We're Stronger Together
As a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) provides training, collaborative fundraising, and leadership development with the belief that nonprofits are stronger together.
Thank You!
Thank you to the 131 donors who contributed to the Stronger Together campaign! Through your generosity, we successfully raised $286,267 toward the goal. Including the generous dollar for dollar match provided by the Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation and other contributions received, a total of $647,534 in support came through for the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP).
Campaign Goal
The Stronger Together campaign’s goal was to grow the DCNP Endowment Fund, started in early 2018, to a total of $2 million. The Community Foundation committed $1 million as a sign of its dedication, along with additional contributions from donors excited to provide core support to DCNP. At the start of the campaign, the DCNP Endowment Fund was valued at approximately $1.4 million, leaving $600,000 left to go. The Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation generously offered a dollar for dollar match up to $300,000 for donations and pledges made through December 31, 2018. Thanks to this generosity, the Community Foundation embarked on a time-sensitive campaign in September 2018 with a goal of $300,000.
Campaign Donors
$15,000 - $49,999
- ANONYMOUS
- Tony & Micki Chulick
- ANONYMOUS
- Richard Ryan
- Northwestern Medicine
- Donna & John Larson
- Thomas Warren & Friends Fund
$5,000 - $14,999
- First Midwest Bank
- Representative Bob Pritchard
- Kevin & Marcy Buick
- Dan & Kristal Templin
- Thrivent Financial - Northern Illinois Affiliates
- James & Christine Johnson
- John & Nancy Castle
- Karen & Joe Grush
- Jim & Loretta Hipple
- HBB Foundation
- Dan & Mary Curran
$1,000 - $4,999
- Lynne Waldeland
- Lou Jean Moyer
- Jim Dionasopolous & Tana Knetsch
- John & Cheryl Countryman
- Tom & Joan Fenstermaker
- Jane Ovitz
- Brian Reis & Mary Beth LaClair
- Herb & Linda Holderman
- Ben & Val Bingle
- Epicopal Charities & Community Services
- Curt & Karen Lang
- Jesus Romero - Cinco de Mayo
- Nancy D. Castle
- John & Jane Leifheit Trust
- First National Bank
- Bill Nicklas
- Sycamore Charities
- Family of Genevieve Braser
- Julie Ann O'Connell
- Dan & Kathy Schewe
- Frank & Sue Roberts
- Anne Kaplan
$1 - $999
- Jerry Johns
- Charlie & Jennifer McCormick
- Matt & Nancy Myre
- Gayle Thistlethwaite
- Ken Mundy
- Tim Dunlop
- Stephen W. Kalber
- Beth White
- Jerry & Ging Smith
- Ty & Donna Turner
- Jerry & Kathleen Bejbl
- Larry & Susan Kendzora
- Carol Meyer
- Sarah Slavenas
- Alex Nerad
- Richard Born
- Jerrold & Carol Zar
- Herbert & Irene Rubin
- Kathleen Hott
- ANONYMOUS
- David Castro & Amanda Durik
- Robert Shipman
- Sheryl Nakonechny
- Patricia Clason
- ANONYMOUS
- Michelle & Jeff Donahoe
- Marc & Megan Hooks
- James Whitten
- ANONYMOUS
- Carol Cleveland
- Dean & Samantha Dailey
- ANONYMOUS
- Deb Schiller
- Paul & Cheryl Callighan
- Amie Carey
- Alicia Cosky
- Eugene, Joan, and Claire Perry
- Michael & Lynette Rajterowski
- Vincent & Vicki Boone
- William & Carole Minor
- ANONYMOUS
- William & Rita Finucane
- Brett & Dawn Littlefield
- Chanette & Henry Oeser
- Lynette & Donald Spencer
- Laurie & Tom Sodaro
- Kay Flavin
- Noel & Margaret Allison
- Jerry & Helen Augsburger
- Barbara Hulseberg
- Bob & Lois Self
- Dr. Christopher Einolf
- Gary & Dee Coover
- Noah & Angie Nordbrock
- Betsy & Brian Hull
- Mary McGinn
- Elizabeth Hampa
- Jack & Marcia Goodrich
- John & Jennifer Butkus
- Sharon Ricchiardi Folwell
- Dr. Lisa C. Freeman
- Daniel & Karen Hamingson
- Village of Waterman
- Mary & Justin Ramp
- Todd & Mollie Hughes
- ANONYMOUS
- Dan & Karen Hamingson
- Jill Olson & Gary Skinner
- Richard Joslin
- Janet Byrnes
- Robin Jones
- Jo Burke
- Marlin & Phyllis Anderson
- Pat Vary
- John Dickerman & Caroline Quinlan
- Jerry Smith
- Larry & Nancy Apperson
- Alison Tolan
- A.L. Parts
- Donna Gable & Ken Rodd
- Ken & Sue Doubler
- Tim & Jennifer Weiss
- Madonna Prain
- Wayne & Deb Davey
- Johnson Farms
- Kent & Kris Wrenn
- Cathy Doederlein
- Lana & Michael Haines
- Mitch & Kathy Hallgren
- Bill & Carole Minor
- Patsy Lundberg
- Scott & Kristin Miller
- Dan & Maylan Kenney
- Steve Greenfield & Darryl Block
*David & Suzanne Juday made a donation to help support DCNP core operating expenses for the next three years while the endowment fund grows.
DCNP offers training, collaborative fundraising, programs, and leadership development designed to strengthen nonprofits that ultimately enhance our quality of life in DeKalb County. A few highlights since 2014 include:
- Annual 24-hour giving day coordinated by DCNP for nonprofits to collaboratively raise funds
- $1.8+ million raised
- 10,780+ donations
- National, regional, and local consultants and trainers share their expertise through DCNP
- 200+ trainings conducted locally
- 100% of nonprofit board members who attended in 2017-18 said they will implement what was learned
- Links NIU undergrads with DCNP members for paid internships
- 138 interns placed with 50 organizations to-date
- 16,500+ intern service hours
- 100% overall satisfaction rating from attendees two years in a row
- Annual conference with keynote, breakout sessions, and networking reception
- DCNP’s first cornerstone initiative
The dollar for dollar match expired on 12/31/2018, however, donations to the Stronger Together campaign can still be made by check, online, gift of grain, and/or appreciated stock. Questions and pledge inquiries can be directed to Executive Director Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.
“The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership is a proven asset worthy of your donation. We are pleased to participate in the challenge grant and encourage your participation.”
“We’re excited to help support this unique program that builds the capacity of nonprofit organizations.”
“DCNP is an invaluable partner to our nonprofit community, offering education, collaboration, resources and leadership so important to our continued work in providing the very best for our County’s citizens.”
“I can honestly say, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my experiences as a DCNP intern.”
