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About PAFN Meetings:PAFNmeetsfrom7:45amto9:30amonthe4th ThursdayfromSeptembertoMay,excludingDecember.
AllmeetingsareheldatFiveCountiesChildren’sCentre,872DuttonRoad,Peterboroughwiththeexceptionof ourSeptemberAnnualGeneralMeeting.
For more information visit: www.peterboroughareafundraisersnetwork.com
Or email: [email protected]
PAFN Offers: •MonthlyProfessionalDevelopmentserieswith presentationsbyprofessionalexpertsintheirfield.•Opportunitytonetwork,shareinformation,ideas, challengesandupcomingevents.•TwoonieTalkProgramtoshareyournews!
Membership Costs:$30individualor$45organizationalannualmembership. Anorganizationalmembershipallowsanunlimited numberofindividualsfromtheorganization(i.e.staff,boardmembersandvolunteers)toattendmeetings.
Visitorsarealwayswelcome!Thereisacostof$10to attendasinglemeetingthatcanbeappliedtothe costofamembershipshouldyouchoosetojoinin thatsameyear.
About PAFN:Celebratingits15thyear,thePeterboroughArea Fundraisers’Networkisamembership-based organizationoffunddevelopmentprofessionals,non-profitleaders,communityvolunteersandboardmemberswhoarecommittedtomaintainingtheethicalandprofessionalstandardsoffundraising,throughprofessionaldevelopment,inthePeterbor-oughArea.ThePAFNvolunteerexecutiveisnominatedeachyearattheAnnualGeneralMeetinginSeptember.
Our 2012-2013 Executive:Chair: [email protected]
Vice Chair:[email protected]
Treasurer:[email protected]
Membership Director: [email protected]
Professional Development Director:[email protected]
Communications & Marketing Director:[email protected]
Secretary:[email protected]
Website Director:Vacant
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Mark your calendars now for these excellent professional development opportunities for you, your executive and your board. The Peterborough Area Fundraisers’ Network has developed these low-cost, high quality workshops to support our community’s professional and volunteer fund development, as well as industry networking.
Thursday, September 27, 2012Donor Do’s and Don’ts Peter Roach, Betty and Bill Morris
For some charities, the difference between success and failure may have less to do with how they spend their money, and more how they ask for money. What motivates donors? Come listen to our panel of experi-enced philanthropic donors who will share with you ef-fective strategies to build enduring donor relationships. Special Location: Royal Gardens, 1160 Clonsilla Ave.7:45 am to 9:45 am—Refreshments included(parking at Westdale Bible College)
Thursday, October 25, 2012Trends In FundraisingNicole Nakoneshny, KCI
Join KCI Vice President and Philanthropic Trends Quarterly Editor Nicole Nakoneshny as she shares her insights on trends to watch in philanthropy and fundraising in Canada today. As VP for the nation’s larg-est and most successful fundraising consultancy, Nicole uses anecdotal examples and research to share with you the current philanthropic landscape and trends to factor into your fundraising strategies. Thursday, November 15, 2012
CommunityFoundationofGreater Peterborough’s3rdannual PhilanthropyForum.Visitwww.cfgp.cafor moreinformationandtoregister.
Thursday, November 22, 2012From Fear to Fun: Finding Your Groove with Social MediaSofie Andreou, Social Media Consultant, and Maryam Monsef, Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough
Sofie Andreou, a social media expert, will share what interests YOU most in online marketing strat-egy trends and demonstrate “best of class” exam-ples based on your specific needs. Maryam Monsef, Outreach Coordinator for the Community Founda-tion of Greater Peterborough, will share with you her techniques for social media interaction and the impressive results for her organization.
Thursday, January 24, 2013Planned Giving Eileen Madder, Manulife; Tracey Campbell, BMO; and Steve Bark A planned giving program should be considered as part of an overall fundraising strategy. This expert panel will review the importance of planned giving and the industry-wide changes that have taken place. Learn the necessary first steps in creat-ing a planned giving program, what to consider when determining the appropriate level of planned giving activity for your organization, and what legal/tax requirements must be followed.
Thursday, February 28, 2013Strategic Planning for Fund DevelopersDawn Berry-Merriam, Peterborough Social Planning Council
Your non-profit may have an organization-wide stra-tegic plan, but does it have a fund development and capacity-building focus? Join Dawn Berry-Merriam to learn why it is essential for your department to engage in short and long-term planning and how
to create a sustainable plan for you, your board and your organization. This session is a great opportu-nity for fund developers, organizational leaders and board members to begin envisioning capacity-building together.
Thursday, March 28, 2013Engaging Your BoardSpeaker TBAGetting your board to raise funds for your non-profit may feel like a constant challenge. With the right moti-vation, training, and support, you can help your board members overcome their hesitation. Whether it is a lack of fundraising knowledge or a fear of ‘the ask,’ you can empower your board members by demystifying their role in fund development through organizational structure, clear expectations, and support.
Thursday, April 25, 2013Networking Event
Networking is essential to learning best practices and developing your career as a fundraiser. Join other PAFN members to share stories about the paths you are currently navigating and learn some of the common pitfalls others have traversed. The collective knowledge of PAFN members is extraordinary!
Thursday, May 23, 2013Engaging Tomorrow’s Youth in VolunteerismDebbie Nash, TASSS and Speaker TBA
They are motivated, energetic, strong and a great resource for your organization: youth volunteers. Youth recruitment and engagement is critical to ensuring the future sustainability of the voluntary sector. Do you have a plan to develop the next generation of philanthropists? Invest in youth volunteers today and enjoy the benefits for years to come.
Professional Series 2012-2013
$5discountforPAFNmembers.