As fundraisers we all know summer is the Slow Season. Our major donors have gone to Colorado or Maine or someplace else. No grant deadlines are looming. The luncheon and gala season is still a few months away and really, we can only strategize and analyze for so long. What is a professional fundraiser to do?

What about planning ahead for your career and letting the AFP Dallas Chapter help? Are you a seasoned, experienced fundraiser? Do you have your CFRE? No? Meet others just like yourself at our August 27th program/luncheon meeting. Organize a study group and take the CFRE Review Course next summer.

Are you at the beginning of your fundraising career? Consider the Fundamentals of Fundraising course in October. The registration deadline is September 12th. You also need to meet Jessica Weidman. She is the point person for AFP mentoring in Dallas. Whether you want to work with a mentor or be a mentor or join her committee, let Jessica know at our next meeting or contact the Dallas Chapter AFP office.

So you're ready to do something, right? But no funds? The Dallas Chapter can help with that, too. Check out the scholarship page on our website. We have four scholarships that can be used for AFP membership dues, educational fees, course materials and, best of all, attending the AFP International Conference this spring in Baltimore. The scholarships are the John Davis Scholarship, the Barbara James Scholarship, the Ralph Chamberlain Scholarship and the Scott Buchanan Scholarship.

The Dallas Chapter of AFP is here for you. I said that last time and I'll say it again because it's important. Fundraising is all about relationships and that includes the colleagues you meet and the friends you make at our monthly luncheon programs, our continuing education courses, the DFW conference, and at our social gatherings. The Dallas Chapter of AFP is the place for you to network, ask for help, and grow your career as a professional fundraiser. I look forward to meeting you August 27th at Arlington Hall.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation seeks a Development Operations Director. For complete job description go to www.tpwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/TPWF-Operations-Director.pdf. Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 

Dallas Heritage Village seeks a part time Development Assistant. Bachelor's degree required, experience working with databases a plus. Full job description at www.dallasheritagevillage.org. Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Dallas Film Society seeks a Development and Sponsorship Associate. Minimum 3 years experience in a related field and bachelor's degree in marketing, education, arts administration or related field. Working some nights and weekends required. Send cover letter and resume to Lee Papert, President & CEO, [email protected].

Dallas Film Society seeks a part-time Accounting Manager. Two or more years accounting experience. Excel, Word, Outlook and Quickbooks required. Overtime required during March, April and May. Send cover letter and resume to Lee Papert, President & CEO, [email protected].

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks a Grant Specialist. Bachelor's degree required. Preferred fields include but not limited to English, Journalism, Economics or Business Administrations. Application deadline August 17, 2014. For information and to apply to

https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id+13077092.

The Abilene Philharmonic seeks a Development Manager. Bachelor's degree and/or 3 years development experience. Application deadline August 10, 2014. Send letter and resume to Catherine Lansdowne, Executive Director, [email protected].

JDRF seeks a Senior Special Events/Development Manager. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience required. CFRE a plus. Minimum 5 years special event and fundraising or business experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of fundraising and non-event fundraising activities a must. Computer literacy required, including fundraising and donor management software. To apply go to http://jdrf.org/about-jdrf/careers/ and click "Search for Jobs."

Friends of Wednesday's Child seeks a Fund Development Coordinator. Bachelor's degree from accredited university, 1 to 3 years professional office experience. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools. Application deadline September 1, 2014. Send resume and cover letter including salary expectations to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. EOE

Challenge Air for Kids & Friends, Inc. seeks an Event Program Director. Bachelor's degree preferred, some college with minimum 2 years experience in related field. Application deadline August 15, 2014. Email cover letter and resume to April Culver, Executive Director, [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Community Health Charities Texas seeks a Seasonal Public Sector Campaign Associate, from September 1, 2014 through January 15, 2015. Bachelor's degree or equivalent, public speaking and fundraising helpful. Application deadline August 15, 2014. Send resume to [email protected].

Lewisville ISD Education Foundation seeks a Development Director. Bachelor degree and minimum 3 years experience as a development officer with a record of securing major gifts from individuals as well as corporations, and an understanding of public education and community relations. Full job description at http://lisdef.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LEFDevelopment-2014.pdf. Send resume to [email protected].

Presbyterian Night Shelter seeks a Development Associate. Excellent computer skills required, including Microsfot Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Raiser's Edge preferred. 1-3 years experience in supporting development functions with a non-profite organization. Application deadline September 1, 2014. Send resume to [email protected]. No phone calls.

Just Say YES seeks a Director of Development. Bachelor's degree and 4+ years development experience with a non-profit. Proven track record achieving revenue targets of over $1 million annually. Good computer skills and knowledge of donor database programs. Understanding of public school environment a plus. Send resume to [email protected].

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF seeks a Major Gifts Officer. Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years relevant work experience. Ability and willingness to travel. For full job description and to apply go to http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&cws=1&rid=500.