Chicago Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
AFP Chicago Annual Meeting of the Membership Friday, December 6th | 8:30 - 10:30 am River Roast, 315 N LaSalle Street, Chicago
Join us for a panel discussion of foundation officers and leaders from across Chicagoland, moderated by former AFP Chicago Fellow and 2019 Chamberlain Scholar Ishan Johnson.Channing Lenert of Polk Bros Foundation, Tony Martinez of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, and Crystal Williams Robinson of the Siragusa Family Foundation will speak about their recent transitions to foundation work; share tips for engaging community funders; and discuss opportunities for emerging leaders to introduce new perspectives and make change in the philanthropic sector. This program is approved for 1.5 CFRE points.learn more ...
AFP Chicago is proud to present the 2019 President's Award to Jacquelyn M. Bonavia, CFRE. Jackie will receive the President's Award during our December 6th Annual Meeting. Her service and leadership to the chapter and the fundraising profession have been exemplary and have made her a respected figure in Chicagoland fundraising. Her foresight and commitment to AFP's ideals have played a significant role in AFP Chicago's continued success. read more
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AFP CFRE Refresher Course AFP Southeast Wisconsin chapter is hosting a 2-day AFP CFRE Refresher Course on January 15 and 16 in Milwaukee and invites you to attend. The course taught by two master trainers, with CFRE training experience, is a fast-paced, high-level course review of the six fundraising knowledge domains and the core principles and concepts that experienced fundraising professionals should know presented an engaging caselet approach.
Each and every day, the important work you do demonstrates that you are a leader in effecting change in our community, making it a much better place for all of us. These three words—Empower, Strengthen, Transform—describe WHAT you do as a fundraiser and WHY you do it.
Please join the AFP Chicago Board of Directors in giving back to AFP by making a gift to the BE the CAUSE Campaign. Your gift to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will allow us to develop and implement new programs and enhance existing ones like scholarships, education and research. Learn more…
AFP Chicago: Your Community
AFP Chicago is a welcoming community of fundraisers. Get connected and build one-on-one relationships with like-minded professionals. As a member, you can access educational opportunities, discounts to events and publications and share your experience and insights with others. Membership has its benefits!
