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AFP Chicago is proud to be an AFP Ten Star Award Winner for 2001-2008. The Ten Star Award honors those chapters who have accomplished strategic objectives designed to increase professionalism within fundraising, and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. |
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IN THIS ISSUE...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
APPROACHING DEADLINES
2010 AFP Chicago Board of Directors Nominations due July 10
Conference Scholarships Available
CAN'T-MISS EVENTS
June 12 Educational Program and Luncheon
AFP Book Group Meeting June 19
July 8 Webconference
First Course in Fundraising July 15-16
Midwest Conference on Philanthropy - November 12, 2009
NEWS/UPDATES
The 33rd Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon a Success
AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Program: Come (social) network with us!
Careers in Transition Group Tackles Hard Times for Job Seekers
List your Jobs in the AFP Chicago Online Job Source
Get Involved- Join a 2009 AFP Chicago Committee Today!
2009 AFP Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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, Cynthia Schmidt, CFRE.
2010 AFP Chicago Board of Directors Nominations due July 10
Serving on the AFP Chicago Board of Directors is a rewarding leadership experience. AFP Chicago is now accepting applications for the 2010 AFP Chicago Board of Directors. The deadline for all applications is July 10, 2009. Detailed nomination criteria and an application are available by clicking here. The Nominating Committee will oversee the selection process for 2010 AFP Chicago officers and directors.
Conference Scholarships Available
Click here to obtain the scholarship application for the 2009 Midwest Conference on Philanthropy and the 2010 AFP International Conference. Submission deadline is September 2nd.
Your Scholarship Support is Needed!
Scholarships enable staff members at nonprofits on shoestring budgets to build their fundraising skills. These scholarships are made possible by individual and company contributors who recognize that stronger nonprofits mean stronger communities. To pledge your support, click here.
"Corporate Social Responsibility: Social Conscience or Bottom Line?" Educational Program and Luncheon
Friday, June 12, 2009, Maggiano’s Banquets. Is it possible for a company to save the world? Should they be in the business of trying? Are companies more profitable if they demonstrate concern for human rights, the environment, community development, and the welfare of their employees?
Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming imperative to business. The model of traditional sponsorships and corporate involvement is being challenged by both the non-profit and corporate sectors. Join AFP Chicago for a lively debate about the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and how it affects fundraising goals and strategies. Our panel of experts will discuss both the benefits and challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility and its current and future impact on the field of fundraising.
Click here for more information and to register. Special thanks to Campbell & Company, sponsor of the 2009 AFP Chicago Educational Luncheons.
AFP Chicago Book Group Meeting Friday, June 19
The AFP Chicago Book Group is back! The group’s conveners are Beth Truett and Frank Roman and Book Group will meet on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 8am at 410 N. Michigan in Chicago. Whether a new or returning member, please join us for a discussion of Malcolm Gladwell’s acclaimed book OUTLIERS: The Story of Success. There is no charge; Book Group is covered through your AFP Chicago Membership dues. Multiple copies of the book are available at most libraries and many bookstores are offering a 30% discount. Click here for more information.
"Forty Ways to Maximize Fundraising Through Your Website" Webconference
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Illinois Institute of Technology. Your website has two strategic objectives – first, to inform the website visitor about your organization and its mission, and second, to garner support for your nonprofit. Learn how to plan and build a site which not only has a lot for the user to see, but a lot for the user to do as well. Consider the impact of a site that offers online donations, event tickets, membership dues, e-store purchases, affiliate marketing, even in-kind donations, planned gifts, investment donations and much more. Click here for more information and to register.
Register Now for First Course in Fundraising July 15-16
Are you – or one of your staff - new to the development profession? Are you a volunteer or staff member interested in learning the basics of fundraising from experienced Chicago professionals?
Register now for AFP’s First Course in Fundraising, which will be offered July 15-16 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Northwestern University’s downtown Chicago campus. First Course offers a complete overview of the development function, and is targeted for fundraising executives with less than three years experience, and staff and volunteers who wish to develop a better understanding of development. Click here for more information and a registration form - and join your colleagues at First Course in Fundraising!
