Directory
of Illinois Foundations, 9th edition
(Dec. 2006) -
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For years, nonprofit and fundraising professionals have
turned to the Directory of Illinois Foundations
for the most thorough listing of foundations and corporate
giving programs in the state. In this 704-page directory,
find grantmakers whose funding interests match your programs
and get essential information on applying for grants.
This extensive print resource contains:
- Listings for more than 3,000
Illinois foundations, including 265 newly established
foundations
- In-depth profiles of foundations
and corporate giving programs, including details on
giving areas, staff contacts and application deadlines
- Lists of assets and grants of the
top 50 Illinois foundations
- Look up foundations by funding area,
type, location and more
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Level
Best (Oct.
2006)
The Donors Forum is pleased
to offer Level Best: How Small and Grassroots Nonprofits
Can Tackle Evaluation and Talk Results for sale. This
invaluable guide, written by two Donors Forum workshop
instructors, Marcia Festen and Marianne Philbin,
will help you understand the evaluation process and integrate
it into your work. Drawing on the authors' experience
with nonprofits, foundations, donors and boards of directors,
Level Best, breaks down the evaluation process
into five stages:
- Planning
- Asking
- Tracking
- Learning
- Using
The authors' approach emphasizes that
evaluation doesn't need to be expensive, painful or
confusing. The book also includes sample forms, checklists,
and materials that have been used successfully by real-life
organizations. Level Best will help you develop your
evaluation plan, gather your data and use the lessons
learned to strengthen your organization and make the
best possible case for continued support. (Jossey-Bass,
10/06).
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From
Mission to Action: 2006 Annual Report (March
2007)
Download the Donors Forum’s 2006
Annual Report (pdf) to read highlights of the year
and learn how we've acted on our mission.
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Daring
To Lead 2006: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive
Leadership (March
2006)
Daring to Lead 2006, published
by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, is a comprehensive
national study of executive leadership at community-based
nonprofits. The Donors Forum partnered with CompassPoint
to gather data from nonprofit executives in the Chicago
region.
Based on nearly 2,000 surveys from
eight metropolitan areas, the report provides current
data on executive turnover, compensation, career plans
and retirement. It also explores leading causes of executive
burnout--in particular, widespread frustration with
boards of directors and funders. It identifies the skills
that community-based executives most want and need to
build along with the professional development strategies
that they employ. The report concludes with recommendations
to executives, boards, funders and capacity builders.
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Individual
Giving in Illinois: Implications for the Nonprofit Community
The Donors Forum is pleased to
present this report, the first of its kind in Illinois,
on Illinois individual, household giving. Key findings
include:
- Statewide giving levels
- Giving by purpose (where the gifts
go)
- Disaster relief
- Illinois donors by community type,
income and religious affiliation
- Motivation
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Foundation
Giving in Illinois
This report examines the $1.7
billion in charitable giving from foundations in the
state. Find information on:
- Changes in foundation resources
- Patterns in funding by subject category,
such as arts, human services and education
- Trends in grants by support type,
such as capital and general operating support
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Getting it Right: How Illinois
Nonprofits Manage for Success
(Sept. 2005)
Illinois nonprofits not
only survived the recession despite escalating challenges,
but they maintained critical services without interruption
and made progress toward financial health. The study,
released by the Donors Forum and Illinois Facilities Fund,
reports key financial data and trends, and provides information
on the management and governance practices of Illinois
nonprofits.
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Economic
Outlook 2005: Slow Economy Challenges Nonprofit Sector(Sept.
2005)
As the economy bounces back
from the recession following September 11, 2001, nonprofits
and foundations in the Chicago area continue to deal with
funding challenges and increasing demands for services.
This Donors Forum report is based on a Spring 2005 survey
of its grantmaking Members and nonprofit Forum Partners.
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Governance
and Operations Reports
(July 2005)
To help Members and Forum Partners work to effectively
fulfill their missions, the Donors Forum surveyed them
about governance practices and policies. The results of
the report are available in the Governance and Operations
Reports. We hope this data is useful for you to understand
how peer organizations operate and govern.
