Nonprofit Affinity Group / "Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Strategic Planning"
The Chamber's Nonprofit Affinity Group gathers the first Thursday of most months to connect with each other and benefit from some professional development. We start at 12:30 with time to network, then have our presenter begin at 1 pm. We welcome you to join us!
This month: "Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Strategic Planning"
Here enters the Zen element - how does a nonprofit leader manage, the document meant to manage the organization? We'll learn from Shailushi's extensive experience!
WHO IS OUR PRESENTER?
Shailushi has spent her entire career working with and for nonprofit organizations and have developed deep bench strength in the areas that make nonprofits unique.
Her experience includes roles as:
- Interim Executive Director at several well-known nonprofits
- Director of Development and Communications for a homeless-serving agency;
- Executive Director of a statewide women’s health coalition;
- Development Officer at a women’s foundation;
- Advocacy Manager at an industry watchdog group; and,
- Program Manager at a health think tank.
Her experience also includes consulting with nonprofits and philanthropic organizations in program development, communications, and fundraising.
Her educational credits include:
- MPH from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- BA from Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois
- Certificate of Nonprofit Management from University of Illinois-Chicago
- Nonprofit Communications Training from Spin Academy (California)
- Change Management Certificate from Cornell University (online)
Location and Parking:
Parking: Street parking is available on Chicago Avenue or adjoining streets.
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Date and Time
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Location
720 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL
Parking: Street parking is available on Chicago Avenue or adjoining streets.
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Mark Walden
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