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From the roof-top garden to the enriched life experiences of our clients, philanthropic contributions are essential to Center on Halsted (COH). Every gift of any size helps to actualize an incredible vision for Chicago’s LGBT community and a better reality for LGBT Chicagoans. In that vein, we celebrate our donors, their generosity and their commitment to this community – donors make a significant and positive impact for which the Center, its clients and consumers are grateful.
The impact COH donors have is best expressed in the words of this single, courageous client, who sought the Center on Halsted’s Anti-Violence Project while leaving an abusive relationship.
"I just wanted to send my greatest appreciation for your help yesterday in ensuring I completely understood the order of protection process, as well as giving me a number of attorney references. Although I've never used the Center's resources before, I knew that - being 22 and dealing with an unfamiliar legal situation - you guys would be able to provide invaluable information from an understanding perspective. Even though I have an extremely strong support system from family and friends, it was just so relieving to know that those boundaries can be far extended into the Chicago community. "
Philanthropists sharing a common vision for Chicago's LGBT community.
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who we are
The Director’s Circle is a group of forward-thinking philanthropists and community-minded individuals who improve the quality of life for the LGBT Community of Chicago through their generosity. Contributions support networks and programs that address the cultural, emotional, spiritual, social, educational, recreational and most basic needs of LGBT and ally communities: youth, seniors and families.
[Click here to download Director's Circle brochure.]
our direct impact
Meals for youth
Counseling for survivors of hate crimes and domestic violence
Financial and legal seminars
Cultural and community-building activities
Social support for LGBT elders
Computer access and training
Recreational sports and wellness programs
Mental Health Services
HIV Testing, Counseling and Referrals
Youth Careers Development
Theatrical and musical performances
Art exhibits
director’s circle eligibility
Individual donors to Center on Halsted, whose unrestricted annual giving in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) totals $600.00, or more, qualify for membership in the Director’s Circle. Director’s Circle eligibility is also extended to individuals whose giving is accomplished through personal businesses and matching gifts from corporations or foundations. Cumulative annual, unrestricted gifts and pledges of a donor are all qualifying means for eligibility. Captial Campaign pledge payments, event ticket purchased and event sponsorships do not qualify donors for Director’s Circle membership.
Director's Circle membership is available at six different levels.
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Check our database to learn if your company will match your gift.
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Double or triple your contribution by accessing your employer’s matching gift program. Search our database to learn if your employer matches gifts made to Center on Halsted.
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We believe as a donor you have rights.
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Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
I. To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III. To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits. It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.
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Membership Survey
To ensure continued success of Center on Halsted's minimal or no-cost programming, we are exploring the creation of a membership program where members would enjoy special benefits at different sponsorship levels. Please take a moment to answer a few questions by clicking the survey link below. Your answers will help us design our membership program.
Click Here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=R1IuLikoYvzmweaXsqLhlQ_3d_3d%22%3eClick
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