Best Wishes for 2007! Thursday, December 28, 2006 All at StaleyRobeson send their best wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. We thank all who helped to make 2006 our most successful year yet and look forward to an even better 2007. See you next year!     Congratulations Ninette Enrique, Connecticut's Fundraising Professional of the Year! Thursday, November 30, 2006 On Philanthropy Day, the AFP Fairfield and Connecticut Chapters announced that Ninette Enrique, Director of Development at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, CT, is our state's Fundraising Professional of the Year. All at SR congratulate Ninette on this wonderful achievement. We are proud of our association with St. Luke's School and Ninette Enrique. www.afpfairfield.org     Columbia High School Alumni Association Retains SR! Monday, November 13, 2006 SR is pleased to be serviing the Columbia High School Alumni Association in Maplewood, NJ. We look forward to working with the Association Board and its Membership!     SR at Connecticut Philanthropy Day Conference on November 9! Monday, October 23, 2006 SR will be well represented at Connecticut Philanthropy Day at the Trumbull Marriott. Not only will we be exhibiting, but Joe Staley will lead the Management and Leadership Conference Track. Be sure to stop by!     CFIDS Association of America Retains SR! Monday, October 16, 2006 The Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America, based in Charlotte, NC, has engaged SR for a second time. We are glad to be working with K. Kimberly Mccleary, Executive Director, Jamie Davis, COO and Chief Development Officer, and the Board of Directors. The CFIDS Association of America is the largest and most active charitable organization dedicated to conquering chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is also known as chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS). Since this organization was founded in 1987, the Association has invested more than $18.4 million in initiatives to bring an end to the pain, disability and suffering caused by CFS. www.cfids.org     Soundview Family YMCA c0ntinues its relationship with StaleyRobeson! Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Soundview Family YMCA is part of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Association and has retained StaleyRobeson to assist with the Capital Camapign. We are pleased to be working with John Sievers, Board Chair, Nick Torello, Campaign Chair and Doug Shaw, Executive Director. Soundview Family YMCA serves the towns of Branford, North Branford, East Haven, Guilford, and Madison www.soundviewymca.org     Soundview Family YMCA Retains StaleyRobeson! Tuesday, July 25, 2006 StaleyRobeson is pleased to announce that the Soundview Family YMCA of Branford, CT has retained the firm. We are delighted to be assisting with the Y's capital campaign and look forward to working with the Board, Campaign Steering Committee, and Administrative Leadership Team. www.soundviewymca.org     StaleyRobeson welcomes the Wilton Family Y! Thursday, June 01, 2006 SR is pleased to announce that the Wilton Family Y has retained the firm. We look forward to working with members of the Board, Andrea Vignali, Interim Executive Director, and Karen Strickland, Development Director. Based in Wilton, CT, the Y builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities! We look forward to being of service! www.wiltonymca.org     Congratulations AAFRC! Thursday, March 16, 2006 StaleyRobeson is pleased to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the American Association of Fundraising Counsel. SR has been a member of AAFRC since 1978, the first year our firm was eligible for membership. The AAFRC sets the ethical standards for fundraising consultants. AAFRC members represent the finest firms in our business.     Area Congregations Together (ACT) Retains StaleyRobeson! Thursday, March 02, 2006 We are pleased to announce that Area Congregations Together of Shelton, Connecticut has retained StaleyRobeson. The mission of Area Congregations Together, Inc. is to provide food, shelter and support services to people in need in the Lower Valley. All of their energies are devoted to helping clients establish a self-sufficient living situation. They recognize client dignity; give them respect and deliver services without proselytizing. All at SR look forward to working with Susan Agamy, Executive Director, and members of the ACT Board of Directors. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service. www.act-spooner.org     AAFRC Re-credentials StaleyRobeson! Monday, January 16, 2006 The American Association of Fundraising Counsel re-credentials member firms every five years. StaleyRobeson has completed the process and thanks our current and former clients for participating. In all key areas, including client satisfaction and quality of services provided, StaleyRobeson scored at the highest levels. We are proud of our 30 year record of service and look forward to continued success!     Mercy Learning Center Retains SR! Thursday, December 01, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to announce that the Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport, CT has retained the Firm. We look forward to working with Jane Ferreira, Executive Director; Kathy Parisi, Director of Development; and Katherine Caulfield, Board Chair. Click on the link below to learn more about the Mercy Learning Center. www.mercylearningcenter.org     Sebring Race Museum retains SR! Thursday, November 10, 2005 We are pleased to be working with the Sebring Race Museum in Sebring, FL. Thanks to all at the Race Museum for selecting the firm. We look forward to partnering with the Board and Administrative Leadership Team in advancing the mission of the Museum. www.sebringraceway.com     Connecticut Philanthropy Day Conference is on November 17! Tuesday, November 01, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to join AFP in celebrating Philanthropy Day