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1 MAJOR SPONSORS MAJOR SUPPORT PROVIDED BY RESOURCE CENTER SPONSOR CAPACITY-BUILDER SUPPORT PROVIDED BY RESOURCE CENTER AND EXHIBITORS

2 RESOURCE CENTER Visit the Resource Center, located in Columbus Hall A-F and learn more about the valuable nonprofit professional services provided by these vendors. A comprehensive map of exhibitor table locations can be found at the entrance of the Resource Center. This year s Resource Center is sponsored by CL Graphics, with additional underwriting for our capacity building partner exhibitors from Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA). RESOURCE CENTER SPONSOR WITH CAPACITY-BUILDER SUPPORT FROM 47

3 PREMIER EXHIBITORS DESIGN BIG DREAMS Design Big Dreams provides digital marketing and fundraising solutions to nonprofits. Specializing in user experience and content marketing, we grow supporter engagement and funds. This summer we will release the Spark Community App which will provide customized user experiences for supporters to engage with nonprofits. We are known as the invisible staff down the hall and we take pride in being accessible and affordable. Contact us if you are ready to make your big dreams a reality (not just another item on the staff agenda). PORTE BROWN For more than 65 years, Porte Brown LLC has provided accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Chicago and the suburban areas. Porte Brown specializes in tax planning and preparation services, audit, business valuations, retirement plan administration, and consulting. They specialize in providing services to not-forprofit organizations ranging from professional and trade associations (501c6) to charitable organizations (501c3). The CPA firm also focuses on technology solutions, providing computer consulting for clients, either by establishing a new network for their operational and accounting needs or working with an existing network with the help of Porte Brown Technology Solutions. For more information, visit 48

4 EXHIBITORS NONPROFIT INSURANCE FORUM SPONSORED BY ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. On behalf of these committed service providers of insurance and risk management services for the nonprofit sector, Gallagher is please to host this FORUM of materials and discussion centered around the challenges that nonprofits face with finding committed specialized carriers to protect their missions. Participating vendors: AFC Insurance, Brit (Lloyd s of London), Charity First, Hanover Insurance, Harleysville Group, Markel Corporation, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group (ANI, NIAC, AMS and NANI), NIPC, Nonprofit Risk Management Center, NSM Care Providers, Old Republic Specialty Insurance Services, Philadelphia Insurance Companies and Riverport Insurance Services. BEA & VANDENBERK ATTORNEYS AT LAW The attorneys at Bea & VandenBerk concentrate on serving nonprofits and social entrepreneurs. They have successfully taken a wide variety of organizations through the start-up process and advised both large and small organizations on issues of board governance, compliance, corporate re-structuring, property and sales tax exemption, unrelated business income tax, international operations, protection of intellectual property, acquisition and sale of real estate, and employment administration. Their clients are nationwide. They 49

5 strive to provide high-quality legal services with a personal approach that is responsive to client needs. Each of the attorneys has also served nonprofits as a volunteer or a board member. BLACKBAUD Serving the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities for more than 30 years, Blackbaud combines technology solutions and expertise to help organizations achieve their missions. Blackbaud supports more than 30,000 customers, including nonprofits, K12 private and higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, foundations and other charitable giving entities. The company offers a full spectrum of cloud and on-premise solutions, and related services for organizations of all sizes, including nonprofit fundraising and relationship management, emarketing, advocacy, accounting, payment and analytics, as well as grant management, corporate social responsibility, education and other solutions. Using Blackbaud technology, these organizations raise, invest, manage and award more than $100 billion each year. CAREERS IN NONPROFITS Careers In Nonprofits (CNP) provides Executive Search and Temporary Placement/Staffing services exclusively to nonprofits. We specialize in proactive recruitment for all department categories: Administrative, Fundraising, Finance, Programs, Special Events, Marketing, Human Resources, and IT entry, mid, and executive levels. Nonprofits that rely on CNP save time, leverage expert recruiting advice, receive access to motivated nonprofit candidates, and limit their hiring risks 50

