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AFP is the largest professional fundraising network in the world! And one of the greatest benefits of AFP membership is the opportunity to network -- to exchange information with one's peers, to learn from those who are more experienced, and to help those who are just getting started in professional fund raising.

AFP membership means you are part of a professional community that provides the environment for contacts with leaders of the profession throughout North America and the world.

Current Newsletter (February 2010 - Adobe Acrobat format)

February 11, 2010 Funders Forum Meeting
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center

Funders List Now Posted!


SIGN UP TODAY TO STIMULATE YOUR FUNDRAISING IN 2010!
FEBRUARY 10: GRANT WRITING BASICS TRAINING
FEBRUARY 11: ANNUAL FUNDERS FORUM!!

2010 FUNDERS FORUM
Thursday, February 11, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center
Join over 30 funders and expert philanthropists for stimulating discussion about more effective ways to serve mission and clients through funding and fundraising!

CONFIRMED FUNDERS:

  • Elizabeth Brophy, Presbyterian Healthcare Services Communications
  • Robin Brule, Office of Philanthropic Outreach
  • Bryan Byrnes, Santa Fe Community Foundation
  • Pam Catanach, Lockheed Martin/Sandia National Laboratories
  • Pamela Chavez, Don Chalmers Ford
  • Perli Cunanan, Con Alma HEALTH Foundation
  • Amy Duggan, Center for Nonprofit Excellence, United Way of Central New Mexico
  • Maria Echevestco, Bank of America
  • Ian Esquibel, Office of Philanthropic Outreach
  • Dayna Gardner, French Family of Companies
  • Renee Gurule, Lovelace Health System
  • Michelle Gutierrez, Con Alma HEALTH Foundation
  • Debra Hammer, Lovelace Health System
  • LaDonna Hopkins, United Way of Central New Mexico
  • Nancy Johnson, ABQ Community Foundation
  • Jan Hosea, Presbyterian Healthcare
  • Serena Lyons, Lovelace Health System
  • Marina Macvicar, Fidelity Investments
  • Elizabeth Madden, NM Community Foundation
  • Natasha Martel, Intel Corporation
  • Jennifer Mastripolito, United Way
  • Rita McCusker, Daniels Fund
  • Francie Monteith, Bank of Albuquerque
  • Nathan New, Citi Cards
  • Diane Harrison Ogawa, PNM & PNM Resources
  • Doris Rhodes, The Catholic Foundation
  • Jennifer Riordan, Wells Fargo, N.A.
  • Sue Rzendzian, Albuquerque Academy
  • Kristin Sabolcik, PNM Resources
  • Todd Sandman, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Laurie Volkin, Lovelace Health System
  • Linda Wedeen, Hewlett Packard

2010 FUNDERS FORUM AGENDA:

9:30-10:00 Registration, Networking, Vendors
10:00-10:30 Overview of Program, Introduction of Funders and Facilitators
10:30-12:15 Table Topic Sessions
Attendees can choose 3 different topic tables for 30 minute facilitated conversations:

10:30 – 11:00 1st Table Topics:
Open Discussion with Funder/Facilitator

11:05 – 11:35 2nd Table Topics:
Developing/Presenting More Effective Proposals

11:40 – 12:10 3rd Table Topics:
Building Relationships with Funders

12:15-12:45 Break, Lunch served
12:45- 1:45 Funders review Priorities and Focus Areas, Q & A
1:45- 2:00 Evaluations, Adjourn

More Information:

FEBRUARY 10: GRANT WRITING BASICS TRAINING
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, United Way of Central NM - 2nd floor
This will be a full day workshop covering grant writing essentials: researching funding opportunities; writing a needs statement; developing a program plan, building in evaluation; how to make your application stand out.

