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NAME="central_ohio_chapter_mission"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER MISSION</U></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="865" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000066 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 104 WIDTH="853"><bR> <div> <B>The Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals exists to promote effective, ethical, accountable fundraising as both a recognized profession and as an essential component of philanthropy</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="the_vision_of_the_central_ohio_chapter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>THE VISION OF THE CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">foster ethical and responsible philanthropy in central Ohio.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">promote the understanding and universal application of the Donor Bill of Rights.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">create a positive image of fund raising and its related disciplines and promote an acknowledgment of fund raising as a profession in the Central Ohio area, </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">which will necessarily position the Chapter as the standard bearer.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">work to make membership in the organization available to all individuals in the Central Ohio area involved in the fund raising profession.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">encourage the continuing education of its members and others involved directly in the development of nonprofit organizations in the Central Ohio area.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="international_afp_description_and"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>INTERNATIONAL AFP DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 25,000 members in 163 chapters in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, working to advance </div> <div> philanthropy  through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs.  AFP believes that to guarantee human freedom and social creativity, people must </div> <div> have the right to freely and voluntarily form organizations to meet perceived needs, advocate causes, and seek funds to support these activities. </div> <div> o guarantee these rights, AFP's purposes are to:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Foster development and growth of fundraising professionals committed to the preserving and enhancing philanthropy. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Establish a code of ethics and professional practices. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Require member adherence to a professional code of ethical standards and practices. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide training opportunities for fundraising professionals. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Implement programs that ensure cultural and social diversity in our membership and leadership. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Collect, research, publish, and disseminate historical, managerial, and technical information on philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Promote public understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conduct activities that maintain and develop legislation favorable to philanthropy. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Enlist, organize, and support members to achieve our purposes. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Foster international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and education among fundraising professionals worldwide. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use all necessary and proper means to accomplish our purposes. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide a valid and reliable certification program for fundraising professionals. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="ethics"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><A HREF="http://www.afpnet.org/ethics" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.afpnet.org/ethics"><U><B><U>ETHICS</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.afpnet.org/ethics" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.afpnet.org/ethics"><U>Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust, for every AFP member. AFP provides a self-governed process for addressing ethical concerns.</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>National Headquarters</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Association of Fundraising Professionals</div> <div> 4300 Wilson Boulebard, Suite 300</div> <div> Alexandria, VA  22203</div> <div> PHONE: 800-666-FUND (3863)</div> <div> FAX: 703-684-0540</div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="chapter_bylaws"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>CHAPTER BYLAWS</U></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>STANDARD BYLAWS FOR CHAPTERS OF</B></div> <div> <B><U>THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Adopted by the Central Ohio Chapter June 2008</I></div> <bR> <div> ARTICLE I -  INTRODUCTION </div> <bR> <div> Name and Status.  The name of this corporation is the AFP Central Ohio Chapter (“Chapter”), which is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio and which is a chapter and affiliate of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (“AFP” or the “Association”).  The Board of Directors of AFP has granted a charter to the Chapter, which agrees to conduct its affairs and programs in compliance with the strategic plans, policies, procedures, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association  and which has entered into a separate Chapter Affiliation Agreement with the Association to further set forth the terms of affiliation. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE II -  NONPROFIT PURPOSES</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.   General Purposes.  The Chapter is organized and shall be operated exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</div> <bR> <div> Section 2.  Specific Objectives and Purposes.  The specific objectives and purposes of the Chapter shall be to promote the common professional interests of AFP members as stated in the Bylaws of the Association, and to further the purposes of the Chapter through nonprofit activities including, but not limited to, education, training, meetings, workshops, publications and other relevant activities.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE III -  CODE OF ETHICS</div> <bR> <div> The Chapter shall be responsible for educating the membership and the public regarding the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice (“Code”).  