Welcome to the AFP Chicago December Newsletter
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Presenting our 2018 Faces of Philanthropy Awards Honorees
Kenneth C. Griffin - Distinguished Philanthropist Award
The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation - Emerging Philanthropist Award
Ilene S. Gordon - Executive Leader Award
Julie Chavez - Professional Grantor Award
Mary Ladish Selander - Benjamin Franklin Award
Joy Aruguete - Outstanding Community Leader Award
Michael Matters Foundation - Outstanding Volunteer Award
Jahkil Jackson - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award
To purchase a sponsorship or an individual ticket, please click here. Join AFP Chicago in celebrating Chicago's philanthropic community on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Hilton Chicago. Congratulations to our extraordinary honorees!
Michelle Sherbun is the 2017 AFP Chicago President's Award Recipient
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AFP Chicago presented the 2017 President's Award to Michelle Sherbun, PCC, ELI-MP on Friday, December 1 at the Annual Meeting.
Michelle Sherbun's leadership to the chapter and the fundraising profession have been extraordinary and inspiring. Her energy, ideas, and commitment to AFP's ideals have elevated the value, stance, and reputation of the AFP Chicago Chapter.
Click here to read more about Michelle and her service to AFP Chicago.
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Announcing the 2018 AFP Chicago Directors and Officers
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The members of the 2017 Committee on Directorship are pleased to present the 2018 Officers and Directors who were elected at the Annual Meeting on Friday, December 1.
Click here to view the 2018 AFP Chicago Slate. AFP Chicago also thanks the following 2017 Board members who have completed their service: Meredith Mann, Bill Melamed, Stacey O'Malley, and Crystal Williams, CNP. Thank you for you many contributions to AFP and the profession!
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Congratulations to the 2017 Graduating Class of AFP Chicago Fellows
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Marty Makowski - American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois Betsy Rubinstein - Heartland Human Care Services Lauren Sheely - Court Theatre Stefanie Skaggs - All Chicago Making Homelessness History Kimberly Vann - Safer Foundation Anna Villarreal - Boy Scouts of America, Pathway to Adventure Council
The graduating class was recognized at our December 1 Annual Meeting. On behalf of AFP Chicago, congratulations to these amazing individuals!
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Make Your AFP Foundation for Philanthropy BE the CAUSE Gift Today!
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Have you made a pledge to the 2017 BE the CAUSE Campaign? Be the Cause is the cooperative, annual fund campaign of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and our AFP Chicago Chapter.
Your investment in the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will help support local, national and international programs.
Learn more here...
Make a gift!
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Spotlight
Getting to know 2017 AFP Chicago Fellow Marty Makowski
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Marty Makowski is a Development Officer for the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois.
We talked with Marty recently about when his interest in development began, what he does at American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, and why he's excited to be a Fellow this year!
Check out our profile on Marty here.
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AFP Chicago Welcomes Our New Members

We're happy to have you!
Bose' Delois Akadiri, NeonCRM Isabelle Belles, JD, MA, Goubel Lucy Clements, MS Samantha Decker, WTTW Helen Dickson, The Rotary Foundation Greg Diethrich, PHD, Stevenson High School Foundation Patti Sue Gregory, National Federation of the Blind Ashley Howard, MPA Jose Macias, Advocate Charitable Foundation Elissa Mann, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Felecia McCree Moulton, IES Abroad Marybeth Revoir Camille Richardson Sean Riesenbeck Elif Senturk, Art Institute of Chicago Dr. Mike Thirtle, PHD, Bethesda
New members as of October 31, 2017
Thank You, 2017 AFP Chicago Partners
  
  
Advocate Health Care | The Alford Group | Campbell & Company | CCS | Coleman Group Auction & Event Solutions| The Brinson Foundation | The Duchossois Family Foundation Executive Service Corp | Gesture Loyola University Chicago | NeonCRM | North Park University | Northern Trust
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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Chicago
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Axelson Center Professional Development Programs

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