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eDevelopments
Your Chicago Chapter News
June 2024
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June is Pride Month!
We are proud to celebrate the progress that has been made for our LGBTQ+ community and members. The AFP Chicago LGBTQ+ Affinity Group advances conversations and learning throughout the year to raise awareness and allyship.
Join the AFP Chicago LGBTQ+ Affinity Group on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 for a lively conversation about rainbow capitalism.
Register Here
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Kat Birkenbeuel
Susan Ingebretsen
Ida Kuruvilla
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Yvette Warren
Jarred Wilson
Tessa Zevallos
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New members as of May 2024.
If your name is not included, please contact Shawn Jezak at shawn@afpchicago.org.
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AFP Chicago Board Nominations & Applications OPEN | |
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Nomination DEADLINE: July 15, 2024
Application DEADLINE: August 15, 2024
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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.
We seek nominees 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 nominations, and the Chapter will present a final slate for election by AFP members. Before nominating someone other than yourself, we ask that you seek that person’s agreement to be nominated.
Contact Chair, Committee on Directorship, Ann Grant or AFP Chicago Director of Association Management, John Augustyniak if you have questions.
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WFARE Affinity Group
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am
More Information
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African American Affinity Group - Part 2 of Building Tomorrow, Today: Launching a Planned Giving Campaign
Friday, June 14, 2024
8:30 - 9:30 am
More Information
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LGBTQ+ Affinity Group - Rainbow Capitalism
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
5:30 - 6:30 pm
More Information
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This June, the Giving USA Foundation will release its new, in-depth annual report on philanthropy. Please join Campbell & Company, a proud member of The Giving Institute, as we examine the biggest headlines from giving in 2023 and the trends in generosity we can expect to continue or shift in 2024 and beyond. Visit campbellcompany.com to register today! | |
AFP Overview A to Z - The benefit of being an AFP member | |
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AFP Overview A to Z - The benefit of being an AFP member
Friday, July 12, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm
This is our chance to hear your goals for membership and show you how to make the most of your membership. Through this virtual session, we get to know you and share all things AFP Chicago.
We encourage you to attend one if you are considering becoming a member, within 30 days of joining or renewing, or if you're looking for an AFP refresher!
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If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Jezak.
Open to new, renewing & prospective members!
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$50 Off Membership Dues for New Members | | |
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Celebrating AFP's 64th Anniversary!
$50 off Global Membership Dues for lapsed and new members starting June 1 through July 31, 2024!
In honor of AFP’s 64th Anniversary, we will be offering a $50 discount on global membership to new members joining the Professional and Associate categories.
Use Code: AFPANNI24
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Fundamentals of Fundraising | | |
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AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course
September 6, 13 & 20, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bernstein
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 5900
Chicago, IL 60606 | In-Person ONLY
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
Faculty will be announced soon!
This program is approved for 16 CFRE points.
Members (Early Bird Pricing through June 30): $360
Nonmembers (Early Bird Pricing through June 30): $460
Members (After June 30): $410
Nonmembers (After June 30): $510
Textbook and lunch included with registration fee.
Contact Renee Davis with questions.
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Thank You to our Sponsor: | |
48th Annual Philanthropy Awards - October 18, 2024 | |
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48th Annual Philanthropy Awards
Friday, October 18, 2024
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Korey Pimental
Development Manager
Chicago Opera Theater
Korey Pimental (he/him/his) is an artist and arts leader originally from New Bedford, MA. He moved to Chicago to pursue his MFA in Acting from DePaul University. Having graduated in 2023, Korey immediately joined Chicago Opera Theater as the organization’s Development Manager.
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Korey believes the future of philanthropy is rooted in accessibility in all facets. He is grateful to AFP for the opportunity to be a fellow. Korey hopes to use this fellowship to better inform his arts leadership skills and cultivate a leadership and philanthropic practice that is people-first. In the long term, Korey hopes to lead an arts organization. | |
Thank You to our Fellows Program Sponsor: | |
Women in Development Professions | |
Mentorship and Reciprocal Learning | |
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By: William P. Nalley
Director of Development
Court Theatre
In a recent Harvard Business Review article, executive coach and advisor David Nour discussed the transformational nature of Albert Einstein’s mentorship relationships with Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr. Despite their differences in backgrounds and age, they were able to draw upon their common passions and curiosities in ways that expanded knowledge in their fields during a time of emerging technologies and change.
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“They didn’t often debate or advance a specific view; they weren’t trying to one-up each other,” Nour shared. “Instead, they proposed ideas, asked questions, offered thoughts, and supported each other’s seemingly wild notions.” The benefits of these relationships – professional connections outside the formal employer hierarchies – had immeasurable consequences for all three men. The knowledge they shared has both benefitted and challenged our world. | |
Thank You to our Peer Mentoring Program Sponsors: | |
Women in Development Professions | |
Volunteers Needed for CLC Committee | |
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Step up and join AFP Chicago's Continuous Learning Council!
We need volunteers to help us design and manage educational workshops that enrich our local fundraising community. As a member, you'll engage in selecting workshop themes, recruiting speakers, coordinating presentation materials, and supporting event execution. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with fellow leaders, sharpen your skills, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteer today and be part of something big!
To learn more, please contact George Rattin, Vice President, Continuous Learning Council.
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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. | |
CFRE Application Deadline | |
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The next CFRE application deadline is July 15, 2024
Stand out by earning the only globally recognized, accredited fundraising certification for fundraising professionals. Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
Gain greater confidence in your fundraising knowledge and increase your career advancement opportunities while showing the world you have mastered fundraising best practices.
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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
(312) 500-1410
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