From Purpose to Promotion: How Charity Work Can Advance Your Career

Overview

Join us for a compelling conversation with three corporate leaders who will share how charity work, including volunteering or serving on boards, advanced their careers. Whether you're just starting out or navigating mid-career decisions, this session will offer valuable insights into how charitable involvement can elevate your career and influence hiring decisions. The event will be moderated by the OPRF IWS Executive Director, John Mcilwain.

You’ll Learn:

  • How to think strategically about joining not-for-profit boards

  • What to consider before accepting a board position

  • Why charitable involvement can set candidates apart in today’s job market

Featured Speakers:

  • Mike Zafirovski – Former GE executive and protégé of Jack Welch

  • Laura Coy – Head of Philanthropy, William Blair

  • Rick King – Not-for-profit recruiter and author of From Profit to Purpose

This is a free event. Please register by August 29. Space is limited.

Refreshments will be served.

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Date and Time

Wednesday Sep 3, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

Location

IWS Children's Clinic
28 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL, 60302
Free parking available

28 Madison Street Oak Park IL 60302

Fees/Admission

Registration required. Please RSVP at https://oprfiws.org/purpose-to-promotion-rsvp

Website

https://oprfiws.org/all-events/purpose-to-promotion

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