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.
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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
William 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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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...
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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 Philanthropy, Wednesday, 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.
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