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Volume 1, No. 11 P. O. Box 40386, Memphis, TN 38174-0386 November 2012

The Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionalsinvites you to join in the celebration of the

National Philanthropy Day Crystal Awards Luncheon

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Honoring

Outstanding Corporation: ServiceMaster

Outstanding Foundation: Jewish Foundation of Memphis

Outstanding Philanthropist: Kemmons Wilson, Jr.

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Mark Halperin

Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Bob Plunk

Outstanding Executive Leader: Dorothy Gunther Pugh

Spirit of Philanthropy: Lester and Brenda Crain

Partners in Philanthropy: FedEx Corporation

11:00 a.m. Meet and Greet Honorees11:30 a.m. Awards Luncheon and Program begins

Holiday Inn - The University of Memphis3700 Central Ave.

RSVP by November 8th

For more information, please call Deni Hirsh @ (901) 508-2353

REGISTER TODAY www.afpmemphis.org

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AFP Webinar: Wednesday, November 28 at Noon

Thank You!

Our appreciation to Meritan for allowing us the use of their facilities for our meetings in October.

Thank you Methodist Healthcare Foundation for providing the door prize at our October luncheon.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Events Around Town

THANK YOU RENEWED MEMBERS!

Door Prizes Needed!If your organization would like to donate a door prize for our monthly luncheon, please contact Kay Horne at khorne@transplants.org

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton will reflect on her life, values and upbringing, as well as her journey to becoming a successful actress at the annual Methodist Cancer Center Luncheon on Friday, November 16, 2012, at 11:45 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at The Peabody Hotel.

Individual tickets start at $125 and a table of ten starts at $1,250. To reserve your seat, call 901-516-0500 or purchase tickets online at www.methodistheatlh.org/cancercenterluncheon. Proceeds from this year’s luncheon will benefit the Methodist Cancer Center.

AFP Conference Volunteers Needed

Want to get more involved with AFP? We’re looking for 2013 Annual Conference planning committee members. For more information, please contact Clint Cummins, 901.729.3582 or Clint.Cummins@CANCER.ORG

Anna FrazierArk Foundation

Angela MichaelsChurch Health Center

Kate SheltonLausanne Collegiate School

Brenda AbshureALSAC/St. Jude Children’s (Member since 2007)

Brad BakerMid-South Lions (Member since 1990)

Terri BoydBriarcrest Christian School(Member since 2011)

George CarnallSBEC(Member since 2010)

Sue HarpoleALSAC/St. Jude Children’s(Member since 2007)

Catherine HigdonALSAC/St. Jude Children’s(Member since 2007)

Julie JohnsonUniversity of Memphis(Member since 2006)

Susan JohnsonDixon Gallery and Gardens(Member since 2003)

Diana KellyMERI(Member since 2006)

Holli KenneyThe Orpheum Theatre(Member since 2008)

Wesley Tomlinson LarueCommunity Foundation(Member since 2008)

Craig LockeHope House(Member since 2010)

Ingrid McGrawALSAC/St. Jude Children’s (Member since 2007)

Leanne McQuownThe Orpheum Theatre(Member since 2005)

Vicki PillowFood Bank of NE Arkansas(Member since 2007)

Pearl Shaw, CFRESaad and Shaw Comprehensive Fund Development Services(Member since 2001)

Jennifer StrainCampbell Foundation(Member since 2009)

Libby WyattRhodes College(Member since 2001)

Mandy YandellMOST(Member since 2009)

Year-End Fundraising…It is Still Not Too Late

Many organizations raise a significant portion of their annual revenue dollars during the month of December. This webinar will examine simple and easy ways to maximize and increase year-end contributions through proven fundraising techniques.

In This Session:•Practical ways to utilize the internet to increase contributions•Specifically, how to use year-end email campaigns•Best ways to optimize giving from current supporters through targeted direct mail appeals

Presenter: Alphonce J. Brown, Jr., ACFRE Location: U of M Alumni Center, 635 Normal StreetFree to AFP Members; $10 for Non-MembersRegister at: www.afpmemphis.org

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1. Full name (people know you as)? Ken Kimble

2. Date & place of birth? March 28, 1974 - Ridgewood, NJ

3. How long have you lived in the area? 25 years

4. Occupation? Director of Development – Wolf River Conservancy

5. Who was your most influential role model? My first boss was a man named Gene Stone. We lost him too

early, but he taught me how to raise money by surrounding myself with quality people. He lead by example.

