Agency Resources: Library

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

Donor’s 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)

Illinois ResourceNet

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