Big Bend AFP

The membership of the Big Bend AFP represents those individuals whose professional lives are dedicated to the furtherance of philanthropy in our community, our state and our nation.

As a member-driven organization, we want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with our local Association of Fundraising Professionals, as well as let others know about our group and its activities.

The emphasis of our site is on connecting fundraising professionals in the Tallahassee area and providing them with information and opportunities to increase their on-the-job effectiveness. Look around for information regarding meetings and events, local job opportunities, membership and our board.

You can also contact us via e-mail at afpbigbend@yahoo.com

Location: FSU Alumni Center (NEW LOCATION)
1030 W. Tennessee St. (map)

Topic: Speaking Tips for Fundraising Professionals: How to be More Persuasive

Fundraising requires presentations. Sometimes one-on-one; many times in front of dozens of people, some of whom need just a nudge from your speech to stroke a check. By getting your audience more excited you can gain more support for your cause. Here are some ideas for making your next time with a microphone more fun, more effective and raise your value to the organization.

·         What to do on short notices.

·         How to blend persuasive triggers into your message.

·         Make your message more compelling.

·         Simple ways to excite your audiences.

Presenter:  Dan Clark is a professional speaker, earning a substantial part of his living in front of groups since 1978. Along the way he’s been an auditor, director and CEO. Now self-employed, his business, Dan Clark Associates LLC (danclark.com) serves credit unions and other nonprofits across America with a focus on governance and strategic planning. Dan has had speaking and consulting engagements from Maine to Hawaii, and Key West to Anchorage.

Dan has served the Tallahassee Community on boards and committees of nonprofits including the founding of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Consumer Credit Counseling Service. He was also a founding member of Tallahassee’s Professionally Speaking Toastmasters Club where he continues to participate and develop new material.

Registration and networking from 11:30 - 12:00
Business meeting at 12:00
Program begins at 12:15, ending approximately 1:00

RSVP to afpbigbend@yahoo.com by 7/2

Indicate if you would like to pay by credit card (via PayPal), otherwise cash and checks are accepted at the door.

$18 for members and their guests
$20 for non-members

Each year, the Big Bend Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honors donors, volunteers and professionals whose gifts of time, expertise and resources contribute significantly to the quality of life in our communities.

SAVE THE DATE: 11/18/10, University Center Club, 11:30am-1:00pm

11th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration
Call for Nominations - Deadline August 5th

This event is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and express appreciation for outstanding individuals, corporations and fundraising professionals in our community.

We invite you to submit your nominations following the guidelines and criteria below.

2010 AFP BIG BEND Philanthropy Awards

Categories & Criteria
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization

This award is presented to a non-profit organization, civic, or professional association that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial or in-kind support, provided exemplary encouragement and motivates others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and promotes involvement.

Outstanding Media Outlet/Personality

This award recognizes a company or individual who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to publicizing, and promoting non-profit services; has made a major impact through their exposure, effort and creativity in supporting the community, nonprofit organizations, and special events.

Outstanding Fundraising Professional

This award recognizes a fundraising professional in the Big Bend region who has demonstrated a high level of professionalism with a proven fundraising track record and is a member in good standing of the AFP with consideration to the following:Extent of personal commitment in terms of time and effort;Financial results of his/her efforts;Success in leadership abilities in recruiting and motivating staff;Personal involvement as a volunteer with other non-profits in the Big Bend region;Involvement in furthering the fundraising profession (AFP involvement, mentoring activities; and length of time commitment to the Big Bend region.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

This award recognizes service by an individual or group of young people (ages K-12) who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Big Bend community through direct financial or in-kind support and demonstrates ability to motivate others to give.

Nominations must be typed or printed and include nominees name, contact information, including email and telephone number. Nomination text is limited to no more than three (3) typed pages. Support materials and endorsements may be added as desired.

Deadline: Nominations must be postmarked by August 5, 2010.
PLEASE MAIL ALL NOMINATION MATERIALS TO:Association of Fundraising Professionals, Big Bend Chapter
2010 NPD Nominations Committee
P. O. Box 16442
Tallahassee, FL 32317

Nominees must reside in or impact an agency in our chapter’s territory which extends from Panama City to Jacksonville. An individual, a public or private organization, a civic or service group, or an AFP member may submit a nomination for each award. Nonprofits organizations may partner on nominations, and in such cases a single nomination form is acceptable. Include a cover letter summarizing the collaboration with the submitted nominations. The deadline for nominations is August 5, 2010.

Complete information is essential to ensure consideration. An awards committee made up of AFP members of the Big Bend will make the final selection for each award. All decisions are final. If in the judgement of the committee, no nominee meets the criteria for a particular category, no award will be given for that category.

This annual event also provides scholarships and educational opportunities to further individual members’ professional development and to strengthen the fundraising capacity of nonprofit organizations through out our region. We hope you can make plans to help us honor those in our community on Thursday, November 18, 2010.

We look forward to receiving your nominations. If you have any questions, contact us at afpbigbend@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you, your staff, board members and volunteers at this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards.

Sharon D. Davidson
Chairperson, National Philanthropy Day
Director of Development and Communications
Elder Care Services, Inc.
2518 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
E-mail: Davidsons@ecsbigbend.org
Fax: 850/921-0082

Outstanding Philanthropists

2009 - Richard (Rick) Kearney
2008 - Benjamin L. Crump and Daryl D. Parks 2007 - Brooks and Almena Pettit
2006 – The Ghazvini Family 2000 – J. Orson and Eleanor Smith
2005 – Elizabeth P. and Louis H. Bender
2004 – Dr. & Mrs. T. K Wetherell
2003 – Ray Solomon
2002 – Kathy and Delbert Archibald 2001 – Nelle Carter Bunn
1999 – State Representative Marjorie Turnbull

Outstanding Fundraising Professional

2009 - Mary B. Lazor
2008 - Sally A. Weatherford
2007 - Paula S. Fortunas                                                                      2006 – Vann Middleton
2005 – Mary L. Dekle
2004 – Jane McNabb, CFRE
2003 – Bonnie M. Flynn, CFRE
2002 – Deborah Keller
2001 – Thomas E. Norman, CFRE
2000 – Alyce Lee Stansbury, CFRE

Outstanding Media Outlet / Personality

2008 - Gary Yordon, The Usual Suspects                                          2007- Anna Johnson Riedel, Lifetime Achievement Award                        2007 - Deanna Lambert, WMBB, Panama City
2006 – Charlie Belvin, Ron Sachs Communications
2005 – Mike Vasilinda/MVP Productions                                                2004 – Nick Waller/WCTV Channel 6
2003 – Michael Pate/Tallahassee Democrat
2002 – Sara Michaels/Clear Channel Radio