Click here to read the November Letter from the AFP-MD President.
Request for Training Space
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2009
AFP-MD seeks conference room or classroom space for educational programs in 2010. The educational programs typically last 1.5 hours with 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., or 12:00 p.m. start times. The conference room or classroom must accommodate 10- 50 participants comfortably and have a speakerphone, laptop, and projector available for use. Free nearby parking and access to public transportation preferred.
If you would like to be considered to host an educational program, please click here to complete a brief survey about the space you would have available by December 31, 2009. If your organization has more than one meeting space that meets the criteria, please submit a separate survey for each.
AFP-MD will compile a directory of available space, and a Program Committee member may contact you throughout the year regarding your interest in hosting an upcoming training.
Please consider supporting the AFP Every Member Campaign.? It is the responsibility and privilege of our AFP-MD members and colleagues to support the advancement of the fundraising profession.
The Maryland chapter benefits directly from your support through a Chapter Partnership Grant that is directed toward educational scholarships in our community.? The money raised nationally in support of the AFP Foundation goes toward education and outreach, ethics and research on fundraising and philanthropy to broaden knowledge and understanding of the profession.?
Make your gift or pledge by calling AFP at 1-800-666-FUND
Click "MAKE A GIFT" from Quicklinks on the AFP website www.afpnet.org, the login name is your AFP member ID and the password is your last name.
If you would like to discuss your gift or pledge with someone, please don't hesitate to contact Julie E. Cox, CFRE, Maryland Every Member Campaign Chair at 410-601-4438 or Michelle Drumm, Annual Giving Manager, AFP Foundation at 1-800-666-3863, ext. 446.
Thank you for all you do to advance philanthropy in Maryland.
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County's Celebration of Philanthropy Scholarship The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Celebration of Philanthropy Scholarship offers limited funding to Anne Arundel County nonprofit organization staff members, volunteers, board members and residents who are interested in learning more about development and fundraising. Nonprofits not located in but serving primarily Arundel County are also eligible. These scholarships are funded by proceeds from the annual Celebration of Philanthropy Luncheon in Arundel County, sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Anne Arundel County in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Maryland Chapter.
Click here for additional information and to download the application.
December Audioconference How To Have Conversations With Donors About Planned Gifts. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 1:00 to 2:30pm with discussion to follow GBMC - South Chapman Building 6545 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21204 Click here for more information and directions. For online registration click here.
Holiday Happy Hour Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:30 to 7:30pm Della Rose's Canton Crossing 1501 S. Clinton Street, Suite 110 Baltimore, MD 21224 Click here for more information. For online registration click here.
The Planned Giving Course Presented by the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia. Friday, January 15 and 22, 2010 Mellon Financial Center 1735 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 For additional information Click here then go to Planned Giving Course. Click here for printable flyer.
Ethics in Fundraising A Discussion of Practical Problems and Their Solutions Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:00 to 10:00 am Dublin Room Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center at Mercy 227 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 Click here for more information. For online registration click here.
The AFP International Conference on Fundraising Saturday, April 11 to Wednesday, April 14, 2010 The Baltimore Convention Center One West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 20201 Click here for more information. For registration information and online registration click here.
AFP-MD "SPLASH" Host Chapter Reception Presented by: Ketchum Monday April 12, 2010 7:00 to 10:00 pm The National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 East Pratt Street Baltimore MD 21202
If you will not be attending the conference but would like to register for "SPLASH" only click here.
For sponsorship information and application click here.
Our AFP colleagues in the Washington DC metro area also offer exciting and high quality educational programs and networking activities. If you wish to learn more, visit the Washington DC chapter’s website at www.afpdc.org.
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