In January the AFP Board of Directors had a retreat to review the strategic plan and set some goals for 2008. The strategic plan addresses five critical issues.

Two of the critical issues that the board and various committees have been addressing are increasing the benefit awareness to AFP members and increasing the awareness and value of philanthropy in the Quad-Cities.

The new 2008-2009 Program Schedule will be in circulation soon. Thanks to the committee members that have worked hard on putting out a sixteen-month schedule with additional “member only” events.

Mark your calendars now:
AFP Quad Cities Chapter Members Only Networking Event
August 7 – 5:00- 6:00 pm
Child Abuse Council
1903 Pershing Ave., Davenport
Reservations: Rondi Doyle at 764-7017

We will also be offering Raiser’s Edge User Group meetings and AFP Mentor Breakfasts starting in September. More details will be provided in the 2008-09 AFP Program Schedule.

Margaret Lewis
AFP Quad Cities Chapter President

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Mark your calendars for the 2008 celebration of National Philanthropy Day. AFP Quad Cities will host a luncheon and awards ceremony on November 19, 2008 at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL.

The keynote speaker for this event will be Frances Emerson, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Global Brand Management of Deere & Company. Emerson is responsible for a broad range of external, internal, and brand management communications activities, as well as community relations and philanthropy.

Nomination forms and instruction sheet are available below. Awards will be given for Outstanding Youth/Youth Group, Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser, Distinguished Service to Philanthropy, and Outstanding Planned Giving Professional.

Nomination Instruction Sheet
Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award
Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser Award
Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Outstanding Youth/Youth Group Award