Decisions made on the Illinois state budget by the Governor and General Assembly effect communities, nonprofits, and foundations in all corners of Illinois.

To amplify the voice of the social impact sector with these decision makers, Donors Forum will send this letter on May 15. The message is simple — but the need and urgency is great: In order to maintain, protect, and strengthen Illinois' communities, it is critical to invest in and allocate funds towards a fiscally sound state budget.

> Please take a moment to sign on to the letter now. (Note to our private foundation Members: We have consulted with our attorneys, and they believe that private foundations may sign on to the letter. If you have any questions, you should consult with your foundation's legal counsel.)

> Forward this email to five people who, like you, are concerned about social sector funding in Illinois.

> Share the letter via social media:  Tweet.  Post to Facebook.

Along with delivering the letter with signatories, we will continue to work with all of you to ensure a concerted and unified effort. You may modify the letter and use it for your organization's specific purpose as well.

Thank you for participating, and for all the work you do to keep Illinois' communities strong. For resources and tools to help you engage in this work, visit our State Budget Resource Guide.

— The Donors Forum Strategy and Policy Team (Doug, Delia, Caroline, and Megan)