Name: Strengthening Our Democracy
Start: 2026-05-11T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-11T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicago Cultural Center

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The Nonprofit Resilience Hub is a collaborative resource supporting Illinois nonprofits in building long-term sustainability and resilience. Hub programming is available to all Illinois nonprofits that meet the following criteria:

Illinois based, 501(c)(3) organization;
Annual budget of $10 million or under; and
Impacted, or at risk of being impacted, by federal actions.

Information shared through this form will be used only to connect you with the most appropriate Hub partners and resources. Please do not include any details about specific legal matters or individuals.

Once you submit this form, you’ll receive a confirmation email and a link to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a Hub team member.

Section 1 – About Your Request

1. Which areas would you like to discuss? (Select all that apply)*

Budgeting / Financial Management
Creating or revising your annual budget, setting up financial dashboards, scenario planning for funding changes, or improving internal controls and reporting processes.

Governance or Board Development
Clarifying board roles and responsibilities, recruiting or onboarding new members, developing committees, or improving how your board supports fundraising and strategy.

Strategic Restructuring / Mergers / Collaborations
Considering shared services or back-office functions, collaborating with another nonprofit on programs, exploring a merger or fiscal sponsorship, or assessing alignment between organizations.

Organizational Sustainability / Planning
Developing a strategic plan, succession planning, identifying capacity gaps, or adapting programs in response to community needs or funding shifts.

Legal Assistance
Questions about DEI, 501(c)(3) compliance and best practices, and federal funding certification requirements. This form is for general inquiries only. Please do not include confidential information. For legal consultations only, please follow this link to the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee form.

Funding Diversification
Developing a fundraising strategy, building donor relationships, exploring grants or corporate sponsorships, or assessing fee-for-service opportunities.

Other (please describe below)

Other – Areas to discuss*

2. Briefly describe the challenge or question you’re facing.*

Please do not include confidential or case-specific legal details.

3. How are current federal actions impacting your organization or the people you serve?*

Loss, delay, or risk of losing federal funding

Loss or reduction of other funding

New or increased compliance, certification, or reporting requirements

Our mission, programs, or communities are facing increased scrutiny

Target of government inquiry or enforcement

Increased need for services because of federal actions

Other (please describe below)

Other – Current Federal Actions Impacting Organization*

4. How urgent is this issue for your organization?*

Emergency (need help as quickly as possible)
Use this if your organization is facing an immediate or critical issue that must be addressed right away — for example, a legal deadline, funding crisis, or other situation that threatens your operations if not resolved within days or weeks.

Pressing (must be addressed within 3 months)
Choose this if the issue is not an emergency but still requires prompt attention to stay on track — such as an upcoming renewal, compliance matter, or urgent financial planning need.

Time-sensitive (within 6–12 months)
Select this if the matter is important but can be planned for in advance — for example, an upcoming transition, strategic planning process, or anticipated structural change.

Ongoing / emerging issue
Use this if the need is part of your organization’s ongoing work or a challenge you’re beginning to explore — such as improving systems, strengthening fundraising, or evaluating long-term sustainability.

Other
Select this if none of the above fit. You’ll have a chance to describe your situation in your own words.

Other – Urgency*

5. How did you hear about the Nonprofit Resilience Hub?*

Other – How did you hear about the Nonprofit Resilience Hub?*

Section 3 – Contact Information

Contact Name*

Title / Role*

Email*

Would you like to be added to our email list?*

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Strengthening Our Democracy

Nonprofit Resilience Hub Intake Form

Section 1 – About Your Request

Section 2 – Organization Snapshot

Federal Funding

Section 3 – Contact Information

Consent & Submission