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Ten Star Chapter Volume 1, No. 1 P. O. Box 17132, Memphis, TN 38174-0386 January 2013

Thursday, January 10th CBU, Thomas Center, 11:30am - 1:00pm

To register for the January 10th luncheon, please visit www.afpmemphis.org.Paying by credit card (VISA, Mastercard & AmEx) is not only welcome but preferred!

We can only accept cash or checks at the door and we no longer send invoices.

REMEMBER to make your luncheon reservation no later than noon Tuesday (1/8). Cancellations, when necessary, should be made as early as possible to avoid being

charged for the unused reservation.

Members $15 Non-members $25

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January Luncheon

Branding Your Nonprofit

More than simply a logo or a catchy tag line, a compelling brand can change the way people view and support your organization. When nonprofits are able to clearly articulate their message and present themselves effectively, they can increase their visibility, engage donors and raise more money.

Join Tim Sellers, Partner at Inferno, for this session featuring real-world examples of nonprofits that have been able to define what their organizations stand for, build loyal communities internally and externally, and break through the “clutter” using branding principles.

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A Message from President Leigh Hersey

We mourn the recent loss of AFP Memphis member, Holden Potter. He passed away Dec. 23 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis following a brief illness. Holden will be remembered as a skilled communicator, energetic organizational leader, and dedicated community servant.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 8th at 2 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church followed by a reception in the Great Hall. Calvary is located downtown at the corner of Second and Adams. Parking is available across from St. Peter's Catholic Church on Adams Street as well as a lot across from the church on Second.

In addition to Calvary's clergy, Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel and Rabbi Cantor David Julian will take part in the service.

Happy New Year! I hope your year-end giving campaigns were successful. Now, time to plan for another year of fundraising. Hopefully, AFP can be a part of your planning and professional development. Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey last fall on AFP programming. We had a great response and learned so much about your professional development wants and needs. The programming team will be using this information to help plan events this year. If you have any additional comments or suggestions, please feel free to share.

The new year also represents a transition of the AFP board. I want to thank all the members of the 2012 AFP board for their hard work and dedication. We had a wonderful year of programming and events. I also want to welcome the 2013 members of the board. I look forward to working with each of you as we continue to be a resource for fundraising professionals in the Mid-South. If you are interested in being on the board in the future, I encourage you to start now by joining one of our committees. This is a great way to learn more about AFP and its members. If you are interested in joining a committee, please let me know.

Best wishes for a prosperous 2013.

Leigh N. HerseyPresident

Please Mark Your Calendar - 2013 Meeting Dates

January 10th luncheonFebruary 7th luncheon

March 7th luncheonApril 4th luncheon

April 7 - 9 AFP International Conference San Diego

May 2nd luncheonJune 6th luncheonJuly 11th luncheon

Aug 1 or 8 AFP Conference U of M - TBD

September 5th luncheon October 3rd luncheon

November 15th Crystal Awards at U of M Holiday Inn

December 5th luncheon

In Memoriam

Now in its 50th year, the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (ICON) is ... well ... iconic, drawing the most innovative fundraising professionals from around the world to learn, grow, and hear from (and become) the best and brightest in the philanthropic community – and make an impact on society. Being an AFP member opens up a world of opportunities for you this year in San Diego, April 7-9.

For more information or to registger online, visit http://conference.afpnet.org/index.cfm

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Thank You!

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

A Message from our 2012 PresidentWELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

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

Shelley ThomasSouth Memphis Alliance

Brad BakerMid-South Lions

(Member since 2010)

Tim BoldingUnited Housing, Inc.(Member since 2002)

Kelly DavisUniversity of Memphis(Member since 2009)

Christy GilmourKappa Delta Foundation,

Inc.(Member since 2011)

Kristi GoldsmithChild Advocacy Center(Member since 2002)

Barbara Kabakoff, CFREProject HOPE

(Member since 1981)

Cynthia Magallon-PuljicHealth Innovations YMCA

(Member since 2006)

Charles McLartyWKNO

(Member since 1986)

Jean MortonSunTrust Bank

(Member since 2005)

Frank PischThe Compass Group(Member since 1990)

Bobby PrinceUniversity of Memphis(Member since 2008)

Alice RobertsThe Orpheum Theatre(Member since 2002)

Jean Skorupa-MooreAlzheimer’s Day Services

(Member since 2011)

Laura TerryThe MED Foundation(Member since 2005)

Cassandra WebsterMemphis Challenge(Member since 2011)

Kim WilliamsMemphis College of Art(Member since 2004)

Anna Kathryn WordJunior League of Memphis

(Member since 2009)

Dear AFP Members,

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your AFP Memphis President in 2012.

We had a very successful year, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Board of Directors, committee members, our Chapter Administrator, Millie McPherson, and the

continued support from each of you.

Your participation at our events has strengthened our chapter, ending the year in a very positive position, both financially and professionally. Our successful annual conference, Crystal Awards with record-breaking attendance, educational luncheon programs and webinars offered rewarding resources and networking to us as fundraisers.

It was a pleasure meeting and getting to know many of you throughout the year. Thank you for all that you do for our chapter, constituents and community.

Please join with me in welcoming our new AFP Memphis President for 2013, Leigh Hersey. This year will even be better!

I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on January 10 at CBU.

Happy New Year!Connie Gonitzke2012 AFP Memphis President

New Address

We have a new mailing address! PO Box 17132

Memphis, TN 38187-0132

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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