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Illinois
Nonprofit Employment(May
2005)
The nonprofit sector in Illinois is a driving force in
the state’s economy, growing at a higher rate in
the last decade than the for-profit sector, according
to a report from the Donors Forum and the Johns Hopkins
Center for Civil Society Studies. The report includes:
- details on the growth rate of nonprofit
employment from 1995-2003
- comparison of urban and rural employment
trends
- breakdown of employment characteristics
by nonprofit field
- wage comparisons between the nonprofit
and for-profit sector
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Illinois
Nonprofit Principles and Best Practices
(Updated in 2008)
Part of the Preserving the
Public Trust Initiative, the Illinois Nonprofit Principles
and Best Practices are a road map with directions
to help make foundations and nonprofit organizations stronger
and more efficient, going beyond compliance with the law.
The principles cover a wide range of
important issues, including board responsibilities,
ethical conduct, legal compliance, responsible oversight
of finances, and communication with the public, donors
and grantees. The best practices are specific steps
organizations can take to achieve the principles.
Recently, Donors Forum staff revisited
and made revisions to the principles and practices.
The document has been modified reflect changes in the
regulatory environment and evoloving best practices
in the field.
The updated Illinois Nonprofit
Principles and Best Practices are available in three
formats.
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version
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Interpreting
Form 990-PF: Looking Beyond Foundation Administrative
Expenses (Oct.
2004)
This Donors Forum research
report analyzes the administrative expenses of 100 private
non-operating foundations using data from the 990-PF forms
filed with the IRS as well as interviews with a representative
sample of foundation directors. This report highlights
how easily administrative expense data can be misinterpreted
when not examined in the context of each organization's
mission and grantmaking style.
Read an article about the report from
Forumnotes,
the Donors Forum newsletter.
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How
Effective Nonprofits Work: A Guide for Donors, Board
Members and Foundation Officers
(Dec. 2002)
by Marianne Philbin and
Marcia Festen
Turn to this easy-to-understand guide for a crash course
on how effective nonprofits operate. Get concise yet
detailed information on the strategies, structures,
tactics and best practices that contribute to the development
of healthy nonprofit organizations, including: the essential
components needed to launch a nonprofit; four questions
to ask to understand a nonprofit's vision and mission;
an assessment tool of effective nonprofits; and building
capacity so that nonprofits stay healthy and grow. An
excellent starter kit for new staff, board, donors and
grantmakers!
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Glossary
of Terms in Philanthropy
(Jan. 2001)
Do you understand the difference between a public foundation
and a private foundation? Wonder what a "PRI"
is or "qualifying distribution"? This 8-page
booklet is a useful guide to the most common terms used
within the philanthropic field.
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Engaging
Diverse Communities For and Through Philanthropy
(2001)
Published by New Ventures in Philanthropy, this book
offers an overview of the history and tradition of philanthropy
within diverse population groups.
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Illinois
Nonprofits: A Profile of Charities and Advocacy Organizations
(Dec. 2003)
Many nonprofits in Illinois are
experiencing financial insecurity at a time when more
people in the community are asking for their services,
according to a new report from the Donors Forum. Prepared
by Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy and School
of Public and Environmental Affairs, the report also:
- profiles charities registered with
the IRS as 501(c)3 organizations, as well as churches
and advocacy nonprofits, which have not been studied
in detail before in Illinois
- includes information about basic
characteristics, management challenges and advocacy
activities of nonprofits
- contains detailed analysis on several
types of nonprofit fields, including religion, education,
human services, and arts and culture
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A
Portrait of the Nonprofit Sector in Illinois
(May 2003)
The number of nonprofit organizations
in Illinois increased 55 percent from 1990 to 2000, according
to this report from the Donors Forum and the Center on
Nonprofits and Philanthropy at The Urban Institute. The
report shows that the growing nonprofit sector has a vital
influence on the state's economy. In 2000 alone, nonprofit
expenditures represented 8.7 percent of Illinois' Gross
State Product. The report also discusses:
- revenue sources among nonprofits
- geographical distribution of nonprofits
in the state
- distribution of nonprofit organizations
by field
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Duties and Responsibilities of Directors and Trustees
of Illinois Private Foundations
(May 2001)
David S. Chernoff, associate general
counsel for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation,
is the author of this handbook aimed at promoting responsible
oversight of private foundations. Chernoff clarifies the
often complex laws that affect private foundations. Every
board member, trustee, and officer of a foundation should
have a copy of this book. Bulk discounts available!
