CLCCRUL - Links / Media

Government Links:

Illinois Attorney General - Building Better Charities

Organizations that can assist non-profits:

Community Media Workshop www.newstips.org
CPAs for the Public Interest www.cpaspi.org
Donors Forum of Chicago www.donorsforum.org
Nonprofit Financial Center www.NFConline.org
Metro Chicago Information Center www.mcic.org
Executive Service Corps www.esc-chicago.org
Arts & Business Council www.artzbiz-chicago.org
Chicago Access Network Television www.cantv.org
IT Resource Center www.itresourcecenter.org
Chicago Community Loan Fund www.cclfchicago.org

Publications for Nonprofit Organizations:

Tax Issues for Exempt Organizations, A Primer, By Paula Cozzi Goedert, Jenner & Block, 30pp. An excellent introduction to the topics of “related” and “unrelated” business income. 1991

Compliance With Government Reporting Requirements and Responsibilities: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations. A revision of a popular guide to managing public reporting responsibilities. 1993.

Lobbying in Illinois: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations, by Bill Forcade, Jenner & Block, 18pp. This guide provides guidance for 501(c)(3) organizations that might wish to have a voice in influencing governmental decisions and the restrictions the law places on political campaigning for or against candidates for elected office. 1994.

Introduction to Running a Board Meeting for Emerging Not for Profits. (1749 KB) A guide with information to help directors run their meetings and take care of the corporation’s business in an efficient and productive manner. 2007.

Is a Non-Profit the Way to Go? (note: will open in a new window) Illinois Legal Aid FAQ.

How Do I Create a Nonprofit Organization? (note: will open in a new window) Illinois Legal Aid FAQ.

Not for Profit Corporations - Understanding Board Composition. (78KB) 1pp. A one-page synopsis. Roles and Responsibilities of Officers and Directors of NFP Boards. 2006