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Oct. issue of AFP Memphis monthly newsletterTRANSCRIPT
Volume 11, No. 10 P. O. Box 40386, Memphis, TN 38174-0386 October 2009
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Monthly LuncheonThursday, October 1, 2009
To register for the October luncheon, please visit www.afpmemphis.org
Paying by credit card (VISA, Mastercard & AmEx) is not only welcome but preferred! We can only accept cash or checks at the door and we no longer send invoices.
REMEMBER to make your luncheon reservation no later than noon Tuesday (9/29).Cancellations, when necessary, should be made as early as possible to avoid
being invoiced for the unused reservation.
Members $15 = Non-members $25
Our appreciation to Christian Brothers University and to the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis for their ongoing support and the use of their facilities for our luncheon and board meetings.
The Campaign for a New Le Bonheur
Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center has exceeded its $100 million goal for the campaign to build a new Le Bonheur.
Kavanaugh Casey, director of the Le Bonheur Foundation will present an over-view of the campaign, Meri Armour, president and CEO will discuss Le Bon-heur’s vision for the hospital and Jennilyn Utkov, director of marketing will show how they promote that vision throughout the community.
Casey Armour Utkov
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September: Marianne Minton on
Annual Giving
• Annual giving is the cor-nerstone of every nonprofit organization. • She believes the strategies she uses in a large organiza-tion are transferable to small-er ones. • The UofM Annual Giv-ing program uses numerous fundraising methods, but direct-mail, the Phonathon, and email programs are the primary forms of solicitation. • Annual Giving planning re-quires an extremely high lev-el of organization, long-range planning, and statistical fore-casting. She encourages prac-titioners to build a calendar 3 to 4 months prior to the start of the fiscal year. • A major key to success is maintaining an accurate data-base of constituents.• Use social networking sites to keep contact with your constituents – they are not just for your younger donors! • Figure out a good way to deal with cell phone-only households.• Segmentation is key – as is follow-up testing of your segments.• Once you have received the gift, what you do next may be the most important stage in your Annual Giving pro-gram: moves management and stewardship.• Finally, track your results.
If you would like to contact Marianne with questions or comments, she can be reached at [email protected].
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New Member Discount!
AFP ended July 2009 with 29,491 members worldwide. AFP is maintaining an annual renewal rate of 73%.
National Philanthropy Day is fast-approaching. On page 5, please note the National Philanthropy Day discount coupon. This is a cou-pon offered each year for new, Active memberships in AFP. It is being offered through November 30, 2009. The coupon must be at-tached to the new member application as refunds will not be given after the fact. Please feel free to make additional copies of this cou-pon as you need them for multiple members of your organization!
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National Philanthropy Day & the 2009 Crystal Awards
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November 19, 2009Holiday Inn, University of Memphis
Ceremony begins at 11:45 a.m.Emcee: Joe Birch, WMC-TV Memphis, Action News 5
Watch for your invitation!
The 2009 Crystal Award recipients:
Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year: Mary ShainbergOutstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Joe Birch
Outstanding Foundation or Philanthropic Organization: Carnival MemphisOutstanding Corporation: Comtrak Logistics, Inc.Outstanding Fundraising Executive: J. J. Doughtie
Outstanding Executive Leader: Jim BoydSpecial Recognition “Spirit of Philanthropy” Award: Delores Kinsolving
This year’s event will again be held at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis and we hope your calendar is already marked for this special day.
We need your support of this singular event! Please consider sponsoring a table or pur-chasing an ad in the program – or both! Forms are available at the end of this newsletter for both options.
OEG Fundraising Conference
Oct. 27, 2009 at the Fogelman Executive Con-ference Center and Holiday Inn at the Univer-sity of Memphis. Attend one session or sev-eral. AFP-Memphis member Jeni Stephens is one of the presenters!
For more information or to register, go to: http://www.oegconferences.com/memphis.php
AFP Board of Directors
Don’t forget to vote for the 2010 AFP Board of Directors by Sept. 25!
