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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change
the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Meade, American cultural anthropologist
With a surplus of international charities available, choosing an organization to commit to can seem overwhelming. Questions regarding where your donations will go and how big of an impact you can make are ones that donors ask themselves every day.
CGDN's approach focuses on providing and promoting education on responsible global philanthropy, increasing awareness around the most pressing international issues, and increasing exposure to experts and organizations on the front lines in order to optimize grantmaking. By joining CGDN, you can strengthen your effectiveness as a donor through information, networking opportunities, education and resources on global issues.
Membership Opportunities
Membership levels
GLOBAL CHANGE-MAKER $10,000
Four complimentary tickets to the Annual Conference on International Giving
Two complimentary tickets to each CGDN VIP event and other programming
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
Complimentary access to a private website forum
GLOBAL LEADER $5,000
Two complimentary tickets to the Annual Conference on International Giving
Two complimentary tickets to each CGDN VIP event and other programming
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
Complimentary access to a private website forum
GLOBAL DONOR $2,500
Two complimentary tickets to the Annual Conference on International Giving
One complimentary ticket to each CGDN VIP event and other programming
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
WORLD CITIZEN $500
One complimentary ticket to the Annual Conference on International Giving
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
MILLENNIAL DONOR (STUDENT) $125
One complimentary ticket to the Annual Conference on International Giving
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
Associate Memberships
PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR ASSOCIATE $1,000
One complimentary ticket to the Annual Conference on International Giving (transferable within organization) Invitation to sponsor Annual Conference International Giving (additional fee)
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
INTERNATIONAL NGO ASSOCIATE $500
One complimentary ticket to the Annual Conference on International Giving (transferable within organization)
Complimentary event and news postings on CGDN website
Invitation to sponsor Annual Conference International Giving (additional fee)
Listed as “CGDN member” in NGO Corner on website
"I learned it is going beyond being a donor. Understanding philanthropy as an investment, the risks associated
with it, and how you really have to dig deep to understand and follow your dollar"
2007 CGDN Participant
ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL GIVING
The Annual Conference highlights donors and practitioners who are making an impact on the most challenging global issues of our day. As the only conference in the Midwest that focuses specifically on global giving, our conference brings together donors and practitioners to discuss how philanthropic strategies can address the alleviation of global poverty, human rights, climate change, education, health, and economic development. The conference attracts a diverse audience that includes students, diaspora/immigrant donors, philanthropic advisors and highly influential philanthropic, business and civic leaders from Chicago, and from other cities in the Midwest.
Participants increase their knowledge about key global issues, increase their understanding of effective philanthropic strategies to address the global issues they care about; and make connections to other global donors who can serve as resources and partners to help increase the impact of international giving.
CGDN VIP EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
CGDN hosts annual VIP events for members to facilitate networking with influential people in order to increase personal knowledge on international philanthropy and issues. Programs in the past have included intimate gatherings with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, economists Amartya Sen, Paul Collier, and Jeffrey Sachs, physician and public health champion, Dr. Paul Farmer, Mexican philanthropist and businessman Manuel Arango, and President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia.
CGDN offers a variety of regular programming including our Global U Series – How to Connect Your Charitable Giving to Your Global Interests. In these evening seminars, experienced international donors share tools and strategies to help each other launch or expand strategic and thoughtful global giving.
CGDN WEBSITE
CGDN’s website is viewed by approximately 1,000 universal visitors every month. Members can post events, news, opportunities and other items of interest to help increase awareness and involvement of international philanthropic activity.
PRIVATE WEB FORUM
As philanthropists, we know that the more people involved, the greater the possible impact. To facilitate networking, CGDN is setting up a private networking website where members at the Global Change-Maker and Global Leader levels can share information and interests. CGDN staff will provide one-on-one support and technical assistance to facilitate the use of this site.
Additional Information
Supporters who are founding donors and others who have previously donated to the organization during the 2010 calendar year will receive a complimentary 2010 membership at their level of support.
Conference sponsorships at the $5,000 and above level will include membership to CGDN at the Global Donor level. Sponsored panel conference tickets will remain at a total of 3 tickets, for moderator and two panelists.
Conference sponsorships at the $10,000 and above level will include membership to CGDN at the Global Leader level. Sponsored panel conference tickets will increase to a total of 4 tickets, for moderator and two panelists, and a guest.
Website Postings will be subject to the standard CGDN policies (local/global educational and issue postings, no business advertisements)
Internship Opportunities
CGDN is currently offering 3 internship opportunities. Please click on the links below to view details on the positions and how to apply:
Summer Intern
http://chicagoglobaldonors.org/pdfs/SUMMER_intern.doc
Non-Profit
Management and Development Intern
http://chicagoglobaldonors.org/pdfs/non-profit%20mgt%20intern.doc
Communications, Marketing and Network Management Intern
http://chicagoglobaldonors.org/pdfs/cmns%20marketing%20intern.doc
Join our Listserv
Join the CGDN Listserv by emailing us your name, address, email address, phone and fax numbers, and your affiliation and title to chicagoglobaldonors@yahoo.com . Or by clicking here and filling out the form. Be sure to include if you are an individual donor, a financial advisor, a student or other academic, or a representative of a foundation, a non-profit/NGO, or a faith-based giving organization, or a combination of any of the above.