Recognized as a Ten Star Chapter for its stellar programming, our AFP Central Florida Chapter is prepared to meet the diverse needs of the membership. We are proud of the rich programming, meaningful mentoring, collegiate chapter collaboration, CFRE program study groups and inclusive networking sessions offered throughout 2014.

This year’s goal was to strengthen our core work. The additional focus on diversity will lead our Central Florida chapter to attain AFP International Friends of Diversity designation in 2015. AFP Chapter board leaders passed a Resolution in October 2014 and a copy of this forward thinking resolution is included in this report.

You’ll find special attention to the numbers that quantify our AFP Central Florida chapter’s good work. Fiscal numbers, participation numbers, the number of educational offerings and the number of ways AFP Central Florida serves our members are all noted in the following pages.

Our work is the result of the important contributions to the voluntary sector made by individuals, corporations, foundations, and youth in our community. The elevation of the field of ethical fundraising continues through the work of AFP Central Florida. As fundraisers, we love our work and know how much it matters – but we also know success depends on more than our personal passion and commitment.

As I wrap up this year as president I’d like to give a special thank you to our board of directors, who have tirelessly given their time to support our members. I have been inspired by your commitment and appreciate all that you do to serve and enhance our AFP Central Florida community and am so thankful to have served by your side.

Donna Marino, CFRE, MBA

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2014 President’s Message

DONNA MARINO, MBA, CFRE, President

DANIEL SAMUELS, President Elect

LAUREN NELSON, Immediate Past President

MICHAEL SLAYMAKER, MAHR, Treasurer

RAYCHEL CESARO, Secretary and Social Media Chair

HEIDE EVANS WALDRON, VP of Education

VALERIE MARDLE, VP of Development

WENDY PROCTOR, CFRE, VP of Professional Development

REBECCA PAYNE, VP of Communications

ASHLEY HICKMAN, VP of Membership

DYAN GOODMAN, VP of National Philanthropy Day

LAURA CUTCHENS, Co-chair, National Philanthropy Day

MARY LEE WALKER, CFRE Study Group Chair

ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN O'CONNOR, Chapter Newsletter Chair

DEBI PEDRAZA, Diversity Chair

CHRISTOPHER BURKE, E-Communications Chair

LISA BLACKWELDER, IOM, BE the CAUSE Campaign Chair

JESSICA KNOX, New Member Chair

JASON VENNING, Luncheon Logistics Chair

TERRY C. KNOX, CFRE, Mentor Program and College Liaison

HEATHER CALDWELL, Seminar Chair

CHRISTINE WRIGHT, CFRE, Renewal Member Chair

DIANNE HOPSTETTER, CFRE, Scholarship Chair

MEREDITH BEKEMEYER, Social Networking Chair

TODD RUOPP, Summer Internship Program Chair

MIKE ROBERTSON, Webinar Chair

INSPIRING LEADERSHIPAppreciating those board of director volunteers who gave of their time, talents and treasures.

26Committed board leaders served AFP Central Florida Members in 2014.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Central Florida Chapter Board of Directors formally adopted the following resolution on diversity at its October 15, 2014, meeting.

WHEREAS the mission of the Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is to enable people and organizations throughout the world to practice effective and ethical fundraising through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy; and,

WHEREAS the Central Florida Chapter of AFP is committed to educating and encouraging its members and the non-profit sector to better serve their respective communities; and,

WHEREAS the Central Florida Chapter of AFP defines diversity as seeking to achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives and cultures to ensure that the best possible thinking, ideas, opportunities and solutions are considered; intentionally creating a respectful and welcoming environment that is open to all; and appreciating the unique contributions of every member of the community; and

WHEREAS the Central Florida Chapter of AFP values inclusiveness as an essential source of vitality, strength, and unity for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission and achieving philanthropic success;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Central Florida Chapter of AFP is committed to diversity as an ongoing proactive process in its governance, chapters, committees, membership, programs and activities.

The Central Florida Chapter of AFP believes that diversity and inclusion create a strong, vital and unified force for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission and achieving philanthropic success.

