For over 40 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 individuals, foundations and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers, and fundraising executives who demonstrate high ethical standards and exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our great city.

Join us for a celebration of philanthropy in Chicago and the incredible achievements of our distinguished honorees!

Special thanks to our 46th Annual Philanthropy Awards Sponsors.

Welcoming Our New Members

Mary Fran Riley, Allies For Community Business

Karla Clark, BA,CFRM, The Salvation Army

Katherine Edsey, Elks National Foundation

Gloria Kelley, CASA Kane County

Bob Leigh, RSNA R&E Foundation

Mary Morten, Morten Group

William P. Nalley, Court Theatre

Katherine Sawyer, CFRE, Oakton Community College

Julie Sharpe, The ALS Association

Dottie Bris-Bois, MFA, Latin School of Chicago

Jessica Cybulski, WTTW/WFMT

If your name is not included, please contact Shawn Jezak at shawn@afpchicago.org.

Becoming a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) signals commitment, competence and credibility. To earn a CFRE, fundraising professionals must document their professional performance, education and professional practice as well as pass the CFRE exam.

We congratulate the following members on this career-defining achievement and for committing to uphold the highest standards in our profession:

Join the AFP Chicago LGBTQ+ Affinity Group and Marisa DeSalles for the next part in an ongoing discussion on community-centric fundraising.

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The Chicago Latinos in Philanthropy and AFP Chicago LatinX Affinity Group have come together to host a night of networking and community building among the LatinX development professional community in the Chicagoland area. Non-members are welcome to join our evening of community building.

AFP Chicago contacts: Amelia Garza and Mauricio Huertas.

On Friday, December 2, you are very likely to discover Six Degrees of Philanthropy between you, a member, or an organization at AFP Chicago’s Annual Meeting. Share a morning with other like-minded individuals who dare to dream, connect, and change Chicagoland through the power of philanthropy and connectivity. Be there to create new partnerships. Read more

Special thanks to our Annual Meeting Sponsors.

From October 20-22, 2022 for the first 400 donors who contribute a one-time gift of $20 or more (not a pledge) a portion of your gift will be matched.

Impact Grants Chicago is pleased to announce the opening of their 2022/23 grant cycle. They are now accepting Letters of Inquiry from Chicago nonprofits for one of our $100,000 Impact Grants.

Their online grant system is now open, and they will be accepting Letters of Inquiry through October 28, 2022. Grants will be awarded May 31, 2023. Please visit the grants pages of their website and learn more about our eligibility requirements and grant process schedule.

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.

No matter what your reason is to become a CFRE, it’s free to start your application. You only pay when you’re ready to submit it and our members always enjoy 20% off the cost of certification.

AFP Chicago offers on demand workshops! These are previously recorded workshops that offer full CFRE credit. Available to AFP Chicago members and non-members. Visit the AFP Chicago website for more information and to register. Once you complete your registration you will receive a link to watch the recorded webinar.

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