June 16, 2026 Luncheon Meeting
June 16, 2026 | 11:30 AM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT
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Rockford University Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center | 5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
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Michelle Gorham, MPH, CFRE - Senior Consultant, DBD Group
Michelle Gorham, MPH, CFRE, is an experienced communicator and fundraiser helping nonprofits implement strategies to tell their stories, build strong relationships, and raise the dollars they need. As a Senior Consultant with DBD Group, she brings real-time experience and unique skillsets to non-profit clients.
Michelle has nearly 30 years of experience in health care, education, and local and national nonprofits, and has expertise in annual support, direct response, major giving, grant writing and administration, board development and management, staff development, and communication.
Michelle volunteers as a board member for the Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford and Northern Illinois University Alumni Association.
She graduated with both a bachelor’s degree in organizational and corporate communications and a master’s degree in public health from NIU and lives in Rockford. She is married and has two grown daughters.
All members have logins and passwords and must register for meetings with your login, do not register as a guest. If you do not remember your login or password, click the link for it to be retrieved. Or email [email protected] for further help.
Members-To-Be are welcome to attend 2 meetings/events before deciding to join our thriving group!
Member referral is not a requirement to attend or join.
Late fee of $5.00 is assessed at 11:45 PM the Wednesday before the event. Please register in advance.
Tickets
$27.00 Member Ticket
$32.00 after 11:45 pm June 10
$27.00 Guest Ticket
$32.00 after 11:45 pm June 10
Meeting/Event Information
RNPW meets September through June, with luncheons held on the third Tuesday of each month at Rockford University’s Regents Hall in the Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois. Special events like our Kick-Off in September, Holiday Party in December, and Professional Development Day in April follow a different schedule.
Check Us Out
Non-members and guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining is required. No member referral is necessary to attend or become a member.
Join Us
The 2026–2027 Program Year luncheon series will be announced at the September 22nd Kickoff Event at Hidden Creek. Our Program Committee carefully selects dynamic speakers to share their expertise and inspire our members. To attend, follow the “More Info” link for each month’s topic to register. Pre-registration is required to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all.
Weather Cancellation Policy
If a meeting must be canceled due to weather, RNPW follows this policy approved by the Board:
- Meetings will be canceled on any day that Rockford Public Schools close due to snow (cold closures do not apply).
- An e-blast will be sent to the newsletter mailing list under the direction of the President.
- Announcements will also be posted on our website and social media channels.
- The Program Chair, or the person who coordinated with the speaker, will contact the speaker as soon as possible.
- Rockford University, our venue, will be notified immediately by the Reservation Chair or President.
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The Public Relations Chair will update social media accordingly.
Event Registration Terms
Shipping Information: This site is used for event registration, membership dues, and member advertising only. RNPW does not ship any products.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: All payments are final once processed.
