Save these dates for our Educational Breakfast Programs
February 19, 2016 at Petterino's Banquets
April 15, 2016 at River Roast
September 16, 2016 at Petterino's Banquets
November 11, 2016 at Petterino's Banquets
Stay tuned - details on breakfast program speakers and NEW AFP Chicago educational programs will be posted soon!
Congratulations to our 2016 Faces of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Honorees!
Please join us in celebrating excellence in philanthropy on Friday, May 6 at the Chicago Hilton
The Chicago Community Trust Founders Award
Kimball & Karen Anderson Distinguished Philanthropists Award
Jesse H. Ruiz, Drinker Biddle Executive Leader Award
Steve Solomon, Exelon Corporation Professional Grantor Award
Michelle Sherbun, PCC, ELI-MP, Merlin Solutions, LLC Benjamin Franklin Award
Diane Latiker, Kids Off The Block, Inc. Outstanding Community Leader Award
Susan Staehely, Make Your Mark Outstanding Volunteer Award
Register for the #AFPCfaces of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon today!
Peer Mentoring Spring Class Application is Live!
Is one of your new year's resolutions related to your career?
To get a jump start on your new year's resolutions, we encourage you to submit an application for the Spring Peer Mentoring Class by February 26.
Top 3 Benefits of the Peer Mentoring Program
To learn more about the benefits of Peer Mentoring or to complete an application, visit the Peer Mentoring page or contact Sherre Jennings Cullen or Melanie Dykstra if you are interested in participating.
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Spotlight
Eric Johnson, AFP Chicago's 2016 President
Eric Johnson is AFP Chicago's 2016 Chapter President, and Director of Development at the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.
We invited Eric to share his insights with us, including how he entered the development profession, turning points in his career, and why he is looking forward to the year ahead.
Read our conversation with Eric
Welcome the 2016 Class of AFP Chicago Fellows!
On January 1 AFP Chicago welcomed a new class:
Jamie Boban - Erie Neighborhood House Ross Kinkade - Streetwise Robin Knox - The Heartland Institute Ashli Owens - Spark Program Caryn E. Turgeon - Umoja Student Development Corporation Sabina Wee - Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Our Fellows will be participating in monthly educational programs and discussions, and we'll be featuring each Fellow in upcoming issues of eDevelopments.
Community Links
Northwestern University's upcoming major gift fundraising course opportunity
North Park University
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN Chicago)
Axelson Center Professional Development Programs
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Thank You to Our 2015 Partners
Abila Advocate Health Care Campbell & Company Relationship Science Allstate Insurance Company Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation CCS Exelon ITW Northern Trust
Member News
February After Hours Wednesday, February 24, 2016 The Scout- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Stop by after work for informal drinks, networking, and camaraderie between AFP members and friends. These events are FREE to members and nonmembers!
RSVP to join us! Double check your contact information!
We are working on compiling our 2016 Membership Directory, which will include all current members as of January 31, 2016.
To confirm your membership status or update contact information, please visit the AFP International website or contact AFP International at 800-666-3863.
Do you have a success story to tell us?
Have you recently received an award, written an article, or achieved something outstanding?
Please let us know - so that we can feature YOU in this newsletter!
Please contact Pam Williams with your news.
Happy New Year!
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