Join a Board or Auxiliary Today!
At Brightpoint, our boards and auxiliaries play an invaluable part in fulfilling our mission of supporting children and their families. Whether this occurs via gifts of time, talents, or treasures, our volunteer fundraising groups always make an impact and more importantly, we always have room for one more! All of our Boards and Auxiliaries have access to monthly “Lunch & Learns” with Brightpoint staff as well as regular “mission moment” activities.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is our governing body for the organization.
For more information on this Board please contact:
Sara Irmen
Chief Advancement Officer
sirmen@brightpoint.org
Chicago Metropolitan Board of Brightpoint
The Chicago Metropolitan Board of Brightpoint is our newest board developed from the hard work of The Woman’s Board.
For more information on joining this Board please contact:
Shelby Edwards
Director of Leadership Giving
sedwards@brightpoint.org
Emerging Leaders Board
The Emerging Leaders Board is a board for early career professionals looking for non-profit board volunteer experience and increasing their networks.
For more information on this board please email:
Patty Sokolow
Development Associate - Leadership Giving
psokolow@brightpoint.org
Hinsdale Auxiliary
The Hinsdale Auxiliary is a dynamic group residing in the Hinsdale area. Each year this group plans a Derby Day event which features a speaker each year.
For more information on joining this Board please email:
Shelby Edwards
Director of Leadership Giving
sedwards@brightpoint.org
Lost Dunes Golf Committee
The Lost Dunes Golf Committee is a fast-paced group that coordinates a golf fundraiser each year on the first Monday of October!
For more information on joining this board please email:
Patty Sokolow
Development Associate - Leadership Giving
psokolow@brightpoint.org
The Central Regional Advisory Board
The Central Region has two opportunities for involvement. The Central Regional Advisory Board and Helping Hands Auxiliary.
The Central Regional Advisory Board, made up of 25 members, who focus on fundraising for the region. They meet monthly and host the Thrive Breakfast each year.
The Helping Hands Auxiliary is a growing group focused on fundraising and our Holiday Gift Drive.
Our central groups connect to the greater Bloomington Region.
For more information on board activities in the Bloomington/Normal region please email:
Laura Cordero
Senior Development Specialist
lcordero@brightpoint.org
Northern Regional Advisory Board
The Northern Region Advisory Board is a growing board that focuses on our Northern Region, which includes the Crisis Nursery.
For more information on board activities in the greater Rockford region, please email:
Lori Poppen
Northern Region Director of Behavioral Health
lpoppen@brightpoint.org
Southern Regional Advisory Board
The Southern Region Advisory Board is focused on the Granite City/East St. Louis Region.
For more information on board activities in the Granite City/East St. Louis region, please email:
Renae Storey
Vice President, Southern Region
rstorey@brightpoint.org
Sponsor an Event
Build brand awareness and demonstrate your company’s commitment to the community by sponsoring one of Brightpoint signature events. We can tailor a package to give you exactly the exposure you need.
For more information on becoming a corporate or foundation partner, please email:
Patty Sokolow
Development Associate – Leadership Giving
psokolow@brightpoint.org
Get your company involved!
At Brightpoint, we are grateful for our generous corporate and foundation partners who contribute time, resources and skills.
For more information on becoming a corporate or foundation partner, please email:
Shannon Ring
Sr. Director of Development
sring@brightpoint.org
Get Involved
Learn how you can support Brightpoint through individual or company engagement opportunities!
Donate Today
Make your gift today to support programs and services that help children and families thrive!