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Building
on a Better Foundation
(July 2001)
The work of building a truly tolerant
society that respects human diversity, in all its variations,
is far from complete. This toolkit helps your organization
think through the issues and possible solutions in promoting
greater inclusion. Through questions for discussion, suggested
actions, and examples from around the nation, you will
learn positive steps your organization can take to promote
diversity as a funder, employer, citizen and economic
entity.
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A
Guide to Funding Youth Development Programs
(May 1998)
Produced by the Youth Development
Task Force of the Donors Forum, this guide provides an
overview of youth development and offers a set of questions
and characteristics to help in the proposal review process.
A valuable resource for foundation staff and board members.
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Discrimination
and Inclusiveness at a Crossroads
(May 2002)
Using the Boy Scouts of America ruling in 2000 as a case
study, this brochure discusses discrimination law as it
relates to sexual orientation and provides recommendations
on integrating sexual orientation into grantmaking inclusiveness
policies. From Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (FLAG),
a Donors Forum Member Issue Group.
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So
You Want to Give? (1999)
Published by New Ventures in Philanthropy, this booklet
provides a brief summary of the options individual donors
have for giving.
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Starting
a Private Foundation
(1999)
Published by New Ventures in Philanthropy, this booklet
provides basic information on private foundations, including
a summary of federal and state regulations governing
private foundations and the tax benefits and limitations
that private foundations offer donors.
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The
Giving Family: Raising our Children to Help Others
(2001)
Written by Susan Crites Price, this book recounts inspiring
stories of children whose families have made giving
to others a family value. It also offers parents dozens
of simple family activities to teach children of any
age how to give their time, talents and money to causes
they care about.
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A
Plan of One's Own: A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy
(2001)
Published by New Ventures in Philanthropy and Giving
Greater Chicago, this guide will assist and inspire
women to explore and craft their own path to effective
philanthropy.
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A
Toolkit for Giving
Published by the Donors Forum, this guide is designed
to help financial advisors better understand the value
of charitable planning for their clients. The toolkit
includes a matrix of options in charitable distribution
tools, case studies and a list of local and national
resources.
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A
Founder's Guide to the Family Foundation: How to Use,
Enjoy and Govern Your Family Foundation
(1996)
Published by the Council on Foundations, this publication
offers helpful advice to donors beginning to explore
the philanthropic options of involving children and
others in their family foundation.
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Creating
a Giving Program: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Companies
(2000)
Published by New Ventures in Philanthropy. This guide
to creating, organizing and improving a corporate giving
program can help your company learn to give effectively.
A giving program can include direct cash gifts by a
company, loans of employee talent to nonprofit organizations
or a company-sponsored foundation.
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Fact
Sheets on Corporate Philanthropy
Published by New Ventures in Philanthropy, these colorful
fact sheets explain why corporate giving is a strategic
business investment, how it helps a company recruit
and retain employees, and how corporate volunteerism
builds a more loyal workforce.
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Advocate's
Guide to the State Budget
(Dec. 2003)
Illinois spends billions in taxpayer
dollars every year. Read the Advocates Guide to the Illinois
State Budget, a resource from the Donors Forum, to learn
how your organization can have a voice in the budget debate
and get its fair share in Springfield. The guide includes
a fold-out poster of the state budget process, a description
of the budget and advocacy tips on how to effectively
influence the process.
To obtain a paper copy, visit our Library.
Contact us at (312) 578-0175 or info@donorsforum.org
to have a copy mailed to you.
Download a PDF copy here (please
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In
Perspective (June
2003)
Based on a March 2003 survey, this report offers evidence
on how the economic downturn, and the subsequent drop
in giving from many sources, affected the nonprofit
sector. The results show that local foundations and
corporate giving programs have less to give and therefore
are changing the way they make grants. The report also
found that nonprofits are struggling with the triple
effect of drops in funding from foundations, corporate
giving programs and state government.
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Six
Months Later (April
2002)
What was the impact of September
11, 2001, and the economic downturn on local organizations
and foundations? Find out in this Donors Forum research
paper.
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