AFP Orange County
Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Luncheon Session - Noon

Fund Raising Secrets of a Political Junkie

Guest Speaker: Adam D. Probolsky

• In this season of great political activity, find out what nonprofits can learn from political fundraisers.  Are there methods that cross over from one spectrum to the other?   Could it be that there are even ethical strategies of political fundraising that fit into the nonprofit world?

• How do the best in the political arena cultivate contacts and convert them to donors?  How do political pros take the best advantage of the popularity and positions of like-minded friends?

About The Speaker:

• Adam D. Probolsky is one of Orange County’s most connected and most prolific fundraisers.  As chairman and CEO of Probolsky Research, he’s conducted research, developed strategy and helped in the fundraising efforts for many corporate, government and special interest groups throughout OC and California.  He has consulted on local, county and statewide initiatives and has advised many candidates for positions ranging from the school board to the office of governor.

• But for even longer than raising money for political causes and candidates, Adam has been helping and supporting nonprofits.  He learned at a very young age the value and potential of philanthropy.  Mr. Probolsky serves as development committee chairman for Jewish Family Service of Orange County, a non-profit organization that serves families of all faiths that are in of assistance.

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• How to do a great program for your gala in under 20 minutes.
• The Components of a great gala “presentation and program.”

About The Speaker:

• Donna Heller Mogilski, MBA, honed her nonprofit “pitch” skills with the first box of Girl Scout Cookies she sold as a Brownie.  Since then she has worked at BBDO on Madison Avenue, owned her own Advertising and Marketing Firm and since 1990 has been working with a variety of nonprofits.  She currently is the Associate Executive Director of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Event Specifics:

• Date:  Tuesday, September 23, 2008
  
  
• Schedule:
  
  
  • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.  - Fundraising Fundamentals
  • 11:45 a.m.              - Luncheon Buffet
  • Noon - 1:30 p.m.      - Luncheon Session
    
    
• Location:
  
  
  • The Turnip Rose
    300 South Flower Street
    Orange, CA 92868
    Map via MapQuest
    
    
• Registration:
  
  
  • Reservation Deadline:
    • Noon Friday, September 19
    • Walk-ins and late reservations will be charged an additional $10.
      
      
  • Members:
    • $30 - Fundamentals & Luncheon
    • $30 - Luncheon Only
      
      
  • Non-members:
    • $40 - Fundamentals & Luncheon
    • $40 - Luncheon Only
      
      
  • Non-member First Time Meeting Attendees
    • $30 - Fundamentals & Luncheon
      
      

• How To Register:

  • Register On-line
    
    • On-line Registration Deadline - Noon, Friday, September 19
    • Members and Non-members must login to register and pay by credit card.
    • Click on the "Login" button located on this page.
      
      
  • Register By FAX and Pay By Credit Card ( PDF File)
    
    
    
  • Register by Mail and Pay By Check ( PDF File )

Special Note:

• Due to the policies of Turnip Rose, AFPOC must provide our meeting guarantee by Noon on the Friday before the meeting. We will be assessed a service charge for late reservation/walk-in lunches.  Turnip Rose strives to provide us with the best quality service and has asked for our cooperation.  Reservations received after the Friday 12 Noon deadline, including walk-ins at the meeting, will be assessed a $10 late fee.

Please Note:

• Payment must be received with luncheon pre-registrations (either by credit card or check).
  
  
  
• We do not accept pre-registrations without payment. 
  
  
  
• You may use a credit card to hold a reservation if you wish to pay by check onsite.
  
  
  
• If registrant does not show, the regular rate will be charged to credit card used to hold reservation. 
  
  
  
• If final payment for pre-registration is not received by the Friday prior to the luncheon, registrant must pay onsite fee. 
  
  
  
• If registrant cannot pre-pay with pre-registration, registrant must pay onsite with the onsite rate. 
  
  
  
• We cannot take reservations over the phone.  The AFPOC office needs to have formal documentation of your registration (either by online registration, faxing or mailing in the form).  This will ensure that your registration gets properly processed. 
  
  
  
• If you need to cancel your registration, you must let us know on the Friday prior to the luncheon.  If you do not let us know, and you do not show, you will be charged.  (AFPOC must still pay for your lunch even if you do not show).
  
  
  
• AFP Membership is an individual membership.  A non-member/guest cannot take your place at the luncheons.  He or she must register separately at the non-member price.
  
  
  
• Please be sure to return your name badge after the luncheon session in the provided baskets.