Online voting is located at http://www.af-pnet .org/Audiences/MemberNewsDetail .cfm?ItemNumber=4101
Philanthropy is the practice of applying assets of knowledge, passion and wealth to bring about constructive change. - Peter Goldmark
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Welcome New Members!
Holt HallDirector, Institutional Advancement
Westminster Academy
Angie GardnerAssistant Director of Development
St. George’s Independent School
Ann JacksonDevelopment Associate
Pink Palace Museum
Pam MinyardDirector of Development
TeenPact Ministry
Elizabeth RoaneDirector of Programs
Second Chance
Mandy YandellExecutive Director
Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust (MOST)
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Nonprofit Job Bank
See the newest job postings at www.afpmemphis.org.
If you have a job opening and would like help getting the
word out, consider using the AFP website to post your position.
October Audioconference
Getting Your Message to the Media on a Dime!
Presenters: Kathy Compton and Michael Nilsen
Wednesday, October 28 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.BRIDGES, 477 N. Fifth St., Memphis
Many organizations today just don’t have the staff or the resources to commit to a comprehensive me-dia relations program. But every organization that wants to succeed must engage in some sort of media
relations as a means of build-ing public trust and credibility, distinguishing itself from its competitors, demonstrating its relevance in the marketplace and positioning itself as a lead-er. This webinar will provide participants with information on how to build a productive media relations program…on a
very limited budget.
Learning Objectives - at the conclusion of this ses-sion, participants will:• Have the information they need to build a basic, but solid media relations program;• Understand the basic architecture of a media rela-tions program and how to adapt it to their organiza-tion;• Understand the importance of building relation-ships with members of the media;• Understand how to make you and your organiza-tion more relevant to your target audiences.
Target Audience: Those who will benefit most are organizations with scarce resources to devote to PR and media relations and individuals whose expertise in media relations is limited/minimal.
Audio conferences are free to AFP members and $10 for non-members. Please be seated by 11:45 a.m.
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20 Questions with Joe KeohaneEach newsletter we like to get to know one of our members a little better through a series of 20 questions. This month, Joe Keohane shares a few details on both a personal and professional level.
1. Full name (people know you as)? Joe Keohane2. Date & place of birth? Philadelphia, PA3. How long have you lived in the area? 36 years4. Occupation? Executive Director, Shelby County Schools Education Foundation5. Who was your most influential role model? Fr. John Melton, my High School Guidance Counselor6. Favorite place to go, favorite trip, hike, etc.? The Gulf Coast7. Favorite local business? Lowe’s8. Favorite food? Italian9. Favorite book? The Bible10. Favorite movie? An Affair To Remember (Cary Grant & Deborah Kerr)11. What do you waste your money on? Computers12. What is the craziest & most adventurous thing you have done? Left the Corporate World for the Non-Profit World13. What is your fondest memory? The first time I met Joyce Falcinelli, who is now my loving wife.14. If you could change one thing about Memphis what would it be? Not enough snow15. What do you think makes Memphis a good place to live? The people and the pace of life16. Tell me about one hidden Memphis treasure others should know about? The dedicated teachers who educate our children and serve the special needs children in our community17. What do you do to de-stress? Talk with my wife - she is a truly great de-stressor.18. If you were to try any other profession for one day, what would it be? Drive a train19. What is one fundraising best practice you can share with AFP membership? Being able to clearly articulate your organization’s core business. It is not what you are, what you do, how you do it nor how pretty you say it, but rather the specific need in the community that you serve.20. Complete this sentence: Joe Keohane, although he has lived longer in the South than in the North, is still a Yankee living in the South!
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Calendar of Nonprofit EventsAFP posts these events as a service to its members and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.
Send relevant information about nonprofit events to [email protected].
September 200925 to 27 - YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South’s 2009 Corporate Games – various locations throughout the area. Events include: 3 on 3 basketball tournament, skill-based and fun swim events, volleyball tour-nament, dodgeball tournament, field day games, and company t-shirt design contest. Entry Fee is $350 and can include up to 40 individuals per team. For additional information, contact Kris Crim at (901) 458-9622 ext. 231 or [email protected].
