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Non-Profit Network

The Not-for-Profit Network provides professional development opportunities to meet the unique needs of leaders of not-for-profit organizations. The Network encourages the collaboration and sharing of ideas, activities, practices and resources.

Co-Chair:  Mike Ryan, St. Mary of Gostyn Church & School

Co-Chair:  Lisa Rasin, Seaspar

Staff: Laura Crawford

Meetings:  2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m.

Location:  Chamber Office (unless otherwise posted)

List of Non-Profit Committee Members

2012/2013 Calendar 

• September - 9/11 Remembrance - Connecting the Community, Businesses, and Non-Profits Tuesday, September 11th
  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Moose Lodge - 1030 Warren Ave., Downers Grove  
• October
  Prospecting for a Cause, featuring David M. McGowan, President, The DuPage Community Foundation (click here for bio)    (click here for photo)               
  Tuesday, October 9
  8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office
• November
  Media Management Panel  
  Tuesday, November 13
  8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office 
• December
  NFP Networking Meeting         
  Tuesday, December 11
  8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office  
• January
  Multi-Chamber Committee Meeting         
  THURSDAY, January 3
  8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office 
• February
  Cause Marketing, featuring Pam Toleikis, Senior Marketing Coach and Chicago Marketing Consultant, Business Partner  
  Tuesday, February 12                                                                                                                  8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office 
  

  Pam is a profit driven professional who brings sales management and marketing experience to your business. Pam has years of experience in consumer products, new business development, account management and growth for familiar major international brands.
  
  She is an enthusiastic person with a proven track record in sales and profit growth.
  
  A lover of the outdoors, Pam and her husband relax by canoeing, sailing, and biking. In the cold Midwestern winters Pam has taken up cooking and planning her garden. 

• March
  Ways to Raise - Finding, Managing & Recognizing
  Tuesday, March 12                                                                                                                        8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office  
• April
  Volunteers
  Tuesday, April 9                                                                                                                           8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office  
• May
  Corporate Philosophy of Giving - Panel
  Tuesday, May 14                                                                                                                         8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Chamber Office