This workshop will give you 7.0 contact hours / 7.0 CFRE Category 1.B Continuing Education points - Non Fundraising Related content. These CFRE hours can be used towards your education for the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presenters information:

  • Tara Gohr and Aly Sanchez, together with the team from The Grant Plant, have secured over $10 million in funds for NM nonprofits.
  • Margaret Ambler Salamon developed the Grantsmakers Directory for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the NM Association of Grantmakers.
  • Maddie Ziegler is a professional grant writer who serves clients throughout the US and Puerto Rico.
  • Nancy Johnson is the Program Director of the Albuquerque Community Foundation.
Fees: $50 (includes lunch)
When: February 10, 2010
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Center for Nonprofit Excellence at United Way of Central New Mexico
2340 Alamo SE, 2nd Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-247-3671
Email:

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National Philanthropy Day
November 18, 2009

THANK YOU NEW MEXICO FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY!

For more than 20 years, the New Mexico Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has celebrated National Philanthropy Day. We strive to honor and recognize those changing our world for the better. This year was no exception and we were thrilled that over 750 people could attend the event. We are so grateful for the support of Governor Bill Richardson, who proclaimed November 18th as NEW MEXICO PHILANTHROPY DAY!

To view a copy of our printed program, please click here (Adobe Acrobat format - 1.3 MB)

Congratulations to all of this year’s Honorees, Spirit of Philanthropy winners, the National Philanthropy Day Steering Committee, Nomination/Selection Committee Members and Youth in Philanthropy Members along with everyone involved for their dedication and tireless work to ensure the success of this important event for philanthropy. The hearts and minds of everyone there were touched. The AFP-New Mexico Chapter is most grateful to everyone involved.

The AFP-NM Chapter 2009 Awardees:

OUTSTANDING BUSINESS/CORPORATION IN PHILANTHROPY: New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union
OUTSTANDING LEADER IN PHILANTHROPY: Larry and Dorothy Rainosek
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER: Charmay Allred
OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL: LaDonna Hopkins
OUTSTANDING SERVICE ORGANIZATION: Assistance League of Albuquerque
OUTSTANDING FAMILY IN PHILANTHROPY: The Cates & Leischner Family
PRESIDENTIAL AWARD: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY AWARDS:
  • Elementary School – Derek Selvage
  • Junior High/Middle School – Derek Kane
  • High School – Nick Felipe

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE NEW MEMBERS-ONLY AREA YET?

Check out our Members-Only Password Protected Area. Follow the instructions to create your own username & password which will allow you easy access to our membership directory and the previously-aired 2008/2009 Audio Conferences. We will each accept a confidentiality agreement to access this secure area. We are hopeful that the information in it will help you network with other members, share best practices and that you will use the many membership resources that are available.


FREE LISTING IN NM NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

Dear AFP Colleagues;

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, a capacity building organization for New Mexico nonprofits, recently launched an online New Mexico Nonprofit Directory. The Directory is a free and searchable database of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and Tribal programs in the state of New Mexico.

The Directory will be of use to:

  • grantmakers,
  • donors,
  • volunteers
  • nonprofit organizations looking to partner, collaborate or learn from each other (we all know how valuable and critical networking is!)

Please make sure that your 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) fiscally sponsored nonprofit or Tribal program is listed in the New Mexico Nonprofit Directory. There is no cost to having your nonprofit organization listed in this directory.

Please follow these easy instructions to be listed:

  1. Choose someone from your nonprofit organization to fill out the form. Please only one submission per organization.
  2. Go to www.centerfornonprofitexcellence.org
  3. Go to the Get Involved tab.
  4. Click on Find a Nonprofit. Check to see if your organization is already listed; if you aren’t listed follow the link to fill out the form.
  5. Take 5-10 minutes to fill out the form as completely as you can. Click Save.
  6. Contact Margaret Salamon with any questions: (505) 247-3671 x714

Be sure and share this resource with your nonprofit peers – encourage them to get listed. Thank you for participating in this valuable state resource!

Sincerely,
Celia Merrill President AFP-NM


WE’RE “FRIENDS OF DIVERSITY”!!!!!

Friends of Diversity - Association of Fundraising Professionals 2008

We’re happy to announce that the AFP New Mexico Chapter has earned the 2008 Friends of Diversity Designation. We are now able to use this logo on our chapter materials. We achieved the “2008 Friends of Diversity” designation, thanks to the initiative of Past President Felicia Griffin, and the hard work of Diversity Chairman, Roxanne Rivera-Wiest!

Pamela Chavez,


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