2022 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 maintain active AFP membership, and demonstrate membership during at least one (1) of the past two (2) years (Chicago or other chapters) OR demonstrate substantial AFP Chicago committee responsibility within the past two (2) years;
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, Immediate Past President or Chair of Directorship;
To complete and submit on a timely basis all reports appropriate to 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; 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 chapter 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 depth of viewpoints that it has to offer.

Board Member Financial Expectations (Required)
• AFP/AFP Chicago membership dues ($400 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 (~$100)
• Education programs registration (~$30 per event)
• Ticket to annual member meeting/breakfast program (~$50)

Association of Fundraising Professionals – Chicago Chapter

2022 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. Your Name:

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* 2. Title:

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* 3. Institution:

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* 4. Institution Address:

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* 5. Institution City/State/Zip:

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* 6. Preferred Phone:

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* 7. Preferred Email:

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

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

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

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* 11. What was your organizational budget in 2021?

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* 12. Have you achieved CFRE certification?

Yes

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* 13. Have you achieved ACFRE certification?

Yes

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

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* 15. Please list your service to AFP Chicago, other AFP chapters, and AFP International, including dates of service:

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* 16. What skills, knowledge, and experience will the nominee bring to the AFP Chicago Board?

Section II: Nominator Information (if applicable)

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* 17. Nominator's Name (if applicable)

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* 18. Nominator’s phone and email (please skip if self-nominating):

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* 19. How well and in what capacity have you known this nominee? Please skip if self-nominating.

Section III: 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 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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* 20. Age

Birthday

Date

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

African American or Black

Alaskan Native

Asian American

White or European

Hispanic or Latinx

Middle Eastern or North African

Native American

Pacific Islander

South Asian American

I prefer to self-describe:

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* 22. What is your gender?

Woman

Man

Non-Binary or gender non-conforming

I prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to specify

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* 23. Do you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?

Yes

I prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to specify

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

Yes

I prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to specify

Section IV: Candidate’s Organization Information

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* 25. Subsector Affiliation:

Arts & Culture

Education

Environment & Animals

Foundations

Healthcare

Human Services

International

Public/Society Benefit

Religion/Faith-based

Consultant

Retired

In Transition

Other (please specify)

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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 your resume. Please label with their first and last name.

PDF file types only.

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Contact Chair, Committee on Directorship, Kristienne Hanna at (312) 235-4533, khanna@advanceillinois.org or Executive Director, Tricia Fusilero at tricia@afpchicago.org if you have questions.
Please complete this form no later than September 3, 2021.