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2009 National Philanthropy Day Recap
ADO's National Philanthropy Breakfast Salutes
Seven of Our Best and Brightest
Almost 300 guests enjoyed a celebratory breakfast in honor of National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown. The day paid tribute to the many faces of philanthropy in our area including those who work on the front lines as professionals and those who volunteer and make major philanthropic contributions. The event was profiled in the Westchester Business Journal and Westchester Magazine.
Linda Karesh, Philanthropy Day chair, noted that ADO is proud to host Westchester's only celebration of philanthropy and fundraising. Those honored are leaders by example. "Each of our honorees has a passion about what they do and that is why they are receiving this award."
Supporters included: Con Edison, TD Bank, Executive Printing & Direct Mail, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Gae & John Savino, Diane H. Tabakman & David W. Rhodes, Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Westchester Community Foundation, Westchester Medical Center Foundation - Children's Hospital Foundation.
ADO Co-presidents Toni Boelsen and Alison Paul with
Kaye Jackson, Journal Chair
Linda Karesh, Philanthropy Breakfast Chair
Sandra Miller, Patricia Mulqueen and Peter Pockriss
Philanthropist of the Year Livia Straus with Peekskill Mayor
Mary Foster and husband Marc Straus
Youth in Philanthropy: Project Relief Youth Group Members
Fundraiser of the Year Lisa Deutsch with Guiding Eyes for the Blind colleagues
Board Member of the Year Liz Mark with family and friends
Peter J. Gallagher Award for Leadership & Service to
ADO winner Diane Tabakman with Robby Morris
Cora Greenberg, Catherine Marsh and friend
Bevin Presutti, Chair of the MBIA Charitable Contributions Committee
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Make Your Auction and Your Event Sing:
How to raise more money when everyone
else says you can’t
December 9, 2009
 Topic:
"Make Your Auction and Your Event Sing: How to raise more money when everyone else says you can’t"
Time:
11:45am Networking
12:30pm Lunch and Presentation
Presented By:
Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS
This lively, fun and interactive session will both challenge you and show you how you can bring your event to the next level -- and raise significantly more money! A professional auctioneer and consultant since 1986, nationally known Kathy Kingston has raised millions of dollars for non-profit organizations across the country.
 Auctions can be fun and certainly lively, and we want participants to be actively involved in this month’s presentation. For the past several years, ADO has hosted a simple gift exchange at the December luncheon. This year, we will take advantage of our speaker’s expertise and incorporate an auction.
 HOLIDAY GRAB BAG/AUCTION!
Be a part of the holiday spirit - - Bring a wrapped holiday gift to ADO’s December luncheon, which our guest speaker will auction off! Gifts should be valued at under $10 and can be an agency give-away (e.g. T-shirt, mug). Bring a business card along with your gift and the auction proceeds will go to one of the organizations drawn from the business cards received.
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Hone your skills by signing up for the joint ADO/SUNY Purchase Certificate Program. We offer four courses spanning the year that cover all major aspects of a successful fundraising effort. Register Now! Course I has been completed, and Course II is now underway.
The program is intended for development officers, executive directors, board members and fundraisers. The coursework covers all the major components of a successful fundraising effort. Every week a different expert in the fundraising field provides participants with the tools and strategies needed to succeed at fundraising. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate from Purchase College and the Association of Development Officers, acknowledging the acquired level of knowledge and expertise. Courses DO NOT have to be taken in sequence but all four courses are required to earn a certificate.
Click here for brochure (pdf) which includes information on how to enroll.
