Development Day Chicago 
Where: Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E North Water St, Chicago 60611
Who: Development professionals of all levels 

Attend and earn 5.75 CEU credits

AFP Chicago's Midwest Conference is now Development Day! Development Day Chicago is AFP Chicago's newest take on day-long education and networking. 

Check out our sessions & speakers here. 

Click here to learn more & register.

Meet our generous sponsors!  #DDChi

After Hours Networking - Meet the AFP Chicago Board
Where: Emerald Loop Bar & Grill, 216 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Join the AFP Chicago Board of Directors, members, and friends after work for good drinks, free food and networking with the absolute best fundraisers! 

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Thank you to our sponsor

Donor Psychology: The Art and Science of Giving 
Where: Union League Club, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Attend and earn 1.5 CEU credits

Individual motivations for charitable giving can be complex. Do you know what makes your donors tick? Do you have a solid understanding of what drives their giving? What brings donors closer to your organization and what pushes them away? Donors are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and by demystifying their behavior, you can translate your learning into meaningful initiatives for future stability and success. 

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Thank you to our sponsor

Don't Call Me a Millennial 
Where: Maggiano's Banquets, 111 West Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654

Attend and earn 1.5 CEU credits

In this lively morning conversation, we will look at subgroups within the millennial population, understand their behavior, and learn how to effectively and efficiently engage these potential supporters. You'll leave with new peer relationships and four key takeaways.

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Thank you to our sponsor

Stefanie Skaggs is Development and Communications Manager for All Chicago Making Homelessness History. She is a member of the 2017 AFP Chicago Fellows Class. 

We talked with Stefanie recently about when her interest in development began, what she does at All Chicago Making Homelessness History, and why she's excited to be a Fellow this year! 

Check out our profile on Stefanie here. 

Strong leadership is a hallmark of AFP Chicago and we seek highly motivated, caring and committed members for service on the Board of Directors. The AFP Chicago Committee on Directorship invites the development community to submit nominations for the Board of Directors, for one-year terms beginning January 1, 2018.

AFP Chicago is pleased to open the nominations process for the 2017 President's Award, honoring individuals who demonstrate high ethical standards and outstanding leadership and service to AFP Chicago, and exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our great city. Nominations are due by Friday, September 29, 2017.

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, the "Faces of Philanthropy" luncheon, recognizes the outstanding achievements of these individuals, foundations and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers, and fundraising executives.

AFP Chicago's Peer Mentoring Program pairs Protégés (fundraising professionals with less than 5 years of experience) with a Mentor (a seasoned fundraising professional) for one year. Applications to be considered for the Fall Peer Mentoring Class are accepted any time before Friday, September 22. Space is limited so submit your application now.