Nonprofit Resources

Post Volunteer, Donation and Events

Members are able to post as many needs and events with us. All volunteer and donations needs are marketed through social media and e-news. Our reach is over 3,000. Events are posted on the McHenry County Community Calendar. 

NIU (Northern Illinois University) Workshops/Seminars

Each year six to 10 NIU Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) classes will be presented. ​CLA workshops allow for in-person interactions with fellow participants and instructors using experiential learning techniques. The training program offers a series of workshops across an array of topics central to being an effective leader in the 21st Century.

General Works/Seminars

8 to 10 general workshops/seminars will be presented throughout each training season. These in-person experiences will help participants look to the future and work more efficient. 

1.5 Day-long Proposal Writing 

Our comprehensive workshop will help you will understand how to navigate the world of grant procurement, identify the critical sections of successful proposals, explore the logic model, and demonstrate the excellence and innovation that propels your grant writing skills.

Board Excellence Program

Designed for nonprofit leaders and board members. This program is presented by experienced nonprofit leaders, each session will
include a unique combination of case studies, lectures and peer learning opportunities to provide you with best practices and proven strategies for success. 

Day-long Media Seminar/Workshops

Nothing is more important than getting your nonprofit's message out! Learn from the experts. Discover trends, learn how to be more strategic and how to  grow your exposure through best practices.

Volunteer Management Certificate

​The two day volunteer management training series is based on the Betty Stallings Training Series. It is designed to equip you with the skills needed to increase the impact of your volunteer force. 

Human Race

​This cooperative event is open only to 501 (c)3 nonprofit members only. It is a unique event that showcases local nonprofits organizations. 50% of the race registrations and 100% of fundraising dollars organizations raise goes back to their organization. Together we can change lives!

Volunteer Management Network

​Don’t Go It Alone! Invest in yourself by connecting with a network of resourceful Volunteer Managers.  Share your skills, ask questions, give advice, and learn about new tools. For more information click here

Utilization of the Foundation Center Directory

As a Foundation Center Partner Site the data we host gives you access to an unprecedented wealth of timely, comprehensive information on grant-makers and their grants. Included is a database of over 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities in the U.S.; a database of over 4,000 sponsoring companies, offering a quick pathway to corporate funders; a database of over 5 million recently awarded grants; and a keyword-searchable database of over 1 million recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF. 

Grant Research Assistant

We have trained volunteers ready to assist you. Wednesday afternoons a certified grant writer is available for questions. If you need help researching grant complete his form and we will help with the research 

Free Grant Directory Training

Attend an “Introduction to Finding Grants” and learn to use The Foundation Center Online Directory and Grantspace.  This will be a small group training session.  Learn how to conduct an online grant search; find out where to look online to view sample documents, and sign up to receive email alerts on new RFPs

Spotlight for Three Months

For Gold Members only - You pick the months and send us the copy. We provide the space. Get noticed on our home page, the volunteer page, additional social media, and in our e-news. 

Logo and Link on our volunteer page

For Gold Members only - ​Get extra attention as individuals research how to volunteer and get connected with nonprofits in McHenry County.