South West Suburban Philanthropic Network (SWSPN) is an organization whose purpose is to bring together the philanthropic communities in Will, Grundy and Kendall Counties of Illinois. The target group consists of development professionals, fundraisers, funders, not-for-profit staff, corporate and foundation leaders, volunteers and others interested in advancing philanthropy.
The organization provides educational programs and an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and information. It also develops a network of organizations and individuals for the purpose of coordinating efforts to assist those who entrust their needs to the helping community.
Our objective and purpose is to:
- offer support to development professionals, volunteers and others interested in philanthropy who live and/or work in Will, Grundy and Kendall Counties.
- maintain and improve the professional standards of those in the philanthropic arena.
- provide educational programs for professional advancement and for improving on-the-job performance.
- serve those charitable and educational organizations which our members serve.
- develop leaders within the profession.
- provide opportunities for the exchange of ideas and information.
- inform the general public by creating greater visibility of the helping professions, their organizations and programs and the greater philanthropic community.
- partner with other organizations to accomplish our mission.
