LOCAL EVENTS
LOUD WHISPER WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
The Loud Whisper Women’s Conference is a transformative event focused on healing the mind, body, and spirit. It provides a space for women to connect with their inner selves, through workshops and activities designed to foster personal growth, self-discovery, and fulfillment. Attendees are encouraged to embrace their soul's whispers to navigate life with clarity and purpose.
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DATE: Saturday - Sunday, October 12-13, 2024​
LOCATION: The Abbington, Glen Ellyn
White House Includes Nonprofits
Did you know the nonprofit sector has more than 16.5 million employees and millions more supporting them AS donors and volunteers? We represent a very powerful voting block that can make a big difference on Election Day, and now is the time to elect an administration where the White House Includes Nonprofits! It’s time for the nonprofit sector to have a seat at the table when critical and economic decisions are made.
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DATE: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:30 ET​
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES EVENT
Shefali Trivedi will be the guest speaker at a private event for Goodwill Industries. Shefali will present about Philanthropy: Community and Impact, and how local businesses can truly change lives through participation in Goodwill Employment Programs. She will also share her personal employment story which led to her 20-year career of service.
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DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:30 AM
LOCATION: DuPage Community Foundation
MLK UNITY BREAKFAST
The annual DuPage County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream” Unity Breakfast spreads Dr. King's message of equality, justice, and unity in DuPage County and inspires action.
All net proceeds from the annual Breakfast support the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Fund of DuPage Foundation, a permanently-endowed fund seeded by The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies Inc. and supported by many community partners. The Fund augments the Foundation’s annual Community Impact Grant Program in health, human services, and education, focusing on supporting DuPage 501(c)(3) public charities that prioritize serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
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DATE: Monday, January 20, 2025
LOCATION: Drury Lane Theatre
2023 POINTS OF LIGHT CONFERENCE
The Points of Light Conference taking place June 14 – 16, is a global gathering for people who are passionate about civic engagement. With educational workshops, inspirational leadership discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers, this conference offers something for every champion of social good. Shefali proudly serves on the regional host committee and is ready to welcome people from around the world to this amazing conference! (p.s. don't miss early bird registration until March 31)
NONPROFIT NETWORKING HOUR | JUNE 22
All Nonprofit Executive Directors & CEOs are invited to a FREE exclusive networking event on June 22 at 5:30 pm at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora. It's a great opportunity for nonprofit executive directors to come together and connect. A great network of peers is a real gift that allows us to learn best practices, share common challenges and find innovative solutions together. Feel a common bond with others who truly know and understand the experience of being a nonprofit Executive Director. Enjoy food, drinks, prizes & more. Bring plenty of business cards and RSVP early (venue has limit of 200 attendees & please note - NFP EDs/CEOs only).
