Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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.

Chair:  Roger Schmith, West Suburban Community Pantry

Staff: Laura Crawford

Meetings:  1st Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m.

Location:  Chamber Office

List of Non-Profit Committee Members

2011/2012 Calendar 

  • September
    Kick Off Meeting -                           Finding Your Sweet Spot                    with Michelle Lanter Smith of                   Hi-Impact Marketing                            click here for bio
    Tuesday, September 13th
    8:00 am - 9:00 am
    Chamber Office  
  • October - Breakfast
    Passion in Your Mission is Sweet...Ness with Jarrett Payton                                        Sponsored by Little Friends, Inc.                
    click here to download flyer
    Tuesday, October 4
    DoubleTree Guest Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove Registration & Buffet Breakfast - 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.                                                                 Breakfast & Presentation - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.                                                                                Cost - $20
  • November
    Personalizing Your Message with Dennis Culloton, Culloton Strategies &                                Board Member of Bear Necessities                  
    Tuesday, November 1
    8:00 am - 9:00 am
    Chamber Office 
  • December
    Where's the Money?  with Barb Szczepaniak, Director of Grants, The DuPage Community Foundation             
    Tuesday, December 6
    8:00 am - 9:00 am
    Chamber Office  
  • January
    No Meeting  
  • February
    Connect to Funding with Brian Colgan, from Congresswoman Judy Biggert's Office
    Tuesday, February 7                                                                                                                   8:00 am - 9:00 am
    Chamber Office