AFP International Conference Atlanta 2006

The Chronicle, 4/20/2006: Development Dollar Divide

2006-04-17T12:42:00.000-07:00

The Chronicle, 4/20/2006: Development Dollar Divide: "Development Dollar Divide
Evidence of gender gap in pay found in study of fund raisers

By Holly Hall and Leah Kerkman
Atlanta

The gender gap in pay for fund raisers is a reality, according to the first comprehensive study of the salary differential
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between men and women.

Women who hold the top development jobs at their institutions earn 12 percent less than their male counterparts — even when they are the same age as the men, have the same education and experience, and work for organizations with similar missions and budgets, according to research presented here at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Star-Telegram | 04/17/2006 | Will this town center have some local flavor?

2006-04-17T07:57:00.000-07:00

Star-Telegram | 04/17/2006 | Will this town center have some local flavor?: "National acclaim for Pier 1

The third nomination was a charm for Pier 1 Imports, which won this year's Award for Outstanding Corporation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Pier 1 CEO Marvin Girouard, cause branding specialist Joy Rich, benefits director Melisa Caston, and Tasa Anderson and Beth Reynolds of the community relations department accepted the honor earlier this month at an association convention in Atlanta.

The company was nominated, for the third straight year, by the Fort Worth Metro Chapter of AFP Texas, for its work with UNICEF at the international level, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at the national level and Cancer Care Services at the local level."

Atlanta Business Chronicle: Giving increases for many, despite hurricanes - 2006-04-10

2006-04-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Atlanta Business Chronicle: Giving increases for many, despite hurricanes - 2006-04-10: "Giving increases for many, despite hurricanes
Atlanta Business Chronicle - April 7, 2006
by Jill Lerner

While nonprofit executives worried that Hurricane Katrina-related giving would impact their own take in 2005, nearly two-thirds of U.S. charities raised more money last year than in 2004, according to a new report by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The industry organization released the 'State of Fundraising Survey 2005' April 3 during its annual meeting in Atlanta."

Donor Town Square Blog

2006-04-11T06:51:00.000-07:00

Donor Town Square Blog: "Other thoughts from the AFP conference
Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 2:37 PM by Arin

Last week I attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference in Atlanta Georgia. I've been too busy since then to post much more commentary on it, but I'd like to include some of my notes from a class I was able to attend parts of and which I thought was particularly useful.

The first session I want to mention was 'How to raise big bucks with e-mail' which was a presentation by Nick Allen of DonorDigital"

Chron.com | Birthday party one for the ages

2006-04-10T06:21:00.000-07:00

Chron.com | Birthday party one for the ages: "High honors
Imagine Lester Smith's delight when former Secretary of State Colin Powell offered him an official salute. That generous move came in Atlanta last week at the close of Powell's keynote address to the National Association for Fundraising Professionals (NAFP). Powell, a prostate-cancer survivor, began and ended his speech with personal remarks to Smith, also a prostate-cancer survivor."

National group lauds UA alum - Yahoo! News

2006-04-07T06:11:00.000-07:00

National group lauds UA alum - Yahoo! News: "Rogers was awarded the 2006 Paschal*Murray Award for Outstanding Philanthropist Tuesday at the Awards for Philanthropy Banquet during the 43rd Annual Association for Fund-raising Professionals International Conference in Atlanta."

Live From the AFP Conferance

2006-04-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

The Nonprofit Times provided a variety of daily coverage of the AFP Conference of Champions.

Live From the AFP Conferance: "

Inspiring Future Generations By Exploring The Past

By Marla E. Nobles

He completed more than 110 deep-sea expeditions, claims to have logged more hours in the deep than any marine biologist and led an expedition that found hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor, a major scientific discovery. And yet, it wasn’t until he logged his 70 th expedition that Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D., received his very first letter from a child.

“I find a rusty ship and I’m suddenly inundated with them,” said Ballard, speaking at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 43 rd International Conference on Fundraising, in Atlanta . Ballard received more than 16,000 letters in the first week following the September, 1985, expedition that ultimately uncovered the Titanic."

What's Up Atlanta Daybook

2006-04-04T05:47:00.000-07:00

What's Up Atlanta Daybook: "Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005

Impact of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Significant But Not a Negative Factor For Most Charities

(Alexandria, Va.) – Despite the largest single relief effort in history for Hurricane Katrina, nearly two-thirds of charities in the United States managed to raise more funds in 2005 than in 200"

Donor Town Square Blog

2006-04-03T08:38:00.000-07:00

Donor Town Square Blog: "AFP conference - Day One
Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 8:28 PM by Arin

Today was the first day of the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference in Atlanta Georgia. The conference has been very good so far from what I can tell, although I haven't made it out of the exhibitor hall. There was one class I wanted to check out, but I've had the pleasant problem of being too busy at the booth to leave for that long. There are a couple courses on Monday directly related to online fundraising that I plan to make time for however. "

Live From the AFP Conferance

2006-04-03T07:04:00.000-07:00

Live From the AFP Conferance: "Flying The Sick And Also Landing Millions

By Mark Hrywna

Retired pilot F. Terry Stent might not have coined the phrase, “There’s no I in team,” but he exudes it.

