Partnership is the key ingredient to our profession. Development professionals are partners to the organization they represent, partners to the people they serve, partners to their donors, partners to their peers and partners to the community. It is through the strength of everyone working together that the mission is accomplished.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the organization that helps nurture this philosophy so we, as members, can be successful partners. I invite all development directors, fundraising consultants, grant writers, volunteer fundraisers, foundation executives, CEO’s, communications professionals, nonprofit board members and other individuals dedicated to fundraising and philanthropy to join us for professional development, networking, education, training, best practice sharing and support.
We are proud to celebrate that philanthropy is alive and well in our community. As a fundraising professional, your dedication during these challenging times has meant the difference for many a client between hunger and a meal, between sickness and wellness.
We have a unique opportunity in 2010 as dedicated and passionate fundraisers. We are the pivotal point between the clients who need our services and the possible resources our agencies can provide to them. As individuals who have chosen fundraising as the way we serve others in need, we are challenged to stay motivated, inspired, effective…and balanced.
As a team, we are building on past successes and creating new innovations to focus on our chapter’s strategic objectives: advancing philanthropy, providing training and education, and facilitating networking and member development. As individuals, we are seeking unique ways to connect with and involve our statewide members while reaching out to new members and our varied partners.
We are fortunate that within our organization and our members, we have a diverse pool of talent, expertise, experience, passion and generosity. I look forward to a year of sharing this wealth to benefit the people our organizations serve and grow professionally.
Thank you for your partnership!
Jennifer Turner
2010 President, S. Arizona AFP Chapter
Monthly Meeting
Impact of Health Reform, the Changing Paradigm, and the Implications for Nonprofit Fundraising Organizations
August 13, 2010 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Presented by Letty Ramirez, Carondelet Health Network
Audio Conference
Power Shift: Secrets to Success in the Digital Donor-Centric World
September 23, 2010 10:00 am to 11:30 am
In today’s digital world, it’s critical to reach your donors and prospects where they are spending their time — online. With the past 50 years of fundraising behind us, what’s next? With the current economic conditions and increased competition for donor dollars, cost-effective methods for sourcing new prospects, converting them to donors, and maximizing their [...]