The Chapter shall not conduct investigations or consider allegations of violations of the Code made against members, nor shall it suggest, issue, or render advisory opinions on matters related to the Code, but shall refer such matters to the AFP Ethics Committee.  The Chapter shall function in accordance with the Association's statement of the "Role of Chapters in the AFP Ethics Process" and in accordance with the AFP statement of Procedures Relating to Enforcement of the Code.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE IV -  MEMBERSHIP</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Membership.  All members of the Chapter must be members of the Association in compliance with the policies, procedures, and Bylaws of the Association. </div> <div>  </div> <div> Section 2.  Categories.  Membership categories for the Chapter shall be consistent with the AFP categories of membership as determined by the Association Board of Directors, which shall adopt policies and procedures setting voting privileges; eligibility for membership in each category; application and acceptance procedures; payment schedules; procedures for notifying delinquent members; establishing the date after which members will be dropped from membership for nonpayment; policies regarding transferability and reinstatement of membership; and, required national dues and fees for each membership category.  </div> <bR> <div> Section 3.  Voting.  A member is eligible to vote if (s)he meets the criteria for voting membership in the Association and the Chapter.  Each such member present at a membership meeting of the Chapter shall be entitled to one vote. If applicable state law permits, members may also vote electronically in accordance with such law.</div> <bR> <div> Section 4.  Dues.  Members shall pay<B> </B>annual dues to the Association as determined from time to time by the Association Board of Directors and annual dues to the Chapter as determined from time to time by the Chapter Board of Directors.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE V -  MEETINGS OF CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Regular Meetings.  Regular meetings of the Chapter members shall be held at least quarterly on such dates and at such times and places as the Chapter Board of Directors shall determine.  The Chapter shall hold an annual meeting, which may be one of the regular meetings, for the purposes of electing directors and officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and such other business as shall be determined by the Chapter Board of Directors. Written notice of regular and annual meetings shall be given to the members at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting.  </div> <bR> <div> Section 2.  Special Meetings.  Special meetings of members may be called by the Chapter Board of Directors, or by petition delivered to the Secretary of 25% of the Chapter membership eligible to vote.  Written notice of special meetings shall be given to members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting and shall state the purpose(s) of the meeting; no business other than that stated in the notice shall be considered at the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Section 3.    Quorum.  At least ten (10) percent of the members of the Chapter who are eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum, unless a higher number is required by applicable law.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE VI -  CHAPTER OFFICERS</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Officers. <B> </B>The officers of the Chapter shall be a President, President-elect, Immediate Past President, one to four Vice Presidents, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.  All officers must be members of the Chapter Board of Directors and shall serve without compensation.  The officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these Bylaws.  The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be held by the same individual.</div> <bR> <div> Section 2.  Manner of Election.  <I>  </I> The officers shall be elected at an annual meeting of the membership, and shall serve one year terms, with a maximum of two terms in each office, but may qualify for two additional one year terms after a minimum one year break in service, for a total lifetime service of four years in each office. </div> <bR> <div> Section 3.  Resignations.  An officer may resign at any time by serving written notice to the President or Chapter Board of Directors.  Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if no time is specified, upon receipt by the President or the Chapter Board of Directors.</div> <bR> <div> Section 4.  Vacancies.  In case of resignation of an officer or vacancy in an officer position, the Board of Directors shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term of such officer in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Chapter Board.  If the office of President becomes vacant, the President-elect shall become President for the unexpired term and shall continue to serve as President for a full term beginning at the end of the unexpired term.</div> <bR> <div> Section 5.  President .  The President of the Chapter shall perform the duties commonly incident to the office of the president including, but not limited to, chairing meetings of the Board and membership of the Chapter. </div> <bR> <div> Section 6. President-elect.  The President-elect shall perform the duties of the President during the absence or disability of the President and such other duties as the President and the Chapter Board of Directors may designate.</div> <bR> <div> Section 7. Vice President(s).   A Vice President shall perform such duties as the President and the Chapter Board of Directors may designate.  </div> <bR> <div> Section 8. Treasurer.  The Treasurer of the Chapter shall perform the duties commonly incident to the office of the treasurer and such other duties as the President or Chapter Board of Directors may designate.  The Treasurer shall be responsible for all records and filings related to the finances of the Chapter.  </div> <bR> <div> Section 9.  Secretary.  The Secretary of the Chapter shall perform the duties commonly incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as the President and Chapter Board of Directors may designate The Secretary shall keep a book of minutes of all regular meetings of the Board and, if directed by the Board, meetings of committees and of members and shall assure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law<B>.  </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE VII -  CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Composition.  