6 through our guarantees. We do this by emphasizing the needs of our clients and the desires of our candidates in order to provide efficiency, flexibility, and access to talent. See more at www. careersinnonprofits.com or contact Doug Pedersen at CENTRON DATA SERVICES, INC. Outsource your printing and mailing needs to Centron Data Services, Inc. We have over 30 years of experience printing and mailing non-profit mailings such as donor appeals, direct mail, postcards, newsletters, multi-match piece letters and marketing pieces. Centron s service allows customers to shift detail management to a qualified, reliable team. Through outsourcing to Centron, customers can reduce the time it takes to produce mailings, lower their cost and improve efficiency. Visit our website at CHICAGO COMMUNITY LOAN FUND The mission of the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) is to provide flexible, affordable and responsible financing and technical assistance for community stabilization and development efforts and initiatives that benefit low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, families and individuals throughout metropolitan Chicago. As a certified community development financial institution, CCLF provides gap financing to nonprofits undergoing capital projects to deliver programs and services to their community. CCLF serves the six-county Chicago metropolitan area. Call for all loan inquiries or visit our website: 51

7 CL GRAPHICS, INC. CL Graphics is a marketing and cross-media resource that has enjoyed working with the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. We provide a wide range of services from marketing consulting, design and print services, thru mailing. In addition, we can also provide online digital publications, landing pages, social media, and video services to help share your mission and passion with your clients, donors, and the community. Give us a call at , or online at CORNERSTONE ON DEMAND Cornerstone for Nonprofits provides a comprehensive learning and talent management solution designed to help the nonprofits transform their workforce to be more collaborative, accountable and productive. This, in turn, drives bottom-line savings and helps organizations more effectively make an impact. With Cornerstone for Nonprofits you can: Reduce time-to-productivity for your core members--volunteers and employees alike; Automate performance appraisals for greater organizational alignment; Deliver a unified approach to talent management so you can accelerate the development of your next generation of leaders; Set measurable goals to demonstrate organizational effectiveness to stakeholders donors, the community, and more. 52

8 COVENANT TRUST COMPANY In an industry often defined by fear and greed, Covenant Trust Company offers a different approach. Covenant Trust Company manages investment assets for nonprofits, endowments, and foundations, as well as individuals and pensions, nationwide. The firm is a non-depository trust company, chartered in 1988, regulated by the State of Illinois, and manages nearly $700 million in client assets. With its client-focused and prudent style, Covenant Trust Company provides the faithful and expert care that clients require. Covenant Trust Company actively seeks new institutional investment management clients in the endowment and foundation world. DONORPERFECT FUNDRAISING SOFTWARE Why choose DonorPerfect s fundraising & CRM software? Our clients raise an average of 21% more money their first year, report doubling and tripling their donor database, and save hundreds of administrative hours per year! Target your fundraising efforts to reach the right people with the right message. Comprehensive donation processing includes integrated payment processing for one-time, recurring and online gifts, as well as automated acknowledgements and recordkeeping. Powerful reporting and analysis enables you to uncover hidden trends, refine solicitations, analyze your results, and improve your success! Ask for a personal demonstration and a free trial. 53

9 DONORS FORUM As the Illinois state association of grantmakers, nonprofits, and their advisors, Donors Forum understands what organizations need to be effective and strategic and to make the greatest impact. We support high-performance capacity building to meet community needs and create greater outcomes, provide an effective voice with state and national policymakers, and facilitate greater community impact through accelerated problem solving including business, government, public and private funders, operating nonprofits, and their advisors. EXECUTIVE SERVICES CORPS OF CHICAGO Executive Service Corps of Chicago (ESC) is a nonprofit network of 300 business men and women with distinguished management careers who volunteer their skills and experience to make nonprofits successful, building leadership, strategy and solutions. Consulting services include: organizational review, strategic planning, executive coaching and team development, social enterprise for new sources of revenue, coaching/ mentoring, transition management, volunteer program assessment and more. Call for dialogue with a trained consultant:

10 FIFTH THIRD BANK Fifth Third Bank has a rich legacy of community support. In 1948, it became the first financial institution in the U.S. to establish a charitable foundation. Today, it continues to invest the time and resources to help build a better tomorrow throughout the communities it serves. In the words of Robert A. Sullivan, President & CEO, Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) You build a better bank, by building a better community. With particular focus on financial empowerment, hunger, curiosity and veterans, everyone at Fifth Third Bank takes great pride in using our financial and human capital to create positive change in each one of our cities, towns and neighborhoods. Fifth Third Bank, The Curious Bank. Member F.D.I.C. FIRST NONPROFIT GROUP Through our acquisition of First Nonprofit Insurance Company, AmTrust offers a variety of insurance coverages and financial services specifically for nonprofit organizations and employers. We deliver an unbeatable combination of solid insurance coverage, stable pricing and exceptional service to our policyholders. No other insurance carrier brings the dedication and experience we have to nonprofit organizations. We cover more than 1,000,000 nonprofit employees in various organizations nationwide through our property, general and professional liability, automotive, umbrella, workers compensation, state unemployment products and D&O coverages. 55

