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May 2008

AFP Chicago is proud to be an AFP Ten Star Award Winner for 2001-2007. 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.

IN THIS ISSUE...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
APPROACHING DEADLINES
            Last Chance – AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Program Still Accepting Applications
            AFP Chicago Accepting Nominations for the 2009 Board of Directors
CAN’T-MISS EVENTS
            June Luncheon and Educational Program
NEWS/UPDATES
            AFP Awards Luncheon has Sold Out
            Kaleidoscope: The AFP Newsletter of Diversity 
            2008 AFP Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities Available
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
            ABC’s of Online Fundraising
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
            Members on the Move
            New Member Profiles
           Community Current Events and Announcements

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Like many of the organizations we serve, AFP Chicago is a non-profit organization with a mission that reaches beyond the professional development needs of its members. AFP advances the awareness and practice of philanthropy as a force for building community – an objective that is worthy of generous voluntary support… Read more

APPROACHING DEADLINES

Last Chance – AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Program Still Accepting Applications
The Peer Mentoring program is a members-only benefit that uniquely positions AFP Chicago to assist in building mentor relationships. To learn more about how to become or connect with a mentor, click here. Applications for the second cycle of matches are due by May 9. AFP Chicago extends a very special thank you to CCS for sponsoring the 2008 AFP Peer Mentoring Program. 

AFP Chicago Accepting Nominations for the 2009 Board of Directors
The deadline for receipt of applications for the 2009 AFP Chicago Board of Directors is July 7, 2008.  Detailed nomination criteria and an application are available by clicking here. The Nominating Committee will oversee the selection process for 2009 AFP Chicago officers and directors. 

CAN’T-MISS EVENTS

June Luncheon and Educational Program
"Branding: The Right Message to the Right People," Friday, June 27th.  Join us for lunch and a discussion on the importance of getting your message to the appropriate constituents. Branding can elevate an organization’s message and increase its visibility. Not unlike their for-profit cousins, non-profits operate in a world of increasing competition. In the for-profit sector it is the product that helps define the brand; whereas, the non-profit sector defines the "product" as the service provided. Yet, a brand goes beyond the organization’s logo or tag line; it is an impression, a culmination of all attributes of your organization, both good and bad, that help to form an overall view.  Join moderator Francine Friedman, CFRE, Francine Friedman Associates and panelists Sam Landers, Design Kitchen and Melissa Hayes, Chicago History Museum to learn how branding can unify your message.  Click here for more information and registration forms.

  
NEWS/UPDATES

The AFP Awards Luncheon has Sold Out
For the first time ever, AFP Chicago's annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon has sold out!  The event will be hosted on Friday, May 9.  This year's event will be the biggest ever, as AFP recognizes philanthropy leaders in Chicago and present the Founders' Award to Sandra P. Guthman.  At this time, all new ticket requests will be waitlisted and honored if and when tickets become available.  For more information, please contact the AFP Chicago office at (630) 416-1166.

Kaleidoscope: The AFP Newsletter of Diversity 
Did you know AFP produces a quarterly newsletter focused on diversity?  Each edition covers a wide range of topics that spotlight new trends and spark thought-provoking discussion on current diversity issues.  The newsletter offers tips and tools for fundraising in a diverse community.  Click here to read the current issue.

2008 AFP Chicago Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Show your support for AFP Chicago! The 2008 Sponsorship Brochure describes the numerous ways in which you and your contacts can take an active part in supporting the work of AFP Chicago. Join the Circle of Friends in support of the Fellows Program…sponsor a scholarship to the Midwest Conference on Philanthropy… there are many ways you can get involved to help make AFP Chicago even stronger!

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

ABC’s of Online Fundraising
Have you ever thought about entering the world of online giving, but aren’t sure if you are "tech-savvy" enough to make it work for your fundraising efforts?  Raising money through the web can be an affordable and easy way to provide your donors an additional avenue for giving to your cause.  Click here to learn about the do’s and don’ts of an online campaign and some basic rules for fundraising in an increasingly virtual world.   

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?

Here is where you’ll find information about Members on the Move as well as our newest feature, New Member Profiles. 

We also plan to spotlight members who have news that can be shared with our community.  If you would like to "shine a light" on a colleague or friend, we would love to be able to feature it in a future issue of eDevelopments.  Please contact the AFP Chicago office for more information. 

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.

New Member Profiles
Welcome to the newest section to eDevelopments!  Click here to read about some of AFP Chicago’s newest members.

Community Current Events and Announcements:

• CCPG Annual Symposium May 29, 2008
• Marklund director participates at Illinois Respite Coalition's annual summit in Springfield

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.