Catch Avalon at these upcoming events:
DMA NonProfit Federation Washington
March 1- 2, 2012
Washington, DC
NTEN 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference
April 3-5, 2012
San Francisco, CA
DM101
April 18, 2012
San Francisco, CA
AFP-DC/DMAW 2012 “Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising” Conference
August 7-9, 2012
National Harbor, Maryland
March 1- 2, 2012
Washington, DC
NTEN 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference
April 3-5, 2012
San Francisco, CA
DM101
April 18, 2012
San Francisco, CA
AFP-DC/DMAW 2012 “Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising” Conference
August 7-9, 2012
National Harbor, Maryland
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Avalon is proud to be an active member and contributor within the direct marketing fundraising community Avalon is actively involved with these industry associations and groups:
AMERICAN Museum Membership Conference  T he American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC), a wholly volunteer-led annual forum, sets the industry standard for professionals in the field of membership-based museum fundraising through trend analysis, training, shared communication, mentorship and support. Organized by a closely connected network of dedicated membership directors across the nation, the conference is a collaboration of staff from large to small museums who value the premise of a conference entirely dedicated to discovery and review of best practices in member service and fundraising.Avalon is an AMMC Patron Sponsor and has been a regular presenter and panel facilitator at the annual conference. BACK TO TOP ^ Association of Direct Response Fundraising Council  The Association of Direct Response Fundraising Counsel® (ADRFCO) is the national association of agencies that specialize in the science—and art—of the unique and effective direct response fundraising medium. ADFRCO members are committed to promoting the highest ethical standards ... pursuing the best and most effective practices … and working toward sensible government regulations – that protect the public without creating costly, unnecessary burdens.Avalon is a member of ADRFCO. BACK TO TOP ^ Association of Fundraising Professionals  The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. Avalon is a member of AFP and a regular presented at the jointly organized AFP/DC-DMAW Annual “Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising” Conference. Avalon Executive Vice President and Co-Founder Allison Porter is a past board member for the AFP DC-Metro Area Chapter. BACK TO TOP ^ Direct Marketing Association of Washington  The Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) is the largest regional direct marketing association in the US. Its purpose is to promote the exchange of information among our members; to encourage and support the highest ethical business standards; to promote use and understanding of direct marketing; and to encourage and support the teaching and study of direct marketing in an academic environment, as well as through the association itself.Avalon is a member of DMAW and is a regular presenter at the jointly organized AFP/DC-DMAW Annual “Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising” Conference. Avalon President and Founder Ann Herzog has been actively involved with DMAW since the late 1980s—serving as DMAW president in 2001 and multiple years as a board member. She founded the DMAW Telemarketing Council and chaired the Marketing Award for Excellence and Innovation (MAXI) Taskforce from 2004-2008. Avalon Vice President Jamie Natelson currently serves on the DMAW board as Co-Chair of Marketing. BACK TO TOP ^ Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association  The mission of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association (DMFA) is to enhance the professionalism of all those engaged in the business of direct marketing fundraising by promoting good fellowship, cooperation, and mutual interest among its members; helping improve the direct marketing knowledge and skills of its members through education and idea exchange; and promoting harmony and ethical conduct within the industry.Avalon is a member of DMFA. BACK TO TOP ^ Integrated Marketing Advisory Board
BACK TO TOP ^ Nonprofit Technology Network  The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. Its members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use all aspects of technology more effectively. NTEN enables members to strategically use technology to make the world a better, just, and equitable place by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and information within the nonprofit technology community; connecting members to each other; providing professional development opportunities; educating the community on issues of technology use in nonprofits; and spearheading groundbreaking research, advocacy, and education on technology issues affecting our entire community.Avalon is an NTEN member. BACK TO TOP ^ |
The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board is a collection of 12 industry-leading organizations with deep expertise in integrated marketing both in the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector. The vision of the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board is to promote a discussion of the various successes and failures related to integrated marketing: understandings, trends, benefits and adoptions of integrated marketing activities within the nonprofit community. The 12 founding members are: Amergent, Avalon Consulting Group, Barton Cotton, CDR Fundraising Group, Convio, Donordigital, Grizzard Communications, hjc, Merkle, Russ Reid, SCA Direct and Thompson Habib Denison.