Resources
In the Chicago area and Illinois, we are fortunate to have a wealth of arts service and nonprofit organizations that can assist new and young arts organizations in a variety of ways.
Arts Organization Resources
(Chicago area and Illinois)
Arts & Business Council of Chicago
artsbiz-chicago.org
(312) 372-1876
Arts
& Business Council of Chicago (A&BC-Chicago) builds
partnerships that enhance the management capacity of arts organizations
while strengthening the business sector by expanding the consulting,
management, and leadership capabilities of individuals through
effective volunteerism. Programs include Business Volunteers for the
Arts, Arts Marketing Programs, On Board, smARtscope, Arts and Business
Forums, ABBYs, Workshop series, and on-line resources: E-Commerce Guide
and smARTstart. A&BC-Chicago is a member of the Arts & Business
Council of Americans for the Arts.
Chicago Artists’ Coalition
www.caconline.org
(312) 670-2060
Chicago
Artists’ Coalition is a visual arts organization that provides
professional and educational services for artists and the arts
community. Services include workshops, a job referral service, an
information resource center, health insurance, an on-line
artist/gallery registry and numerous publications including the
Artists’ Self Help Guide.
Chicago Artists Resource
www.chicagoartistsresource.org
Chicago
Artists Resource is an on-line tool for artists and arts organizations
designed to help connect artists with permanent and temporary space for
housing, studio, rehearsal, and presenting. Square Feet Chicago
simplifies the search for affordable real estate. The site links
individuals and groups to a wide variety of resources, from health
insurance to incorporation for artists, learning opportunities, and
marketing. It is a program of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
www.ci.chi.il.us/CulturalAffairs
(312) 744-6630
The
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, a city agency, provides
programs to support the development of the arts and cultural community
in Chicago, as well as direct arts services through concerts,
performances, educational programs, exhibitions, and cultural grant.
Through the Chicago Cultural Network, they convene local cultural
organizations to foster collaborative programming.
Chicago Classical Music
www.ChicagoClassicalMusic.org
Chicago
Classical Music is an on-line pilot program designed to network
classical music enthusiasts and organizations. It provides information
on classical music activities and forums for discussion of issues
related to the field. This program is sponsored by the Arts &
Business Council.
Chicago Music & Dance Alliance
www.chicagoperformances.org
(312) 987-9296
Chicago
Music and Dance Alliance provides services to individuals and
organizations engaged in all genres of dance and music in the Chicago
area. The website includes a teaching directory, performance guide,
membership directory and data from the 2002 Dance Mapping Project.
Illinois Arts Alliance
www.artsalliance.org
(312) 855-3105
The
Illinois Arts Alliance is a statewide arts advocacy and service
organization promoting the value of the arts in Illinois. Primary
activities are ongoing arts advocacy, Illinois Creates – arts education
advocacy initiative, the bi-annual statewide conference for arts
leaders, arts related research, and arts leadership programs and
publications including Working Easier toolkit, Executive Compensation
for Illinois Nonprofit Arts Leaders, and Planning for Succession
toolkit. Available on-line are various research reports and links to
other resources.
Illinois Arts Council
www.state.il.us/agency/iac
(312) 814-6750
The
Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, assists artists and arts
organizations in Illinois through a variety of grants programs,
technical assistance, workshops, and other services. It provides
program grants for arts organizations throughout the state for general
operating support as well as funds to support fellowships, touring,
artists residencies, apprenticeships, and exchange programs.
Lawyers for the Creative Arts
law-arts.org
(312) 649.4111
Lawyers
for the Creative Arts provides pro bono legal services and educational
programs to qualifying individuals and organizations in the visual,
performing, and literary arts.
League of Chicago Theatres
www.chicagoplays.com
(312) 544-9800
League
of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of theaters that leverages its
collective strength to promote, support and advocate for Chicago's
theater industry locally, nationally and internationally. It provides
professional development and promotional opportunities to Chicago area
theatres, including Hot Tix and ChicagoPlays magazine. The website has
link access to a directory of theatres, jobs and auditions, and an
interactive calendar of currently running plays.
See Chicago Dance
www.SeeChicagoDance.com
See
Chicago Dance gathers and communicates the most current information on
dance in and around Chicago. The website features a calendar of dance
events and performances; a directory of dance companies, presenters and
venues; news features and interviews; exclusive offers and discounts;
monthly member newsletters and centralized on-line ticket sales. It is
a partnership between The Chicago Community Trust, Hubbard Street Dance
Chicago and Carol Fox & Associates.
Nonprofit Organization Resources -- Members of NPO Assist
(Chicago area and Illinois)
Arts & Business Council of Chicago
artsbiz-chicago.org
(312) 372-1876
See services description above
CPAs for the Public Interest
www.cpaspi.org
(312) 993-0393
CPAs
for the Public Interest helps nonprofits improve fiscal management
practices. Volunteer accounting professionals assist through
consultations, board outreach program, workshops for staff and
publications, some of which are available for viewing on-line. It also
has a Directory of Accountants, Auditors and Consultants and list of
Resources & Links on its website.
Chicago Access Network Television
www.cantv.org
(312) 738-1400
Chicago
Access Network Television provides a public place for Chicagoans to
discuss issues of local concern. It provides training and technical
assistance to nonprofit organizations in promoting its activities on
cable television.
Community Economic Development Law Project
www.cedlp.org
(312) 939-3638
Community
Economic Development Law Project provides free legal representation and
advice on corporate structure and intellectual property to small
nonprofit organizations and individual entrepreneurs.