26 - Ronald McDonald House Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival, 11-4 at AutoZone Park. Tickets are $5 dur-ing the month of August and can be purchased online at https://rmhmemphis.ejoinme.org/MyPages/15thAnnualBigScoopIceCreamFestivall/tabid/159816/Default.aspx
October 20091 - Willard Ewing Memorial Golf Classic to benefit Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center. Double Shot-gun 7:30 and 1:30 tee times at Windyke CC
5 - YMCA Golf Classic – Mirimichi Golf Course – For additional information, contact Kris Crim at (901) 458-9622 ext. 231 or [email protected]
15 - 20th Anniversary Chefs’ Celebrity Gala benefiting the Child Advocacy Center, Holiday Inn, U of M
November 20095 - Facing History and Ourselves Memphis Benefit Dinner, The Peabody Hotel, 6:00 pm 12 - Art from the Heart of Page Robbins, 7 pm Auction of Participant Artwork, Coffee, Desserts and Champagne at Memphis National Golf Club
15 - EJ’s 5K and 1 mile Family run/walk to benefit BRIDGES and Temple Israel, 2:00 pm at Temple Israel, 1376 E Massey Rd. Call 260-3779 for more info.
19 - National Philanthropy Day Crystal Awards Luncheon, Holiday Inn, U of M
20 - Methodist Healthcare Foundation 8th Annual Cancer Center Luncheon featuring Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress/director, Kathy Bates, 11:45 am - The Peabody Hotel Grand Ball room. Call 516-0500 for information.
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Calendar of Nonprofit EventsAFP posts these events as a service to its members and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.
Send relevant information about nonprofit events to [email protected].
December 2009
2010February 20106 - Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center Dance for the Memories Gala, 6:30 pm, The Esplanade
13 - Works of Heart Valentine Art Auction benefiting the Child Advocacy Center, at Memphis College of Art
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AFP meetings always have a few door prizes! We are grateful to those organizations that generously give items for use as door prizes
at each meeting. Thanks to the March donors! Methodist Healthcare Foundation = MERI = Doug Alexander = Girl Scouts
To donate a door prize for an upcoming meeting, e-mail Paula Jacobson at [email protected].
2009 Crystal Awards &
National Philanthropy DayAdvertisement Form
Black and White Only
1/4 Page Ad (2-1/4” high x 4-7/8” wide) -- $100.00
1/2 Page Ad (3-3/4” high x 4-7/8” wide) -- $250.00
Full Page Ad (7-3/4” high x 4-7/8” wide) -- $500.00
Name
Organization/Company
Address
City State Zip
Phone e-mail
Please reply by October 15th in order to ensure your listing and/or logo in the printed program.
Please enclose check for with this form and mail to:
AFP MemphisP.O. Box 40386
Memphis, TN 38174-0386
Ads should be sent to:
J. J. DoughtieDevelopment Director
Alzheimer’s Day Services3185 Hickory Hill RoadMemphis, TN 38115
Phone: 901/372-4585, x2104Email: [email protected]
Thank you for helping advance philanthropy in Memphis!
2009 Crystal Awards &
National Philanthropy DaySponsorship Form
Gold Sponsor - $1,500Includes: Table for 10 Premiere table location Special signage Recognition from podium and full page ad (7-3/4” high x 4-7/8” wide) Table Signage
Silver Sponsor - $1,000Includes: Table for 10 Second tier table location Signage Recognition from podium and half page ad (3-3/4” high x 4-7/8” wide) Table Signage
Bronze Sponsor - $500Includes: Table for 10 Listing in printed program Table Signage
Name
Organization/Company
Address
City State Zip
Phone e-mail
Please reply by October 15th in order to ensure your listing and/or logo in the printed program.
Please enclose check for selected sponsor level and mail with this form to:
AFP Memphis, P.O. Box 40386, Memphis, TN 38174-0386
Ads should be sent to: J. J. Doughtie, Development DirectorAlzheimer’s Day Services
3185 Hickory Hill RoadMemphis, TN 38115901/372-4585, x2104
hank you for helping advance philanthropy in Memphis!