Greater Dallas AFP Newsletter November 2023

In This Issue

• Register for 2023 National Philanthropy Day Celebration
• 2023 CFRE Refresher Course is Virtual on November 17
• Dallas Council Charitable Gift Planners: The Donor/Client Life Cycle
• Fundraising DEI Data Research: Take the Survey
• Donate to AFP Now! to support the work of your Greater Dallas AFP Chapter

2023 NPD Celebration

Wednesday, November 15 at the Dallas Arboretum

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 8

2023 CFRE Virtual Refresher Course is November 17

REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7

CFRE certification adds value to your contribution to your employers, clients and constituents. Facilitators will be Emily Kettlewell, CFRE, Clint Riley, CFRE, and Michael Schwerin, CFRE.

Participants receive:

• Participant manual and exam-related study resources
• Approximately 8 hours of instruction (8 continuing education points for both Initial Certification and Recertification)
• A certificate of completion at the end of the course
• A head start for taking the CFRE Exam

Dallas Council of Charitable Gift Planners

Moving Prospects Through the Donor Or Client Life Cycle

Tuesday, November 14

11:30AM - 1PM @ Communities Foundation of Texas

RSVP deadline is Tuesday November 7 by 5PM. Greater Dallas AFP members register for the Dallas Council CGP member rate HERE.

Fundraising DEI Data Research: Take the Survey

The University of Tennessee Knoxville in collaboration with Skidmore College invites you to take a survey regarding demographic data being collected about donors/constituents that is considered diversity, equity, and inclusion data points. By taking part, you can provide valuable insights on philanthropic practices and help to enhance the field of fundraising.

Take the survey by Friday December 1.

Your Gift to AFP Now! Supports Your Chapter

Invest in the important work that our profession engages in every day by supporting our annual AFP Now! Campaign. 70% of your gift supports the work of our chapter in providing educational opportunities and career support for development professionals through all stages of their fundraising careers, and 30% provides support for the AFP International Foundation.

Everyone who has made a gift of $25 or more by our September 27 luncheon program will be entered into a drawing to win a mystery door prize, need not be present to win!

You can make a one-time gift online, mail in your gift, or schedule gifts throughout the year by downloading a pledge form.

CFRE News

If you've earned your CFRE or been recertified recently and want to share the great news, let us know! afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org