Left to Right: Brenda Goldsmith, Amber Howell, Kristine Welter, Julie Varee, Margie Puerta Edson, Ethan Smith Cox - Photo Courtesy of Brenda Goldsmith
You Should be Here
It’s a simple, yet important statement about our Southern Arizona Chapter. YOU should be here. You are welcome here.
As president of the chapter, I recently traveled to Chicago to attend the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. While there I learned new ways of thinking about philanthropy, received important information on how to better serve our local chapter and heard some amazing speakers including Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes and President Bill Clinton.
But, perhaps even more important than the educational value of being a part of the conference, was the time I spent with my fellow AFP colleagues from our chapter, the state and from across the globe. We shared laughter, complained about trying to navigate the huge convention center, caught up and had truly meaningful conversations that I am still thinking about.
But I don’t have to go to Chicago to have those kinds of wonderful life affirming experiences. Each time I attend a breakfast meeting, meet with one of our board chairs or go to a new member mixer, I always learn, laugh and feel connected to something bigger than just my corner of the nonprofit sector. I am nourished both professionally and personally by the relationships that I have because I am a member of AFP.
If you are new to Tucson, the chapter or the profession, I invite you to take a moment to consider joining us. You will find that we have a dynamic and compassionate membership of dedicated professionals who work hard every day to make our community better in meaningful and measurable ways.
If you are already a member, but haven’t been active for a while, I invite you to re-engage in the chapter. Start attending the monthly breakfast meetings, sign up for a webinar, volunteer for a committee, especially our National Philanthropy Day or State Wide Conference committees, or just reach out to someone you haven’t spoken with in a while and reconnect. You will be glad you did.
Yes, you really should be here.
Margie Puerta Edson, CFRE
2011 President, Southern Arizona Chapter
mvpuerta@mindspring.com
Monthly Meeting
Branding to Attract Donors
February 10, 2012 7:30 am to 9:00 am
The importance of branding to attract donors • Rules of Branding • You and the Competition • Understanding the Consumer ~ know your best customer • Design is key • Working with your marketing team Presented by Robyn Frey, Vice President/Creative Director, Bolchalk Frey Marketing Since joining Bolchalk Frey Marketing in 1982, Robyn has used [...]
Audio Conference
How to Create a Written Fundraising Plan in 6 Easy Steps
February 23, 2012 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Many nonprofits struggle to create a fundraising plan and put it in writing, yet the benefits are tremendous. A written plan shifts you from being reactive and dealing with the crisis of the day to being proactive and working purposefully toward the results you want. In this session, you’ll learn how to follow 6 simple [...]