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AuditChristopher Chantson, Chair |
Board Committee |
Committee on DirectorshipNathan Armstrong |
Board Committee |
Continuous Learning CouncilDottie Bris-Bois, Vice President Courtney Labetti George Rattin |
This committee works together to plan educational workshops, and special programs such as the Fundamentals of Fundraising. This includes strategy, theme and topic development, speaker recruitment, and leadership at the events.
If you would like to learn more about the Continuous Learning Council, please reach out to the committee leaders. Typically meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:00 am. |
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)Judith Coleman, Vice President Amelia Garza Lauren Birchlove |
AFP Chicago's IDEA committee supports and advocates for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access across all of chapter activities.
Typically meets the 4th Monday at 5:30 pm Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
African American Affinity GroupJudith Coleman Andrea Porter Kathy Slaughter |
The AFP Chicago African American Affinity Group seeks to create a cohort of like-minded fundraisers to discuss strategies, turn obstacles into successes, and build a strong sense of community. Typically meets the second Friday of the month at 8:30 am (bi-monthly). Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
Asian Pacific Islander Affinity GroupJaye Hobart Jeanelle Chang Christopher Chantson Andrea Chwee Haley Hudler |
The AFP Chicago Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Affinity Group provides opportunities for API development professionals to build community, explore our role as API fundraisers, and share successes, challenges, and resources. The API Affinity Group welcomes any Chicago-based development professional with an API identity of any nationality, including but not limited to: Central Asian, East Asian, Native Hawaiian, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Middle East Asian. Typically meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 pm (bi-monthly). Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
LatinX Affinity GroupNatalie Ramos Mauricio Huertas |
The AFP Chicago LatinX Affinity Group serves to strengthen the nonprofit community by creating a space where Latinx fundraisers can develop relationships, provide support, and share resources. Meets at different times throughout the year. Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
LGBTQ+ Affinity GroupJerome' Holston |
The AFP Chicago LGBTQ+ Affinity Group provides opportunities for LGBTQ+ members of AFP Chicago to come together periodically for professional and social networking. By recognizing an affinity among this population, AFP Chicago becomes more personal and relevant while providing opportunities to discuss career advancement, successes, and challenges. Typically meets quarterly at varied times. Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
WFARE Affinity GroupPatricia Broughton, CFRE Blair Janis Jennifer Nahn |
Understanding that white people have a responsibility to address and dismantle racism, White Fundraisers Advocating for Racial Equity aims to develop a shared understanding of systemic racism’s manifestation in fundraising, nonprofits, and philanthropy; support individual growth for fundraisers to become anti-racist; and develop tools, techniques, and support for fundraisers to influence change in their workplaces and the broader sector towards a more racially equitable society.
Typically meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9 am. Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
FellowsJoe Like, CFRE, Co-Chair Kimberly Vann, Co-Chair |
This committee is responsible for the successful implementation of the annual AFP Chicago Fellows program. This includes oversight for the annual application and selection process, AFP Chicago educational programs that include a Fellows component, special Fellows program content development, and coaching and supporting individual Fellows as requested. |
Membership EngagementAshley Gill, CFRE, Vice President Meghan Pioli |
This committee is responsible for developing strategies and activities that provide a meaningful connection with members and the philanthropic community. This includes the development of Third Thursday networking events and quarterly member orientations. It is a wonderful way to engage with colleagues from all areas of the organization.
If you would like to learn more about the Membership Engagement Committee or the Third Thursday Events, please reach out to the committee leaders. Typically meets the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm. *Individuals serving on this committee must be active members of AFP Chicago. |
Peer MentoringChristopher Chantson, Co-Chair Jennifer Dettloff, CFRE, Co-Chair |
This committee provides opportunities for less-experienced development professionals (protégés) to connect with more-seasoned development professionals (mentors) and mutually benefit from a 12-month partnership. The committee recruits mentors and protégés for two cohorts annually, reviews applications and assigns pairings, monitors protégé/mentor relationships and creates related programming opportunities for protégés and mentors.
Typically meets the second Monday of the month at 8:30 am. *Individuals serving on this committee must be active members of AFP Chicago. |
Philanthropy Awards ProgramKristienne Hanna, Vice Chair Dawn Frances Reese, Co-Chair Carole Wood, Co-Chair |
This committee works collaboratively to plan and present the AFP Chicago Philanthropy Awards Program. Primary functions include participating in the recruitment and review of nominations and contributing to at least one subcommittee, which include sponsorship recruitment, event marketing, honoree ambassadors, event and volunteers. The committee has three chairs, including one Board member. The VP of Resource and Philanthropy Committee Chair are included as members of the committee. Typically meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm. Check the AFP Calendar of Events to confirm. |
Submit your Committee Service Application
We welcome your interest and questions! For more information on committee service, please contact Ashley Gill at [email protected]