AFP-NM MISSION STATEMENT: The AFP New Mexico Chapter, an association of professionals, advances philanthropy by empowering people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising.

The core activities through which the Chapter fulfills this mission include education and training, promoting credentialing, providing resources, networking, forging alliances, mentoring, advocacy and recognition.

*President: Pamela Chavez, Don Chalmers Ford
(Forging alliances)

*President Elect: Celia Merrill, Golden Apple Foundation of NM
Every Member Campaign

*Past President: Felicia Griffin, The Griffin Group
Chair, Nominating Committee

*Treasurer: Shalini Shanker, Amy Biehl High School
Fiscal Responsibility

*Secretary: Christina Woodlee, United Way of Central NM
Legal Compliance

*VP Advancing Philanthropy: Lisa McCulloch, CNM Foundation
(Advocacy, recognition)

NPD, YIP, Family (Philanthropy): Cindy Ortega, Planned Parenthood
Spirit of Philanthropy
Community/Govt Outreach: Marisa Gay, Bosque School
Marketing/Communications: Betsy Skye Smith, Explora

*VP Education/Training: Kathleen Raskob, Samaritan Counseling Center
(Networking, providing resources)

Program Chair: Tracy Alexis, St. Martin’s Hospitality Center
Diversity/Inclusiveness: Charles Lowery, NM Jazz Workshop
Ethics: Maryle Barber, Casa Esperanza

*VP Membership Development: Jennifer Lowe, Jennifer Lowe Consulting
(Membership, mentoring, hospitality, logistics)

Emerging Leaders: Hazel Tull-Leach, UNM Hospitals
(New Members, Collegiate, High School)
Membership Outreach: Peter Moulson, United Way of Central NM
(Current Members, statewide)
Professional Development: Ken Thompson, Albuquerque Academy
(Advanced Members, credentialing, audio conferences)

Congratulations to the National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Committee and everyone who was took part in a very successful NPD Day! Once again our chapter stepped up to "Change the World with a Giving Heart." The 22nd Anniversary Awards luncheon took place on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Over 560 attendees from New Mexico and beyond attended this important event at the Sandia Resort and Casino.

We were excited to have an outstanding professional photographer at the event, Enrique C. Knell. Enrique captured images of all the winners and the atmosphere of this fun event. Enrique donated his services and also provided courtesy 5x7 prints to each winner. If you'd like to see his images from the event, please go to his website at http://www.ecknellphoto.com/Events/652830. AFP will receive a portion of proceeds from any photos you purchase.

None of this success could be possible without the support and commitment from every sector of our community and the AFP New Mexico Chapter heartily THANKS each of the following for the honor of being our LEADERSHIP SPONSORS:

• Albuquerque Community Foundation
• CNM Foundation
• Sandia Preparatory School
• St. Joseph Community Health Foundation
• UNM Hospital Foundation

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR, WELLS FARGO AND OUR DISTINGUISHED SPONSOR, THE NEW MEXICO BUSINESS WEEKLY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THIS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY EVENT.

Title Sponsor

2008 NPD AWARD WINNERS:
For 20 years, New Mexico's own National Philanthropy Day has honored those changing our world for the better. It is our pleasure to congratulate the 2008 awardees. Each award winner received a $250 donation to the charity of their choice:

Each and every one of you embodies the heart of a true philanthropist by giving of your time, talents and treasures!

Invitation to Participate in Upcoming AFP Member Survey

Dear AFP members:

There has been an increasing demand for program evaluation from external stakeholders such as the United Way, foundations, government agencies, accrediting organizations and nonprofit organizations themselves who are interested in how they are impacting who they serve. There is little information, however, on how these trends are impacting the fundraising profession.

Our chapter, along with 29 other AFP chapters from across the country, has agreed to participate in a study we believe will help our profession gain a better understanding of this impact and enable our profession to share best practices for effectively meeting these challenges.

In approximately 10 days, you will be receiving an online survey through our chapter on this topic. Your participation in the survey is strictly confidential, as results will be reported in aggregate form only. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. This research is being conducted by Salvatore Alaimo, Ph.D. and David Reingold, Ph.D. from Indiana University. The results of their study will be shared with all participating chapters and the AFP national office.

