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.

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.

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 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.

IT Resource Center provides comprehensive technology planning, training and support services to nonprofit organizations.  Among its services are database templates, individual consultation and an ongoing training series.  On-line services include access to the quarterly newsletter and NPO.net, a listing of nonprofit jobs.

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.

Nonprofit Financial Center serves nonprofits with programs designed to strengthen their financial stability and management capacity.  It provides accounting and advisory services, training on-site and in workshops and information services through publications and on-line tools and references.

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.

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 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.

idealist.org
www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/NonprofitHome

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.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
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.