2025 Board Service Application

AFP Chicago
Board Membership
Responsibilities and Eligibility Criteria

Members of the Board of Directors develop the policies for the Chicago Chapter and monitor the execution of those policies. The Board determines its present and future direction including long-range planning, fundraising, governance, financial management, and personnel policy. In addition, AFP Chicago expects of all Board members the following:

To be committed to the mission of AFP Chicago and support the advancement and development of fundraisers;
To maintain active AFP membership during service on the Board of Directors;
To promote the mission, vision, and key messages of the Chapter;
To ensure financial solvency and adhere to fiduciary responsibilities related to annual Chapter activities;
To attend all required Board meetings;
To serve as a Chair of one Board Committee or participate on a committee or special project, as assigned by the President, President-Elect or Immediate Past President;
To complete and submit on a timely basis all reports or forms appropriate to the Board position;
To sign the Conflict of Interest Statement and uphold its beliefs and values;
To participate in the annual evaluation of the Board of Directors and ongoing Board development process, including nominations of Board leadership and Committee Chairs as appropriate;
To lead/participate in annual planning, budgeting, and leadership orientation activities;
To support the efforts of the officers and chairs by actions such as 1) reviewing committee recommendations and materials presented to the Board of Directors; 2) encouraging fundraising professionals to join AFP; and 3) encouraging member and nonmember participation in Chapter programs;
To ensure that all activities are in adherence with the Chapter’s bylaws, policies, and procedures;
To annually support the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy with a gift;
To support AFP Chicago’s efforts to embrace and engage diverse individuals, groups, and organizations within the fundraising profession;
To serve as an ambassador of AFP Chicago, and to the extent possible, AFP broadly; and
To promote understanding of the significance of philanthropy.

Directors and Officers of the Chapter shall exhibit the highest ethical and professional standards of the fundraising profession in their employment and participation in the Chapter. AFP Chicago recognizes the CFRE credential and similar professional certifications as such standards. The Chapter encourages Officers and Directors to hold such credentials as they hold office.

AFP Chicago believes that the most diverse Board of Directors is the strongest Board of Directors. The Chicago Chapter recruits Board members that reflect the broader Chicago community and the many viewpoints and experiences brought to this volunteer service.

Board Member Financial Expectations (Required)
• AFP/AFP Chicago membership dues ($410 Professional; $95 Young Professional)
• A gift, of any size, to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Be the Cause campaign

Additional Financial Expectations
• Chicago Philanthropy Awards ticket (approx. $150)
• Education programs registration (approx. $30 per event)
• Ticket to annual member meeting/breakfast program (approx. $125)

Association of Fundraising Professionals – Chicago Chapter

2025 Board of Directors Application

Please complete the application below and submit a resume or current bio with this form.

Section I: Applicant's Information

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* 1. Board applicant first name:

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* 2. Board applicant last name:

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* 3. Organization:

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* 4. Organization street address:

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* 5. Organization city/state/zip:

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* 6. Office phone:

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* 7. Cell phone:

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* 8. Work email:

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* 9. For how many years have you been in the development profession?

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* 10. What is your current job title?

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* 11. For how many years have you been an AFP member?

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* 12. For how many years have you been an AFP Chicago member?

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* 13. Have you achieved CFRE certification?

Yes

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* 14. Have you achieved ACFRE certification?

Yes

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* 15. Please list other relevant certifications (e.g., CAE, CNP, FAHP) or experience:

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* 16. Please list any service to AFP Chicago, other AFP chapters, and AFP Global, including dates of service:

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* 17. What skills, knowledge, and experience will you bring to the AFP Chicago Board of Directors?

Section II: Candidate’s Demographic Information

AFP Chicago is an equal opportunity organization that seeks to reflect the rich diversity of Chicago and its community of development and advancement professionals. The following information helps the AFP Chicago Chapter leadership to ensure to the greatest extent possible equity, inclusion, and diversity among its volunteer leadership. The information you provide below is optional and confidential.

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* 18. Year of birth

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* 19. How do you describe your racial/ethnic identity? (select all that apply)

African American/Black

Asian

Caucasian/White

Hispanic/Latinx

Middle Eastern

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

South Asian American

I prefer to self-describe:

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* 20. What is your gender expression?

Female

Male

Non-Binary

I prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to specify

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* 21. What is your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual

LGBTQ+

I prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to specify

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* 22. Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Yes

I prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to specify

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* 23. If you answered yes to identifying as having a disability, please list any accommodations that you may request from the chapter. If you do not require any accommodations, please write N/A.

Section IV: Applicant’s Organization Information

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* 24. Subsector affiliation:

Arts & Culture

Education

Environment & Animals

Foundation

Healthcare

Human Services

International

Public/Society Benefit

Religion/Faith-based

Consultant

Retired

In Transition

Other (please specify)

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* 25. What was your organizational budget in 2024?

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* 26. Organization/program geography:

Chicago

North suburbs

South suburbs

West suburbs

Northwest Indiana

National

International

Other (please specify)

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* 27. Please attach a PDF of the applicant's resume, titled with the applicant's first and last name.

PDF file types only.

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Contact Chair, Committee on Directorship, Ann Grant, agrant@ymcachicago.org or AFP Director of Association Management,
John Augustyniak, john@afpchicago.org if you have questions.
Please complete this form no later than 5:00 pm on August 30, 2024.