Greater Dallas AFP Newsletter July 2023

THANKS TO OUR 2023 CHAPTER SPONSOR

In This Issue

President's Message
Register for August 2023 Luncheon Program
Support Your Chapter Through AFP Now!
CFRE News

President's Message

Dear Chapter Members,

Happy July! I hope everyone's summer is off to a great, albeit hot & humid, start.

In June we wrapped up yet another stellar DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference. The day was full of networking and learning. Our morning keynote Yolanda F. Johnson shared practical tips on how to really listen and talk with donors. Luncheon keynote Holly Hull Miori had great insights on engaging millennials as volunteers and donors. With more than 40 breakout sessions, some 40 exhibitors, and over 500 attendees our nonprofit community was well represented.

These events would not be possible without the behind-the-scenes work of our dedicated volunteers. Thank you, thank you, thank you to our chair & co-chair Chris Evans and Michael Schwerin, and to all our conference committee members for making this event a reality.

Interested in getting more involved with your AFP chapter? We have a number of volunteer opportunities available: National Philanthropy Day event committee, board leadership, and next year's DFW Philanthropy Conference. Email us if you're interested in learning more about giving back to your profession and your chapter!

Sincerely,

Emily Kettlewell, CFRE

President, Greater Dallas AFP

Director of Advancement, SPARK!

August Luncheon Program

The Programs v. Fundraising Dynamic

Navigating Community-Centric and Donor-Center Fundraising Tensions

There can often be tensions between program and fundraising teams at nonprofits, especially when one group might be advocating for clients and another for donors. The fundraising profession has debated community-centric and donor-centric fundraising as though they are two separate philanthropic philosophies. The best organizations are those that can combine both philosophies in order to create impactful giving programs that support impactful programs.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

11:30 AM Networking
12-1 PM Luncheon Program

Maggiano's Restaurant

NorthPark Center

205 NorthPark Ctr

Dallas, TX 75225

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Dr. Colton Strawser, PhD, CFRE is a researcher and nonprofit consultant specializing in organizational dynamics and community philanthropy. Based upon his research in community leadership, findings will be shared on how to consider both donor and community needs simultaneously to achieve community impact. Fundraising professionals can serve as weavers of community needs and donor intents to create opportunities to give that align with organizational and donor values, and these two philosophies have more in common than most think.

Learn more and register now!

Members and non-members are welcome! Discounted rates for emerging professionals age 30 or less than 4 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member).

$50 for non-members

$35 for members

$30 for emerging professionals

2023 AFP Now! Campaign: Support Your Chapter

Invest in the important work that our profession engages in every day by supporting our annual AFP Now! Campaign. 70% of your gift supports the work of our chapter in providing educational opportunities and career support for development professionals through all stages of their fundraising careers, and 30% provides support for the AFP International Foundation.

Everyone who has made a gift of $25 or more by our May 24 luncheon program will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of The Art of Hello: Be remembered in a Noisy World. Need not be present to win!

You can make a one-time gift online, mail in your gift, or schedule gifts throughout the year by downloading a pledge form.

CFRE News

If you've earned your CFRE or been recertified recently and want to share the great news, let us know! afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org

July 15 CFRE Application Deadline is Nearly Here

Becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is an investment in yourself that pays dividends. The CFRE credential is accredited and globally recognized. No matter where you work, your donors live, or your career takes you, your CFRE credential helps you get the recognition you deserve. You’re worth the investment. Take the next step. Don’t have a CFRE application? Start yours now at no cost. Ready to submit your CFRE application? Log in now. Don’t forget our members enjoy 20% off the cost of CFRE certification and recertification. Learn more at www.cfre.org.