacity. Since our formation in 1960, AFP has helped fundraisers generate more than $1 trillion in gifts and donations, and AFP members raise more than $100 billion every year for charitable causes around the world.
NEW AFP Membership Types
We are excited that AFP has announced three new membership types. We believe that these changes will provide greater opportunity for Memphis area professionals to join AFP, experience the many benefits of membership in AFP and save while doing so.
For more information, visit the AFP national website at www.afpnet.org and click on the top left tab, Join AFP.
Young Professional Membership
Open to individuals, 30 years old or younger, who hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising, are compensated for their services and are employed, or have been employed by an organization that provides benefits to society. Membership fee is $75.00 and includes chapter dues.
AFP Nonprofit Organizational Membership – Small Organizations Open to nonprofit organizations who can answer yes to all the following criteria:
1. An operating budget of less than $1,000,000, 2. A fundraising department with less than two (2) Full time equivalent (FTE) staff, 3. Individually incorporated or otherwise organized as a separate entity in the laws of the
specific country; and 4. Not affiliated with a larger institution supporting their operations.
The organization will designate one fundraising professional to receive the benefits offered in this membership category. The membership may be transferred to another individual if the original member leaves the organization. Limit one membership per organization. The $150.00 includes chapter dues.
AFP Nonprofit Organizational Membership – Large Organizations AFP’s Nonprofit Organizational Memberships will provide long-term value, promote philanthropy and charitable giving and bring public recognition of an organization’s commitment to foster ethical standards and professionalism in fundraising. To be eligible for the large organization discounted membership rates, an organization needs eight (8) or more fundraising professionals. For more information about how a large organization can qualify and experience reduced membership costs, please talk directly with Jennifer Watkins, AFP Membership Representative at [email protected] or 800-666-3863 to learn how this membership type applies directly to your organization.
Check out AFP Memphis Chapter on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/AFPMemphis
Please visit us and "Like" us!
Interested in helping plan the Crystal Awards Luncheon? Join the planning committee!
Email Joel Ashner at [email protected].
Reminder -- our mailing address has changed.
Please note the new address as the Post Office is no longer forwarding mail sent to the old address:
P.O. Box 17132Memphis, TN 38187-0132
