Orientation to the Collection

The Donors Forum Library and Philanthropy Centers offer many tools and resources on philanthropy and nonprofits. To learn how to use these resources, attend one of our free orientations.

Locations
For your convenience, we offer five locations throughout the region:

• Chicago - Donors Forum Library
• Glen Ellyn - The Philanthropy Center at the College of DuPage
• Schaumburg - Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center
• Chicago Heights - South Metropolitan Philanthropy Center
• Grayslake - Lake County Philanthropy Center
• Quincy - John Wood Community College - NEW! Click here to read more!

Donors Forum Library - Orientation (DF)
Learn how to use the Library's extensive collection to get the information you need. We offer orientations every other Tuesday from Noon - 1:30 pm. Upcoming orientation dates are:

• May 27
• June 10
• June 24

Topics:

• The funding research process
• Overview of resources
• Hands-on tutorial of the FC Search and Illinois Funding Source databases

To confirm dates or reserve your spot, call us at (312) 578-0175 or send and e-mail with your name, organization, address and phone number to info@donorsforum.org.

Suburban Philanthropy Centers - Orientation
An introduction to the resources and services available at one of our suburban Philanthropy Centers. This session allows optional practice time afterward. Topics:

• Prospect research process
• Overview of resources for fundraising and nonprofit management
• Hands-on tutorial of Illinois Funding Source, WealthEngine.com and FC Search databases
  

Philanthropy Center (PC) - at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn

To register, call the College of DuPage Library reference desk at (630) 942-3364, or register online. Optional hands-on computer time is available after each orientation.

Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center (NSPC) - at the Schaumburg Township District Library

To register, call (312) 578-0175. Or, send an email (including your name, organization, address, phone number and email address) to info@donorsforum.org.

South Metropolitan Philanthropy Center (SMPC) - at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights

To register, call (312) 578-0175. Or, send an email (including your name, organization, address, phone number and email address) to info@donorsforum.org.

Lake County Philanthropy Center (LCPC) - at the College of Lake County in Grayslake

To register, call (312) 578-0175 or send and e-mail (including your name, organization, address, phone number and e-mail address) to info@donorsforum.org.

West Central Illinois Philanthropy Center (WCIPC) - at John Wood Community College in Quincy

Please check back for upcoming orientations.

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