Midwest Conference on Philanthropy - November 12, 2009
On Thursday, November 12, 2009, the philanthropy community will gather at the Chicago Marriott Downtown on the magnificent mile for the 14th Annual Midwest Conference on Philanthropy. We are thrilled to announce that Adrian Sargeant, the Robert F. Hartsook Professor of Fundraising at the Indiana University Graduate School of Philanthropy, will be this year’s inspiring plenary speaker.
The conference committee is still hard at work putting together break out sessions that are in tune with this year's plenary session theme: Donor Loyalty.
This year's tracks include: Practical Fundraising, Strategic Fundraising, Leadership and Discussing Philanthropy. Guarantee yourself a seat on November 12 at the Midwest Conference on Philanthropy - check http://www.afpchicago.org/afp_conf/ in the coming weeks for more details!
The 33rd Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon a Success
On Friday, May 15, 2009, the 33rd Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon was hosted at the Hilton Chicago Hotel honoring eight of the Chicago area’s top philanthropists.
More than 700 fundraising professionals, nonprofit administrators, business community leaders and volunteers honored these outstanding philanthropists - Marilyn Foster Kirk, CFRE, Rev. Michael Boland, Richard H. Driehaus, Betty Bergstrom, CFRE, Athlete’s CARE, Frank M. Clark, Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra, and Mary Ann Mallahan. Each of the honorees epitomizes the spirit of Chicago philanthropy at its best- sparking the entire philanthropic community to make a difference in the lives of many.
This day would not have been possible without the generosity support of our lead luncheon sponsors: The Chicago Community Trust, ComEd, Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust, The Richard Driehaus Foundation, DePaul University, and Saint Xavier University. The day would not have been complete without the services of our emcee, Zoraida Sambolin, weekday morning anchor of NBC5 news.
Nominations for the 2010 AFP Chicago Awards Luncheon are now being accepted through October 1, 2009. For a nomination form or more information, please go to the AFP Chicago Web site, www.afpchicago.org/afpluncheon. While on the Web site, be sure to check out the video clips presented on each of this year's honorees. You can find them on each of the honoree's biography page.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 34th Annual AFP Chicago Awards Luncheon on May 21, 2010 at the Hilton Chicago.
AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Program: Come (social) network with us!
The AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Committee is leading the way with LinkedIn and Facebook sites for all of our past and present participants. Please join either of these groups to gain valuable access to others in the Peer Mentoring network. Plus, interesting articles and discussions circulate frequently -- now is a great time to tap into all of the resources available to you...for FREE.
Harness the power of networking through a peer mentoring match. Our mentors/protégés know the value of AFP’s peer mentoring program. Making professional connections and developing your professional strengths through the wisdom of colleagues is more important now than ever. Applications for our next cycle of matches are due by September 2nd. The next class of matches will begin at our kick off event on October 14th.
For more information about peer mentoring, please click here.
Careers in Transition Group Tackles Hard Times for Job Seekers
Positions are being phased out, staffs are being downed-sized, hours worked reduced, and budgets cut. AFP Chicago feels it is important that you know you have a support group behind you as you may have to make changes in your professional career.
Careers in Transition, chaired by Betty Bergstrom, CFRE and co-chair Lynda McKay of Campbell & Company, has been developed to assist you during these difficult times. If you are 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 June 25, 3:00 p.m. at Campbell & Company, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago.
List your Jobs in the AFP Chicago Online Job Source
Have an open position with 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.
Get Involved- Join a 2009 AFP Chicago Committee Today!
Consider getting more involved with AFP Chicago! We would love to have your participation on an AFP Chicago Committee in 2009! There are a number of opportunities to get involved. For more information, click here, and review the list of 2009 committees.
2009 AFP Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to show your commitment to our AFP chapter! The 2009 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!
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.
