With 32 sessions to choose from you cannot miss the
AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference
on June 13, 2014! Last day to pre-register is June 6th.
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2014 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Sue Bailey,
President
Diana Marquis, CFRE,
President-Elect
Melanie Perkins,
Immediate Past President
Judy Wright,
VP/External Affairs
Kimberly Humphries, CFRE,
VP/Administration
Janet Davis, CFRE
VP/Professional Advancement
Luanne Samuel, CFRE,
VP/Membership
Mary Freeman, CFRE,
Treasurer
Christina Moore-Salinas, CFRE,
Secretary & 2014 NPD Chair
DIRECTORS
Mack Campbell, AFP Now! Chair
Tori Correll,
New Member Orientation Chair
Larry Crouch, CFRE,
Governance Chair
Sarah Elliott, Hospitality Chair
R. Michael George, CFRE, At Large
Darrin Goldin,
Youth in Philanthropy Chair
Cameron Hernholm, CFRE,
Public Relations Chair
Fran Lobpries, CFRE, Diversity Chair
Deborah Montonen, CFRE,
Scholarship Chair
Jan Murfield, CFRE, 2014 DFW Conference Co-Chair
Jennifer Pearson, CFRE,
Programs Chair
Anne Thomas,
Executive Conversations Chair
To contact the Greater Dallas Chapter AFP Board of Directors, go to
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Welcome, New Members!
Wendolyn Abel
City Square
Joshua Allen
Resource Center
Katherine Allen
City Square
Sarah Carroll
City Square
Kavaita Khandekar Chopra
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc.
Jessica Ferricher
Molly Fiden
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Amber Joelle Fulton
Friends of Texas Public Schools
Amber George
Mike Harris
Metrocrest Services
Mary Kardell
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Valerie Obianuju Obi
Orange Leap
Alicia Peoples
Dale Rylander
Rylander Associates
Byron Sanders
Dallas Education Foundation
Amber Willoughby
The Concilio
Sandra Wood
Sandra Wood Consulting
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News of Note
Tina Weinfurther is the new president and CEO of the Center for Nonprofit Management.
Attention, AFP members! If you've been recognized with an award, promotion or honor, share the news with your Dallas Chapter friends! Send your news item (up to 50 words) afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org.
Moving? Changed Jobs?
When your title, business and/or mailing address, email, or any other contact data changes, be sure to go to
www.afpnet.org and update your personal record. The Greater Dallas Chapter receives updates monthly, but if you only correct your information locally, then it will be overwritten when we import the latest national spreadsheet into our database.
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Chapter Contact Information:
Greater Dallas Chapter AFP
14070 Proton Rd. Ste 100, LB9
Dallas, TX 75244
972/233-9107 ext. 204
Fax 972/490-4219
[email protected]
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MAY LUNCHEON MEETING
"Diversity Insights"
Sponsored by Insperity
Dr. John Carlo, CEO, AIDS Arms, Inc.
Florencia Velasco Fortner, President & CEO, The Concilio
Cynthia Yung, Executive Director, The Boone Family Foundation
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
11:30 AM - Noon: Networking
12-1 PM - Luncheon Program
Arlington Hall at Lee Park
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
Early bird registration (received by May 21st):
Luncheon Only $30 for AFP members, $45 for non-members
After May 21st or registering on-site:
Luncheon Only $35 for AFP members, $50 non-members
Dr. John Carlo, MD, MS, is CEO for AIDS Arms, Inc., the largest community-based HIV/AIDS service organization in North Texas. Prior to joining AIDS Arms, Dr. Carlo served as the program director and principle investigator for the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy BioWatch Program. He previously served as the medical director for Dallas County Health and Human Services and was appointed the health authority for Dallas County from 2006-2010. Dr. Carlo is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery and Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, and regularly lectures to students throughout the North Texas area. He also serves as a national subject matter expert on public health for Mobile Education Training Programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
For 20 years, Florencia Velasco Fortner's influence as a grassroots community organizer has been felt in every community she's touched. Prior to championing parent engagement as The Concilio's president and CEO in Dallas, she could be found doing gang interventions in Los Angeles, honing her community organizing skills with the Industrial Areas Foundation, bridging cultural clashes in Santa Ana's affordable housing communities and helping to launch Education is Freedom's college access program with Dallas ISD. In 2010, she was named an American Marshall Memorial Fellow and became a graduate of the Leadership Dallas program. She is a member of the Dallas Assembly, Hispanic 100 and the Leadership Council of Commit! She also serves on the advisory board of the Dallas Women's Foundation and on the boards of Jubilee Park and Community Center, the Nonprofit CEO Council and Texas Leadership Forum.
