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Welcome to the AFP Chicago July 2021 Newsletter |
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Chicago Members Lead the Way on Antiracism at AFP Global Conference
by John Huebler, CFRE
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Three members of AFP Chicago were on the team that presented “Confronting Systemic Racism: A Wholistic View with a Fundraising Lens” on June 28, during the 2021 AFP International Conference on Fundraising (ICON). The session was viewed by 169 participants. It was the annual ICON Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access (IDEA) Workshop, sponsored by Chicago-based The Alford Group.
Four panelists, including AFP Chicago member Aaron Rodgers, presented specific perspectives on the cause, impact, and potential resolutions to the effects of racism in the nonprofit sector and its impact on fundraising. Aaron, Director of Development at Hyde Park Art Center and co-chair of the chapter’s IDEA Committee, described his personal evolution from “ally” to “accomplice” with BIPOC communities. He co-founded and co-leads the chapter’s White Fundraisers Advocating for Racial Equity (WFARE) affinity group. Aaron outlined the key concepts that systemic racism exists and is harmful; racist policies and practices are institutionalized to empower and benefit white people; and that white people have a responsibility to dismantle these systems.
Chapter members Brenda Asare and John Huebler, CFRE, introduced the session and moderated questions. Brenda is President and CEO of The Alford Group, which has championed and funded diversity and inclusion work in AFP for over 20 years. John, a major gifts officer with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, is a member of the AFP Chicago and Global IDEA committees.
Panelists included Xiomara Padamsee, Founder and CEO of Promise54, a national organization which supports organizations to build thriving environments where adults can achieve their best outcomes in service to kids. Xiomara spoke about organizational behavior and values that maximize their impact and truly thrive by developing teams that are diverse, have inclusive cultures, and model the equity they wish to see in the world. The intended result is to build organizations that are “radically human,” with lower psychological costs to their staff, leaders, and served communities.
Dr. Karen A. Johnson (“Dr. J”), inaugural Director of the Washington State Office of Equity, talked about four levers that are critical to individuals and organizations becoming antiracist – self-awareness, deciding to act antiracist at all times, retraining organizational brains, and being antiracist v. nonracist. This awareness and action increase access to equitable opportunities, bridges opportunity gaps, and reduce disparities.
Tesse Akpeki, a leading nonprofit governance consultant in London, completed the panel with a focus on the resources for wellbeing and resilience that fundraisers need to be effective and energized for doing antiracism work in their selves, organizations, and communities. Wellness is thriving, not just surviving, and attaining wellness calls for healthy thinking, social skills, and courage. For many, it is also a journey through anxiety, grief, and trauma.
The workshop will be available from AFP Global as an on-demand webinar. Contact AFP Chicago staff for information on how to purchase access.
Our chapter is proud of Aaron, Brenda, and John for their commitment to leading AFP Chicago, AFP Global, and the nonprofit sector to action in becoming antiracist fundraisers and organizations.
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If you have news to share relating to the fundraising industry please email your story and a photo to info@afpchicago.org. Submissions will be subject to approval. |
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Third Thursday Networking
Thursday, July 15, 2021
4:00 – 6:00 PM
In-Person at Kaiser Tiger, 1415 W. Randolph St., Chicago
Space is Limited
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We are so excited to be hosting our first in-person AFP Chicago Third Thursday Networking Event of the year on July 15 from 4pm-6pm! Join us at Kaiser Tiger in Chicago, a fun venue that features tons of brews on tap, plus hearty eats and a huge seasonal beer garden where our networking event will take place. Event registration is free for members and non-members (you pay for your own food and drinks).
Space is limited to 25 attendees, so make sure to RSVP today and attend this fun social event with your AFP network!
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AFP Chicago Affinity Groups Offer IDEA Thought Leadership |
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AFP Chicago LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Summer Social Pop-Up
Monday, July 12, 2021
5:30 – 7:00 PM
In-Person at Lincoln Park Peace Garden
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Join the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for a summer social on July 12. This outdoor event will be a nice chance to gather in person and connect with new and familiar faces. Event will take place at Lincoln Park Peace Garden (4200 N. Lakefront Trail, intersection of Buena Ave/Marine Dr). Please bring a chair or blanket and your favorite beverage of choice. |
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Special thanks to our LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Sponsor: |
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AFP White Fundraisers Advocating for Racial Equity (WFARE) Affinity Group
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
8:00 – 9:00 AM
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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. |
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Special thanks to our WFARE Affinity Groups Sponsor: |
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AFP Chicago Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Affinity Group
Friday, July 16, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 PM
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The Asian/Pacific Islander (API) Affinity Group provides opportunities for API development professionals to network, build community, and share fundraising successes, challenges, and resources. |
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Special thanks to our API Affinity Group Sponsor: |
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Peer-Mentor Committee – Call for Members |
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Looking for an opportunity to meet other AFP Chicago members?
Interested in mentoring, but not certain you can commit to a protégé?
Need some mid-career professional connections to expand your network?
AFP Chicago’s Peer Mentor Committee might be the opportunity you are looking for!
Our committee works to connect early-career fundraisers with more experienced chapter members through a robust program that offers one-on-one engagement and opportunities for group discussions about career goals and challenges.
