The document discusses how joining Donors Forum can strengthen an organization's mission through collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. It describes Donors Forum as a hub that connects philanthropic and nonprofit leaders to amplify their voices, increase their effectiveness, and improve lives in communities through its programs, resources, and network. Members gain access to thought leaders, best practices, and stakeholders to expand their impact.

1. Farther, Together Your network:
We share a common vision of strengthening the common good.
And we share common challenges in an economy that will be difficult
for years to come. We can and must join forces to tell our stories, to
serve our constituents, and to maintain and increase the trust of all
who have a stake in our missions—the people we serve, our staff and
volunteers, our donors, our partners in business and government, the Your voice:
media, and the public at large.
When we come together in collaboration, when we unite our
voices in advocacy, and when we share knowledge and resources
with each other, we significantly increase our ability to meet our
missions—more lives are enriched and improved, and more Your mission:
communities are strengthened.
That’s the power of Donors Forum.
That’s what happens when you join our unique,
vibrant, and diverse community of philanthropic
and nonprofit leaders in Illinois.
We need your energy and ideas!
Are you ready to join our vibrant community? Questions? Let’s talk!
toll free www.donorsforum.org/join facebook.com/donorsforum
888-578-0090 join@donorsforum.org @DonorsForum @DFlibrarian

2. Join us—join hundreds of dynamic, A Hub for Connection + Collaboration
Donors Forum is the hub of Illinois’ vibrant and diverse philanthropic and
in-the-know funders, nonprofits, nonprofit community, and we are the only statewide association for funders
and nonprofits of all kinds, as well as advisors and consultants.
and advisors from Illinois as we leverage RESULT Your network will be energized as you connect and collaborate with:
“The reason we belong
our collective power to improve lives • peers and local and national leaders in the philanthropic and
nonprofit community,
to Donors Forum is
and strengthen communities! • leaders in business and others in the private sector, and
straightforward:
Donors Forum gives
• government officials, elected leaders, and others in the public sector.
us access to thought
leaders, best practices,
and key stakeholders
A Catalyzing Leader + Voice so we can expand
Donors Forum is a catalyzing leader and advocate for philanthropy and
nonprofits in Illinois, protecting and promoting your work and mission. our mission and grow
our impact.
RESULT Your voice will be amplified as Donors Forum:
–Eric Weinheimer, President/
• represents your interests with—and introduces you to—elected officials CEO, The Cara Program
and government leaders at the local, state, and federal levels,
• engages you and others in the philanthropic and nonprofit community “Through Donors
My involvement with Donors Forum has in your lawful right, and responsibility, to take part in public policy
activities, and Forum, funders,
made me a more strategic grantmaker, nonprofits, and
• communicates the value and impact of your work to the media, the
a stronger board member, and a more general public, and government, business, and civic leaders. their advisors have a
thoughtful donor.” seat at the table when
–Evette M. Cardona, Vice President of Programs, decisions are made
Polk Bros. Foundation
A Rich Resource for Effectiveness by elected officials,
Donors Forum provides unique, high-quality programs, research, and as well as a stronger
resources that strengthen the effectiveness of philanthropy and nonprofits. voice in the media.”
RESULT Your capacity to carry out your mission will be maximized as you: – Graham Grady, Board Chair,
African American Legacy
• participate in networking events, policy briefings, funder/nonprofit
Fund and Trustee, Lloyd A. Fry
gatherings, and educational programs where you will discover and
Foundation
discuss—and can take leadership on—trends, critical issues, and
best practices,
• use our unique research on philanthropy and nonprofits in Illinois, and
our well-regarded publications, newsletters, and web resources, and
• request customized reference and research services from the Donors
Forum Library and use our collection of philanthropy- and nonprofit-
related books, the second largest in the U.S.

3. Join us—join hundreds of dynamic, A Hub for Connection + Collaboration
Donors Forum is the hub of Illinois’ vibrant and diverse philanthropic and
in-the-know funders, nonprofits, nonprofit community, and we are the only statewide association for funders
and nonprofits of all kinds, as well as advisors and consultants.
and advisors from Illinois as we leverage RESULT Your network will be energized as you connect and collaborate with:
“The reason we belong
our collective power to improve lives • peers and local and national leaders in the philanthropic and
nonprofit community,
to Donors Forum is
and strengthen communities! • leaders in business and others in the private sector, and
straightforward:
Donors Forum gives
• government officials, elected leaders, and others in the public sector.
us access to thought
leaders, best practices,
and key stakeholders
A Catalyzing Leader + Voice so we can expand
Donors Forum is a catalyzing leader and advocate for philanthropy and
nonprofits in Illinois, protecting and promoting your work and mission. our mission and grow
our impact.
RESULT Your voice will be amplified as Donors Forum:
–Eric Weinheimer, President/
• represents your interests with—and introduces you to—elected officials CEO, The Cara Program
and government leaders at the local, state, and federal levels,
• engages you and others in the philanthropic and nonprofit community “Through Donors
My involvement with Donors Forum has in your lawful right, and responsibility, to take part in public policy
activities, and Forum, funders,
made me a more strategic grantmaker, nonprofits, and
• communicates the value and impact of your work to the media, the
a stronger board member, and a more general public, and government, business, and civic leaders. their advisors have a
thoughtful donor.” seat at the table when
–Evette M. Cardona, Vice President of Programs, decisions are made
Polk Bros. Foundation
A Rich Resource for Effectiveness by elected officials,
Donors Forum provides unique, high-quality programs, research, and as well as a stronger
resources that strengthen the effectiveness of philanthropy and nonprofits. voice in the media.”
RESULT Your capacity to carry out your mission will be maximized as you: – Graham Grady, Board Chair,
African American Legacy
• participate in networking events, policy briefings, funder/nonprofit
Fund and Trustee, Lloyd A. Fry
gatherings, and educational programs where you will discover and
Foundation
discuss—and can take leadership on—trends, critical issues, and
best practices,
• use our unique research on philanthropy and nonprofits in Illinois, and
our well-regarded publications, newsletters, and web resources, and
• request customized reference and research services from the Donors
Forum Library and use our collection of philanthropy- and nonprofit-
related books, the second largest in the U.S.

4. Farther, Together Your network:
We share a common vision of strengthening the common good.
And we share common challenges in an economy that will be difficult
for years to come. We can and must join forces to tell our stories, to
serve our constituents, and to maintain and increase the trust of all
who have a stake in our missions—the people we serve, our staff and
volunteers, our donors, our partners in business and government, the Your voice:
media, and the public at large.
When we come together in collaboration, when we unite our
voices in advocacy, and when we share knowledge and resources
with each other, we significantly increase our ability to meet our
missions—more lives are enriched and improved, and more Your mission:
communities are strengthened.
That’s the power of Donors Forum.
That’s what happens when you join our unique,
vibrant, and diverse community of philanthropic
and nonprofit leaders in Illinois.
We need your energy and ideas!
Are you ready to join our vibrant community? Questions? Let’s talk!
toll free www.donorsforum.org/join facebook.com/donorsforum
888-578-0090 join@donorsforum.org @DonorsForum @DFlibrarian