AFP 2012 Conference
Join your fellow fundraisers in Vancouver, BC, Canada April 1-3, 2012 for a three-day immersion to learn best practices and strategies that work. It’s a place to gain insight from industry and world leaders, a chance to learn breakthrough fundraising tactics, and an opportunity to share your own successes and challenges while meeting colleagues from across town and around the globe.
Fax the form directly to the Greater Philadelphia office (215-564-2175) and your local chapter will receive a portion of the registration proceeds to use for programming. Deadline for advance registration is Monday, March 5th.
National Philanthropy Day - November 15
Join over 600 local leaders in celebrating National Philanthropy Day in Philadelphia, an event to honor the tremendous efforts of the individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy and communities throughout our region.
Celebrated internationally on November 15, 2012, National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. Please visit www.nationalphilanthropyday.net for more information.
Nominations Due Friday, March 23!
Career Advancement/Professional Development with Lona Farr
From the time we are old enough to speak, people ask us. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This very interactive session will help you explore your career paths and opportunities. It will help you answer such questions as: How do you know what area of fundraising is for you or even if resource development is what you want to do? Do you want be a hands-on fundraiser or move to opportunities in leadership and management? If you are looking for a new job, what are the strategies that will help you find the career opportunity that is right for you?
To take advantage of your Cultural Alliance member discount, select "Cultural Alliance Member" on the online registration form.
Networking Breakfast
In response to member requests for local and convenient meetings, AFP-GPC invites you to join us the second Friday of each month for an informal networking and open discussion.
Held throughout the region in all suburban counties, South Jersey, and Center City - bring your ideas on fundraising issues and concerns that face development professionals everyday. This is an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues, make new contacts, gain fresh perspectives, and hear tips and techniques that could work for you and your organization. We encourage you to bring to the table your questions, ideas, what worked, and what didn't work. It's a great way to start your day!
Based on feedback from networking breakfast attendees, AFP-GPC is now offering affinity group networking breakfasts. These breakfasts present an opportunity for informal networking and open discussion for specific industry groups. Stay tuned for additional affinity group networking breakfasts and general networking breakfasts.
To take advantage of your Cultural Alliance member discount, select "Cultural Alliance Member" on the online registration form.
eMerge Training Sessions with TRG Arts! - March 15
You may attend multiple sessions or just one. You are encouraged to bring other users or potentials users from your organization with you to these sessions. You can indicate which sessions you want to attend at the time of registration.
9:00 - 10:00am: eMerge 101: Getting Started
New to eMerge? This session is for you. eMerge 101 will address: pulling mail and email lists from the system, using demographic and geographic filters to pare down your list, and facilitating trade requests in eMerge
10:30 - 12:30pm: eMerge 201: eMerge Tips & Tricks
You’ve been in eMerge for a while. You’ve loaded your data, pulled a list or two, responded to trades, and even pulled a report. But, because you’re not in the system every day, things have slipped through the cracks in your memory. This session will remind you of what eMerge can do, teach you new tricks, and touch on how the savviest eMerge users have benefited from tools you might not expect.
1:30 - 3:00pm: eMerge 301: Growth Steps - Retention & Response
This session is focused on moving your patrons through the “ladder” of engagement and loyalty. We will focus on new-to-file retention efforts as well as finding the best prospects for subscription, membership and annual funds through response tracking.
The Philadelphia Cultural List Cooperative is a program of Engage 2020. Engage 2020 is sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
