Consulting
Our students, staff and faculty provide consulting services to nonprofits across northern Illinois.
Consulting services include:
- Customized training for nonprofit boards and staff
- Strategic planning assistance
- Service-learning projects for undergraduate students
- Capstone student research projects
- 40TUDE Nonprofit student consulting service
Recent clients include:
- Adventure Works, DeKalb, Illinois
- Sauk Valley Foodbank, Sterling, Illinois
- Network of Nations, DeKalb, Illinois
- Habitat for Humanity, DeKalb, Illinois
- Granny Rose Animal Shelter, Dixon, Illinois
Contact Dr. Alicia Schatteman, director at 815-753-4410 or aschatteman@niu.edu to discuss your needs and options.
2021-2022 Impact
14 Student Consutants
Seven undergraduates served as 40TUDE Nonprofit paid consultants each semester.
800 Hours and $11K Investment in Student Wages
Students received about $11,500 in wages as consultants with 40TUDE Nonprofit.
Support
The 40TUDE Nonprofit team was supported by NIU's Office of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development.
Assisted 28 Organizations
Students completed 17 projects in fal '21 and 14 projects in spring '22 with 28 different organizations.
Four Key Areas
The 40TUDE Nonprofit team works in four key areas: fundraising, marketing, data analysis and volunteer planning.
Positive Reviews
"This project opened up new possibilities for potential funding sources. It will have a large impact on our organization."
Contact Us
Center for Nonprofit and
NGO Studies
Zulauf Hall 114
815-753-4410
nonprofitNGOcenter@niu.edu
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