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Gage Park, Chicago, USA
Joined February 2014
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“Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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ELECTION ALERT: Still Too Early To Know Which Minority To Scapegoat
ONN political analyst Jason Copeland breaks down why it's still too early to say exactly which racial and ethnic minority groups will be to blame for each political party's shortcomings this election.
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The application DEADLINE for the 2024 Fellows Program is Friday, November 1, 2024! The Fellows Program is an outreach initiative of AFP Chicago created to build awareness of educational and professional resources. Apply now: bit.ly/3gPFALL
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Committee participation is the ideal route for deeper involvement with the chapter and a path to potential leadership. Develop yourself personally and professionally, make new contacts and give back to the #Chicagophilanthropy community! Join now: bit.ly/3M8jRtY
Two types of people: Those who send a calendar invite for something well in advance and those who don't accept it because they might be busy despite their calendars showing them as available.
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White liberals are always "Do you think Trump is any better?" and never "Ok, Ill help dismantle the system that oppresses you all".....and I dont like that
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AFP Chicago proudly welcomes the 2024 Fellows Class! The Fellows Program is an outreach initiative of AFP Chicago created to build awareness of educational and professional resources. Learn more: bit.ly/3gPFALL
I am both honored & thrilled to step into the role of President of @AFPChicago. This chapter has been a cornerstone in my professional development, and I can only build upon the remarkable achievements of those before me. – at Chicago, IL
It's time to pass the Presidential Gavel! AFP Chicago thanks Past President Ann Grant and welcomes Carlos A. Trejo, CFRE as new President. Learn more: bit.ly/3PBwLlC
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1. 90% of Americans use the standard deduction and aren't able to deduct charitable contributions
So, tax deductions for charitable giving is mostly for the wealthy.
And the way that many wealthy people use the deduction has become increasingly divorced from its purpose
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U.S. Warns A Gaza Ceasefire Would Only Benefit Humanity bit.ly/3rXcS17
Paris. #SorryNotSorry – at Chicago, IL
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This week, Scorsese releases his film Killers of the Flower Moon: the true story of the mass murder of the Osage and the theft of their oil wealth. But the story doesn’t end when the credits roll. For 27 years, I've been investigating what happened next... 🧵
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My (daily?) reminder: if you only care about war crimes or loss of innocent lives on side of a conflict and not the other, you don’t actually care about, or have a principled position on, preventing war crimes or protecting innocent people and you’re just a partisan. 🤷🏽♂️
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What are the benefits of becoming a member at AFP Chicago? Every association has its benefits, but no other association has benefits that can provide you with the expertise that you need to move your nonprofit #fundraisingcareer forward. Learn more: bit.ly/3PBwLlC
