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Your Chicago Chapter News
August 2024
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Mollie Alexander
Lucinda Ali-Landing
Katie Bardine
Crystal Bowyer
Nathaniel Davis
Thomas Gilardi
Tyler Hast
Madison R. Jones
Caity Kirchberg
Valencia Koker
Susan Lape
Debbie Levin
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Elena Lynch
Cate Mascari
Gregory Mitchell
Kelly Mitchell
Kaedy Molley
Tom Rath
Kate Riddle
Mary Schnitzer
Teral Sondrup
Elizabeth Sorice
Fernanda Valentino
Danielle Vickers
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New members as of July 2024.
If your name is not included, please contact Shawn Jezak at shawn@afpchicago.org.
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48th Annual Philanthropy Awards Registration OPEN | |
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48th Annual Philanthropy Awards
Friday, October 18, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Registration is now open!
Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through September 15, 2024.
Join us on October 18th at the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for an inspiring luncheon celebrating philanthropy's finest.
Secure your tickets now and be part of this special event where we'll honor outstanding contributions to our community. Enjoy a delicious meal, network with fellow professionals, and be inspired by our distinguished honorees.
Reserve your seat today and be part of a memorable celebration!
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AFP Chicago Board Applications DEADLINE | |
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Application DEADLINE:
August 30, 2024
Who are we looking for? AFP Chicago seeks Directors who are committed to the non-profit sector and to advancing philanthropy in the organizations and communities they represent. Directors are committed to ethical practice, donor rights, and other tenets of AFP Global, and are strongly committed to embracing the diversity of the Chicagoland community.
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We seek applicants who:
- Are active in AFP Chicago (or other chapters) and agree to maintain an active AFP membership during service on the Board of Directors;
- Have strong leadership and service orientation, interests and experiences;
- Serve a cross-section of Chicago’s diverse communities; and
- Represent diversity of professional focus, age, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and geography.
What are the responsibilities for serving on the Board of Directors? Board members represent the development profession in the greater Chicagoland philanthropy community and provide strategic direction and leadership for the Chapter. We work closely to creatively develop solutions to support the Chapter’s mission. You will find a full listing of the qualifications and expectations of membership here.
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AFP Chicago’s Committee on Directorship will review all applications, and the Chapter will present a final slate for election by AFP members.
Contact Chair, Committee on Directorship, Ann Grant or AFP Chicago Director of Association Management, John Augustyniak if you have questions.
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African American Affinity Group
Exploring the Influence of Money Beliefs on Fundraising
Friday, August 9, 2024
8:30 - 9:30 am
More Information
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WFARE Affinity Group
Building Networks
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am
More Information
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Asian/Pacific Islander Affinity Group
Special In-Person Event
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
4:00 pm
More Information
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LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
5:30 - 6:30 pm
More Information
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Third Thursday Networking | | |
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August Third Thursday
Thursday, August 15, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location
2 North Riverside Plaza - 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Enjoy a summer evening in the city with AFP Chicago, networking with your fellow fundraisers. Join us for drinks and appetizers on the patio, soaking in the buzz of summertime in Chicago. Then participate in a game of Fundraiser Bingo, where you will be challenged to meet new people and identify what makes them unique for the chance to win a fun prize.
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Thank you to TWB Fundraising and 2 North Riverside Plaza for providing this scenic and spacious venue for an unforgettable evening! The building is close to multiple public transportation options or varied parking options that can be booked ahead of time.
AFP Third Thursday event registration is $10 for members/$15 for non-members to cover catering costs. (Fees are non-refundable). ***All attendees – both members and non-members – must register.
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Thank You to our Sponsor: | |
Leadership Track: Best Practices for Mentors | |
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Leadership Track: Best Practices for Mentors
Monday, August 19, 2024
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Virtual
Free for members & non-members.
