Big Dreams on Small Budgets: Strategies and Innovations for Growth Breakfast Program - Friday, Sept. 11

Join us as our panel presents a wide-ranging discussion of their experience building successful strategies and innovations that spurred organizational growth and increased mission impact – regardless of the size of the organization or budget. $40 for members.
Midwest Conference on Philanthropy Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015


Did you forget to register? No worries! Take advantage of early bird rates until 5 PM, today (9.4.15).
Learn more about Speakers and Sessions here.
Visit our Registration 2015 page for complete registration details.
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Thanks to our 2015 Midwest Conference Sponsors!
Upcoming September Webinars
 The 4 X-Factors to Consider When Building a Nonprofit Board of Directors Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 PM CT Learn more and register
Make Your End-of-Year Fundraising Totally Epic Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 10 AM CT
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2016 Faces of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon - Accepting Nominations until 10.15.15

The 40th Annual Faces of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon will take place on May 6, 2016 at the Hilton Chicago.
If you'd like to nominate someone electronically, please click here.
Download a paper form here.
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Spotlight

Peer Mentoring "Expanded my Knowledge of the City's Sector"
Ahead of the Fall Class Application deadline, a protégé, Chantel Davis, Individual Giving and Major Gifts Manager at LINK Unlimited Scholars and a mentor, Nashmeen Moslehuddin, Director of Development, Midwest Region at CARE USA share why the AFP Chicago Peer Mentoring Program is an exceptional opportunity to share expertise, network with and learn from colleagues and ultimately, ensure the strength of Chicagoland's philanthropic community.
Read their stories...
Application deadline for the Fall Peer Mentoring Class: Thursday, September 17, 2015
Apply here
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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN Chicago)
Axelson Center Professional Development Programs
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Thank You to Our 2015 Partners!


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Networking Events

October After-Hours 10.7.15 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM Bar Louie - 1122 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
Stop by after work for drinks, networking, and camaraderie between AFP members and friends. These events are FREE to members and nonmembers!
Register today!
Member Recognition Reception & Annual Meeting 12.3.15 • 5:00PM - 7:00PM River Roast
Save the date for this annual gathering of AFP Chicago members and friends to celebrate the season and all that 2015 brought to the Chicago community! $45 Members; $65 Guests
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Sponsorship opportunities for the Reception are still available! Sponsor this event.
Member News Do you have a success story to tell us?
Have you recently received an award, written an article, or achieved something outstanding? Please let us know - so that we can feature YOU in this newsletter!
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