in Connecticut on November 17 at the Trumbull Marriott Hotel. Come visit the SR Booth and say hello to Joe Staley and Carolyn Monger. Be sure to click on the link below if you would like to register to attend the conference and we look forward to seeing you there. www.afpfairfield.org     St. Luke's School retains StaleyRobeson! Monday, October 17, 2005 We are proud of our association with St. Luke's School and look forward to working with: Mark Davis, Head of School; James Parsons, Board Chair; Patricia Russo, Development Committee Chair; and Ninette Enrique, Director of Development. St Luke's School is a co-educational private day school located in New Canaan, CT. www.stlukesct.org     Welcome Connecticut Trails Girl Scout Council Monday, September 19, 2005 SR is pleased to announce that the Connecticut Trails Girl Scout Counsel has joined the SR family of clients. Sr. Consultant Bill Lerchen will be SR's lead consultant. We look forward to working with Council CEO Jeanette Archer Simons, the Development Staff, and the Development Committee. www.girlscoutscttrails.org     Kings College Joins SR CLASS! Thursday, August 25, 2005 SR is proud to welcome Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA to its roster of SR CLASS clients. SR CLASS works with college/university senior classes to bridge the gap between graduation and the first gift. Since its inception SR CLASS has been a valuable part of the Development program for 70 colleges/universities www.kings.edu     SR Salutes David Bixel Thursday, August 25, 2005 Last Monday the fundraising consulting world lost a true leader and fine man. David Bixel, President of Semple Bixel, passed away after a tragic car accident. The StaleyRobeson staff salutes David Bixel and sends condolances to David's wife Patti, daughter Vicki, son Joseph, and the Semple Bixel staff. We'll miss our colleague and friendly competitor.     StaleyRobeson to sponsor AFP Fairfield, CT Chapter Luncheon Friday, August 19, 2005 On Thursday, Septermber 8, 2005 StaleyRobeson will sponsor the AFP Fairfield Chapter Luncheon. SR is pleased to continue its support of the Chapter and its investment in the future of philanthropy. Doug Mellinger of Foundation Source will present Changing Trends in the Private Foundation Sector and What it Means to Fundraisers. The luncheon will begin at 12:00 pm at the Pepper Mill Restaurant in Westport, CT. Contact the chapter using the link below if you would like to attend. www.afpfairfield.org     Welcome Weston Volunteer Fire Department! Friday, July 15, 2005 SR is pleased to have been selected to provide fundraising services to the Weston Volunteer Fire Department. We look forward to working with Frank Caolo, Larry Roberts, and the other fine leaders of the Department. www.wvfd.com     Joe Staley attends AAFRC Summer Institute and AAFRC/Giving USA Foundation Board Meetings Wednesday, July 13, 2005 This year's American Association of Fundraising Counsel Summer Institute is being held at the Equinox Hotel and Resort in Manchester, Vermont. Joe Staley is representing the firm and joins leaders of the top firms across the country to discuss issues related to not-for-profit governance, consulting practices, and transformational consulting. The conference runs from June 14 through June 17. www.aafrc.com     SR Retained by Lauralton Hall! Tuesday, July 05, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to continue its relationship with Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall in Milford Conncticut. We thank Douglas Van Tornhout, Board Chair, Barbara Griffen, President, and Tom Missett, Director of Development for the opportunity to be of continued service. www.lauraltonhall.org     MHSC retains SR! Friday, July 01, 2005 SR is proud to continue its relationship with Mercy Housing and Shelter of Hartford, CT. Having completed a Pre-Campaign Study, SR will continue to assist Sr. Patricia McKeon, Executive Director, and Louann D'Angelo, Director of Developement, with preparations for a campaign. www.mercyhousingct.org     Giving USA Statistics Released Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Through its membership in the American Associationof Fundraising Counsel and its support of the Giving USA Foundation, StaleyRobeson is pleased to sponsor the research and publication of Giving USA. Estimated charitable giving reached $248.52 billion for 2004, a new record for philanthropic giving in the United States, the Giving USA Foundation announced today. The new Giving USA report released today is the 50th anniversary edition of the yearbook of philanthropy. Giving USA is published by the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. The complete Giving USA 2005 report, with data covering giving in 2004, will be available in late June 2005. Giving USA Foundation also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Giving USA Quarterly. Both may be ordered by calling 847/375-4709 or by downloading an order form from www.givingusa.org. Giving USA 2005 (with data for 2004) is $65. Giving USA Presentation on CD is $135. Giving USA book and subscription to the Quarterly is $125. Giving USA book, subscription to the Quarterly, and Presentation on CD is $195. Single issues of Giving USA Quarterly are $35.     StaleyRobeson sponsors AFP Connecticut Thursday, June 16, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to have sponsored the AFP Connecticut Chapter's monthly June breakfast meeting. Joe Staley represented SR and was pleased to greet many old friends and meet others leading philantrhopy in Connecticut. StaleyRobeson is pleased to continue its support of the Connecticut and Fairfield Chapters of AFP.     