The Association of Fundraising Professional, Maryland Chapter invites you to share your knowledge, ideas, and experience as a presenter in 2011. We are seeking presentations for our monthly trainings around the region, Fundraising Day in Maryland on June 6, 2011 in downtown Baltimore, and Fundraising Boot Camp in Westminster (tentatively planned for October 2011). Our training sessions are typically 75-90 minutes long and, for our all-day trainings, are grouped in tracks with similar subject or target audiences. Read more details.
2010 Maryland Business Philanthropy Awards
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Baltimore Business Journal, is seeking nominations of businesses that have provided outstanding support for local non-profits 501(c)(3)s and/or schools this past year (September 2009 through August 2010) for its annual Business Philanthropy Awards.At least one outstanding small, medium and large business will receive an award. All nominees will be recognizedat the Maryland Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Philanthropy Day Luncheon to be held on Monday, November 15, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baltimore.Please note these awards are in addition to other awards to be presented that day.
You are invited to nominate your own or another business for the 2010 Business Philanthropy Awards. The nominations will be judged by a panel of business and community leaders. Nominations must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2010. Nominations should be faxed or mailed to the Chamber at 410-269-5247 or 60 West Street, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD 21401.Read more Details.
Call for Nominations 2011 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
Nominations are being sought for the 2011 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, which will be awarded to the winning nominee on Monday, June 6, 2011. The award ceremony will take place at a special luncheon to be held as part of the AFP Maryland chapter’s 26th Fundraising Day in Maryland Conference. The luncheon and conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and thank individuals who have held leadership volunteer positions in recent fundraising campaigns. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2010. Additional informaion and down load a nomination form. 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.
AFP-Western Pennsylvannia Chapter invites you to submit a Presentation Proposal for the 2011 Chapter Luncheon Series. The luncheon programs are held at The Rivers Club in Pittsburgh. Presentation proposals for 2011 are due by Tuesday September 7, 2010. Read More.
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. Additional information and application.
AFP-MD & CPGC Planned Giving Roundtables Wednesday, September 8, 2010 8:00am to 11:30am The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt 6501 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21285
AFP-Western Maryland Chapter Building Fundraising Teams: Getting the Most Out of Development Relationships Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:30am to 12 noon Dutch's Daughter Restaurant 581 Himes Avenue Frederick, MD 21703
September Audioconference Power Shift: Secrets to Success in the Digital Donor-Centric World Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:00pm to 2:30pm The Highlands School 2409 Creswell Road (Rt 543) Bel Air, MD 21015
AFP-MD MEMBERS ONLY Annual Meeting and Networking Happy Hour Monday, October 18, 2010 Happy Hour 6:00pm to 7:30pm Election of AFP-MD 2011 Board of Directors 6:30pm sharp Liberatore's of Perry Hall 505 Honeygo Center Drive Baltimore, MD 21128 See the informational flyer and register online.
National Philanthropy Day in Maryland In partnership with The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and The Baltimore Business Journal Monday November 15, 2010 Registration at 11:00am Luncheon 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor 300 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202
