DeKalb County Nonpro t Partnership

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The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) is a membershipbased program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Members access wide-ranging benefits, such as training, professional development, networking, and many different opportunities such as Give DeKalb County.

Membership

DCNP membership grew for the 10th consecutive year. Including new members in Genoa, Kirkland, Shabbona, and Waterman. Thank you, DCNP members!

Program Impact

Held in September, this conference convened expert presenters and DCNP members for a full day of networking and education.

MasterClass & MicroGrants

DCNP partnered with MasterClass in 2022 to offer 75 members free yearlong subscriptions to MasterClass’ educational streaming platform.

DCNP’s Professional Development MicroGrant Program nearly doubled in 2022, awarding 13 grants to support the professional growth of members.

“Our membership in DCNP has improved our operations, helped make connections, and increased our fundraising. DCNP has helped us achieve our mission and add value to our community.”

~ Bob Pritchard, President, Hinckley Historical Society

2022 was a year of growth and increased professional development for DCNP members.

2022 Highlights:

l 170 members l Offered 60+ professional development opportunities l Give DeKalb County set a record with more than $1.57 million raised in April-May l DCNP’s annual conference, Nonprofit Day, returned with 100+ attendees l Internship Program connected students with DCNP members–235 interns have completed 28,200+ service hours since the program’s creation in 2014

Thank you Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation!

Give DeKalb County–A Community Giving Event

Thank you, Give DeKalb County donors! Your generosity makes a lasting impact among local nonpro ts.

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2022 Highlights: l $1,579,859 raised an all-time high! l 2,780 donors l 7,626 donations l 140 participating nonprofits and Funds l Gifts from donors in all 50 states for the first time ever and 4 different countries l Record Bonus Pool of $186,000

Since 2014, donors gave $6.8+ million through Give DeKalb County—an annual fundraising event to support nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County.

Give DeKalb County offers donors multiple ways to support their favorite nonprofit organizations.

Donor Comments:

“This is a tremendous event for DeKalb County and an exciting way to give back.”

“An absolutely wonderful community fundraising service. Thank you!”

“Give DeKalb County makes donating fun.”

“I LOVE Give DeKalb County. Keep it up!”

Nonprofit Comments:

“Give DeKalb County is vital for our success.”

“At the heart of DeKalb County is community. The same could be said about Give DeKalb County!”

“It is our largest fundraiser of the year, and it connects us with the community.”

“Give DeKalb County creates added awareness of our organization.”

Kindergarten Readiness – Early Care and Education

Thank you to the CommunityWorks Fund donors for their continued support of early care and education throughout DeKalb County!

The Community Foundation partners with the DeKalb County Collaborative for Young Children, led by the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education. The Collaborative works to support early learning and better prepare DeKalb County children for kindergarten.

2022 Highlights:

l The Collaborative began working with the State of Illinois Birth to Five Initiative to address early childhood needs in each region.

l The Community Foundation provided $47,500 in grants for Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits, and to support DeKalb County ROE’s coordination of the Collaborative and the Basics DeKalb County program.

l Distribution of 1,150 Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits to help prepare incoming students and their families for kindergarten in the fall.

l A local business generously sponsored 200 of the 1,150 Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits. Thank you, Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb!

Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits

Since 2018, the Foundation has provided over 5,000 Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits to children throughout DeKalb County. Community partners include School Tool Box (DeKalb) for sourcing items, packing and distributing toolkits, and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau for donating and including the Farm Matching Game.

Early learning is encouraged through play time at Basics toddler gardens and exploration of readiness toolkits.

“My child was so excited about this toolkit and loved getting it out and doing the activities. It also helped me feel I was helping my child with kindergarten preparation.”

~ Parent