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- Current Funding Opportunities
- Government Offices
- Other Resources
- Community Foundations
- United Ways
- Top Foundations
Current Funding Opportunities:
Government Offices:
Governor JB Pritzker – (217) 782-6830, Springfield, IL
Senator Dick Durbin – (202) 224-2152, Washington, DC
Senator Tammy Duckworth – (202) 224-2854, Washington, DC
Attorney General Kwame Raoul – (217) 782-1090, Springfield, IL
The Charitable Advisory Council – Created under the Solicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460/23) to serve, study and advise on issues regarding charitable giving, volunteerism and fundraising in the state of Illinois. The council is a permanent body composed of citizens chosen by the Attorney General.
Other Resources:
Arts Alliance Illinois – The leading voice for the cultural sector and creative industries. Through civic engagement, arts education, and cultural equity initiatives, we promote the value of the arts and give voice to a creative state.
CRI CapinCrouse – A for-profit consulting firm specializing in nonprofit clients. In addition to their fee-based services, CRI CapinCrouse, now part of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, offers free webinars across a variety of topics.
Chicago Cares – Matches volunteers with 200 nonprofit organizations and projects each month. Chicago Cares bridges divides and helps everyone see that every neighborhood has assets and challenges. Volunteers from diverse communities come together to meet critical community needs while learning about each other and one another’s neighborhoods.
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights – Based in Chicago, CLCCR consists of civil rights lawyers and advocates working to secure racial equity and economic opportunity for all. They provide legal representation through partnerships with the private bar and collaborate with grassroots organizations and other advocacy groups to implement community-based solutions that advance civil rights. They’re website provides an impressive list of Resources designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.
Crain’s Chicago Business – Here’s an article entitled, “We have too many nonprofits. Here’s why that matters,” which includes a description of Forefront’s work — see their description and link immediately below. It’s not what any of us expected to list here, but it provides an explanation of several important options available to nonprofit organizations dealing with a highly competitive and difficult fundraising environment. If you’re facing increasing challenges, it’s worth a read.
Forefront – The nation’s only statewide membership association for nonprofits, grantmakers, public agencies, advisors, and allies, Forefront provides education, advocacy, thought leadership, and facilitates collective action around issues that are important to its Members and to the sector. Earlier this spring, Forefront launched Mission Sustainability, a program that offers counselling and resources to nonprofits wishing to merge or otherwise collaborate.
Nonprofit Marketing Nerds (formerly GRIT HQ) – Formerly GRIT HQ, Nonprofit Marketing Nerds is a marketing agency for nonprofits and small businesses offering content, social media, branding and website services (for a fee), plus free content resources to help nonprofits improve their marketing.
Illinois Legal Aid Online – Offers a variety of articles and videos on how to organize and run a nonprofit Board of Directors, an explanation of their elected officer positions and responsibilities, employee salary issues, etc.
Illinois Partners – A coalition of more than 800 human service organizations located in every county and district throughout Illinois, IP’s partners represent fields across the sector, including education, economic opportunity, healthcare and public safety. They take the lead on some of the most complex issues, such as protecting funding and fair policies, and building public support for investments and innovation in human services. The IP team provides important research, information and updates on policy, and builds capacity in the human service community across Illinois.
Action Research Center – Illinois Wesleyan University – Illinois Wesleyan University’s Action Research Center in Bloomington partners with McLean County nonprofits to provide student volunteers, interns and community engagement support.
Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence – Created by and housed at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, NICNE strengthens nonprofits by providing education, training, technical assistance, and assessments, and encourages collaboration resulting in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community.
Community Foundations:
Boone County Community Foundation
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Community Foundation of Grundy County
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
Community Foundation of Macon County
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Edgar County Community Foundation
Edwardsville Community Foundation
The Foundation for Northwest Illinois
Galesburg Community Foundation
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Lake County Community Foundation
Moline Regional Community Foundation
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Rochelle Area Community Foundation
Rock Island Community Foundation
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
United Ways:
Bureau County United Way, Inc.
Genoa-kingston United Way, Inc.
Streator Area United Way, Inc.
United Way of Central Illinois
United Way For Spoon River Country, Inc.
United Way Of Adams County, Inc.
United Way Of Champaign County
United Way Of Christian County
United Way Of Coles County, Inc.
United Way Of Danville Area, Inc.
United Way Of Decatur & Mid-illinois
United Way Of Eastern Lasalle County
United Way Of Edgar County, Inc.
United Way Of Effingham County
United Way of Metro Chicago (Elgin)
United Way Of Greater Beardstown
United Way Of Greater Mchenry County, Inc.
United Way Of Illinois Valley, Inc.
United Way Of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties
United Way of West Central Illinois
United Way Of Lake County, Inc.
United Way Of Lee County, Inc.
United Way Of Livingston County
United Way Of Northwest Illinois, Inc.
United Way Of Rock River Valley
United Way Of South Central Illinois
United Way Of Southern Illinois
United Way Of Whiteside County
Warren County United Way, Inc.
