AFP Chicago                                                                              April 2015  

April Educational Program
How to Use #GivingTuesday as a Catalyst for a Successful Year-End
Friday, April 17, 2015 • 8:30 a.m. at Petterino's Banquets Chicago     



#GivingTuesday continues to increase revenues via social media activism. Our panel will discuss their #GivingTuesday strategies and learnings, and how their experiences have shaped future rollouts. 

Meet the Panel

Moderator

James Kales
President and CEO
Aspire
  Panelists

Marlee Hancoop
Member Services Coordinator
Donors Forum
  Jason Kunesh 
CEO 

Public Good Software
 
Thomas Maas
Associate
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
 
Bernie Wong
President
Chinese American Service League            

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Special thanks to our sponsor


2015 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon 
Honoree Spotlight 
Diane M. McKeever, William A. Rudnick, and Dylan Full

     

On May 1st, AFP Chicago will honor seven of the most distinguished leaders of the Chicago’s philanthropic and nonprofit sectors at the 39th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. Please allow us to introduce you to some of our distinguished honorees: 

Diane M. McKeever - Benjamin Franklin Award

Wil
liam A. Rudnick, DLA Piper LLP - Executive Leader Award

Dylan Full - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award

We are also pleased to annouce that Chicago Tonight correspondent Brandis Griffith Friedman will be our Awards M.C. this year. 

Please join us in celebrating Chicago’s philanthropic community this May! Sponsorships and tickets are currently available. 

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Peer Mentoring Update 
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Spotlight 

 

Getting to Know 2015 AFP Chicago Fellow Kate Later 


Kate Later is the Special Events and Communications Manager for High Jump, an education non-profit celebrating 25 years in Chicago. We spoke with her recently about when and how she entered the development profession, what challenges she thinks young professionals face today, and why she’s excited to be an AFP Chicago Fellow this year. 

Read our conversation with Kate here...

Visit the AFP Chicago Fellows Alumni page for more Fellows news!



Community Links

Fund Development Certificate Program - Rockford, IL 

Fund Development Certificate Program - University of Wisconsin Parkside 

CFRE Review Course
 

Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers

 

Axelson Center Professional Development Programs

 

North Park University

 

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN Chicago)


 


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ITW
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Northern Trust


Upcoming Events

Register Today!
Fundamentals of Fundraising Course 

A great primer for those new to the field!

The course will be held Wednesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Plante Moran in Chicago. 

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2015 Midwest Conference on Philanthropy
Fundraising Fitness: Strengthening Your Core



Nominate an Outstanding AFP Chicago Leader for the President's Award
The President’s Award will be presented at the 20th Annual Midwest Conference on PhilanthropyWednesday, October 20, 2015. To nominate a deserving individual please click here


Request for Presenters at the 20th Annual AFP Chicago Midwest Conference on Philanthropy
If you’re interested in being considered as a presenter, please complete and submit a request for proposal (RFP) by May 1, 2015.


Member News

Do you have a success story to tell us? 

Have you recently received an award, written an article, or achieved something outstanding? Please let us know - so that we can feature YOU in this newsletter! 

Please contact Pam Williams with your news.