The Chapter Board of Directors shall consist of not less than five (5) or more than thirty-five (35) individuals (including the officers) who shall be elected by the members of the Chapter eligible to vote. All directors shall be members in good standing of the Association and the Chapter and shall maintain such membership at all times during their terms in office. Directors shall serve without compensation<I> </I></div> <bR> <div> Section 2.  General Authority.  The Board of Directors of the Chapter shall manage, supervise, and control the business, property and affairs of the Chapter consistent with the strategic plan, policies and procedures, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the chapter and the Association. No action taken by the Chapter Board of Directors shall conflict with action taken by the Association's Board of Directors.  </div> <bR> <div> Section 3.  Chapter Board of Director Meetings. The Chapter Board of Directors shall meet at least once a year in person on such dates and at such times and places as the Chapter Board of Directors shall determine.  Additional meetings of the Board may be held as determined and scheduled by the Chapter Board of Directors.  Written notice of meetings of the Board shall be given to Directors<B> </B>at least ten (10)<B> </B>days prior to the meeting.  Directors may participate and vote in Board meetings held by telephone conference call, unless otherwise provided by applicable law. </div> <bR> <div> Section 4.  Quorum. <B> </B>A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Chapter Board. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Section 5.  Term of Office.  Directors shall serve one year terms, with the maximum of eight terms for a total of eight (8) years of maximum service, unless also serving as president, president-elect or immediate past president. </div> <bR> <div> Section 6.  Vacancies.  In case of resignation of a director or vacancy in a director position, the Board of Directors shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term of such director.  Any director filling an unexpired term will be eligible to serve one additional one year term, except as otherwise provided in Article VII, Section 5.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE VIII -  COMMITTEES</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Standing Committees.  The Chapter shall have the following Standing Committees and the Chapter Board of Directors may establish and appoint other committees in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board.</div> <bR> <div> Executive Committee.  The Chapter Executive Committee shall be composed of the officers.  The Chapter Executive Committee shall have the powers of the Board necessary to conduct the business of the Chapter between meetings of the Chapter Board of Directors.  The Chapter Executive Committee shall convene upon the call of the President.  A majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.  </div> <bR> <div> Nominating Committee.  The Nominating Committee shall consist of at least three members, including the Immediate Past President, who shall serve as Chair of the Committee The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of officer and director nominees to all Chapter members at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Chapter Board of Directors.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE IX -  PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE</div> <bR> <div> The rules contained in the current edition of <U>Robert's Rules of Order </U>shall govern the Chapter in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the law, these Bylaws, or the policies, procedures, or Bylaws of the Association. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE X -  NO PRIVATE BENEFIT</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Limitations.  The Chapter shall use its funds only to accomplish the objectives and purposes specified in these Bylaws, and no part of the net earnings, gains or assets of the Chapter shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, officers, other private individuals, or organizations organized and operating for profit, except that the Chapter is authorized and empowered to pay reasonable fees for products and services consistent with the limitations set forth in policies, procedures, or the Bylaws of the Chapter. </div> <bR> <div> Section 2.  Dissolution.  Upon dissolution or final liquidation of the Chapter, any remaining assets of the Chapter shall, after payment or the making of provision for payment of all the lawful debts and liabilities of the Chapter, be distributed to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE XI -  AMENDMENT OF<B> </B>BYLAWS</div> <bR> <div> These Bylaws may be amended at any membership meeting of the Chapter by a two-thirds vote of the eligible members casting votes provided a quorum exists and, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing to the Association not less than sixty (60) days and to the membership not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the amendments will be considered by the membership.<B> </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE XII - FISCAL YEAR</div> <bR> <div> The fiscal year of the Chapter shall be the calendar year, or as otherwise determined by the Association Board of Directors. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ARTICLE XIII -  INDEMNIFICATION</div> <bR> <div> Section 1.  Indemnification by Corporation of Directors and Officers.  The directors, officers, committee members, employees, and other volunteers of the Chapter shall be indemnified by the Chapter to the fullest extent permissible under the laws of this state.</div> <bR> <div> Section 2.  Insurance for Corporate Agents.  The Chapter Board of Directors shall, in a current and timely manner, fulfill the requirements set forth by the Association's Directors and Officers Liability Insurance program.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="chapter_strategic_plan"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>CHAPTER STRATEGIC PLAN</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Central Ohio AFP Strategic Plan </B></div> <div> <B>2008-2010</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mission Statement</B></div> <div> The Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals exists to promote effective, ethical, accountable fundraising as both a recognized profession and as an essential component of philanthropy.</div> <bR> <div> <B>GOAL    I:     Maintain strong chapter financial resources and reallocate those resources in alignment with chapter goals.