Development Opportunity
Industry Experts Join AFPNS for the Day on July 14th
AFPNS is excited to welcome industry expert Cynthia Armour and Chair-Elect for AFP International Andrea McManus on Wednesday, July 14th. This day is a “must-attend” for industry professionals looking for the latest information involving our sector.
When: Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Where: Atlantica Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Citadel-Cunard Room
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Fundraising Best Practices and CRA’s Guidance With Cynthia Armour, CFRE
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Networking lunch and Q&A with Cynthia Lunch and refreshments will be provided
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Presentation and Q&A with the Chair-Elect for AFP International with Andrea McManus, CFRE
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Networking Reception
Cost: AFP Member: $50
Non Members: $75
Note: Consider inviting your CFO, Chair of your Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Directors and Director of Fund Development or senior volunteers.
Details:
Fundraising Best Practices & CRA’s Guidance
Presented by Cynthia Armour, CFRE of Elderstone Development
What does Canada Revenue Agency’s Fundraising Guidance mean to your organization? Join one of Charity Village’s monthly columnists, Cynthia Armour CFRE, for an informative look at this policy document.
·Help your charity’s board ensure public transparency and accountability
·Identify what counts in your calculation of fundraising revenues to expenditures
·Learn what CRA considers cautionary or prohibited practices
This practical 4-hour workshop is a “must attend” for fundraising staff, volunteers and those who complete the T3010 (CRA’s Public Information Form). Invite your Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Development. Your charity’s volunteers – board members and fundraising committee members will also benefit.
Grounded in the Best Practices identified in CRA’s Fundraising Guidance you’ll leave this session with the necessary building blocks to plan and measure your revenue generating efforts ethically and strategically.
Presentation with the Chair-Elect for AFP International
With Andrea McManus, CFRE of the Development Group
Topics in the afternoon presentation include:
·Issues facing the sector today
·Hot topics in fundraising
·Industry trends
·News from AFP International
·Question and Answer period
About the Presenters:
Cynthia J. Armour, CFRE
Cynthia J. Armour, CFRE (since 1995) is principal of Elderstone Resource Development and a facilitator, trainer and coach to voluntary sector leaders. Last year she was Project Manager of the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP) funded by Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Partnership and Outreach Program. Her role this year is lead fundraising trainer.
An honours graduate of York University’s Voluntary Sector Management Program, she brings a
life-long learning perspective to her nonprofit research and work. Cynthia is an adult educator
who specializes in governance, fundraising and marketing. She is recognized for her expertise with small and rural charities while offering solutions to organizations of every size.
For more information on Cynthia and the work she is doing in our sector, please visit:
Andrea McManus, CFRE
Andrea McManus is President of The Development Group. With over 26 years of experience in fundraising, marketing and communications she has had the opportunity to help build the fundraising capacity of many organizations throughout Canada and the Bahamas. She holds the accreditation of CFRE and was one of the first professionals in Calgary to receive this accreditation.
A leader in the nonprofit sector locally, nationally and internationally, Andrea is currently Chair Elect of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International Board and will be the first international chair of that organization in 2010 and 2011. She is a former President of the Calgary Chapter, was founding chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada and chair of the AFP Canadian Council. Andrea is a member of both the Imagine Canada Ethical Code Advisory Committee and CRA’s Charities Technical Issues Working Group.
Andrea was recognized by the Calgary Chapter for her contributions to the profession as the inaugural recipient of its Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award for 2007. She is an AFP Master Teacher and speaks frequently at conferences and workshops in Canada. Andrea is also a contributing author to “Management of Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations in Canada”, the first book published on this topic specifically targeted to Canadian nonprofit organizations which has just been released in its second revised, is currently in the process of contributing chapters to two new books and is a peer reviewer for Charity Channel.
For more information about Andrea and her new role within AFP, please visit: