Welcome to the AFP Central Illinois Chapter

Welcome to the Central Illinois Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). If you are a development professional, a volunteer involved in the philanthropic process, are interested in fundraising as a career, or just want to know more about AFP – we welcome you!

As one of AFP’s 200 chapters worldwide, the Central Illinois Chapter members encompass a broad spectrum of professional experience and backgrounds representing diverse organizations in the areas of health, human services, education, religion, the arts, and more. Our chapter is a success because we make a commitment to professional education, the advancement of philanthropy and the fundraising profession, and ethical fundraising practices in Central Illinois each and every day. We are dedicated to providing quality professional education and training opportunities for those new to the fundraising field, those more seasoned professionals, and all those in between. Be sure to check out our upcoming educational offerings and encourage your staff and colleagues to join us at an upcoming meeting. We also host a number of informal networking opportunities throughout the year. Our members love to network and share their talents and expertise!

Please take some time to browse our website. We welcome your thoughts about how we can make it better meet your needs, so please contact us to share your suggestions.

If you are interested in more information about joining the Central Illinois Chapter of AFP, please contact our Vice President – Membership Services, Robin Ballard, at (309) 694-8511, or any of our board members. We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in AFP and please let us know if we can be of assistance!

Kristen Berchtold, CFRE
Chapter President