AFP, an association of professionals throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy.
Our Local Commitment
To create a vibrant community of local professionals committed to practicing ethical and effective fundraising
AFP SoCo's October Education Program
featuring
Jim Donovan
Taking the Fear Out of Making the Ask
October 1, 2010
11:30 - 1:30
Colorado College (CC) campus; Worner Center; Gaylord Hall - on the northwest corner of Cache la Poudre and Cascade (Map - Worner Center is #5)
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Agenda
10:30 - 11:15: Member Orientation (details below)
11:15 - 11:30: Registration
11:30 - 12:00: Luncheon/Networking
12:00 - 1:30: Program - Getting Major Gifts
1:30 - 1:45: Meet the Speaker; Book Signing
1:45 - 2:45: Round-table Q & A with Jim Donovan
Our featured speaker is Jim Donovan, a long-time AFP member, author and expert on major gift fundraising. In fact, Jim wrote a best selling book with the same title. You'll want to take notes on these valuable lessons:
- How to use the Internet to find your prospect's interests.
- How to make sure email, voice mail, Twitter and Facebook are not "major" obstacles to your major gift fund raising program.
- How to rate and evaluate prospects.
- When and how to use desk time vs. face time.
- Invitation vs. Solicitation: Learn how to invite prospects to give.
- How to conduct a successful board campaign with proportionate giving and 100% participation.
New Member Orientation
New to AFP? Need a refresher on all the great resources and benefits AFP offers? Learn how to get involved and get to know your peers.
Join us from 10:30 -11:15 a.m. before the luncheon - at the Worner Center at CC.
RSVP by September 27 - call (720) 937-8009 or email LaVon Birney, Membership Chair.
This could be the most important event you attend this year. AFP orientation,
lunch, major gift fundraising ideas, Q&A round-table . . . all that - one low price!
This event is for:
Executive Directors ◆ Development Directors
Communication Directors ◆ NP Board Members
One idea, a major gift secured . . . what's that worth?
About our Speaker
James A. (Jim) Donovan, President/CEO of Donovan Management, Inc. (D
MI) has spent his entire professional life in philanthropy, beginning with a
staff position at the United Way.
A member of AFP since 1975, Jim is a founding member, past President and current Board member of the Central Florida (CF) Chapter of AFP. He has spoken to over 100 AFP Chapters nationwide and presented at several AFP International Education Conferences.
Jim is a graduate of Wadhams Hall Seminary College (New York). He has held senior level staff positions with the United Negro College Fund, Tusculum College in Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, University of Central Florida and Clemson University. He has guided over one billion dollars in fund raising programs and campaigns.
Jim's the author of 2 books. The best selling Take The Fear Out of Asking For Major Gifts was originally published in 1993. A fifth printing will be released later this year. He also wrote 50 Ways To Motivate Your Board, and his third book, Best Practices in Fund Raising is underway.
Lots more about Jim and some great resources here:
Donovan Management Inc. Website
Donor retention (Donovan Blog)
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Phone: 407-321-0024
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Congratulations to our 2010 OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISERS!
Outstanding Emerging Fundraising Professional - Kristen McGee
Outstanding Fundraising Exectuive - Brinah Vincent
Thank you to our sponsors who made the Summit possible!
Set a Goal - Get Certified!
Attaining CFRE status demonstrates a commitment to the profession and level of experience that can be very attractive to employers. The CFRE credential process is both rigorous and geared towards advancing one's skills sets as well as one's career.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Review Course
October 15 - 16, 2010
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