Cynthia Yung is executive director of The Boone Family Foundation, a resource for social change focusing on supporting programs that advance equity for women and girls, improve quality of life for children and promote environmental stewardship. She also serves on advisory boards for The Real Estate Council Community Fund and Texas Women Ventures, and steering committees for the Zero to Five Funders Collaborative and Commit! Early Childhood Council. More than a decade of volunteer work on international mission trips and serving on nonprofit boards paved the way for her transition from the corporate to nonprofit world. A Telecom industry veteran, her previous corporate career includes roles in sales, strategic marketing, manufacturing operations and finance for Nortel Networks. She earned a Chartered Professional Accountant designation at Ernst & Young and a bachelor of commerce degree in Canada.
Online registration closes on May 21, 2014 at 10 PM. After that date, register by fax, mail or email using the downloadable form posted at www.afpdallas.org.
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Deborah Montonen
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As Scholarship Chair of the AFP Greater Dallas Chapter, I want to make sure that everyone is aware of the four scholarship opportunities available for members and potential members. These scholarships offer discounted AFP membership dues and educational opportunities to enhance the fundraising knowledge of all who participate. Each of the four scholarships is unique and tailored to the fundraising legacy of the person for whom the scholarship is named.
And remember, a portion of your AFP Now! donation goes to help fund these scholarships, so please donate to this campaign today to ensure these scholarships will continue to be available.
To learn more about these scholarships, visit the AFP Greater Dallas Chapter website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Deborah Montonen
Scholarship Chair
Greater Dallas AFP President Sue Bailey says "Stay in touch with your Greater Dallas AFP Chapter and don't miss news of important events and opportunities!" Changed jobs? When your title, business and/or mailing address, email, or any other contact data changes, be sure to go to www.afpnet.org immediately and update your personal record. The Greater Dallas Chapter receives updates monthly, but if you only correct your information locally, it will be overwritten when we import the latest national spreadsheet into our local database.
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Job Listing Service
The LW Meyers Company is conducting a search for a Senior Development Officer. This person will assist the development staff in cultivating broad involvement with the Catholic community, existing and potential donors, and the professional advisors' community throughout North Texas. Strong experience in the work of nonprofit organization through prior work or volunteer efforts. Undergraduate degree required and prior experience in the business, professional advisor community and/or planned giving experience preferred. Knowledge of the Catholic community essential. Contact Wanda Meyers, principal, LW Meyers Company, 972-980-4814, [email protected].
University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) seeks a Senior Director of Development College of Engineering. Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years progressively responsible fundraising and/or alumni and volunteer relations management preferred. Able to work effectively with high net worth business leaders. Submit cover letter, resume and four professional references (to be contacted later in the search process.) Send to Robert Driver, Gonser Gerber LLP, 1776 Legacy Cr., #100, Naperville, IL 60563, [email protected].
University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) seeks a Senior Director of Development Trulaske College of Business. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3 to 5 years fundraising and/or alumni and volunteer relations management preferred. Able to work effectively with high net worth business leaders. Higher education and/or large university fundraising experience preferred. Submit cover letter, resume and four professional references (to be contacted later in the search process.) Send to Robert Driver, Gonser Gerber LLP, 1776 Legacy Cr., #100, Naperville, IL 60563, [email protected].
Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Star seeks a Senior Director of Grants and Foundation Relations. Bachelor's degree in communications, business or related discipline and significant experience in successful grant writing. Minimum 5 years non-profit and/or foundation work experience. Send resume to [email protected], no phone calls, please.
Citizens Development Center seeks a Development Director. Areas of responsibility include special events, annual campaign, grant writing and marketing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, website editing, and email marketing), and three or more years of progressive experience in revenue development, fundraising events and/or marketing in a non-profit environment. Email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Diane Jones at [email protected].
The South Central Region of the National MS Society seeks an Executive Vice President of Development. 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with superior abilities in leadership and relationship building. 5 years of experience required working with key volunteer leaders / boards. CFRE preferred and active member of AFP / CNM. Salary is determined upon experience. Qualified candidates click here to apply.
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas seeks a Fund Development Services Associate. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database management. Prior knowledge of fundraising software preferred. Deadline May 30, 2014. Go to www.gsnetx.org and click on the "Career" tab for more information about the position and how to apply.
The University of North Texas seeks a Senior Director of Development. Bachelor's degree in related field, master's degree preferred, and 10 years closely-related professional experience. Proven record of success in soliciting and closing major gifts. Proficiency with technology and prospect management databases. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license and record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. Ability to travel and work weekend and evenings as necessary. For more information and to apply go to http://apptrkr.com/465356.
The Resource Center seeks a Development Associate for Sponsorship and Events. College degree required and minimum 2 to 3 years professional fundraising experience, plus experience with donor databases, grant writing, special events and building one-to-one relationships, knowledge of Microsoft computer applications. Schedule includes frequent evenings and weekends. Must have current driver's license. For more information go to www.myresourcecenter.org
There is no charge for job listings for non-profit organizations. $25 per listing per month for notices from search firms and employment agencies. For information on posting job openings for organizations and search firms, contact [email protected].
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