Presented by Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Illinois Chapter

June 2026 Chapter Meeting

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Registration ends Tuesday, 06/09/2026 9:00am CDT

About This Event

Join us for our June Chapter Meeting!

Where: Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center - 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington    

When: 6/10/26 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: Members - $20 | Non-members - $25

 

Creating a Development Plan: The Struggle Is Real!

How do you create a fundraising plan that actually helps your organization raise more money, engage donors, and reduce stress?

Join nonprofit consultant and fundraising strategist Aimee Beam for a practical, high-energy session designed for real-world fundraising professionals. Learn how to build an effective development plan that impresses leadership and boards while creating clarity, momentum, and measurable results.

This interactive session combines strategy, humor, and hands-on tools you can immediately implement. Participants will leave with a full-color, step-by-step planning guide to help simplify the process and strengthen fundraising outcomes throughout the year.

 

BIO

Aimee Beam is the founder of Beam Philanthropy Partners, a consulting firm that helps nonprofits strengthen fundraising strategy, engage donors, and grow sustainable revenue. 

With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience, Aimee is known for blending practical strategy with humor, energy, and real-world insight. Aimee is a national speaker and consultant who works with nonprofits ranging from emerging organizations to complex multi-site agencies. 

Aimee holds a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from Louisiana State University with a concentration in philanthropy. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) with advanced fundraising management training that she puts into motion for both clients and community. 

About This Event

Join us for our June Chapter Meeting!

Where: Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center - 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington    

When: 6/10/26 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: Members - $20 | Non-members - $25

 

Creating a Development Plan: The Struggle Is Real!

How do you create a fundraising plan that actually helps your organization raise more money, engage donors, and reduce stress?

Join nonprofit consultant and fundraising strategist Aimee Beam for a practical, high-energy session designed for real-world fundraising professionals. Learn how to build an effective development plan that impresses leadership and boards while creating clarity, momentum, and measurable results.

This interactive session combines strategy, humor, and hands-on tools you can immediately implement. Participants will leave with a full-color, step-by-step planning guide to help simplify the process and strengthen fundraising outcomes throughout the year.

 

BIO

Aimee Beam is the founder of Beam Philanthropy Partners, a consulting firm that helps nonprofits strengthen fundraising strategy, engage donors, and grow sustainable revenue. 

With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience, Aimee is known for blending practical strategy with humor, energy, and real-world insight. Aimee is a national speaker and consultant who works with nonprofits ranging from emerging organizations to complex multi-site agencies. 

Aimee holds a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from Louisiana State University with a concentration in philanthropy. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) with advanced fundraising management training that she puts into motion for both clients and community. 

Getting There

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center
1413 Leslie Drive
Bloomington, Illinois 61704
United States