11 IFF IFF is a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that helps communities thrive by creating opportunities for low-income and special needs populations. From child care to senior housing, IFF works closely with clients from every sector, offering affordable, flexible financing; full-scale real estate consulting; and community development services. Since 1988, we have made over $506 million in loans, leveraged $1.6 billion in community investments, and grown our total managed assets to $308 million. MB FINANCIAL BANK MB Financial Bank is committed to helping nonprofit organizations achieve their mission. As a community partner and trusted advisor to board members and management teams, we understand the unique needs of nonprofits. By delivering values-based solutions and exceptional service, MB helps organizations run efficiently so they can successfully meet the needs of the individuals and communities they serve. Learn more at mbfinancial.com. Member FDIC. NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Continue learning long after Symposium has ended! Stop by the North Park University Bookstore by Follett to purchase books authored by today s speakers as well as general books on nonprofit management. Nick Tasler will hold a book signing here. 56

12 NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT The School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University prepares working professionals for career advancement. Expert faculty integrate best practices with ethics to equip leaders who are mission-focused and results-oriented. Five master s degrees and 18 graduate certificates are available on Chicago s north side, in Grayslake, and online. Our programs are designed for professionals who want to lead successful, strategic, and effective organizations. For more than 120 years, North Park University has graduated leaders who make a difference in their careers and communities. To learn more, visit SECTOR 3 INSURANCE SERVICES At Sector 3, our mission is protecting your mission. Sector 3 Insurance Services is a Chicago-based insurance agency dedicated to protecting our nonprofit community with specialized insurance and risk management solutions. Sector 3 was founded out of a recognition that nonprofits have unique needs when it comes to insurance and risk management. We are affiliated with the century-old Rockwood Company, and partner with top insurance companies nationwide serving the nonprofit sector. Please visit us at sector3ins.com, and stop by our table! 57

13 SMITHAMUNDSEN LLC SmithAmundsen understands that nonprofit organizations have unique needs and legal challenges. From corporate governance and regulatory compliance to exempt organization tax issues, to qualifying for and preserving exempt status, SmithAmundsen lawyers regularly partner with nonprofit institutions and tax exempt organizations to achieve their goals. The firm s over 150 attorneys practice from offices in Chicago, St. Charles, Rockford and Woodstock, IL; Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; and Milwaukee, WI. Learn more at THE ALFORD GROUP The Alford Group provides highly successful, customized solutions across the not for-profit sector through diverse, experienced, multi-tiered staff teams. Our clients benefit from both the support of a national consultant network and the focus of the individual consultant s personal attention, insight, and knowledge of local communities. We strengthen our clients capacities through a range of services: strategic planning, mergers and strategic alliances, resource development, interim staffing, capital campaigns, feasibility studies, development assessments and coaching. To contact The Alford Group, call

14 THE LAW PROJECT The Law Project provides high-quality, free legal services to nonprofits, small businesses, and first-time homebuyers in an effort to strengthen communities from within. As a nonprofit, we know you have budgetary constraints and a mission to accomplish. So when it comes to the legal details, you need all the help you can get. We will recruit a volunteer attorney to address your nonprofit s specific legal needs, whether you re hiring an employee, assessing your governance policies, or strategizing funding cuts. Contact us at or tlp@thelawproject.org so you can focus on the task at hand: making the world a better place. URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK Urban Partnership Bank was established in 2010 with a singular mission: To make a difference every day. We do this by providing individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses with convenient access to affordable, responsible financial services to catalyze economic opportunities that help build vibrant urban communities and reinvigorate peoples lives. We are a certified CDFI and Chicago s only community development bank offering financial services and credit products dedicated to helping nonprofits achieve their mission. Nonprofits have access to dedicated and experienced banking professionals to help them select the services best suited for their organization. For more information, contact Ken Robinson, director, Nonprofit and Foundation Banking at or 59