Library
Logos
Download United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Logos here (.jpg format)
Download United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Logos here (.eps format)
Download LIVE UNITED Logos here (.jpg format)
Download United Pride Logos here (.jpg format)
Health and Human Services
State of the Health and Human Services Sector: UWMC in partnership w/ Chicago Community Trust
UWMC Regional Profile of Needs and Assets in Health and Human Services (May 2004)
Resources for Non-Profits
Donors Forum
Donors Forum is the premier resource for networking and education, information and knowledge, and leadership on behalf of philanthropy in Illinois. As a nonprofit membership association of grantmakers, individual donors, and advisors, Donors Forum advances philanthropy by serving its members and by promoting an effective and informed nonprofit sector.
Illinois Non-Profit Principles and Best Practices (publication of the Donors Forum)
A Funding Access Initiative (IRN) is a university-based resource providing Illinois nonprofits and local governments with the competitive assets to access federal funding. Provides links to federal, state and local government funding sources.
The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management
The mission of The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University is to enhance performance and effectiveness of organizations and individuals in the nonprofit sector through education, service and resources.
Kellogg School of Management – Center for Nonprofit Management
The Center for Nonprofit Management provides thought leadership to nonprofit organizations, enabling them to manage more efficiently and meet their missions more effectively. Uniting outstanding Kellogg School faculty and students with seasoned practitioners, the Center offers executive education, research and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Hunger and Homelessness
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
National Alliance to End Homelessness
The Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness
Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County
DuPage Alliance to End Homelessness
www.chicagosfoodbank.org (includes map of agencies/food pantries they support)
Illinois Facilities Fund: www.iffund.org and www.iff.org
Poverty
Illinois Poverty Report 2008: Heartland Alliance
Working Poor Study Fact Sheet (2007): Greater Chicago Food Depository and University of Chicago Survey Lab
Other Helpful Documents
Immunization Guide
Given Half a Chance: 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males
COOP Planning Resources
Checklists and Worksheets
COOP for Smaller CBOs: Continuity of Operations
Define the COOP Planning Goals, Objectives, Timeline, and Tasks
To see an example of a worksheet that tracks team assignments, click here:
http://www.nd.gov/des/documents/docs/buscontplan/pdf/BC%20Action%20Item%20Assignment.pdf
Collect Appropriate Data
The collected information must be comprehensive in regards to employee, service recipient (customer), funder, creditor and supplier data, and must list all critical and non-critical functions and resources.