Looking Ahead:
Spring 2009
Course III: Fundraising Technology and Research
Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 p.m. starting February 24th
Fee: $179; ADO members $155
Session 1: Technology Applications
Session 2: Individual Donor Research
Session 3: Corporate, Foundation and Government Funding Research
Course IV: Fundraising Communications
Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 p.m. starting March 24th
Fee: $239; ADO members $214
Session 1: Grant Writing
Session 2: Corporate and Foundation Strategies; Government Relations
Session 3: Image Development and Public Relations
Session 4: Marketing and Advertising
We are reviewing and revising the program for next year. Your feedback is welcome. Please contact ADO / SUNY Certificate Co-Chairs Marilyn Foley, Marilynfoley2000@yahoo.com or Felicia Anzel, Felicia.anzel@gmail.com
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ADO matches up experienced professionals with those looking for guidance or advice. The program is very flexible, based on the individuals involved. It can include short meetings, phone calls, e-mails, job search assistance, or even job “shadowing.” ADO’s Mentoring Chair, Gwen Salmo, is a pro at making the perfect matches! Contact Gwen at gwensalmo@friendsofkaren.org to sign on as mentor or mentee.
Click here for more information.
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Director of Advancement
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Description: Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy High School (GCA), a ministry of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in White Plains, NY, has been educating young women for 91 years.
Responsibilities: The Director of Development shares administrative responsibility for the ongoing development efforts of the school, including fundraising and public relations, all within the context of the school’s mission and goals. In consultation with school administrators and the approval of the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Director establishes both long and short range plans to achieve development goals and objectives. The Director reports to the principal, provides the Development Committee progress reports on strategies and goals, and directs the Special Events Coordinator.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree; 5 years of development experience in a nonprofit organization; Demonstrated ability to think strategically, while overseeing attention to detail; Proven track record of achieving annual development goals; High energy, positive team player; Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively; Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage donors; Strong partnership-building and event planning skills; Excellent computer skills and knowledge of data base programs (DonorPerfect experience a plus)
To apply for the position of Director of Advancement, please send a cover letter and resume by December 1, 2009 to Noreen McGovern at nmcgovern@goodcounselacademyhs.org.
Consultant
Good Counsel Elementary School
Description: Good Counsel Elementary School, a private school for boys and girls pre-kindergarten through grade eight, is seeking a part time consultant.
Responsibilities: This consultant will be responsible for attracting new and retaining current students and heightening the community’s awareness of the school.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have knowledge of White Plains and the surrounding community. S/he will be adept at building relationships within the school community as well as in the larger community. S/he must be adept at a variety of computer programs and be able to attend some evening and weekend events.
To apply for this position, please send resume to Sister Clare Arenholz by December 15, 2009.
Contact:
Sister Clare Arenholz
Good Counsel Elementary School
52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10605
or email it to Clarearenholz@MSN.com
Director of Major Gifts
Blythedale Children’s Hospital
Description: Blythedale Children’s Hospital is a national leader in diagnosing and treating children with life-threatening and complex medical illness/conditions.
Responsibilities: Blythedale seeks an experienced Director of Major Gifts to increase, expand and diversify philanthropic revenue for the Hospital. Requires significant experience in the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, ideally within a healthcare institution, academic medical center, or higher education institution.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, ideally within a healthcare institution, academic medical center, or higher education institution; capital campaign experience required and planned giving knowledge strongly preferred; an entrepreneurial approach to fund raising; demonstrated ability to engage participation from all levels and create an atmosphere charged with excitement and energy for Blythedale’s visionary programs and projects; integrity and proven ability to develop relationships with high-caliber volunteers and esteemed medical leaders and/or faculty; excellent communication skills; the intellectual curiosity and capacity to elicit and quickly grasp medical and scientific concepts, and synthesize this information into an articulate case for support; ability to creatively engage and motivate volunteers, donors, and prospects and inspire confidence with internal and external constituencies!
Contact: Gail Freeman BlythedaleDMG@glfreeman.com
Click Here for the complete Job Bank list.
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Network with peers, learn from each other as well as experts in various aspects of fundraising and related fields, and have a good time along the way. Our membership year is from July 1st to June 30th.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
ADO Membership Directory
(Must join by December 1, 2009 to be included in the 2009-10 Directory)
- Discounts on ADO programs (National Philanthropy Day, ADO DAY, Breakfast Meetings, Luncheons)
- Discount for ADO-SUNY Purchase Fundraising and Board Development Courses
- 15% discount at Support Center for Nonprofit Management events
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP - $230
Above benefits, plus 8 luncheon seminars
DIRECTORY MEMBERSHIP - $130
Above benefits, plus reduced luncheon seminar rate ($30). Non-members pay $35 per luncheon seminar.
