WELCOME FROM THE BREAKIN' IT DOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Breakin' It Down conference brings together seasoned and emerging professionals, thinkers, and experts in the nonprofit, fundraising, and philanthropy field as well as students and community for a day of learning, discourse, and expression about social impact.

This volunteer-organized event provides a forum for participants to engage in dialogue about key challenges in the field and to explore best practices and different revenue-generating and sustainability strategies, as well as how to meaningfully respond to the state of our society and shape it moving forward, inspired by a racial equity framework and the practice of healing.

It is our hope that the conference will ignite human potential and galvanize philanthropic and community leaders, educators, policymakers, and professionals to keep taking the steps to advance racial equity in the field. In particular, we hope to embolden BIPOC community members and students to pursue careers and leadership in the field of nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising.

The Breakin' It Down Planning Committee comprises diverse nonprofit, philanthropic, nonprofit, and fundraising professionals who serve diverse communities in the Chicago area.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Breakin' It Down conference advocates a positive culture of inclusion and respect for the dignity of each individual. BID opposes all forms of discrimination against and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race, age, religion, creed, color, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, language preference, immigration status, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, social or socioeconomic status or condition, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to attendees, BID volunteers, staff, speakers, program mentors, facilitators, exhibitors, or event venue staff at any BID conference, event, activity, or meeting.

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Chair

RHEA YAP

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Chinese Mutual Aid Association

Chair, Governance and FInance

JUAN CALIXTO, CFRE

Vice President, External Relations

Chicago Community Loan Fund

Speed Networking With Funders

SANGINI BRAHMBHATT

Director of Development

Asian American IAdvancing Justice Chicago

Awards and Registration

LEE ANN EILAND

Hope Excel

Community Leadership Fellow

Sponsorship

COURTNEY JUSTUS

Individual Giving & Fundraising Coordinator

Mujeres Latinas en Accion

Marketing and Registration

ELAINE LEHMAN

Filipinos for Change

Food & Beverage

ANA MENDEZ

Grans and Compliance Manager

Mujeres Latinas en Accion

Awards

TEKLA SYERS

Consultant

Syers TA Consulting

Ex-Officio

AMIRA TURNER

Grants Manager/ Data Analyst

Business Development Consultant

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