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PRESIDENT
Joy Hutchcraft , CFRE
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Shelly Kerker
PAST PRESIDENT/GOVERNANCE
Stephanie Holmes
TREASURER
Erica Wright
SECRETARY & GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS CHAIR
Jen Funk
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Shelly Kerker
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Sandy Garza, CFRE
CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS/PR
Kristen Berchtold, CFRE
BE THE CAUSE CAMPAIGN
Bryna Ryan
DIVERSITY CHAIR
Amanda Franklin
PHILANTHROPY DAY CO-CHAIRS Priscilla Slaughter Beverly Bourazak
AT LARGE DIRECTORS
Chad Cunningham
Lindsey Kerr
Ann Lading-Ferguson
Katie Musisi
Brent Oest
Andrea Verplaetse
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There's no doubting the power of storytelling in fundraising. But in a digital world, how can your stories rise above the noise?
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from noon - 1:00 pm Location: Virtually from Your Home or Office Virtual Cost: $5 for Members / $15 for Guests
During this webinar, we’ll outline a framework for modern nonprofit storytelling in a digital age with a special focus on donor stewardship. You'll come away knowing how to utilize digital channels to deliver segmented and compelling stories that will resonate with supporters -- in a way that's scalable for teams of all sizes, and in a way that maintains the personal touch.
Learning objectives: • how to maintain an accessible story library • how to find and utilize low-cost storytelling tools and technology • how to craft the right story for the right audience at the right time
About the Presenter: Steven Shattuck Steven Shattuck is Chief Engagement Officer at Bloomerang. He is the author of Robots Make Bad Fundraisers – How Nonprofits Can Maintain the Heart in the Digital Age, published by Bold and Bright Media (2020). Steven volunteers his time on the Project Work Group of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and the Study Fundraising Steering Group at the Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at Plymouth University. He is also an AFP Center for Fundraising Innovation (CFI) committee member, and sits on the faculty of the Institute for Charitable Giving.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 7
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Celebrate Philanthropy in Our Community with A Gift to Underwrite the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
Each year, the Central Illinois Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honors donors, volunteers and fundraising executives whose gifts of time, expertise and resources contribute significantly to the success of the non‐profit agencies and institutions they serve. The National Philanthropy Day Luncheon provides a unique opportunity to express appreciation and show your support for the entire not-for-profit community as a whole. Please help us honor those who do so much to promote local philanthropy with your support!
Meet Katie Musisi, Vice President of Development at
Easterseals Central Illinois
How long have you been a member of the AFP Central Illinois Chapter? 3 years.
Why did you join? I transferred my membership from the Chicago Chapter when I moved home to Peoria so that I could plug into the local nonprofit development scene, meet folks, and take advantage of learning opportunities.
What is some of the best career advice you’ve been given? I don’t think anyone has told me this, but I have arrived at the following: on a resume, your career path may zig or zag, but look for those common threads that can weave together a strong narrative about what drives you as a professional. Where your skills, passion and purpose converge, you can find a fulfilling career and your unique professional brand.
What are the words you work by? Probably some combination of: work the plan but be flexible, empower your team to be leaders, always be learning, and celebrate successes big and small.
What do you like to do for fun? I love to cook, work in the garden, and take walks and bike rides with my husband Daniel and kids, Olive and Desmond.
What is something (a fun fact!) that not many people know about you? That Lifetime/Hallmark Holiday movies are like a salve to my holiday-chaos, year-end-campaign-weary soul.
What inspires you? Strong working moms who maintain healthy boundaries!
AFP members aspire to:
Practice their profession with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard the public trust.
Act according to the highest goals and visions of their organizations, professions, clients and consciences.
Member Benefit Extended: Have You Used Your $40 Credit?
Through September 30, 2021, all AFP members can use a one-time coupon code to
receive $40 off the online learning opportunity of their choice. This includes
upcoming premium webinars, archived webinars or any other online learning session.
Learn more about this member-exclusive benefit.
AFP of Central Illinois has earned
the IDEA Champion Designation.
This is given in
recognition of AFP chapters who have accomplished key
objectives in the AFP goal of advancing
diversity.
Many Thanks BE the CAUSE
Campaign Donors!
Robin Ballard Kristen Berchtold Beverly Bourazak Toni Burningham Danielle Easton Amanda Franklin Jen Funk Sandy Garza
Stephanie Holmes Joy Hutchcraft Shelly Kerker Lindsey Kerr Andrea Koerber Ann Lading-Ferguson Michael Lane Susan Monroe
Brent Oest Bryna Ryan Priscilla Slaughter Margaret Sloter Shelly Smith Jennifer Sublett Erica Wright Katie Yocum Musisi
Our Chapter is so close to meeting our campaign goal thanks to the generous Central Illinois Chapter Members above. A portion of the funds raised by our BE the CAUSE Campaign benefit our chapter and our local members.
Low Goal: $1914 High Goal: $2201 Funds Raised as of August 11, 2021: $1734
Haven’t made your gift yet? Do so at: https://afpglobal.org/donate. Be sure to select AFP IL, Central Chapter on the gift form so your support is credited to our chapter!
C. Wilson Schroeder Membership Scholarships
The Central Illinois Chapter firmly believes in the value that Association of Fundraising Professionals membership can bring to a organization and seeks to make membership accessible to all not-for-profit organizations within our service area. To further this aim, we offer scholarships for membership through the C. Wilson Schroeder Membership Scholarship program. We invite applications from fundraisers or executive directors whose organization’s budgets are constrained, but who would benefit from AFP membership. These scholarships pay all or a portion of the membership fees for chosen recipients for two years. A total of four scholarships are awarded annually and priority is given to those applicants who can demonstrate a financial need. The application process is fairly simple. Applications are due October 31.
For complete information, go to Scholarship Information.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Holmes at [email protected].
AFP of Central Illinois has earned
the Ten Star Chapter
Designation.
This award honors our chapter’s
accomplishments in increasing
professionalism within the field of
fundraising.
Employment Opportunity Peoria Riverfront Museum Seeks Executive Assistant & Advisory
Council Coordinator
Employment Opportunity
Greater Peoria Family YMCA Seeks Development & Marketing Director
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serves as a member of the Mission team, providing strategic leadership in financial development, marketing and communication strategies, to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, events, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. Assists the Senior Director of Mission Advancement in positioning the YMCA as a “charity of choice” for the investment of donations within the local community.
For more information.
Peoria Riverfront Museum seeks a highly organized, task oriented, and professional Executive Assistant & Advisory Council Coordinator. The right person will be Executive Assistant to the CEO, serve as administrative support for the Advisory Councils and Visionary Society, and assist with fundraising and member events. Full-time position with benefits.
For more information.
Employment Opportunity
North Chicago Community Partners Seek
Director of Development
Reporting to the Co-founder and Executive Director, the Director of Development will strengthen the community’s involvement in North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) through collaboration with donors, staff, Board members, and volunteers. The Director of Development will oversee all of NCCP’s fundraising efforts and will secure the funds necessary to fulfill NCCP’s mission, while increasing capacity and sustainability, and acting as a strategic partner on the organization’s Leadership Team. The Director of Development will leverage the potential of NCCP’s diverse team to provide equitable educational opportunities and whole child support for the children of North Chicago.
For more information.