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February 2010

IN THIS ISSUE...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
CAN'T-MISS EVENTS
            February Educational Program – "Why Not Let Miss Daisy Drive?"
            Careers in Transition Assists Members with Career Issues
            Hosted Webinar: The Innovation Impulse
NEWS/UPDATES
            Spotlight on Diversity Resources
            34th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Distinguished Philanthropist Award
            Thank You for Helping AFP Chicago Reach Our 2009 EMC Goal
            AFP Offers Member Dues Installment Plan
            Get Involved- Join a 2010 AFP Chicago Committee Today!
            2010 AFP Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities Available
            Save the Date for the Annual Midwest Conference on Philanthropy
            List your Jobs in the AFP Chicago Online Job Source
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
            Members on the Move 
 

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Click here to read this month's letter from the AFP Chicago president, Alex Pope, CFRE.
  

CAN'T-MISS EVENTS

February Educational Program – "Why Not Let Miss Daisy Drive?"
Friday, February 19.  Visionary leaders of nonprofit organizations, whether they are the Executive Director or the top Program Developer, from time to time may find themselves at odds with the Development Office regarding the personal wishes of a Major Donor.  Many of the donor’s ideas are very compelling and fall completely in line with an organization’s mission.  Do we always hear and listen to these ideas?  How does a fundraiser take these ideas and develop them into meaningful opportunities for their organization and better engage their donor?  How are things driven in the Foundation community?  The purpose of this session is to help improve our minds and listening skills and learn how we can tap into the creativity of these major donors when considering new directives or innovative ideas.  Click here for more information and to register.

Special thanks to our 2010 educational luncheon sponsor: Campbell & Company.

Careers in Transition Assists Members with Career Issues
Thursday, February 25.  AFP Chicago knows how important it is to have support when you have to make a change in your professional career.  Careers in Transition, chaired by Betty Bergstrom, CFRE and co-chair Marian DeBerry of Campbell & Company, has been developed to assist you during these difficult times.  If you are an AFP member interested in meeting with a group, participating in some educational sessions to help you develop new skills, expanding your network, or meeting individually with a senior professional, please click here to complete and submit the attached form.  AFP Chicago volunteers will contact you and help you with the assistance you may need.  The next meeting of the Careers in Transition group is Thursday, February 25, 3:00 p.m. at Campbell & Company, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago.

Hosted Webinar: The Innovation Impulse
Wednesday, March 24, 2010.  Join us at the IIT downtown campus for this great Webinar, FREE to AFP Chicago members.  "Innovation is the only sustainable competitive advantage" says Philip Kotler, marketing guru. This challenging webinar will demonstrate how organizations - both commercial and not-for-profit - are ensuring they gain and sustain that competitive fundraising advantage...and how your organization can also gain it.

The session is based on Bernard Ross's forthcoming book The Innovation Impulse and consultancy work with organizations as diverse as UNICEF, Greenpeace and Cirque du Soleil. It outlines a model for innovation you'll be able to benchmark yourself against. The model with tell you whether you're: an idea poor organization, an incubation poor organization or a implementation poor organization. You'll also learn the roles you need to play to help your colleagues become innovative themselves - coach, gardener, catalyst, pirate, mash-up artist, adventure capitalist, or anthropologist. Click here for more information and to register. 
  

  
NEWS/UPDATES

Spotlight on Diversity Resources
The Web site Blue Avocado offers specific, practical tips for recruiting people "unlike ourselves" for nonprofit boards. They recently ran a series of articles about diversity among boards and supporters.  The latest is "Recruiting for Board Diversity"

If you missed the first two articles, here they are again:
Part 1: "A Fresh Look at Diversity and Boards"
Part 2: "Diversity and the Nonprofit Ecosystem"

34th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Distinguished Philanthropist Award
Few people have had as dramatic an impact on education reform in Chicago as Pat and Mike Koldyke.  More than 24 years ago, a simple idea became the groundwork for the Golden Apple Foundation that supports educators at all levels through the recruitment, preparation and professional development of excellent teachers.  The Koldykes have been hailed by many, including the U.S. Department of Education, as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their commitment to education reform.

On Friday, May 21, 2010, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter will honor Pat and Mike Koldyke with its Distinguished Philanthropist Award at its 34th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon.  Please join in celebrating the individuals and organizations who show us that the Promise of Philanthropy starts with a simple idea.  For a complete list of honorees and sponsorship information, click here.

Thank You for Helping AFP Chicago Reach Our 2009 Every Member Counts Goal
Our special thanks to the many AFP Chicago members who made generous gifts to the AFP Foundation’s Every Member Counts (EMC) Campaign.  In 2009 AFP International challenged Chicago members to contribute $16,500 to the EMC campaign – and thanks to your kindness we reached that goal by year-end!  Chapters meeting their goals are eligible for a grant of 25% of the total to be used to support local chapter programs, which the chapter will receive in Spring 2010.

AFP Offers Member Dues Installment Plan
Take advantage of this membership dues payment opportunity! 
New Installment Plan Breaks Dues into Six Payments:  AFP appreciates the economic situation that many members are currently facing and is now offering installment payment plans for membership.  Please click here for more information, or contact Joseph Roadarmel, AFP Manager of Membership Services, at mbership@afpnet.org or (800) 666-3863.

Get Involved - Join a 2010 AFP Chicago Committee Today!
Considering getting more involved with AFP Chicago?  We would love to have your participation on an AFP Chicago Committee in 2010!  There are a number of opportunities to get involved.  For more information, click here, to review the list of 2010 committees, and start the new year right with AFP Chicago!

2010 AFP Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to show your commitment to our AFP chapter!  The 2010 Sponsorship Brochure details the many ways you can help support the work of AFP Chicago.  Whether you participate personally, through your organization or your contacts, get involved and show your AFP Chicago support!

Save the Date for the Annual Midwest Conference on Philanthropy
Mark your calendars!  The 15th Annual AFP Chicago Midwest Conference on Philanthropy will be hosted on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.  Request for presenter information will be available in the near future.

List your Jobs in the AFP Chicago Online Job Source
Have an open position within your organization?  Consider listing it in the AFP Chicago Online Job Source.  The Job Source connects Chicago area not-for-profit organizations with skilled development professionals.  This cost-effective listing reaches the right people in the philanthropic community.  Your posting includes a full description of your organization, the position and expectations; salary range; benefits; and contact information, and the online format allows you to reach your targeted audience quickly.  For more information, click here.

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY

"Wherever philanthropy flourishes, community grows." Every issue of eDevelopments is designed in part to illustrate and advance the concept of Building Community through Philanthropy.  AFP Chicago is in itself a community built through philanthropy.  What better place, then, to keep you up to date about the members of our community?

As always, we will also include in this section news from the greater community and news items that exemplify Building Community through Philanthropy.

Members on the Move
Find out who has recently joined AFP Chicago or changed jobs here.

Become an AFP Chicago Partner!
Join our growing list of generous Partners – loyal sponsors willing to make an annual upfront financial pledge to support valuable chapter programming. Click here to meet our Partners and learn more about the AFP Chicago Partners program.

Advertise with us!
Remember, you can advertise here -- and have your organization’s message seen by the hundreds of area fundraisers who read AFP news. Click here for ad rates, etc.

Report career moves!
eDevelopments tracks and announces staff changes at area nonprofits. To submit late-breaking career news, click here.

Submit an article!
Have an article to submit for our Professional Resource online library? It’s a great way to share your wisdom with your colleagues and advance the cause of philanthropy in Chicago. Click here for article criteria and submission process.