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2010 Every Member Campaign
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 Sarah Fawcett-Lee, CFRE, Maryland Every Member Campaign Chair at sfawcett@mdmercy.com 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.
Call for AFP Member ART and Poetry Submissions for 47th International Conference on Fundraising 2010, in Baltimore, MD!
We invite AFP members everywhere to submit their art and poetry to exhibit at the Diversity Art Showcase
at 47th International Conference on Fundraising, April 11-14, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist or poet—you are warmly invited to participate. We are a diverse group. Our diversity unites us and thus makes the art showcase even more beautiful and meaningful!
Submissions of all types of art are encouraged, including painting, photography, drawing, sketches, collage, quilting, computer art, mixed media and sculpture. Also, poetry submissions can include rhymed poetry, free verse, experimental and Haiku.
The Diversity Committee will again be sponsoring an art showcase spotlighting youth art, a local professional artist, and the artwork of AFP members. The showcase strives to portray the uniqueness, value, and diversity of people through art, photos, and poetry.
Take the challenge! Be creative! Display your art with us this year in Baltimore! Use your artistic talents to show that Philanthropy truly is the "love of humanity." Please let us know if you want to display your work by emailing Rita Dagys at rdagys@pnc.edu or calling her at 219-785-5698. Rita will provide you with additional information and answer any questions you have. Go for it!
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.
Meet the Funders Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:30 to 10:30 am Multi-Purpose Room The Junior League of Baltimore 5902 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 Click here for more information. For online registration click here.
Combined APRA-MD / AFP-MD / CPGC Networking Happy Hour Tuesday, March 2, 2010 5:30 to 7:30p, Dmitri's of Catonsville 2205 Fredrick Road Catonsville, MD 21228 Click here for more information. To RSVP click here.
Demystifying the CFRE Process Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:30 to 6:00pm Our Daily Bread Computer Lab 725 Fallsway Baltimore, MD 21202 Click here for more information. For online registration click here.
Managing the Development Team Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 to 10:30am 8th Floor Meeting Space Catholic Relief Services 228 W. Lexington Street Baltimore, MD 21201 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.
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