SOLD OUT: Make the Ask: A Fundraising Series from FFA (Wed, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

SOLD OUT

This event is now sold out.

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Register to participate for FREE in the virtual workshop “Make the Ask: A Fundraising Series” presented by Film Festival Alliance.

CAFF has a limited number of spots for members available at no charge (a $160 value!). Complete the CAFF REGISTRATION FORM – first come first served. Maximum 2 people per Organization.

From Film Festival Alliance:

Join us for an end of the year fundraising series for you AND your board members!

Wednesdays November 4th, 11th, and 18th we are excited to bring back Alicia Pani for this must-attend three part series focused on making individual asks, leveraging your networks, and the role of a board member in fundraising.

Built for development managers, executive directors, and boards at film festivals and cinemas. Come ready to practice, and BYOB (bring your own board member) to each session for hands on learning to help you leave with a plan together.

CAFF Members REGISTRATION HERE

Alicia Pani, Pani Advisory LLC

Alicia is a fundraising and development consultant. Alicia has held senior positions across leading cultural institutions, assisting New York Jewish Film Festival and Cinetopia Film Festival, among others. Former positions include: COO/Managing Director, Director of Development for Marquee Arts, Director of Development for Film Forum, Development Officer for the Jewish Museum, and Development Associate at the New York Studio School. Previous companies also include: Talwar Gallery, Edward Ruscha, Creative Time, Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Chicago Cinema Weekend 2027 - Participation Interest Meeting (Thu, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Register here to learn more about Chicago Cinema Weekend and how your organization can be involved as a Program, Cultural or Promotional Partner. We'll be holding a Participation Interest meeting on Thursday, November 12 from 12:00-1:00 pm. We’ll unveil plans and goals for Chicago Cinema Weekend, a citywide celebration of cinema supported by a marketing campaign to raise our sector profile, draw new audiences to your organization and solidify Chicago's burgeoning cinema culture. Join us!

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