Additional incentives to participate include the chance to win one of the following prizes:

• "Nonprofits and Evaluation," issue 119 of the journal New Directions for Evaluation - $29 value
• The book Real World Evaluation by Bamberger, Rugh and Mabry - $35 value
• VISA gift card - $25 value
• The book Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning & Mission by Payton and Moody - $20 value
• The book Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work by Bray - $16 value
• AFP national membership renewal - $220 value

Please contact Salvatore Alaimo at (404) 297-9105 or  with any questions you have regarding this research.

We appreciate your cooperation with this study.

Thank you in advance!

Felicia Griffin

AFP Official Member Announcement

Dear AFP Members:

Despite a volatile economy, AFP has been able to provide relevant services and benefits to members and chapters. In order to continue to develop and enhance benefits and services, as well as ensure adequate resources to meet future member needs, the AFP board of directors has unanimously approved a dues increase of $30 for members in the Active and Associate categories.

The change in membership dues, the first in four years, was discussed at length by the board and was considered only after significant feedback from chapters and members.

This change will bring total annual dues for those categories to $250, plus chapter dues, and will be effective April 1, 2009. No other categories of membership will be affected by the change.

AFP appreciates your involvement in the largest community of fundraisers in the world and everything you do to advance ethical and effective fundraising every day. Your membership strengthens the profession and AFP’s ability to represent and advocate for fundraising practitioners.

We look forward to working with you in the last quarter of 2008 and throughout 2009 to help your organization raise the funds it needs. AFP will be offering a number of exciting and innovative programs and services to help you reach your development goals.

If you have any questions or comments about the membership dues change, please contact Lori Gusdorf, Vice President of Membership and Chapter Services at . Thank You.

AFP December Audio Conference - Wednesday, December 10th
Guerilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to Raise More Money
Presenter: Paula K. Parrish, CFRE
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM MDT
Length: 90 minutes

About the Event
The enduring reality of fundraising for nonprofit organizations is the need for the board to help with the solicitations. They might be reluctant, reticent, or resistant, but the bottom line is that they must DO IT. So how does a development officer persuade board members to assist? Using guerilla tactics! These include much personal contact, putting books into their hands through executive summaries, weekly task assignments and committee-driven goal setting, among other tactics. If they have fiduciary responsibility and you demonstrate the needs, they will follow your lead.

Learning Objectives
Participants will:

1. Learn how to combine the care and feeding of your board with their tasks.
2. Learn how to inspire and persuade with grace.
3. Learn how to take the fear out of asking for your board.
4. Learn how to raise more money by employing your board's relationships.

Target Audience
This presentation will help any Development Officer or CEO of any experience level who works with a board that is not pulling its fair share of fundraising.

About the Presenter
Paula K. Parrish, CFRE, has been raising funds and educating boards for 20 years. Her nonprofit experience stems from educational institutions, health care organizations and the arts, so she has vast expertise in dealing with the idiosyncrasies of unique boardroom situations. She has worked with well-intentioned provincial boards and high-end boards and she knows how to move them to the next level.

Free for AFP members. $15 for non-members. Bring a brown bag lunch! (1.5 CFRE hours)

Audio Conferences are held at: The United Way of Central New Mexico, 2340 Alamo SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

The registration deadline for this Audio Conference is December 8th. Call 505-239-9106 to register or click here to register and online.

AFP December Luncheon - Thursday, December 11th
Jan Hosea, the winner of the Outstanding Fundraising Professional award at Albuquerque's National Philanthropy Day, will be the guest speaker for the December 11th AFP monthly luncheon. Jan has been invited to speak to some very specific issues about her exceptional qualifications and experiences. She will talk about her commitment to the profession through certifications, publications, volunteering in the community, and involvement in professional fundraising organizations. Jan will also discuss how she has been mentored and is a mentor for her fellow fundraisers. Jan has so much valuable wisdom to share with us so plan on joining us at the Embassy Suites on December 11th for this exceptional luncheon program.

Luncheon cost for this meeting is $25 for AFP members and $30 for others. Any reservations received after the deadline will be charged a late registration fee of $5. The deadline to receive lunch reservations is 5 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2008. Visit www.afp-nm.org for registration details or call 505-239-9106.