Community Media Workshop
www.newstips.org
(312) 344-6400
Community
Media Workshop provides media training and communications strategy to
nonprofit organizations. On-line resources include the Media Guide with
links to over 400 on-line media outlets, a national data base of
nonprofits, PR Tips, and a list of hands–on media workshops being
offered.
Donors Forum of Chicago
www.donorsforum.org
(312) 578-0090
Donors
Forum is a membership organization of Chicago grantmakers and
nonprofits whose purpose is to support effective and responsible
philanthropy. Services include a resource library with information on
foundation and corporate grantmaking; professional education in
grantmaking and areas of nonprofit management. On-line resources
include access to grants research tools, publications and reports.
Executive Service Corps of Chicago
www.esc-chicago.org
(312) 580-1840
Executive Service Corps provides leadership, management and governance
assistance to nonprofit organizations through services provided by
middle and senior management volunteers. On-line information includes a
guide to becoming a 501(c) 3 organization and list of related websites.
Lumity
http://www.lumity.org/
29 East Madison, Suite 1005, Chicago, IL 60602-4529
Phone: 312.372.4872 Fax: 312.372.7962
Email: info@lumity.org
Lumity, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, works to catalyze the
nonprofit community to do more good work by increasing the capacity of
charitable organizations to more effectively fulfill their missions. They do this through organizational capacity support, including
technological and financial solutions, leadership in digital literacy,
and defining a brighter future through thought leadership, resources,
and education for the nonprofit community. Their goal is to help create
high performing nonprofits with systems that support positive social
impact.
Metro Chicago Information Center
www.mcic.org
(312) 580-2875
Metro
Chicago Information Center collects demographic and baseline data on
social policy and human needs in the Chicago metro area and provides
public access to this data. Many of its publications and reports are
only available to members.
On-line Resources for Arts and Nonprofit Organizations
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
www.allianceonline.org/about
The
Alliance is a professional association of individuals and organizations
devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of
nonprofits. The website includes a national consultants/service
provider list and a section called Frequently Asked Questions, which
answers nonprofit management related questions on a variety of topics.
Americans for the Arts
www.artsusa.org
Americans
for the Arts is a national organization dedicated to advancing the arts
in America. In addition to an extensive and diverse set of field
services described on the website, it provides on-line publications,
sample documents, and a comprehensive bookstore.
Arts and Business Council of Americans for the Arts
www.artsandbusiness.org
The
Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts promotes
partnerships between the arts and business. In addition to the MetLife
Foundation National Arts Forum Series, it operates Business Volunteers
for the Arts®, the National Arts Marketing Project, and a national
affiliate network of which the Arts & Business Council of Chicago
is a member.
www.artsmarketing.org
The website for the National Arts Marketing Project of the Arts &
Business Council of Americans for the Arts provides a comprehensive
clearing house for materials to help organizations build expertise in
marketing for the arts.
BoardSource
www.boardsource.org
BoardSource,
formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the premiere
resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training,
and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations
worldwide. In addition to its bookstore, it offers the BoardSource
Knowledge Center featuring a comprehensive array of governance
resources, including topic papers, summaries of essential knowledge for
nonprofit boards, an extensive question and answer list, and a list of
useful links.
CompassPoint
www.compasspoint.org
CompassPoint
Nonprofit Services is a consulting, research, and training organization
providing nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources
to lead change in their communities. The website’s section, “Research
& Publications”, links to articles on a number of nonprofit
subjects and Board Café, an electronic newsletter for nonprofit board
members.
Free Management Library
www.managementhelp.org
The
library is a free resource designed to provide leaders and managers
(especially those with very limited resources) basic and practical
information about personal, professional and organizational
development.
The Foundation Center
www.fdncenter.org
The
Foundation Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and
is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policy
makers, the media and the general public. The “Gain Knowledge” section
provides links to fundraising and nonprofit management information and
links to associated information services and organizations.
www.idealist.org
idealist.org is part of Action Without Borders, an organization devoted
to connecting people, resources and organizations with resources to
help build a world where people can live free and dignified lives. The
Nonprofit FAQ addresses questions about nonprofit organizations
exchanged on the Internet since 1994.
National Endowment for the Arts
www.arts.endow.gov
The
National Endowment for the Arts, an agency of the federal government,
provides national recognition and support to significant projects of
artistic excellence, primarily through financial support. The website
provides resource info on a variety of topics including a link to
government grants and a toolkit on planning.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
www.npgoodpractice.org
This
free resource directory and learning tool provides good practice
information to assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
nonprofit performance. This initiative is sponsored by The Dorothy A.
Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership.
NPO.net
npo.net
The
NPO.net Jobs Service is THE place for nonprofit jobs in the Chicago
area. The NPO.net Jobs Service operates on a subscription basis for
organizations wishing to post jobs. There is no charge for job seekers.
OnPhilanthropy.com
www.onphilanthropy.com
OnPhilanthropy.com,
published by Changing Our World, Inc., a leading U.S. fundraising and
philanthropic services company, is a global resource for non-profit and
philanthropy professionals. The website is an excellent source for
articles on various non-profit management topics.
Stanford Social Initiative Review
www.ssireview.com
The quarterly Stanford Social Innovation Review presents articles on
the best new ideas in nonprofit management, philanthropy and corporate
citizenship. Although it is a subscription publication, every issue
provides on-line access to a limited number of free articles.
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