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Arts Fundraiser and Patron. Coffee lover. Defendant of the Oxford comma. There’s no such thing as over-segmentation.

Chicago, IL
Joined October 2010
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The AFP Chicago Board of Directors has written an open letter to Mike Geiger regarding AFP Global’s lack of acknowledgment of the Fundraiser Bill of Rights©, a document that is copywritten and developed by Amelia Garza, MA, CFRE and Jennifer H. MA. Read: bit.ly/3tvEurj
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Today’s Mantra: I AM open to everything working out better than I can imagine.
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Wait until you guys find out EVERY arts organization has to throw big fancy parties for very rich people to stay solvent
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Did anyone else receive an "our records indicate you have started an application that has not been completed or submitted" email from SBA tied to an email that DEFINITELY submitted an SVOG application? #svog
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UPDATE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Governor Pritzker to discuss ongoing efforts to protect all Chicago residents. pscp.tv/w/caK0yjFkclFlck5WYl…
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While I assume this giving “tip” refers to being wary of FOR PROFIT telemarketers, the article would do better to clarify that actual professional nonprofit fundraisers DEFINITELY aren’t raking in a 75% commission on gifts. 🤨 – at Chicago, IL
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After 104.5 years, the House just voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide. 405 yes, 11 no, 3 present. This has taken decades, & while I’m supposed to keep myself out of coverage, I will slip just this once to say that vote is an affirmation of history to every Armenian-American.
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“Bausch has a gift of stripping away all that is superficial, all excess baggage, all the illusions or tricks that are sometimes used to hide the imperfections or fragility... and presents work in its most naked, fragile and honest form.” Akram Khan, dancer and choreographer
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A number of @chicagoideas events are happening at the Harris this week. Make sure to get your tickets! #HTResidentCompany #harristheater #chicagoideas
Happy first day of #ChicagoIdeas Week! With hundreds of events across the city, there is so much to explore. Visit chicagoideas.com/attend to get tickets to events all week long.
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Another great post from Nonprofit AF this morning — just what I needed to read to be inspired to “ruffle some feathers” going into a busy but exciting week nonprofitaf.com/2018/10/7-ga…
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Replying to @michiganavemag
@michiganavemag puts the spotlight on @mistyonpointe before her HT debut with @ABTBallet this Feb!
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Yes, I am a non-profit professional and just restarted my computer. At least 12 minutes. No further questions, thank you – at Chicago, IL
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I love this - Why Daniel Day-Lewis Spent a Year Interning at NYCB's Costume Shop dancemagazine.com/daniel-day… – at Chicago, IL
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...and then the staff retreat broke down in chaos following a debate over whether to follow a period with one or two spaces ...
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Ready to be inspired and engage in storytelling at the @HarrisTheater as part of #chicagoideas
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Synapse performed by @VisceralDance at @HarrisTheater was gorgeous and gratifying. Overall fantastic evening of dance
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Patricia Barretto named new CEO at @HarrisTheater, joining CFO Laura Hanssel and COO Lori Dimun. #womenleaders #chicagononprofits – at Chicago, IL
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