January 8th & February 12th, 2009 AFP FUNDING Luncheons
Annually we present a "Funders" luncheon where you get the chance to meet and get tips from Funders. For 2009 we are going to present not only the Funders Luncheon on February 12th, but on January 8th we will have Terry Odendahl, President of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers and Co-founder of the Institute of Collaborative Change in Santa Fe, New Mexico as our very special guest speaker.

Odendahl will be sharing valuable information on equipping non-profits to make an effective "ask" to Funders.

Please attend our two part, January and February luncheons that will help you and your organization be more successful at tapping into funding resources.

FUNDRAISING ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
"When charities ask for time, people give more money"

According to new research in the Journal of Consumer Research, simply asking people a question about whether they're willing to volunteer their time leads to increases in donations of both time and money.

Source: University of Chicago Press Journals
Originally published: Friday, August 22, 2008 in Psychology & Sociology
Click here to read the article

HOLIDAY CHEER!
As the season starts to cool and we're dreaming of snowflakes in the near future, The AFP New Mexico Chapter wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! Follow the link below to see a recipe for a perfect cup of hot chocolate to add to your holiday cheer:

From the Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network
Click here to view the recipe

Job Postings - Development Opportunities

New Mexico Land Conservancy - Communications and Development Coordinator
Main areas: Seeking outgoing, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate NMLC s communications, fundraising and organizational development activities. Includes: communications and fundraising strategies and plans, materials design, outreach, grant proposals and reports, donor research and cultivation, maintaining donor databases, and supporting other organizational development activities.

Other information: College degree required in relevant field. Three years related work experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, desktop publishing and web-based software experience. Familiarity with New Mexico and/or western states and communities. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE.

How to apply: Please send cover letter, brief writing sample(s), resume and three references to: New Mexico Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 6759, Santa Fe, NM 87502-6759 or . Complete job description at www.nmlandconservancy.org. No calls please.

The Catholic Foundation - Director of Development and Outreach
Main areas: Planning and implementing strategies, activities, events and materials to inform, engage and cultivate current and prospective major and planned gift donors for the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

Other areas: Full position description available at: www.thecatholicfoundation.org/employment.htm.

Other information: Bachelor's degree in business or related field, and five or more years of proven success in donor relations, fundraising, gift planning or marketing. Experience working with the Catholic Church at the diocesan level and religious institutions strongly preferred.

How to apply: Please apply by December 20, 2008 and submit the following: (a)letter of interest; (b) comprehensive resume; (c) three professional references and two personal references. Send to: Director of Development Search, The Catholic Foundation, 4333 Pan American Freeway NE, Suite D, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Best Buddies International - State Director - Albuquerque, NM
Main areas: The SD is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to establish a state office in NM and secure multi-year funding for programs and special projects. S/he identifies and cultivates individual donors, corporations, foundations and government agencies and connects the interests or mission of these funding sources with needs of organization.

Other areas: In addition, the State Director oversees all day-to-day operations throughout the state, working with the Headquarters office to maintain consistency of programs throughout the state, developing expansion efforts, and providing assistance and direction to program staff.

Other information: Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include: group medical/dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, personal & sick time, 401(k) retirement plan, short term disability, critical illness and life insurance. Commuter benefits available. Business casual environment

How to apply: No Phone Calls Please.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please copy and paste the following URL to your internet browser: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=63094

Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest - Southern New Mexico and West Texas - Chief Executive Officer
The CEO is accountable for providing leadership, strategic direction, and vision for the development and achievement of the organization s mission in partnership with the council s Board of Directors. The CEO provides direction and guidance to the council in the development of goals and objectives.

The CEO works collaboratively with members of the management team to direct the council s day-to-day operations. This position will be filled in January/February 2009. The new Council s budget is expected to be $3.6 million.

A minimum of 5 years comparable executive level experience is required. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced education and training preferred. Corporate executives with a demonstrated record of leading highly customer-centered organizations are encouraged to apply. For more details, please visit http://www.egreensource.com/DSW

For immediate consideration, please email your cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements to:

Robert Perodeau, Principal
Evergreen Executive Source, LLC
P.O. Box 412
Haddonfield, NJ 08033-0412
Voice (800) 221-6663 Fax (800) 451-1451
E-mail:

Please click here for more opportunities.