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Philanthropy Centers

The Donors Forum, in partnership with local libraries, operates Philanthropy Centers to bring fundraising, governance and nonprofit management resources to nonprofits outside Chicago. Each Philanthropy Center is open to the public and offers access to:

  • Proposal writing guides, management tools and other essential resources
  • Online prospect research tools, such as Illinois Funding Source and Wealth Engine
  • Foundation Center directories of grantmakers in print and electronic formats
  • Helpful librarians to assist with research
  • Free prospect research orientations

Philanthropy Centers are located in:

The Philanthropy Center | MAP IT! | Upcoming Orientations
Sponsored by Community Memorial Foundation

College of DuPage Library
Student Resource Center
425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
(630) 942-3364

Philanthropy Center Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:45 am - 10 pm
Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday Noon - 6 pm
Click here for Changes and Closings

Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center | MAP IT! | Upcoming Orientations

Schaumburg Township District Library
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 985-4000
TDD 985-1462

Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center Hours
Monday to Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Noon - 9 pm
Sunday (summer) Noon - 5 pm

South Metropolitan Philanthropy Center | MAP IT! | Upcoming Orientations
Sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust

Prairie State College Library
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3500

South Metropolitan Philanthropy Center Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 1 pm
Summer Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30 am - 9:30 pm

Lake County Philanthropy Center | MAP IT! | Upcoming Orientations
Sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust

College of Lake County
John C. Murphy Memorial Library
19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
(847) 543-2071

Lake County Philanthropy Center Hours*
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday to Thursday 8 am - 10 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
Summer Semester
Monday to Thursday 8 am - 10 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Between Semesters and During Spring Break
Monday to Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
*Please call ahead to verify hours


West Central Illinois Philanthropy Center | MAP IT! | Please check back for upcoming Orientations
A partnership of Donors Forum, John Wood Community College and the Center for Effective Nonprofits

John Wood Community College Library
1301 South 48th Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 641-4537

West Central Illinois Philanthropy Center Hours*
Monday to Thursday 7:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - Noon
*Please call ahead to verify hours


Orientation to the Philanthropy Centers

Get an introduction to the resources and services available at the Philanthropy Centers. Topics during this session include:

  • Prospect research process
  • Overview of resources for fundraising and nonprofit management
  • Hands-on tutorial of Illinois Funding Source, Foundation Director Online and WealthEngine

Check out upcoming orientations.

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