Events Membership Meetings and Education Programs In 2010, your AFP chapter is continuing to try different ways to engage, educate, and entertain you as you go about the important work of raising money for your causes. Here are our currently scheduled events for 2010. Please mark your calendars now, and look for full details in the near future. For audio conference schedule, click here. Friday  -  March 19,  2010 AFP Colorado Chapter presents Major Gifts 201: The Tools You Need to Get Major and Mega Gifts Raising money takes hard work, planning, preparation, patience, and time. Raising major gifts also takes skill. You may need the money to support your operating expenses, expand your services, or to build a new facility. Join us at this session to go beyond the nuts and bolts of soliciting for annual gifts and learn what it takes to get individuals to invest in your mission with major gifts. Audience: Mid/Master Level Friday, March 19, 2010 11:30 Registration/Networking 12:00-1:30  Luncheon & Program Register Here $30.00 AFP Members $40.00 Non-members Please register by noon on March 17, 2010 Denver Public Library - B2 Conference Area 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway   Denver, CO  80204 Low cost parking at The Cultural Center Parking Garage  on 12th Avenue just west of Broadway. For questions call the AFP Office  303.394.6388 April 16, 2010 - The Changing Face of Philanthropy New research is pointing to ways to identify, cultivate and solicit donors based upon their marital status, age, income, and religious beliefs. One size never fit all but this information will help you know how to tailor your work in ways that could change the way you do business. In addition, we will address the latest thinking in Dan Pallotta's new book, Uncharitable. Audience: General May 27, 2010 - Partnering with Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable. Click here. June 18, 2010 - Stop the Revolving Door Learn how to keep your development officers motivated and productive and prevent them from jumping ship. This interactive seminar will combine research and best practices to reveal how successful organizations attract, motivate and retain development staff. For development officers – learn how to ask for what you need to be successful at your job. For development managers – learn how to keep your development staff motivated and increase your fundraising success. Audience: Mid/Master Level July - No Program August 20, 2010 -  Careers in the Nonprofit Sector & Meet the Experts Roundtables Path With A Heart - us explore why and how people chose to work in this field, what you gain from your work, what the challenges are, and what suggestions you have for others who might follow your lead.   Audience: General September 16 & 17 - Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute in Vail, CO                                  The Future of Fundraising Un-Vailed October 15, 2010 - Annual Meeting - Foundation Panel DiscussionAudience: General November - National Philanthropy Day - If you would like to sit at one of the AFP tables, please contact the chapter offfice at 303-394-6388 to reserve your spot. Please do not register with NP Day as we are unable to transfer the registrations. December 17, 2010 - Family Wealth Panel Discussion  Audience: Mid/Master Level If you would like to serve on the educational committee for 2010, please contact Mandy Hughes, Co-VP of Education, at mhughes@sunshinepeak.org or Cory Anderson Co-VP of Education at candersen@cablecenter.org. Cost for regular program is $30 for AFP members and $40 for nonmembers. Special events are priced separately. Call AFP/CC at 303-394-6388 to Register. Or click here to register online.