February Educational Breakfast Conflict is Opportunity: Understanding and Managing Conflict to Create Strong Partnerships Friday, February 19 | 8:15 a.m. at Petterino's
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This session, presented by Robert (Rocky) Petrovich, will explore the opportunities that conflict presents and the various tools and strategies to better resolve and manage conflict and enhance our roles as development professionals. |
If conflict is managed correctly, it can lead to: - innovative ideas, - a significant increase in individual productivity, - a more cohesive development team, - stronger relationships with donors.
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2016 Faces of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon is May 6!
Please join AFP Chicago in celebrating excellence in philanthropy on Friday, May 6 at the Chicago Hilton.
Congratulations to each of our 2016 honorees:
The Chicago Community Trust Kimball & Karen Anderson Jesse H. Ruiz, Drinker Biddle Steve Solomon, Exelon Corporation Michelle Sherbun, PCC, ELI-MP, Merlin Solutions, LLC Diane Latiker, Kids Off The Block, Inc. Susan Staehely, Make Your Mark The Swifty Foundation Board of Directors
Learn more about our honorees here.
Register for the #AFPCfaces of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon today!
Peer Mentoring Spring Class Don't Miss the Application Deadline!
Are you interested in Peer Mentoring - either as a mentor or protege?
If you are not familiar with this opportunity, the Peer Mentoring Program pairs proteges (fundraising professionals with less than 5 years of experience) with a mentor (a seasoned fundraising professional) for one year. This program has been very beneficial and career-changing for many fundraising professionals and is one of the many benefits that is free to you with your AFP Membership.
Interested? Please complete the application here and submit it by February 26.
For questions or more information, please visit our webpage or contact Sherre Jennings Cullen or Melanie Dykstra.
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2016 Honoree Spotlight
In celebration of the AFP Chicago 40th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon over the next few months, we will be spotlighting our distinguished 2016 honorees.
This month, we are introducing our Distinguished Philanthropists Award honorees, Kimball and Karen Anderson.
"Throughout their professional lives, Kimball and Karen have been strong partners in giving. Their desire to give back to others runs deep and stems from childhoods when their parents exposed them to the importance of contributing to others."
Both lawyers, Kimball is a senior partner at Winston & Strawn and Karen, who had previously worked at Vedder Price and the Chicago Board of Education, is now retired. Through their generous personal financial contributions and their leadership in philanthropy, the Andersons have made a long-lasting, tangible impact across a range of charitable causes in Chicago. Much of their philanthropy in the last forty years has focused on a range of causes related to legal aid.
Meet Kimball and Karen Anderson here.
Northwestern University's upcoming major gift fundraising course opportunity
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Thank You to Our 2015 Partners
Abila Advocate Health Care Campbell & Company Relationship Science Allstate Insurance Company Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation CCS Exelon ITW Northern Trust
Networking Opportunity
February After Hours Wednesday, February 24, 2016 The Scout - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Stop by after work for informal drinks, networking, and camaraderie between AFP members and friends. These events are FREE to members and nonmembers!
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Fundamentals of Fundraising Course A great primer for those new to the field of fundraising
Registration opens in March! Fundamentals of Fundraising will be held Thursday, July 21 through Friday, July 22 at CCS in Chicago.
Registration will open on March 1, 2016. Please contact Elizabeth Haley with questions.
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