CHQ Professionals Group

Coffee, networking, and lake views? Count us in! ☕🌊

Join us for our next coffee meetup at Tulip’s Brunch House on Thursday, June 4, from 8–9:30 AM.

Start your morning with great conversations, new connections, and a beautiful view of Chautauqua Lake as we kick off the summer season!

Volunteer registrations are starting to creep in, but there is a still a great need. If you'll be joining us scan the QR code or follow the link to let us know. Please continue to share!

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!
We are hiring a Director of Growth & Engagement!
Learn more about this new position online at UnitedWayCHQ.org by clicking the link below:

https://www.unitedwaychq.org/news/job-opening-director-growth-engagement

𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘: Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by May 26, 2026.

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘: The Director of Growth & Engagement is responsible for expanding UWCHQ’s base of support by driving revenue growth and deepening relationships with donors, partners, and the broader community. This role leads strategies that increase financial and volunteer engagement while aligning messaging, partnerships, and organizational priorities. Working closely with the Executive Director and internal teams, the Director identifies and cultivates opportunities for investment and engagement, oversees sponsorship and event strategy, and ensures a consistent, compelling community presence that advances UWCHQ’s mission and long-term sustainability.

Shout-out to the CHQ Professionals team leads for Literacy Week! From packing books and coordinating schools to organizing t-shirts and volunteers, they stepped up in every way to make this event a success.

Thank you to all of our incredible team leads who continue to show what leadership should look like—leading by example, supporting one another, and making a difference in our community! 👏📚

Than Clark, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
Alicia Ekstrom, The Chautauqua Center
Crystal Erhard, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency- CCIDA
Jeannie Gallaway, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
Cassie Simpson, Cassadaga Job Corps
Monica Simpson, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth
Leslie Wille, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Can't forget our Our co-host Dan Siracuse United Way of Chautauqua County - Dunkirk Office

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our CHQ Professionals coffee meetup at Sacred Grounds Coffee House! We loved seeing such a wonderful turnout and spending the morning connecting with so many professionals from across the community. ☕️✨

We’re excited to keep the momentum going and kick off the warmer weather at our next meetup with a beautiful view at Tulips Brunch House on Thursday, June 4. Mark your calendars! 🌞

☕ Join us for our 3rd Coffee Meetup this Thursday!

Start your morning with great coffee and even better conversations. Whether you're looking to grow your network, make new connections, or enjoy a relaxed start to your day, we’d love to see you there!

🗓 Thursday, May 7 | 8:00–9:30 AM
📍Sacred Grounds Coffee House

Come connect, collaborate, and be part of our growing professional community!