Join A Local Nonprofit Organization

• Donors Forum of Chicago
  http://www.donorsforum.org/about/aboutus.html
  The Donors Forum of Chicago is an association of Chicago-area grantmakers. Its mission is to promote effective and responsive philanthropy. Through education programs, workshops, publications, research projects and the Library, the Donors Forum provides resources for grantmakers, nonprofit organizations, the media, researchers -- anyone seeking information on the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. With more than 180 grantmaking Members and 900 nonprofit Forum Partners, the Donors Forum is committed to promoting and encouraging active relationships between grantmakers, nonprofits and the community at large.

• West Suburban Philanthropic Network
  http://www.wspnonline.com
  Membership in the West Suburban Philanthropic Network offers many opportunities to become involved in a diverse group of agencies, organizations, businesses, funders and fundraisers in the Greater DuPage area philanthropic community. Its mission is to offer support to development professionals of not-for-profit organizations by providing networking opportunities, educational programs and the exchange of ideas and information.