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Your Chicago Chapter News
February 2024
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San Anguiano
Martha Bangiola
Katie Craig
Lauren Davis
Audie Deinlein Bruetman
Emily Jensen
Aida Kajs
Anna Krug
Meryl Makielski
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Jessica Merar
Paris Monaghan
Khayla Perkins
Chase Risner
Leticia Rodriguez
Ella Schneider
Elizabeth Scinto
Blaise Stephens
Raul Tinoco
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New members as of January 2024.
If your name is not included, please contact Shawn Jezak at shawn@afpchicago.org.
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February Workshop - Get Your CFRE Credits | |
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Establishing a Culture of Philanthropy Including Managing to Create this Culture
Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm
We all speak about a desire to build a culture of philanthropy at our organizations. Join us for a virtual workshop that will help organizations define a culture of philanthropy, provide examples of how a culture of philanthropy was created and is maintained, and also provide guideposts that you might consider implementing internally and externally to build or improve your own culture of philanthropy at your organization.
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Renee Davis, MNM, CFRE
Consultant
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Amy O'Leary
Executive Director
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
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Lisa Hanneman
Development Director
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
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Members: $20
Nonmembers: $30
This event is in the approval process for 1 CFRE point.
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Third Thursday Networking | | |
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Third Thursday Networking
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
The Pit
1927 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Attend AFP Chicago’s first Third Thursday networking event of 2024! Begin your year by meeting new fundraisers and reconnecting with old friends, all while enjoying award-winning New Haven style thin-crust pizza & craft beer. Kickstart your new year and register today!
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AFP Third Thursday event registration is $10 for members and $15 for non-members to cover food and venue costs. (Fees are non-refundable). ***All attendees – both members and non-members – must register. | |
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Get the most out of 2024 with an AFP Workshop Bundle!
Attend 5 workshops, 1 on-demand workshop and all Third Thursday networking events throughout 2024 and SAVE!
Members: $120 (Save $50)
Non-Members: $200 (Save $50)
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Lunar New Year
API Affinity Group
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024
5:30 - 7:30 pm
More Information
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WFARE
Affinity Group
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am
More Information
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Neurodiverse
Affinity Group
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm
More Information
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EVEN MORE Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Peer Mentoring Application Deadline - Spring Cohort
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
More Information
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AFP Overview A to Z
Friday, Mar. 1, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm
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The Continuous Learning Council welcomes professionals and subject matter experts to provide proposals for future educational sessions. Sessions can be virtual, in-person or hybrid throughout the year.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Annual campaign / direct response
- Board governance, management, and development
- Community centric fundraising principles
- Cultivating transformational gifts
- Data driven fundraising
- Donor engagement, retention and stewardship
- Ethical fundraising
- IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and access)
- Leadership building and organizational capacity
- Professional development as a fundraiser and CFRE certification
- Staffing and turnover in the social sector
- Trends in philanthropy
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Please complete the Call for Presenters form so that we may consider your interest and topic. Once submitted, you will receive confirmation and your proposal will be reviewed by the Continuous Learning Council.
If you have any questions, please email CLC Talent Lead Renee Davis, MNM, CFRE.
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2024 Partnership Opportunities | | |
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AFP Chicago is proud to bring together diverse professionals from across sectors, career levels, and specialties and provide access to education and training, professional development resources, and networking opportunities. Sponsorship of our chapter allows for visibility during educational and networking programs and targeted brand exposure in our wide-reaching marketing materials. Sponsorship is a direct investment in the success and impact of Chicago’s philanthropic community. | |
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. | |
Mentoring Magic: Why Every Fundraiser Needs a Mentor | |
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By: Amy Funk, Senior Vice President, TWB Fundraising
It’s a commonly accepted truth that fundraising is HARD. But we rarely talk about fundraising being LONELY. Too often development staff members are siloed from the rest of the organization or working by themselves in a single-person shop, or unable to meaningfully share with their boss or peers. One of the biggest contributors to burnout is the sense of isolation fundraisers feel. That’s why every fundraiser needs a mentor – someone they can reach out to when things get tough or when they just want to celebrate a huge win.
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As someone who has run multiple fundraising leadership development programs, I believe that there’s something gratifying about the first time one of the participants says, “my board just won’t get excited about fundraising” and the entire room erupts in shared understanding.
Read the full article here
MORE INFORMATION
Ready to be a mentor? The Peer Mentoring Committee is accepting applications for mentors in the Spring 2024 cohort now through Friday, February 23, 2024. These fundraisers with five or more years of experience will be matched with an early career fundraiser to develop a mentoring relationship over the following year. Learn more and apply.
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Precious Claytor
Development Manager, VOA Illinois
Dedicated and enthusiastic, Precious Claytor is an emerging professional eager to make a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. As the Development Manager of VOA Illinois her focus areas are the agency's annual fundraising events, as well as special events internally and externally. Precious currently volunteers as the Sponsorship Coordinator for a local non-profit organization, You Matter 2 who hosts the largest Juneteenth festival in the south suburbs of Chicago annually.
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Her love for non-profit work began after she received her degree in Bachelors of Social Work from Wright State University in Ohio. After 3 years of working in direct services with vulnerable populations, Precious decided she wanted to continue to make an positive change in her community but on a much larger scale. After realizing her talents for organizing events, donor relations and community drives, Precious found herself stepping towards field of Development work for nonprofits. Precious Claytor is committed to learning and applying innovative strategies to advance her knowledge in fundraising and philanthropy work.
Learn more about the AFP Chicago Fellows Program
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48th Annual Philanthropy Awards Nominations | |
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For over 45 years, AFP Chicago has honored the committed, passionate individuals and corporations who work on behalf of the nonprofit organizations that AFP Chicago serves. Our annual awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of these individuals, foundations and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers, and fundraising executives. AFP Chicago is pleased to honor those who demonstrate high ethical standards and exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our great city.
The award categories include:
- Distinguished Philanthropist
- Emerging Philanthropist
- Executive Leader
- Professional Grantor
- Outstanding Community Leader
- Outstanding Volunteer
- Benjamin Franklin
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
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Nominations for the 48th Annual Philanthropy Awards are now being accepted. Submitting a nomination is a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations making a significant impact in Chicagoland philanthropy. Your nomination could shine a spotlight on those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and success in advancing the mission of their causes. Help AFP Chicago celebrate philanthropic excellence! | |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the 48th Annual Philanthropy Awards Program Committee!
If you would like to be a part of this outstanding event please contact Michael Micek.
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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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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
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