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 six locations throughout the region:

• Chicago - Donors Forum Library
• Glen Ellyn - The Philanthropy Center at the College of DuPage
• Schaumburg - Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center
• Grayslake - Lake County Philanthropy Center
• Quincy - John Wood Community College
• Effingham - Helen Matthes Library
• Joliet - Joliet Junior College - Now Open!

Donors Forum Library - Orientation (DF)
Learn how to use the Library's extensive collection to get the information you need at these free orientations.

Topics:

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

Donors Forum Library Orientations take place from noon to 1:15 pm, usually every other Tuesday. Our new suite number is 1535. Upcoming Dates are:

• June 30
• July 14
• July 28
• August 11

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.

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

Orientations take place at the Learning Center Lab, Room B-108. To register, call toll-free (888) 578-0090 or (217) 228-5083.

East Central Illinois Philanthropy Center (ECIPC) - at Helen Matthes Library in Effingham

South Metropolitan Philanthropy Center at Joliet Junior College (SMPC@JJC) - at Joliet Junior College Library

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