AFG Monthly Programs

2009/10 AFG Monthly Program Schedule Washington Sessions: 2nd Thursday each Month, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. To register download, complete and fax the PDF Registration form for each meeting. Chicago Sessions: Dates & Times listed on Registration Form To register download, complete and fax the PDF Registration form for each meeting.
September 10, 2009	Securing Major Gifts for an Association Foundation: Realistic or a Fantasy?? Presenters — Bruce Silver, President & CEO, National Housing Endowment & Rick LaRue, Development Director, Solar Electric Light Fund Presentation
October 8, 2009	When in doubt, it’s back to basics: Making sure your program is as effective as possible Speaker — Jim Gelatt, Ph.D., Professor and Program Director, Graduate School, University of Maryland Presentation & Handouts
October 15, 2009	Another Point of View: Association Foundation Board Member Perspectives PANELISTS: Judge Michael B. Hyman, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago Bar Association Foundation Board Robert C. Henderson, PhD, Founder & Principal Consultant The Henderson Consulting Group American Dental Association Foundation Board Richard Hovland, COO, Alzheimer's Association President, AMA Foundation
November 12, 2009	The Decision to Give: Results from ASAE & The Center's Giving Study Presenter: Carylynn Assante, Vice President, Development, ASAE & The Center
December 17, 2009 3th Thursday	Building Profitable Relationships with Corporate Partners through Cause-related Marketing Speaker — Kristen Long, MA Communications Manager, American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Presentation & Handout
January 14, 2010	Same Song, Different Verse: New Tools to Help Accelerate Your Fundraising Speaker — Elizabeth Weaver Engel, MA, CAE , Director of Marketing & Sponsorship, NACHRI Presentation Web Glossary Handout 1 Handout 2
February 25, 2010 REVISED	But don't we already pay dues? Making the Case for Giving Speaker – Barbara L. Ciconte, CFRE, Senior Vice-President of Consulting Services, Donor Strategies Inc. Registration flyer
March 11, 2010	Legal Compliance Issues for Associations and their Foundations Presenters — Peter C. Wolk, Founder and Executive Director, National Center for Nonprofit Law Walter S. Harris, CPA, Vice President, Labyrinth, Inc. Registration flyer
April 8, 2010	Face to Face Solicitation - Upfront and Personal: Making the Ask Speaker –
May 20, 2010	8th National Conference - 8:00 am – 6:00 pm National Housing Center Washington, DC
June 10, 2010	Topic Pending Speaker –
July 8, 2010	Topic Pending Speaker –

The AFG Washington Monthly Programs will be held at the Bank of America Building, 730 15th Street, NW, on the 10th Floor. "The Best View in Washington" Check in with Security at door.
McPherson Square is the nearest Metro stop Walking Directions. PDF file

The AFG Chicago Programs will be held at a convenient location (with ample lot & street parking).

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