The longtime philanthropist from Atlanta is the 2006 recipient of the Ketchum Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

“It’s really a team effort, I’m just a point person. The honor belongs to a much larger team,” Stent said. “Obviously, fundraising involves many different people all working in the same direction to make it happen. In a very real sense, I feel like this honor really -- while I’m very appreciative of it -- should reflect not only on what I’ve done but on the team to make it happen. It takes a lot of people to get it done.”"

Live From the AFP Conferance

2006-04-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

Live From the AFP Conferance: "Fonda To Foundations – Pay-up

By Craig Causer

The increasing difficulty of raising operating funds is resulting in a program-driven environment where it’s easy for nonprofits to veer off their mission. Foundations need to understand the importance of helping provide nonprofits with stable operating funds.
Those were among the comments made by actress Jane Fonda Sunday afternoon during the opening plenary speech at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’43rd Annual Conference on Fundraising in Atlanta.
With those operating funds, charities need to move from providing services that are not safety nets but, rather, “trampolines” and “ladders,”
out of poverty, Fonda added."

PRESS RELEASE First Mobile-Compatible Site for Donor Databases Unveiled at AFP

2006-04-03T06:52:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE First Mobile-Compatible Site for Donor Databases Unveiled at AFP: "First Mobile-Compatible Site for Donor Databases Unveiled at AFP
Nonprofits Can Easily Access Their eTapestry Database With Hand-Held Devices

ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/2006 -- Checking donor information is as easy with cell phones as it is with laptops or desktop computers for users of eTapestry, a Web-based fundraising system.

eTapestry Mobile is a new version of eTapestry, unveiled April 3 in Atlanta at the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference on Fundraising. eTapestry Mobile allows nonprofits to easily access their donor databases for the first time with their Web-enabled cell phones."

PRESS RELEASE Sage Software Ships Enhanced Sage Fundraising 100, With New Document Management, Grant Proposal, and Endowment Management Capabilities

2006-04-03T06:32:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE Sage Software Ships Enhanced Sage Fundraising 100, With New Document Management, Grant Proposal, and Endowment Management Capabilities: "Sage Software Ships Enhanced Sage Fundraising 100, With New Document Management, Grant Proposal, and Endowment Management Capabilities
Latest Version Features the Sage Desktop and Information Center, New Customizable Options

ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/2006 -- 43rd AFP International Conference on Fundraising -- Sage Software announced today the availability of the latest version of Sage Fundraising 100, its donor relationship management solution for medium to large nonprofit organizations. Sage Fundraising 100 version 5.0 includes enhanced document management, grant proposal, and endowment management capabilities, the Sage Information Center, customizable menu and view options, and several ease-of use enhancements. The product is being demonstrated in Booth #811, along with the company's Sage Fundraising 50 solution for value-conscious nonprofits, through April 5 at the 43rd Association of"

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2006-03-30T06:54:00.000-08:00

Untitled Document: "Sojourners Wins 2006 Association of Fundraising Professionals Award for Outstanding Achievement in E-Philanthropy

BERKELEY, Calif., March 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) announced recently that Sojourners has won its 2006 Award for Outstanding Achievement in E-Philanthropy. Sojourners - a Christian ministry whose mission is to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice - uses GetActive solutions to power its online communications, including email, fundraising, and grassroots advocacy campaigns."

Monterey County Herald | 03/27/2006 | Hospice to hold seminar on pain at end of life

2006-03-27T07:56:00.000-08:00

Monterey County Herald | 03/27/2006 | Hospice to hold seminar on pain at end of life: "Hospice official joins panel on fundraising practices

Jim Bennett, director of development for Hospice Foundation, has been selected for a panel on fundraising practices at the Association of Fundraising Executives' 43rd Annual International Conference March 31 to April 5 in Atlanta.

He also recently received notification from Certified Fundraising International, which sets standards of practice excellence, that his professional credential, CFRE, has been accepted for renewal."

reviewjournal.com -- News - IN BRIEF

2006-03-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

reviewjournal.com -- News - IN BRIEF: "FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS

Chancellor, wife to receive award

Chancellor Jim Rogers will receive an award next month for his higher education philanthropy from the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

my.accenture.com -- Today's Headlines

2006-03-21T07:58:00.000-08:00

my.accenture.com -- Today's Headlines: "Fundraisers to honor Weinstein

Stanley Weinstein of Albuquerque has been selected to receive the 2006 Association of Fundraising Professionals International's Outstanding Fundraiser of the Year Award.

Weinstein will be honored at the New Mexico Planned Giving Council's Legacy Day luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, according to a news release from the association."

2006-01-18T08:09:00.000-08:00