Asian Pacific American Heritage Month occurs throughout May to recognize the contributions and influence of Asians and Pacific Islanders to the history, culture, and achievements of many countries, including the United States.

AFP Chicago pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our history and are instrumental in its future success.

The AFP Chicago API Affinity Group plans to celebrate this special month with a dinner on Friday, May 20th at MingHin at 5:30 p.m. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

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

As Development Coordinator of my organization’s Institutions Team, I support Corporate, Foundations, and Government Relations for Window to the World Communications.

Additionally, I facilitate our year-round Gala Team and biannual Membership Drive for WFMT's classical music station.

Thanks to the Fellows Program, I am immersed in opportunities that allow me to grow as a successful and empathetic fundraiser.

Are you focused on finding your next major gift? Are you seeking new ways to engage your prospects and donors? We all know it’s crucial to stay up to date with your donors so you can engage with them at the right time and with the right ask. Knowing this, it’s still difficult to find the time to manually research each donor of interest and keep track of their activity.

Researching each interesting donor by hand can be time-consuming and inefficient. That’s why iWave created Smart Alerts!

What Are Smart Alerts? click to read full article

Why Leverage Smart Alerts? click to read full article

Want to learn more? Book your custom iWave demonstration!

Chief People and Diversity Officer

The May WFARE Affinity Group meeting will feature a conversation on "professionalism" with Rhondean Johnson, MSHRM, CPDC, Chief People and Diversity Officer at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Participants are encouraged to read The Bias of 'Professionalism' Standards before the meeting.

Orientation, May Workshop, Third Thursday

As fundraisers navigate their careers during this era of great transformation, we often hear from recruiters representing clients both near and far. What are best practices for working with these firms? How can you maximize the influence of these professionals to find your next opportunity? If you have these questions, and more, please join AFP Chicago for our first-ever IDEA Career Fair.

Open to members and non-members, this two-part virtual event will feature a panel discussion of recruiters followed by networking breakouts led by search firms. We hope you’ll gain some insight on how to work with these impactful partners. Fundraisers from communities underrepresented in leadership roles are highly encouraged to attend.

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. 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. Read more...

New for 2022, all AFP professional, young professional and small nonprofit organizational members receive a $100 credit that’s good for premium webinars, select e-courses or conference recordings through the AFP Blue Sky/Path Learning Management System (LMS).

Learn more at afpglobal.org/thankyou.

AFP Global is asking all U.S. chapters to visit at least one member of Congress and/or their staff during the week of May 23rd - 27th virtually or in person. Visit the AFP Global website for more information.

Help make our profession stronger and your organization more visible by becoming a 2022 chapter sponsor.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Philanthropy Committee Chair

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AFP Chicago now 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.

Join Tycely Williams, CFRE, in supporting AFP’s IDEA initiatives by completing the demographic information in your AFP member profile today! Watch this video and complete your demographic information today.

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