Association of Fundraising Professionals - East Central Illinois

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AFPECI is a regional chapter serving the Champaign-Urbana, Danville, Mattoon, Charleston, Effingham a

AFP ECI is a regional chapter serving the Champaign-Urbana, Savoy, Rantoul, Danville, Mattoon, Charleston, Effingham, and Decatur communities in East Central Illinois. AFP provides value to our members through a variety of professional networking, educational, leadership and volunteer opportunities. The Chapter meets monthly for educational networking luncheons. We invite you to join us at our monthly educational networking events on a variety of topics including annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, the role of social media, and many other topics related to fundraising and advancement.

11/06/2026

70+people. One shared commitment to making a difference.

A huge thank-you to those that invested their day at the National Philanthropy Day Summit. Your willingness to learn, grow and connect makes us stronger and better equipped to do what we do best: serve our community and create meaningful impact. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Community Foundation of East Central Illinois for helping us bring a day filled with education and inspiration.

10/23/2026

Last year, we gathered with fundraising and nonprofit professionals from across our region to learn together and we are doing it again this year. You asked, we listened! Our early bird discount has been extended to October 30th.
NPD Summit- November 5, 2026
I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center
Register today: https://afpeci.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php
Bring a colleague, a board member, or a fellow fundraiser. We can’t wait to see you there! See less

10/06/2026

If you haven't registered, do it today!
https://afpeci.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=96&ts=1790108938

09/29/2026

Interested in the nonprofit world? Start at Parkland Community Education.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, considering serving on a board, thinking about starting a nonprofit, or interested in working in the sector, Introduction to Nonprofit Management offers a practical look at how nonprofits work and what it takes to lead them effectively.
Led by Sue Grey, this 3-hour session covers nonprofit structure, leadership roles, fundraising, finance, programs, and more.

October 19 | 9 AM–12 PM
OR
October 29 | 1–4 PM

This class is also the first step in Parkland’s Nonprofit Leadership Series.
Learn more and register: parkland.edu/nonprofitleaders See less

In partnership with the United Way of Champaign County, the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, and Community Education at Parkland College, the Nonprofit Leadership series is designed to strengthen the nonprofit sector through focused professional development.

09/24/2026

Missed gifts. Missed connections. Missed opportunities.
Don't let that be you.

Join us at the AFP East Central Illinois National Philanthropy Day Summit on November 5 and gain practical strategies you can put to work immediately:

*An Introduction to the Donor Engagement Process
*Getting and Managing the Meeting

The question isn't whether you can afford to attend—it's whether you can afford to miss it. 😉

Register today and join your fundraising colleagues for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration!
https://afpeci.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=96&ts=179010893

09/18/2026

Join us for the next Community Development Roundtable on Friday, October 9!

10 am
Friends Conference Room- 2nd floor
Champaign Public Library

We'll dive into key findings from the newly released Giving USA 2026 Report, including record-breaking charitable giving, trends in individual and planned giving, and what these insights mean for local nonprofits.

Come ready to share what you're seeing in your organization, exchange ideas with peers and leave with practical takeaways to strengthen your fundraising efforts.

08/20/2026

One week from today!

Thursday, August 27th 11:30 am- 1 pm (rescheduled from July)
AFP Summer Book Club at Urbana Free Library
We will be discussing the entire book!
Bring your own lunch!
In Neurogiving, Cherian Koshy breaks down the neuroscience behind donor decision-making and shows how to craft messaging that moves supporters from intention to action. If you care about data-driven strategy which leads to lasting donor relationships, this one’s for you.

07/16/2026

Is this date circled on your calendar?

You know you need an annual fundraising plan - but where do you start?
Join us on July 28th for Your Annual Fundraising Plan, led by featured speaker Shari Fox. This session will walk you through exactly how to build a plan that works for your organization, so you can head into the rest of the year with clarity and confidence.

And don't stop there - sign up for the August 4th Companion Working Session too. This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and actually work on YOUR fundraising plan alongside your peers. Learning is great; leaving with a plan is even better.

Both sessions are held at the Champaign Public Library, 1:00–2:30pm. Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below to register!
🔗 cfeci.org/nonprofits

07/09/2026

Happening tomorrow at 10 am!

Join us for the next Community Development Roundtable!
Topic: Annual Appeals

We’re diving into what makes an annual appeal effective—design, timing, messaging and mailing options right here in our community. Bring copies of your past appeals to spark discussion and share ideas.

06/17/2026

Our book club discussion that was scheduled for today at the Urbana Free Library is postponed due to weather. Check back here for a new date and time!

Address

P. O. Box 6252
Champaign, IL
61826

Website

http://www.afpeci.org/

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