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AFP Chicago Board of Directors 2022 Nominations |
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Who are we looking for? AFP Chicago seeks directors who are committed to the non-profit sector and to advancing philanthropy in the organizations and communities they represent. Directors are committed to ethical practice, donor rights, and other tenets of AFP International, and are strongly committed to embracing the diversity of the Chicagoland community.
We seek nominees who:
- Are active AFP members (Chicago or other chapters) and demonstrate membership during at least one (1) of the past two (2) years; or demonstrate substantial AFP Chicago committee responsibility within the past two (2) years;
- Have strong leadership and service orientation, interests and experiences;
- Serve a cross-section of Chicago’s diverse communities; and
- Represent diversity of professional focus, age, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and geography.
What are the responsibilities for serving on the Board of Directors? Board members represent the development profession in the greater Chicagoland philanthropy community and provide strategic direction and leadership for the chapter. We work closely to creatively come up with solutions to support the chapter’s mission and to meet revenue generation activities. You will find a full listing of the qualifications and expectations of membership on the following page.
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The deadline for submitting 2022 nominations materials is August 25, 2021. AFP Chicago’s Committee on Directorship will review all nominations, and the chapter will present a final slate for election by AFP members this December. Before nominating someone other than yourself, we ask that you seek that person’s agreement to be nominated, and ask the nominee to provide service and leadership information to support the nomination.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either of us. Thank you for your consideration of this opportunity and we hope you’ll join the work of our vibrant AFP Chicago Chapter!
Kristienne Hanna
Chair, Committee on Directorship
(312) 235-4533
Alexis Wells-Loneman
Executive Director
(312) 500-1410
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July 15: Next CFRE Application Deadline |
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Make 2021 the year you reach your professional goals.
Stand out by earning the only globally-recognized, accredited fundraising certification for fundraising professionals. Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
Gain greater confidence in your fundraising knowledge and increase your career advancement opportunities while showing the world you have mastered fundraising best practices.
No matter what your reason is to become a CFRE, it’s free to start your application. You only pay when you’re ready to submit it and our members always enjoy 20% off the cost of certification.
AFP Chicago Members receive a 20% discount on CFRE certification!
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On Demand Workshops Offering Full CFRE Credit |
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AFP Chicago now offers on demand workshops! These are previously recorded workshops that offer full CFRE credit. Available to AFP Chicago members and non-members. Click below for more information and to register. Once you complete your registration you will receive a link to watch the recorded webinar.
Approved for 1.5 CFRE points.
Approved for 1.25 CFRE points.
Approved for 1.5 CFRE points.
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The AFP Chicago Online Job Source is here to serve you, our members, as the go-to resource for not-for-profit job opportunities as well as connect employers to highly skilled development professionals. AFP Chicago members have exclusive access to job openings in the Chicagoland area. Employers (membership not required) can post jobs that are promoted to AFP Chicago members.
To search for jobs or post a job visit the Job Source page on the AFP Chicago website. |
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New Member Discount
In honor of our 61st Anniversary, AFP will be offering a $50.00 discount to new members joining the Professional and Associate categories only by July 31, 2021.
The online code is AFP2021. Please share.
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AFP Global Affinity Groups
Are you interested in having thoughtful conversation with like-minded fundraising professionals related to various topics in fundraising on a global level? Consider registering for one of AFP Global's upcoming affinity group meetings!
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Nominations Now Open for 2022 AFP Distinguished Fellows
Do you know someone who has shown incredible leadership to AFP, the charitable sector, and the principles of inclusive, ethical and effective fundraising? Then you should nominate them for the AFP Distinguished Fellows Program! The nomination deadline for the Class of 2022 is July 31, 2021. New Distinguished Fellows will be recognized at AFP ICON 2022 in Las Vegas.
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Help Us Promote IDEA by Completing Your Demographic Information |
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Show your commitment to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) by completing your demographic information. Completed demographic information helps AFP improve data to promote equity, influences program creation, and helps us more accurately assess progress in our profession.
For more information on the importance of completing your information please view the following videos:
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AFP Chicago Welcomes Our New Members |
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We're happy to have you!
Brie Arduini, United Way Metro Chicago
Allison Barker, Temple Sholom of Chicago
Andrea Behringer, United Way of Metro Chicago
Janessa Butler, North Lawndale Employment Network
Roy Curiale, United Way of Metro Chicago
Rohit D'Souza
Miguel Fernandez, WTTW and WFMT
Maggie Hassler, Aspire
Alice McNulty, WTTW and WFMT
Rebecca O'Brien
Elias Ortega, Meadville Lombard Theological School
Alexandra "sasha" Prokuda, Chicago Council On Science and Technology
Kelsey Renfrow, United Way of Metro Chicago
Zack Rogers, Ronald McDonald House Charities - Global
Erin Sindewald, Chicago Coalition For the Homeless
Sarah Spunt
Adrienne Walsh, Mercy Home For Boys and Girls
Luke Wilcox, WTTW and WFMT
Amalia Woolf
Brittany Worsham, United Way of Metro Chicago
New members as of June 2021
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Special thanks to our Chapter Champions |
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And our Continuous Learning Silver Sponsor |
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AFP Chicago Chapter
(312) 500-1410
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