Do you want to be on the leadership track at your organization? One of the best ways to hone your leadership abilities is to become a mentor. Are you unsure about the types of skills you might need, or the resources you might offer as a mentor? If you’re currently mentoring someone, would you like some additional guidance to ensure an enriching experience for you and your protégé?
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Leadership through mentoring helps us grow as professionals and managers. Being a mentor lets us pass on knowledge, skills and resources to other fundraisers, build important networks, and strengthen our community.
Jennifer Dettloff and Christopher Chantson, Co-Chairs of AFP Chicago’s Peer Mentoring Program, invite you to join a virtual, small-group discussion to learn best practices and skills of being an effective mentor. Attendance will be limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. This will be a cameras-on, participatory session.
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Fundamentals of Fundraising Course | |
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AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course
September 6, 13 & 20, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course provides new fundraisers—those with up to four years of professional experience—with an intensive introduction into the building blocks of effective practice.
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To design this 16-hour course, experienced fundraising professionals evolved AFP’s introductory programs to address the real-world needs and challenges non-profit organizations face every day.
This intensive program will provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components for individuals with 0-4 years of fundraising experience or a great “back to the basics” for veteran fundraisers.
The course is organized into seven modules:
- Overview of Fundraising
- Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program
- Marketing for Ongoing Success
- Building & Sustaining Relationships
- Securing the Gift
- Volunteers – Partners in Fundraising
- Management & Accountability
This program is approved for 16 CFRE points.
Location
Bernstein
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 5900
Chicago, IL 60606 | In-Person ONLY
Pricing
Members: $410
Non-members: $510
Textbook and lunch included with registration fee.
Contact Renee Davis with questions.
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Thank You to our Sponsor: | |
Seeking career guidance? Consider applying for Peer Mentoring | |
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By: Jennifer Dettloff
The AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Committee is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 cohort of protégés. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for early career (and sometimes mid-career) development professionals to be matched with a fundraising mentor for a year-long journey. The mentor volunteers their time and wisdom to help a colleague seeking to develop new skills, network in the Chicago-area, and/or explore their career options.
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Here are the top reasons protégés participate in the Peer Mentoring program:
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Diversifying development skills. Most protégés have five or fewer years of development experience, although we do consider individuals who are transitioning into the development field from other careers and individuals who are making mid-career transitions to higher level positions such as a first-time Director of Development or Executive Director at a one-person shop. Program participants often seek assistance in developing the necessary skills to advance to a higher-level position while performing their current role. A mentor can help provide information about training resources and discuss how one might approach a conversation with a supervisor to discuss taking on additional responsibilities.
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Building a professional network of colleagues in the nonprofit sector. A protégé may be new to Chicagoland or is looking to meet individuals beyond their work environment. A mentor often has an established network of individuals from which they can make introductions. Additionally, a mentor is someone the protégé can join to attend AFP Chicago events. Peer Mentoring Committee members also add support by engaging with Peer Mentoring program participants.
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If the Peer Mentoring program is of interest to you, please consider applying here. The application deadline is Friday, September 20. The Committee will match a maximum of 15 pairs. Questions? Contact Co-Chairs Christopher Chantson or Jennifer Dettloff. | |
Thank You to our Peer Mentoring Program Sponsors: | |
Women in Development Professions | |
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The AFP Chicago Online Job Source is the go-to resource for not-for-profit job opportunities and connects employers to highly skilled development professionals.
- Jobs are promoted via email twice per month to over 3,000 fundraisers.
- Job posts are available to AFP Chicago members as well as non-members.
- Organizations do not have to be an AFP Chicago member to post a job.
- 24/7 access to job listings through the AFP Chicago website.
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To learn more about 2024 sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact AFP Chicago Philanthropy Chair Elizabeth Halajian at ehalajian@navypier.org or 312-595-5152. | |
If you have news to share relating to the fundraising industry please email your story and a photo to shelbi@afpchicago.org. Submissions will be subject to approval.
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Women in Development Professions | | |
AFP Chicago Chapter
(312) 500-1410
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