6. Favorite place to go, favorite trip, hike, etc.? We like to head up to Hardy, AR and the Spring River area.

7. Favorite local business? Interactive Solutions Inc. Jay Myers, founder and CEO is my daughter’s Godfather

and one of my best friends

8. Favorite food? Depends on what day of the week you ask me! Usually, whatever we’re cooking at home. The

spicier the better!

9. Favorite book? Most Recently “The Long Run” by Matt Long – NYC Firefighter who was run over by a bus

and went on to run the NYC marathon and Ironman

10. Favorite movie? Jeremiah Johnson or The Big Lebowski

11. What do you waste your money on? My wife would say technical camping gear and outdoor clothing – hands down!

12. What is the craziest & most adventurous thing you have done? Besides working in non-profit, living in Texas

for 3 years.

13. What is your fondest memory? Working at Scout camp in Arkansas for six summers while sleeping in a \

canvas tent with no walls along with my best friends

14. If you could change one thing about Memphis what would it be? A little less talk and a lot more action!

15. What do you think makes Memphis a good place to live? You’re never more than two handshakes away from

anybody in this town.

16. Tell me about one hidden Memphis treasure others should know about? It’s got to be the Ghost River section of the Wolf River!17. What do you do to de-stress? Laughter is the best stress reliever. Whether with family or friends, preferably

in the outdoors.

18. If you were to try any other profession for one day, what would it be? Adventure filmmaker

19. What is one fundraising best practice you can share with AFP membership? If you’re behind your desk, you’re not doing your job.

20. Complete this sentence: Ken is the kind of person who makes raising money a lot of fun!

Each newsletter we like to get to know one of our members a little better through a series of 20 questions. This month, Ken Kimbell shares a few details on both a personal and professional level.

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ANNOUNCING THE 2013 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES GRANTS SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED INTEREST MEETINGS FOR APPLICANTS

We are pleased to announce the start of the 2013 Strengthening Communities grant cycle. Next spring, the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Memphis, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and United Way of the MidSouth will award capacity building and small grants. Applications will be due Thursday, January 31, 2013, and all applicants must attend at least one interest meeting. Interest meetings will include an overview of the RFP and will give attendees a chance to ask questions. For more information about SCI and these grants, visit http://www.memphis.edu/scgrants/ Small grants will be awarded to nonprofits for a one-time community development project, preferably to support initial work that will lead to a future capacity-building grant. Capacity building grants will be awarded to teams who collaboratively implement innovative, neighborhood-based projects that address one of the following areas: economic development, education, health, housing, transportation, or safety issues. Teams must include a community nonprofit organization and tenured or tenure track faculty member from the University of Memphis. Already have a partner for your application? Please attend our October or December interest meetings. Both partners must attend at least one meeting. Interested, but need help finding a partner? Please attend the November meeting, which will be focused on applicant matchmaking. To register for an interest meeting, please fill out the interest form https://umcas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7NJ1RF620gu7UXy Please direct questions to Courtney Leon at cgleon@memphis.edu or 901-678-2614. 2013 Grant Cycle Interest Meeting Schedule: Date: October 24, 2012 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, 1900 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 Date: November 13, 2012 (Focus on applicant matchmaking) Time: 8:30 am Location: University of Memphis, University Center, River Room (300) Date: December 12, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm Location: University of Memphis, University Center, Memphis Room (340)

Diversity Membership Scholarship

2013 AFP Diversity Membership Scholarship

AFP Memphis Board awards a membership scholarship each year to someone from a diverse organization that is not a member of AFP. Our hope is that we can “seek and achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures” within our local AFP Chapter. The AFP membership will be awarded to one person from an organization that otherwise might not join AFP because they either do not have the funds to join or because they have not been exposed to all that AFP has to offer.

Deadline for applying is November 16, 2012. AFP members are encouraged to share this information with a worthy organization.

Applications should be e-mailed to info1@afpmemphis.org or faxed to the attention of Connie Gonitzke at 901-684-1128. If you have any questions, please contact Connie at cgonitzke@transplants.org.

