• If you're not already on board, join the #ILGive campaign today! Our goal is to help Illinois nonprofits raise $6 million -- in just one day. Visit the #ILGive website to read all about it!

  • We started a movement! Our FY15 annual report shows how we are working with our 1,100 Members to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. View the report here.

  • "Chicken Boy on Rooster Bike" is from West Town Bikes, a Member since 2010. They promote bicycling in Chicago and educate youth with a focus on under-served populations.

  • The Children's Clinic, a Member since 2010, provides medical, dental, and social services to children whose families can't afford private health care.

  • The Night Ministry, a Member since 1992, works on the ground to provide housing, healthcare, and human connection to adults, teens, and pregnant and new moms who have nowhere else to go.

  • Breakthrough, which first became a Member in 1999, partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills. and open doors of opportunity.

Library

Get free access to prospect research and informational databases, as well as online and print resources to help you in your work. Our Librarians are ready to assist you!

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Policy + Advocacy Center

No matter the size of your organization or the level of your experience, we can help you connect advocacy to your mission.

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Support Us!

We invite you to join us as a Sponsor of our 42nd Annual Luncheon in June, 2016 and highlight your dedication to building a vibrant social impact sector in Illinois.

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Join

Whether you are a grantmaker, nonprofit, advisor, or ally of the sector, we welcome you to our community. Join the movement to make our state a better place for everyone!

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Upcoming Programs

Oct
15

Individual Giving 101 (Oct)

Learn top techniques, strategies, and skills for turning prospects into donors.
Oct
20

Philanthropy, Disability, and Diversity: Opportunities for Leadership

Twenty-five years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, how inclusive is philanthropy in the Chicago region?
Oct
20

Climate Resilience and the GO TO 2040 Successor Plan

Donors Forum's Environmental Grantmakers Group has identified climate resilience as a 2016 priority. Join us for an opportunity to shape how resilience is incorporated into the next regional plan.

Oct
21

Coffee Connection for New Operating Nonprofit Members (Oct)

You'll learn more about the resources available to you and meet others in the Donors Forum community.

Oct
21

Creating a Culturally Relevant #ILGive Campaign

Get ready to rally your community by participating in this webinar designed for nonprofits that have culturally diverse donors and supporters.
Oct
22

#ILGive Launch Party

The #ILGive Launch Party a #GivingTuesday Road Show -- a series of events that connects partners around the country and offers tips and tools for organizations to get the most out of their #GivingTuesday campaigns.
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