National Organization of Research Development Professionals

Wounded Warrior Project is a veterans charity and warrior support organization in Chicago, IL with a mission to empower injured veterans and families who incurred a physical or mental injury or illness on or after September 11, 2001, such as PTSD, TBI and combat stress. We direct every dollar, hour, and action toward serving warriors – and we get results.

Arts Alliance Illinois is a statewide, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advocating for arts resources and policies that benefit both its members and all residents of Illinois. Through service and advocacy, they strive to build the vitality of communities across the state, generating resources for the cultural sector and creative industries. Recognizing that arts and culture are not a luxury but essential elements that provide health, stability, joy, reflection, and change to communities, Arts Alliance Illinois works tirelessly to address challenges that no single organization or artist can face alone. Their mission is supported by corporate, foundation, and individual supporters who enable them to make a significant impact in the cultural landscape of Illinois.Generated from the website

Forefront is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to enhancing the social impact sector in Illinois through fiscal sponsorship, administrative support, and capacity-building services for nonprofits and individuals engaged in charitable work. By fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including nonprofit leaders, private sector organizations, and philanthropic funders, Forefront aims to create sustainable systemic change and address systemic inequities in the community. In addition to its fiscal sponsorship services, Forefront actively promotes racial equity through initiatives like the Racial Equity Collective and offers resources such as the Equitable Access Capacity Initiative to support organizations managing government contracts. The organization also encourages charitable giving through the Illinois Gives Act, which provides tax incentives for donations to community foundations and permanent endowments. Generated from the website