The International Fundraising Conference will be held in Baltimore, MD March 29 – 31.

TREASURER’S REPORTGreat stewardship of your membership dues.

$ 32,075

Net income as of 11/30/14 does not reflect year end financials.

As of 11-30-14

INCOME

Admin $ 3,005.11

Communications $ 100.00

Education $ 17,050.82

Membership $ 7,530.00

NPD $ 96,353.87

Prof Development $ 2,440.00

Total $ 126,479.80

EXPENSES

Admin $ 34,478.78

Communications $ 2,110.00

Education $ 15,905.19

Membership $ 6,520.81

NPD $ 29,065.32

Prof Development $ 6,324.49

Total $ 94,404.59

Net Income $ 32,075.21

CFRE course content is based on the six core knowledge areas related to fundraising included in the CFRE exam. The participants met once a month for 8 months with course material provided by AFP Central Florida Chapter and enhanced with instruction by member CFREs.

Thank you to our CFRE Instructors:

• Carol Felder, CFRE, Cornerstone Hospice

• Marilyn Hattaway, CFRE, Grace Medical

• Dianne K. Hopstetter, CFRE, Garnett Group

• Terry Knox, CFRE, Boys Town of Central Florida

• Nancy Ludin, CFRE, Jewish Pavilion

• Donna Marino, MBA, CFRE, The Florida Bar Foundation

• Christine Wright, CFRE, Salvation Army

The purpose of the CFRE Study Group is to provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level.

Attendees:Phillip Deal, Children's Home SocietyDevin Dominguez, Maitland Art & History MuseumNancy Freeman, Boy Scouts of Central FloridaEllen McLaughlin O'Connor, McLaughlin O'Connor ConsultingCathy Rodgers, Canine CompanionsValynn Sala, Apopka Early Learning CenterMary Lee Walker, Junior Achievement of Central Florida

Chamberlain Scholarship to AFP International Conference

• Mary Lee Walker, 2014

• Ashley Hickman, 2015

New Member Scholarships:

• Brittney Breeden

• Katie Moore

• Briana Scales

• Kit Twenter

Renewing Member Scholarships:

• Lisa Blackwelder, IOM

• Jason Venning

• Shelly Gerig

• Vonekam “Vonnie” Guthrie

Robert Kinney Scholarship to Planet Philanthropy:

• Brian Henties

• Valerie Mardle

Planet Philanthropy Attendee Stipend:

• Lisa Blackwelder, IOM

• Raychel Cesaro

• Donna Marino, MBA, CFRE

• Daniel Samuels

• Todd Ruopp

• Christine Wright

GIVING BACK TO MOVE FORWARDScholarship Report 2014

18 Scholarships or stipends were awarded in 2014 at the local AFP Central Florida Chapter.

AFP is committed to your success and the success of your organization. There is no doubt that these are challenging times, but you still have the power to control your own fundraising career, and AFP can help.

Your membership in AFP helps to advance the overall fundraising community. Belonging to AFP sends an important message to the world that the fundraising profession is united and cares about issues such as ethics and public trust.

AFP is committed to the highest level of service to our donors and the people we serve. We are proud of the work we do and are committed to changing the world… with you!

Thank you for investing in yourself and your profession.

Planet Philanthropy is the annual statewide conference presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Florida Caucus. The event will be June 7-9, 2015 at The Hyatt Regency in Jacksonville, Florida.

www.planetphilanthropy.org

2014 Educational Presentations

• JANUARY 15 – 50 things I’ve learned in 10,000 days of fundraising, Jerry F. Smith, CFRE

• FEBRUARY 19 - The case for support, how to get from ZZ to $$, Richard Russell

• MARCH 19 – What donors are dying to tell you: tracking 20 years of lifetime estate plan change, Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP

• APRIL 16 - Qualify/Disqualify: Building a Pipeline for Major Gifts, Kelly Dowling, MBA, CFRE

• MAY 21 – Cultivation and collaboration, Cynthia Blackwell

• JUNE 18 - Win with wisdom! Powerful strategies for successful grant funding, Bahiyyah Maroon, Ph.D.

