Exclusive Content. Incredible Value. Amazing Event!  Do you need a reason to register for this year's Development Day? Here are a few to consider: start your day with Vu Le, find sessions that are perfect for you, gain fresh knowledge on trending topics, get inspired, and have fun at our Development Download Reception: cap off the day with wine and cheese. Need we say more?

Don't forget this month's Third Thursday is scheduled at two locations, so pick the location most convenient for you and join us!  Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

Chicago Location | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
City Hall Chicago, 838 W. Kinzie St., Chicago
Special offer: The first 50 people will receive a free drink ticket! RSVP here.

You already know how valuable corporate partnerships and sponsorships can be for your bottom line and the experience of your donors. The rewards can be significant!  Come explore strategies in how to identity, secure, and maintain corporate sponsorships. If you need a dose of inspiration plus pragmatic and practical actions to take now, don't miss this webinar.  learn more... 

There is still time to submit your application. Don't miss your chance to get involved.  Strong leadership is a hallmark of AFP Chicago and we encourage highly motivated and committed members to consider volunteering for board service.  Please click here for more information on service responsibilities, criteria, and the application process. Applications are due August 26, 2019.  learn more...

For over 40 years, AFP Chicago has honored the committed, passionate individuals who work on behalf of the nonprofit organizations that AFP Chicago serves. Our annual awards program, the "Faces of Philanthropy" luncheon, recognizes the outstanding achievements of these individuals, foundations and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers, and fundraising executives.

AFP Chicago is pleased to honor individuals who demonstrate high ethical standards and exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our great city.  2020 Faces of Philanthropy Awards Nominations are due Friday, September 20, 2019.  learn more...

Are you interested in serving as a mentor? AFP Chicago's Peer Mentoring Program matches new and seasoned development professionals for the opportunity to learn from each other.  Each spring and fall, we launch a new class of mentors and protégés and we hope you will participate as a mentor.  A new class kicks off October 24th. The application deadline is September 27th. Click here for more information and to complete an application.

Don't let 2019's final CFRE application deadline pass you by. The benefits of being a CFRE: Did you know 90% of current CFREs report the certification has had an impact on providing enhanced job opportunities? Start your application at no cost. View the application requirements.. You only pay when you are ready to submit. Enjoy your discount, our members enjoy 20% off CFRE initial certification and recertification. Have questions or need help getting started? Contact CFRE International at [email protected].

AFP Chicago Fellows Spotlight
Nina Gagnon, National Immigrant Justice Center

Nina Gagnon is the Development Associate at Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center. In her role on NIJC's development team, Nina fosters relationships with funders of all types and coordinates NIJC's fundraising events. Prior to joining NIJC, Nina worked in external relations at the Taproot Foundation. Nina is originally from Southern New Hampshire and found her way to Chicago through a college internship. After college, Nina returned to Chicago and began working at the Taproot Foundation, an organization that leverages corporate talent to support non-profit capacity building.

Wearing 20-30 different "hats" over the course of a week (sometimes even a single day) is the development professional's M.O. It is well known that we play a lot of different roles and, widely, the expectation is that we do so with grace. Meanwhile, we are panicking internally and wondering when that whole cloning thing is going to hit the mainstream market so we can actually get everything done without losing our minds. It's far too easy to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves and end up with a feeling of failure despite all the wonderful achievements made through the work we do.  read more...

We're happy to have you!

Corie Anderson, Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Stephen Barker, Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Amanda Martinez Byrne, Robert Crown Center for Health Education
Susan Campbell, Sinai Health System
Lora Cummings, Sinai Health System
Maggie Dodge. Mercy Housing
Daniela Enea
Nina Gagnon. Heartland Alliance
Angela Hacke, Advocate Aurora Health
Timothy Hammerly, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Ruth Igoe, North Park University
Brenda Langstraat, Chicago Public Library Foundation
Ashley Leonard, Spark Program Inc.
Melissa Markay
Kerrie McKeough, Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Colleen Mulcrone, Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Jerry Ochoa
Diana Olivares, Zanta International Foundation
Eve Parson, The Salvation Army DHQ
Cheryl Price, Ignite-Futures With Promise
Katie Prince, MMUS
Lauren Ranson, Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Erika Wicks, Sinai Health System

New members as of JULY 2019
If your name is not included, please contact Carletta at [email protected].

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