Click here to see the full array of membership benefits.
Click here for a membership application.
For more information contact one of our Vice Presidents of Membership:
Lucille Geraci-Miranda, MPA, geranda96@aol.com or 914-391-7552
Robby Morris, CLU, robbymorris.com@gmail.com or 914-273-6301
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We are doing something different this year. Have you always wanted to present at an ADO DAY Conference but were just never asked? Well, now you can step forward and submit a workshop proposal through our new “Call for Presentations.”
ADO Day 2010
It Takes a Team:
Building the Foundation Today for Tomorrow
April 22, 2010
Doubletree Hotel, Tarrytown
The Association of Development Officers invites you to share your insights and expertise by presenting at the ADO Day Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, NY. This conference, designed by and for development professionals, is focused on building a team within and without our organizations that will encourage and build philanthropic support. The conference will be centered on three tracks, with appropriate workshops to support each track:
- Communicating your message with and for all your constituents. Sample workshops would include:
- Empowering your Board & Volunteers
- Creating a philanthropic culture
- Defining your message for all to hear
- Implementing a crisis communication plan – who is involved?
- Fund raising Strategies – from the basics to generating significant growth. Sample workshops to consider:
- The Development Plan – what it is and how to implement
- Donor Retention strategies
- What does the Board & CEO expect of the Development Office
- Major gifts, cultivation, and tricks of the trade for small shops.
- Planning for the future – how to sustain support for your organization for the long-term. Sample workshops may address:
- Are you ready for a capital campaign?
- Assessing your Development Office
- Strategic planning for the Development Office
- How to deal with change
- Building a Legacy and Endowment for your organization
Click here for the RFP
Question? Contact Co-Chairs:
Paula Barbag: PBarbag@richmondcommserv.org and
Grace Ferri: gferri@uhgc.org
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I Found My Job through the ADO Job Bank
Sharon Camlic let her “fingers do the keying” through the ADO Job Bank. She is the new Director of Development at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. Congratulations Sharon!
Robby Morris Chosen as “2009 FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction”
Robby Morris, CLU, President of the Morris Group in Armonk, New York, was ranked as one of the top Wealth Managers in Westchester County.
More than 32,000 consumers and 3,750 financial service professionals were asked to evaluate wealth managers in the Westchester area. A blue ribbon panel of local financial services industry experts reviewed the final list. Fewer than seven percent of the wealth managers in the Westchester area were selected and the 2009 list of Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Managers was featured in the August issue of Westchester Magazine.
Robby Morris, who has 25 years experience offering wealth management services – such as personal and business insurance; financial, retirement, charitable and estate planning – to high net worth individuals, businesses and families- was thrilled to receive this independent recognition from the clients and other professionals with whom he works.
“In today’s economy, this recognition speaks highly to the trust and confidence that is so important in the client advisor relationship.”
Our congratulations to Robby. For more information about Robby Morris, please call him at 914-273-6301 or e-mail him at morrisrw@ft.newyorklife.com.
Please let us know your Member News! Have you gotten a new job, obtained a significant grant or started a new initiative you’d like to share with others? Send your news to Adie Shore, Newsletter Editor at shoregrant@aol.com
OTHER NEWS
The Grantsmanship Center's signature Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to New York City, January 25-29, 2010.
During the workshop, participants will learn The Grantsmanship Center's highly regarded proposal-writing format. In addition to practicing advanced techniques for pursuing government, foundation, and corporate grants, participants work in small teams to develop and then review real grant proposals.
Participants exit the class equipped with new skills, new professional connections, and follow-up services for one year, including a professional proposal review, access to The Grantsmanship Center's exclusive online funding databases, and an array of other benefits. Many also leave with proposals that are ready to polish and submit. Tuition for the Grantsmanship Training Program is $895 ($845 for each additional registrant from the same organization)
To ensure personalized attention, class size is limited to 30 participants. For more information, click here. To register online or to learn about scholarship opportunities for qualifying organizations, click here. Or call The Grantsmanship Center's Registrar at (800) 421-9512.
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