Letter from the NPD VIP Chair
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Rhonda McDavid, MBA, CFRE
NPD VIP Chair
How can you give one of your best supporters or volunteers an unforgettable "thank you"?
Successful fundraisers know that the best future champions for your mission are most likely current supporters given sincere appreciation for their philanthropy. Do you work for a small shop without a budget for a large appreciation event or a large shop where making one volunteer or donor among thousands feel special is challenging?
From personal experience, I can tell you AFP’s
National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on November 14th
is an unbeatable opportunity to honor your special volunteer in the company of Alabama’s most notable fellow philanthropists, and it's an experience they will never forget. Your honoree receives event recognition, a beautiful trophy, and a head shot photo and bio in the
Birmingham Business Journal
. You get a very appreciative supporter!
How? Reserve a VIP table now since
only 15
are available! You can
purchase a table online
or contact me to reserve and pay by year end.
Work with your staff or Board to choose a supporter to honor. Make sure your honoree can attend the NPD luncheon on Thursday, November 14th, and let them know they have been chosen by your organization to be honored at the event. All of the event details can be found
here
.
Tell your honoree how many colleagues, friends, or family they can invite to join them at your table of eight. Some organizations include the CEO, Development Director, and/or Board Chair at the table. You will receive event instructions and details to share with your honoree by email.
Reserve your VIP table and award now! Contact me at rhonda@sdiabetes.org or 205-222-2477 for more information.
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AFP Alabama is pleased to welcome nonprofit speaker, trainer, and consultant
Jay Frost
to speak at
two events on June 12th
!
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Fundraising Workshop
The Six Pillars of Fundraising Success: Meeting and Exceeding the Challenges of Our Times
Wednesday, June 12th
9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
St. Vincent's Bruno Conference Center
$25 for AFP Alabama members | $50 for non-members
June Chapter Meeting
Power Prospecting: Finding Your Major Gift Opportunities of the Future
Wednesday, June 12th
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Vincent's Bruno Conference Center
No cost to AFP Alabama members | $20 for non-members
Note: Members and non-members are welcome to attend one or both events.
If you would like to attend both, you must register for both.
Over his 30 years as a grantmaker, fundraiser, consultant, and serial entrepreneur, Jay Frost has worked with thousands of organizations to identify and pursue billions in fundraising opportunities around the world. Mr. Frost has been recognized as one of America's Top 10 Fundraising Experts by
Philanthropy Media
, one of the Top Eight Fundraising Influencers by Elevation Media, and one of the Top Thirteen Excellent Fundraising Consultants by Double the Donation.
Jay is a consultant to nonprofits and an advisor to companies serving the philanthropic marketplace, providing counsel at all stages of development from startup to capital campaign. He currently serves as Senior Advisor and Flash Class Series Host to DonorSearch, the leading provider of research services to the nonprofit sector. He is also a Senior Consultant at Brian Lacy and Associates, Senior Consultant at Visionary, and Senior Consultant at Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners. A popular speaker and trainer, Jay has addressed hundreds of meetings in the U.S., UK, Canada, Asia, and the Middle East.
Both events are sponsored by:
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Orientation and Networking
Join us at
Birmingham Breadworks
on
Tuesday, May 21st, at 7:30 a.m.
for an orientation and networking session for members who have recently joined the Alabama Chapter or anyone interested in becoming a member. For those interested in networking only, join us at 8 a.m.
The first cup of coffee is on us!
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We're on LinkedIn!
AFP Alabama is now on LinkedIn! To link up with us, click the icon below.
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Congratulations to Chapter Member Scott Swedenburg!
AFP Alabama Chapter member Scott Swedenburg is the winner of a free ticket to this year's Educational Conference with speaker Penelope Burk.
Congratulations, Scott! Thank you for supporting AFP!
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming an AFP Alabama member?
Click here
to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member and what different membership levels are available. You can also
renew your membership
through this link.
Our AFP Alabama Chapter has over 140 members, and we want to keep expanding!
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Free Webinar for AFP Members
AFP International is offering a free webinar for AFP members
Friday, May 3rd
, titled "Fundraising in the Wake of the Notre-Dame Fire."
Join Simone Joyaux, ACFRE, AdvDip, FAFP; David Tinker, MPA, MISST, CFRE, FAFP; and Tycely Williams, CFRE for a conversation on this monumental event. We'll take a 360-degree look through a fundraising lens at what happened in the wake of the fire and its social impact implications.
This webinar is capped at 500 registrants but will be recorded for on-demand viewing.
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Member Spotlight: Morgan Emahiser
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also serves on AFP Alabama's Board as the
Youth in Philanthropy
Chair. She
is also the 2018 winner of the Chamberlain Scholarship to attend
AFP ICON
.
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Tell us about your experience at AFP ICON. What are a few things you learned that you can apply in your field?
AFP ICON was truly incredible. I don’t think I could have imagined in a million years how beneficial it would be for me to attend! The breadth of knowledge shared was remarkable. The conference offered breakout sessions that focused on everything from self-care as a development professional to best practices in grant writing to innovative ways to approach strategic planning and a whole lot in between. Some of the most immediate takeaways I’ve been able to implement since returning back to Birmingham specifically revolve around donor recognition and stewardship, which I’ve already been able to weave into our everyday activities at my agency!
Pictured above: Morgan Emahiser, far right, at AFP ICON 2018 with several other AFP Alabama Chapter members.
Tell us about your role in the fundraising field.
Currently, I have the honor of serving as the Development Director of Childcare Resources, a local resource and referral agency founded in 1984 by the United Way of Central Alabama. Our mission is to make quality care and education for children happen by providing information, education, and assistance to families, providers of child care, and the community. My primary focus is managing the agency’s fundraising efforts, which includes individual giving, major gifts, and special events. I also manage our Junior Board and oversee our PR/Marketing Committee and Resource Development Committee at the Board level. Additionally, I provide grant support for our Executive Director, and the absolute BEST part of my job is being a living, breathing thank you. My favorite part of every day revolves around donor stewardship; nothing brightens my morning quite like making a thank-you call!
How long have you been in fundraising?
I’ve been working in nonprofit fundraising for almost 10 years. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with my Bachelor of Science degree in Event Management and Hospitality, I started working for an Orlando-based agency that provides free, non-emergency medical care to low-income, uninsured men, women, and children. I initially started working there as an intern to support their special events, but it didn’t take me long to figure out how much I enjoy fundraising and development, and shortly thereafter became their first Development and Communications Coordinator. I caught the fundraising bug and have been in nonprofit development ever since.
Why did you decide to get involved with AFP?
I actually joined the Central Florida Chapter of AFP not long after graduating from college. My supervisor at the time was a member and shared with me the professional and personal development she’d been able to experience being a part of AFP. She encouraged me to join, and I’ve been a member ever since.
How do you hope to benefit from AFP?
It’s amazing to have a network of colleagues you can turn to for advice, guidance, or even just some friendly encouragement. While we are all representing different agencies, we do have a common goal – to make our community a better place. I love the relationships I’ve been able to build through AFP, and the knowledge I gain with each chapter meeting has been invaluable. I am so grateful for the professional support and encouragement AFP has provided to me throughout my career.
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Birmingham, AL 35213
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