AFP IL, Central Illinois Chapter

History: Although a group began informal meetings in 1981, the Central Illinois Chapter was officially formed in 1982 and was incorporated with the state of Illinois in January 1987.

The chapter, which has 77 members, received recognition as a Chapter Ten Star at the 2001 International Conference and won the Abel Hanson Award for communications excellence in 1999. The chapter is a member of the local Leave A Legacy program. For more information, contact Kimberly Scheirer at kimberlyscheirer227@gmail.com. 

Area served by chapter: Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, Princeton, Lincoln, and Pontiac counties

Membership offered by chapter:

• Monthly professional development and networking opportunities
• Monthly newsletter
• Job postings
• Chapter Membership directory
• Scholarship for the AFP International conference
• Scholarships for the First Course, Survey Course, and certification process
• Membership scholarships for smaller organizations
• Reduced cost for members at monthly meetings and programs
• National Philanthropy Day recognition
• Programs and seminars featuring nationally recognized speakers