Monthly News & Updates

July 2024 | Issue 7.24

President's Message

Imagine you’re sifting through your old coffee mugs one morning, each one filled to the brim with various office supplies: pens, paper clips, and the like. As you organize and declutter, you find that your favorite mug—you know, the one that keeps your coffee just the right temperature longer—somehow found its way into the clutter. You dust it off and put it back into the mug rotation. It’s a small change, but suddenly, your morning feels smoother, more enjoyable, and you’re ready to seize each day!

Much like finding that perfect mug amid the chaos, maintaining a clean and organized donor database can transform your daily routine and enhance your fundraising effectiveness. That's why I’m excited to invite you to our next chapter meeting on July 8, where Tina Casey will lead us in "Cleaning Up Your Act: Tips and Tricks for a Clean Database."

With over 20 years of experience and a knack for simplifying complex systems, Tina will guide us through the best practices of database management. She will show us how a well-maintained donor database is not just about keeping your data organized—it’s about making your entire operation run smoother, just like a good coffee mug in the morning sets your day up for success.

So, come caffeinated and ready to engage with us on July 8 as we learn how to make the most out of our fundraising efforts with clean data!

Hillary Bessinger, CFRE

AFP Fort Worth Metro Chapter President

• Thank You To Our July Sponsor •

May Luncheon

"Cleaning Up Your Act: Tips and Tricks for a Clean Database"

Maintaining a clean and efficient donor database is essential for effective fundraising and donor management. This program will guide you through best practices for achieving this goal and how they play a crucial role in providing structure and guidance to maintain consistent and effective data management throughout the database on an ongoing basis.

You’ll learn about the many benefits a clean and well-maintained donor database offers your organization.

Additionally, we will cover the importance of data quality reports and how to utilize them to ensure the integrity and accuracy of your database. By the end of this program, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain a clean and effective donor database, ensuring your organization can rely on high-quality data for its fundraising efforts.

Presented By:

Tina Casey, Donor Database Administrator

With over 20 years of experience in non-profit database management, Tina is a seasoned professional dedicated to optimizing donor engagement and fundraising strategies. She has over 20 years of specialized expertise in two leading donor management systems: The Raiser’s Edge and Bloomerang. At ACH Child and Family Services, Tina plays a pivotal role in maintaining accurate and comprehensive donor records, driving data-driven decision-making, and enhancing the overall efficiency of fundraising campaigns.

Upcoming Events

7/8/24 | July Luncheon

8/12/24 | August Luncheon

9/9/24 | September Luncheon

10/7/24 | October Breakfast

11/12/24 | NPD Luncheon

12/9/24 | December Social

Anniversaries

In recognition of valued participation in the AFP Fort Worth Metro Chapter, we are grateful to the following for their membership and longstanding commitment to a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life.

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• 15 Years •

Darla Akin

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New Members

So glad you have joined us!

Let us know what we can do for you - that's why we're here!!!

Lisa Robertson

Cheryl Jobe

Melinda Farmer

Mulberry Canyon Associates

Laura Deen

T3 Partnership

Natalie Williams

T3 Partnership

Professional Development Corner

Don’t forget the benefits you receive each year from your AFP membership. Most AFP members receive a $100 credit that’s good for premium webinars, select e-courses (including the Fundamentals of Fundraising eCourse), or conference recordings through the AFP Blue Sky/Path Learning Management System (LMS). Learn more at www.afpglobal.org/thankyou

Ethics Discussion - Survey

We want to hear from you! New for 2024, each program will begin with a 5-minute ethics discussion. These will be guided by questions and topics submitted by you.

Please take a moment to anonymously submit a question or situation you would like to be discussed at an upcoming program.

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