Selection will be made by the Executive Committee and individuals will be notified by December 6, 2012.

AFP MEMPHISDIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

AFP Memphis Board is awarding a scholarship each year for a diverse organization that is not a member of AFP. Our hope is that we can “seek and achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures” within our local AFP Chapter. The AFP membership will be awarded to one person from an organization that otherwise might not join AFP either because they do not have the funds to join or because they have not been exposed to all that AFP has to offer.

Deadline: November 16, 2012 Please submit to:info1@afpmemphis.org or FAX: 901-684-1128 Attn: Connie Gonitzke

Personal Data

Applicant’s Name __________________________________ Job Title ____________________________________

Have you ever been a member of AFP? _____ If so, when? ____________________ Years in the profession _____

Employer _____________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address ______________________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________

Organization Website URL _______________________________________________________________________

Business Phone number __________________________ Personal Phone Number __________________________

Email Address _________________________________________________________________________________

Previous Training in Fundraising __________________________________________________________________

Supervisor’s Signature __________________________________________________________________________

Background Information

Organization mission ___________________________________________________________________________

How does your organization accomplish its mission and goals? __________________________________________

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What population is served? ______________________________________________________________________

Share how your organization representation can share diverse experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures

within our local AFP chapter membership: ___________________________________________________________

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How would an AFP membership help you and your organization better achieve your mission goals? _____________

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Applicant Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________

WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO GIVE SERVING PHILANTHROPY AFP Foundation is in service to philanthropy. We give professional fundraisers a way to “give back,” and help others support and advance philanthropy and careers in fundraising. The goal of AFP Foundation is to generate the resources to fund AFP strategic initiatives that advance ethical and effective fundraising. HOW WE HELP YOU Our programs help make AFP the primary resource for training fundraising professionals and the leading advocate for philanthropy outside the profession. Funding priorities include:

♦ Get Your Game on with Scholarships You can gain access to training opportunities through scholarship funds like the Ralph E. Chamberlain scholarships (for AFP’s annual International Conference on Fundraising) and other scholarships for education programs.

♦ Impact and Improve Local Chapters and You

Chapter awards, funded by the Foundation, celebrate and acknowledge outstanding support of the annual fund and grants for chapter activities that advance ethical and effective fundraising. The purpose of the EMC Chapter Partnership Grant is to increase awareness, participation in education activities and diversity in the profession and in AFP. The grants are also used to promote career planning and the Code of Ethics.

♦ Grow in Knowledge and Wisdom

Grants are made for AFP strategic initiatives that advance ethical and effective fundraising like diversity programs, ethics education, and the Essentials of Fundraising series of classes developed to meet the real-world needs and challenges nonprofit leaders face every day. The Foundation also seeks to inspire the next generation of philanthropists through support of Youth in Philanthropy programs.

♦ Learn More about Best Practices

We make grants to increase our knowledge and understanding of philanthropy and to enhance the practice of fundraising through studies and reports developed by the AFP Research Council and through the acquisition of reference materials purchased through the Pierpont-Welde Research Library Fund available in the AFP Resource Center.

♦ Find Better Educational Programs

Grants and seed funding for AFP education programs like the Faculty Training Academy and education products like AFP’s Ready Reference Series help you grow professionally. The foundation also supports lectures and awards at AFP’s International Conference on Fundraising.

YOUR GIFT MAKES the DIFFERENCE With your generous gift to AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, you help determine the future growth and development of our profession. The programs listed above support education and training of professional fundraisers worldwide and increase the public’s awareness of philanthropy and understanding of fundraising. We count on your help to make it happen. MISSION AFP Foundation for Philanthropy enhances philanthropy and volunteerism through education, research and service that benefit those who lead, serve and support nonprofit institutions.

AFP Foundation for Philanthropy 4300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300 | Arlington, VA 22203

Phone: 800-666-3863 | Fax: 703-683-0735

For more information about the AFP Every Member Campaign or to make a donation, please contact Kris Crim – kcrim@ymcamemphis.org.

2012 Every Member Campaign

We would like to recognize those members who have already made a donation or pledge to AFP through the Every Member Campaign. Thank you for your generous

support of AFP and our profession.

