Donors Forum

The Donors Forum provides a range of information and education services for and about the nonprofit and grantmaking communities. A central part of the Donors Forum's mission is to acquire, analyze and disseminate quality information, research and materials about foundations and other grantmakers. This includes publications such as Giving in Illinoi... s and Duties & Responsibilities of Foundation Trustees, and a premier Library collection, which is available to the public. The library catalog is searchable online. The Donors Forum has several tools to support the grantseeking and grant research process. If you are new to fundraising, or need help at any step in the grant research process, we encourage the review of the Grantseekers Toolbox on the Donors Forum website. The website and the Toolbox also include an electronic common grant application form accepted by 42 local grantmakers. In addition, the Donors Forum offers over 50 professional development classes throughout the year in the metropolitan region on proposal writing, Dialogues with Donors, capital campaigns, board governance and more. Refer to the Donors Forum website for current classes. Joining the Donors Forum means discounts on our publications, online services, workshops plus research and reference assistance. Let us help you with your research! Join now and tap into all the resources the Donors Forum can offer.Read More