• JULY 16 - Supercharge your fundraising efforts with content marketing, Steven Shatttuck

• AUGUST 20 - How to take advantage of the greatest wealth transfer in U.S. history, Charron Bulgner

• SEPTEMBER 17 - Positive and Negative Diversity Issues in OCPS, Marisol Mendez and Reinaldo Amill

• OCTOBER 15 - A donor's view of fundraising through generations. Donor panel: Andrea Massey-Farrell, Andrea Eliscu, Bill Perry, Brad Butterstein

2014 Webinars

• MARCH 13 - Millennial motivation: what makes millennials want to give, Michelle Cline, J.D. P– partnering site Rollins PNLC

• APRIL 9 - Creating a breakthrough strategy for your nonprofit, Robert Sheehan, CFRE – partnering site Valencia College

• MAY 7 - Major gifts for small shops, Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE –partnering site Rollins PNLC

• JUNE 6 - figure fundraising: how to create and run your first $100,000+ major gifts campaign, Sandy Rees, CFRE – partnering site Community Foundation of South Lake

• SEPTEMBER 9 - Extreme social media makeover: nonprofit edition, Allan Pressel – partnering site Florida Hospital Foundation

• OCTOBER 8 - Incorporating Stories Into Your Fundraising Program, Leah Eustace, CFRE – partnering site Community Foundation of South Lake

Keep this for your records.Education sessions offered through AFP Central Florida in 2014.Why should you hold onto this? Continuing Education, CFRE Application… and more!

10Monthly educational presentations.

6Educational webinars sponsored by AFP Central Florida.

On November 14th, AFP Central Florida hosted the 29th Annual National Philanthropy Day at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes to a sold out crowd of nearly 600 community leaders.

Our NPD team has been meeting and planning for many months. They combined skills, talents and resources to put forth an exceptional event. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for their commitment, enthusiasm and friendship.

I would like to thank our Title Sponsors; Bank of America, Duke Energy, Heart of Florida United Way, Orange Appeal Magazine, Planned Giving Network, Rollins College and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Their generosity and philanthropic spirit allowed us to put on this amazing event.

Welcome to new Sponsors, Westgate Resorts Foundation and Award Sponsors; The Assistance Fund, Central Florida Foundation, Embraced by Grace, Florida Hospital Foundation, Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, Orlando Health Foundation, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation and YMCA of Central Florida.

All of our sponsors help to make NPD a success. Thank you to the following for their generosity and support: Golden Corral Corporation, Neiman Marcus, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, UCF School of Public Administration, Bryce L. West Foundation, Wings of Hope Foundation and SeaWorld Orlando.

The NPD committee is a great way to get involved with AFP and give back to the profession. If you are interested in joining the committee, please email mail@afpcentralflorida.org. The committee will begin meeting in February 2015.

No man is an island, entire of himself. - John Donne

A few words from Dyan Goodman, VP of National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day

NPD is a celebration of philanthropy-giving, volunteering and charitable engagement that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy and all those involved in the philanthropic process makes to our society and our world.

More Info? Call (407) 293-4464 or email mail@afpcentralflorida.org

OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Check out our memories.We do not remember days, we remember moments.

AFP Central Florida Chapter Social Networking Events

• February 26 at The Thirsty Topher

• April 15, 2014 at LUMA on Park sponsored by Stansbury Consulting

• July 31, 2014 at Cocina 214

Be the CauseThe annual campaign to advance the noble profession of

fundraising by giving to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.

2015 Member MomentsWe appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you in 2015!

In 2014 the Summer Internship in Fundraising selection committee identified three University of Central Florida (UCF) undergraduate students and three Central Florida nonprofit agencies to benefit from this unique collaboration that a rewards participating agencies who complete the internship with $1,000 grants from AFP Central Florida.

AFP Central Florida and Rollins College PNLC co-founded the internship program in 2013 in response to a lack of experienced fundraising professionals who can meet the demand.

3 students selected for summer internships

with Central Florida nonprofits.

2015 Member Moments

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