Please refer to the AFP Memphis website for more information about the campaign including the Gift/Pledge Form. Please forward your completed form to Kris Crim at 68 South Prescott St., Suite 201, Memphis, TN 38111 so we have a record of your gift at

the local level. We will take care of forwarding your form and donation to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. Don’t forget donations to AFP are tax deductible!

Blue Ribbon Donors – Less than $50

Jonathan Ahern Joel Ashner Elise Bone Carolyn Dickens Leigh Hersey Kay Horne Ingrid McGraw Jean Morton Emily Sharpe Jennifer Strain Karen Watson Bronze Ribbon Donors – $50 to $99 3

Chris Chastain Clint Cummins Kelly Davis Deni Hirsh Diana Kelly Linda McNeil Millie McPherson George Miller, CFRE Bob Plunk Liz Salton

Silver Ribbon Donors – $100 to $249

Kris Crim J.J. Doughtie Connie Gonitzke, CFRE Dan Murrell, CFRE Mary Scheuner Tona Jackson Simpson Alisa Smallwood Medalist Donors – $250 to $999

Gail Milnor

AFP Board Positions for 2013

The chapter membership will vote on the slate at the December 6 monthly luncheon meeting.

Position Candidate President Leigh Hersey President-Elect Alisa Smallwood Past President/Nominating Committee Chair Connie Gonitzke VP Programs co-chairs Mark Ratay Anna Kathryn Word Treasurer Karen Watson Philanthropy Day Chair Joel Ashner Philanthropy Day Co-Chair Emily Sharpe Conference Chair Clint Cummins Conference Co-Chair Carolyn Dickens Public Affairs Holli Kenney Youth in Philanthropy Elise Bone Professional Development Chair Kelly Davis Secretary Jean Skorupa-Moore Hospitality Chair Kay Horne Hospitality Co-Chair Missy Rainer Membership Chair Matt Perkins Every Member Campaign Chair, Wesley Tomlinson Co-chair Mary Braddock Communications/Newsletter Chair Jennifer Strain Website Administrator (non-member) Chris Strain

Great Opportunity for Prospective Members!

Do you know of a colleague or friend who might be interested in joining AFP? If so, please let them know about the Professional New Member Discount. In honor of National Philanthropy Day, AFP will be offering a $50.00 discount to new members joining in the Professional Member category by November 30, 2012!

To receive more information about this great offer, please contact AFP Membership chair George Miller at George.Miller@Pursuant.com or by phone at (901) 361-5175.

NEW AFP Membership Types

We are excited that AFP has announced three new membership types. We believe that these changes will provide greater opportunity for Memphis area professionals to join AFP, experience the many benefits of membership in AFP and save while doing so.

For more information, visit the AFP national website at www.afpnet.org and click on the top left tab, Join AFP.

Young Professional Membership

Open to individuals, 30 years old or younger, who hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising, are compensated for their services and are employed, or have been employed by an organization that provides benefits to society. Membership fee is $75.00 and includes chapter dues.

AFP Nonprofit Organizational Membership – Small Organizations Open to nonprofit organizations who can answer yes to all the following criteria:

1. An operating budget of less than $1,000,000, 2. A fundraising department with less than two (2) Full time equivalent (FTE) staff, 3. Individually incorporated or otherwise organized as a separate entity in the laws of the

specific country; and 4. Not affiliated with a larger institution supporting their operations.

The organization will designate one fundraising professional to receive the benefits offered in this membership category. The membership may be transferred to another individual if the original member leaves the organization. Limit one membership per organization. The $150.00 includes chapter dues.

AFP Nonprofit Organizational Membership – Large Organizations AFP’s Nonprofit Organizational Memberships will provide long-term value, promote philanthropy and charitable giving and bring public recognition of an organization’s commitment to foster ethical standards and professionalism in fundraising. To be eligible for the large organization discounted membership rates, an organization needs eight (8) or more fundraising professionals. For more information about how a large organization can qualify and experience reduced membership costs, please talk directly with Jennifer Watkins, AFP Membership Representative at jwatkins@afpnet.org or 800-666-3863 to learn how this membership type applies directly to your organization.

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