SR salutes Sr. Patricia McKeon of Mercy Housing and Shelter! Saturday, May 28, 2005 Sr. Patricia McKeon, Executive Director of Mercy Housing and Shelter, has been appointed to Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez's Task Force to End Homelessness. StaleyRobeson congratulates Sr. Pat and looks forward to being of continued service to MHSC. www.mercyhousingct.org     Fairfield Historical Society Surpasses Half-Way Point! Friday, May 20, 2005 Congratulations to the Fairfield Historical Society for continued campaign success. StaleyRobeson is pleased to be of continued service and we look forward to successfully concluding this important effort to make the Fairfield Museum and History Center a reality.     Welcome WVIA Public Television and Radio! Thursday, April 28, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to welcome WVIA of Pittston, PA to its family of clients. We look forward to working with Bill Kelly, President and CEO, Sue Jolley, Vice President for Individual and Major Gifts, and the entire WVIA Board and Staff. It is a pleasure to be of service! www.wvia.org     The APF International Conference Closes! Tuesday, April 05, 2005 The Exhibition Hall of the AFP International Conference closed today at 3:00 P.M. Over 200 attendees visted the SR booth to discuss their development needs and learn how SR may be of service. It was a pleasure to meet and we look forward to continuing our discussions. Thanks to all who spent time with us.     AFP International Conference a Success! Monday, April 04, 2005 SR President, Joe Staley and SR Strategic Partner Hilary Shapiro of Scenario have taken Baltimore, MD by storm. With only one day left, over 150 clients/ former clients/prospective clients have visted our booth! Thanks to all who have spent time with us. This is SR's 10th year at the International Conference. We look forward to many more. Special thanks to: Sandy Yantorn, Director of Development for CMC Health Systems and SR client; Steve Jakab, President of the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation and SR former client; Warren Sarrasin, President of the Norwalk Hospital Foundation and SR Friend; Joy Nazarro, SR Friend; and Sr. John Vullo, SR Friend, for making the SR Dinner such a delightful evening. We look forward to next year in Atlanta!     SR President to Speak at Pennsylvania AFP Luncheon Monday, March 21, 2005 Joe Staley, President, will be the luncheon speaker at the April 12 meeting of the AFP of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The meeting will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton, PA. Working Effectively with Counsel will be the topic of his speech.     Visit the StaleyRobeson Booth at the AFP International Conference in Baltimore! Sunday, March 13, 2005 StaleyRobeson will be exhibiting at the AFP International Conference from April 2 - 5, 2005 in Baltimore. Be sure to visit our booth. Joe Staley, SR President, will be in attendance with Lisa Heskett, Vice President, and SR strategic partner, Hilary Shapiro, CEO of Scenario. Visit the link below for additional information regarding the International Conference. www.afpnet.org     Congratulations to RISC! Wednesday, March 02, 2005 The Rhode Island Shoreline Coalition (RISC), a not for profit organization founded by SR Chairman and Founder Harry Staley, has grown from 200 members two years ago to over 3,500 members. RISC also reports a 91% membership retention rate. Visit the RISC website for additional information. www.risc-ri.org     StaleyRobeson President to serve on faculty of the CFRE Review Course Tuesday, March 01, 2005 SR President, Joe Staley, will be a member of the faculty for the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) Revew Course that will be offered at the University of New Haven on March 17-18. Information on the Course is available through the Association of Fundraising Professionals (See link below). www.afpnet.org     StaleyRobeson Welcomes Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall! Monday, February 14, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to have been retained by Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, in Milford, CT. We look forward to working with School President, Barbara Griffin, and Director of Development, Tom Missett. www.lauraltonhall.org     StaleyRobeson Launches New Website Thursday, February 03, 2005 StaleyRobeson is pleased to present our new and improved website. Thanks to DigitalKick, a StaleyRobeson strategic partner, for designing and enhancing our website! www.digitalkick.com     StaleyRobeson Principals to attend International Conference and Summer Institute 2005 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 SR and our strategic partner, Scenario, will be exhibiting at the AFP International Conference in Baltimore. Be sure to visit us! We will also be attending AAFRC's Summer Institute 2005 at the Equinox , VT in July     StaleyRobeson President to Speak Tuesday, January 18, 2005 StaleyRobeson President invited to speak at Fairfield County (CT) AFP luncheon. Building a Productive Relationship Between the Development Office and the Members of the Board of Trustees is the title of his speech.     Welcome Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation! Monday, January 10, 2005 StaleyRobeson welcomes Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation of Hartford, CT, to its family of clients. We are pleased to be working with Louann D'Angelo, Director of Development, and Sr. Patricia McKeon, Executive Director. www.mercyhousingct.org     Welcome Fairfield Historical Society! Tuesday, November 02, 2004 StaleyRobeson is pleased to add the Fairfield Historical Society to its family of clients. We look forward to working with Steve Young, Executive Director, Patti Spaght, Campaign Chair, Bill Vogel, Board Chair, and Susan Woodall, Director of Development.     StaleyRobeson Exhibiting Monday, November 01, 2004 November 3-5, 2004 - Northern New England Conference - Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, Vermont November 10, 2004 - National Philanthropy Day Fogelsville, PA November 15, 2004 - CT Philanthropy Day Conference Meriden, CT November 30, 2004 - Conference on Philanthropy Boston, MA     P: 800.659.7247 F: 203.358.9262 | 12 Roosevelt Ave., Mystic, CT 06355 | Contact