</B></div> <div> <B>     </B>Objectives</div> <div> Investigate potential new sources of revenue.</div> <div> Advertising space on newsletters</div> <div> Banner adds on the chapter website</div> <div> Explore additional job bank fees for blast e-mails. </div> <div> Align budget goals (line items) with chapter goals</div> <div> Consolidate scholarships for the international conference by offering two scholarships at $2,000 each.</div> <div> Offer partial scholarships for membership.</div> <div> Offer scholarships for local or regional educational opportunities. </div> <div> Re-examine NPD goals.</div> <div> To increase AFP exposure in the community.</div> <div> To celebrate and recognize outstanding philanthropy. </div> <div> Event should be budget neutral and a potential income source rather than a mandated income source.</div> <div> Allocate budgetary dollars to each committee.</div> <div> Committee chairs should estimate expenses & request budget line items at the beginning of each budget cycle in order to fund new initiatives. </div> <div> Maintain a chapter reserve account of $50,000.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>GOAL   II:     Provide high quality programs to meet the needs of diverse experience levels and for progressive experience levels.</B></div> <div> Objectives:</div> <div> Continue to offer strong monthly luncheon programs.</div> <div> Evaluate monthly program offerings regularly to include programs of relevance per membership survey and member feedback.</div> <div> Increase collaborations with other organizations such as COPGC, Huntington's Seeds of Growth, Donor Relations & Stewardship, etc. </div> <div> Incorporate topical news items related to philanthropy into programs.  </div> <div> Poll our members for potential speakers and topics.</div> <div> Explore additional/alternative site for audio-conferences in a more central location.</div> <div> Expand networking opportunities, especially for specific groups, by end of 2008.</div> <div> Fundraising Friends.</div> <div> Speed Networking.</div> <div> Mentoring/Martini Mondays.</div> <div> Senior professionals (10 years of more) discussion group.</div> <div> Offer an annual educational conference, separate from NPD.  </div> <div> Explore an AFP-OSU education summit or All-Ohio conference for 2009.</div> <div> Plan regular offerings of the Essentials in Fundraising Course and the CFRE review course.</div> <div> Explore a 1-day conference with a national speaker for 2008. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>GOAL III:     Position AFP Central Ohio as the recognized authority on fundraising in the community.</B></div> <div> Objectives:</div> <div> Work with membership and education committees to market annual new member drive.  </div> <div> Create a public relations/marketing plan for the community.</div> <div> Establish an AFP editorial board.</div> <div> Create relationships with media outlets.</div> <div> Orchestrate personal outreach to area executive directors and CEOs to help them understand the value of AFP membership. </div> <div> Explore offering a session for executive directors on how to hire and manger a development officer. </div> <div> Produce and distribute a monthly electronic newsletter. </div> <div> E-mail blast to drive people to newsletter on website, available in password protected area. </div> <div> Establish a legislative affairs committee </div> <div> Track pending legislation and its effect on the charitable community.</div> <div> Encourage member advocacy.  </div> <div> Add a legislative news component to the e-newsletter. </div> <div> Work with an outside vendor to add a password protected area of our chapter website, available only to members to include:</div> <div> E-newsletter</div> <div> Membership directory</div> <div> Scholarship applications</div> <div> Mentoring applications and matches</div> <div> Job bank postings</div> <div> Presentation notes from monthly luncheon speakers</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>GOAL IV:     Increase, strengthen and enhance membership in chapter, by growing membership to 350, with a retention rate of 80% </B></div> <div> <B>     </B>Objectives:</div> <div> Increase chapter membership 40% by June, 2009, growing from 250 at 12/31/07 to 300 by 12/08 and 350 by 12/09.</div> <div> Recruit a membership committee of 10 people by May 2008.</div> <div> Implement a system of phone calls to renewals, guests and new members. </div> <div> Host annual new member only cocktail reception to help welcome and connect new members.  </div> <div> Have a minimum of 35% of chapter membership involved on a committee.</div> <div> Prepare pre-luncheon presentation by committee chairs offering ways to get involved. </div> <div> Work with mentoring committee to require that all mentors encourage their mentees to volunteer for a committee. </div> <div> Increase member retention to 80% by 2010 by focusing on first and second year members.</div> <div> Place fishbowl at luncheon registration and doing monthly drawing of members for free lunch.</div> <div> Provide an incentive for membership referrals.</div> <div> Market and increase new levels of membership (i.e. Business, Associate, Introductory); 1% increase by June 2009.</div> <div> Expand member vs. nonmember benefit differentials.</div> <div> Explore limiting luncheon and audio-conference opportunities to 1 per year for nonmembers during membership drive.</div> <div> Consider increasing nonmember luncheon fees.</div> <div> Consider making the job bank available only to members. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>GOAL V:     Strengthen chapter leadership with careful succession planning and build a robust committee structure. </B></div> <div> Objectives:</div> <div> Develop manual for new committee chairs by 2009.</div> <div> Develop training sessions for new committee chairs and hold first session by 2009.</div> <div> Recruit Vice chairs for all committees and Treasurer by 2010.</div> <div> Assess skills of membership for potential speakers during 2008-2009.</div> <div> Create repository of materials to hand down to successive committee leadership; “members only” part of website.</div> <div> Establish a Youth in Philanthropy Committee.  Access support materials from national and look to local organizations like the Jewish Federation, Women's Fund, Girl Scouts and others for examples of what works. </div> <div> Establish a standing sponsorship committee to work with corporate partners on multiple sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="4a5cca80.jpg" border=0 width="204" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=100 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>   </B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>