Hire the Best Nonprofit Organization Specialists in Illinois

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Rebekah R.

Monticello, Illinois

$45/hr
5.0
1 jobs

- A professional bookkeeper with over 25 years of experience, most recently in the nonprofit sector, I am experienced in accounting, payroll, and grant management. - Experienced in QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Quickbooks Enterprise as well as Payroll and Grant Management and Reporting. - From initial setup to complex spreadsheet data manipulation, I can handle your bookkeeping needs with proficiency, efficiency, and accuracy.

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Accounting
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Grant Management Software
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • QuickBooks Enterprise
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Workspace Administration
  • Bill.com Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Slack
  • Asana
Dhruvil K.

Oak Lawn, Illinois

$50/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Hello, I’m Dhruvil, Licensed US CPA - MO with over 8 years of hands-on experience in U.S. Taxation, Audit and bookkeeping, supporting individuals, startups, small businesses, and e-commerce sellers with accurate, compliant, and reliable financial solutions. I provide end-to-end U.S. tax preparation, e-filing, tax planning, and bookkeeping services, ensuring timely delivery, full IRS compliance, and well-organized, tax-ready financial records. ✅ US Tax Services 🔹 Individual Taxation Form 1040 (W-2, 1099, investments, deductions & credits) Schedules A, B, C, D, E Rental income & multi-state returns Expat & foreign income reporting 🔹 Business & Entity Taxation Form 1065 – Partnerships Form 1120 – C-Corporations Form 1120-S – S-Corporations Form 990 – Non-Profits EIN applications & IRS registrations 🔹 IRS Compliance & Advisory 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC preparation & filing W-2 / W-3 payroll filings Estimated taxes (1040-ES, 1120-ES) IRS notices, compliance reviews & year-end tax planning ✅ Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Daily, weekly, or monthly bookkeeping Transaction categorization & historical cleanup Bank & credit card reconciliations Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Financial reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow QuickBooks Online, Xero & Zoho Books Software setup, cleanup, migration & ongoing support 🔹 E-Commerce Bookkeeping Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce sellers PayPal, Stripe, Square reconciliation Sales tax tracking & marketplace payout reconciliation ⭐ Why Work With Me? ✔ 8+ years of US tax & bookkeeping experience ✔ CPA-led accuracy & IRS-compliant filings ✔ Clean, audit-ready & tax-ready books ✔ Clear communication & timely delivery ✔ 100% confidentiality & data security 📌 My goal: To make U.S. tax compliance and bookkeeping simple, accurate, and stress-free, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Nonprofit
  • US Taxation
  • CPA
  • Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
  • IRS Resolution
  • Financial Audit
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
Shannon M.

Chicago, Illinois

$55/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Operations executive with proven success scaling organizations through hyper-growth, building operational infrastructure from ground up, and serving as strategic right-hand to C-suite leaders across healthcare, nonprofit, financial services, real estate, and technology sectors. Demonstrated capability managing international operations spanning three continents, directing multi-million-dollar capital projects, and driving organizational transformation during periods of 3,750 percent growth. MBA-educated strategic thinker who translates executive vision into operational reality while maintaining full proxy authority for enterprise-level decisions. Proven track record building administrative and operational systems that enable organizational scaling, producing large-scale strategic convenings exceeding 600 participants, leading team expansion of 30 percent through internally developed talent pipelines, and managing P&L responsibility across diverse operational environments. Skilled at navigating regulatory complexity, managing high-stakes stakeholder relationships including boards and tribal leadership, and driving operational excellence across culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams. CORE COMPETENCIES & STRATEGIC EXPERTISE Operations Leadership & Scaling: Enterprise operations management spanning international locations | Hyper-growth organizational scaling (supported 3,750% revenue expansion) | Change management and organizational transformation | Cross-functional program coordination | P&L management and budget oversight Executive Partnership & Strategic Advisory: Chief of Staff responsibilities with full operational proxy authority | C-suite strategic advisory and decision support | Board liaison and governance support | High-judgment stakeholder coordination | Executive communications strategy Infrastructure & Systems Development: Built operational infrastructure during organizational scaling | Financial management systems design and implementation | Compliance and regulatory frameworks | Process optimization and workflow redesign | Technology platform integration Strategic Program Execution: Large-scale event production and complex convening management | Multi-million-dollar capital project leadership | Strategic partnership development | DEIB and culturally responsive programming | Crisis management and rapid response coordination Talent & Organizational Development: Team scaling and talent pipeline development | Recruiting strategy and workforce planning | Performance management and staff development | Cross-cultural team leadership | Organizational design and restructuring

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Office Administration
  • Slack
  • Airtable
  • Salesforce
  • Budget Management
  • Communications
  • International Business
  • Event Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Storytelling
  • Business Writing
  • Program Management
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
Cait K.

Clarendon Hills, Illinois

$50/hr
4.8
27 jobs

I'm an accomplished copywriter with years of experience in the travel industry, as well as real estate and short-term rentals. I will provide you with high-quality, engaging content that will attract and retain your target audience. Additionally, I hold a BA in Business Communications and a MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Prior to launching my career as a freelance writer, I spent 7+ years working in digital marketing for nonprofits like the Chicago Opera Theater and Old Town School of Folk Music.

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Mailchimp
  • Copywriting
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Email Marketing
  • Copy Editing
  • Web Content Development
  • Newsletter
Najam Ul Saqib I.

Streamwood, Illinois

$20/hr
4.5
156 jobs

Great design gets attention. Great execution gets results. I do both. I'm 𝗡𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗺, and I help brands and authors bring their ideas to life across four areas: 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. Whatever stage you're at, a rough concept, a half-built site, or a finished manuscript, I'll take it all the way to a polished, ready-to-use product. Here's what I can do for you: 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 & 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 Logos & brand identity, social media graphics, print design (brochures, flyers, packaging, labels), infographics, and presentation decks that actually land. 𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 WordPress (Elementor, Divi, WooCommerce), Shopify, GoHighLevel, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, Framer, ClickFunnels & more. Fully responsive builds, conversion-focused landing pages, migrations, plugin setup, bug fixes & speed optimization. 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 Clean, modern interfaces for web & mobile. Wireframes, prototypes & high-fidelity designs in Figma and Adobe XD, plus design systems and developer-ready handoff. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 Book covers that sell, professional interior formatting, KDP & IngramSpark setup, plus ePub, Kindle (.mobi) & print-ready PDF conversion for paperback and hardcover. 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Adobe XD, WordPress, Elementor, Shopify, GoHighLevel, Webflow, ClickFunnels, Canva, CorelDRAW, Kindle Create. Every project comes with 100% original work (no templates), full source files, unlimited revisions until you're happy, and fast, clear communication throughout. Have a project in mind? Send me a message or invite me over, and let's build something you'll be proud of.

  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Logo Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Figma
  • Brochure Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Logo
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UI Graphics
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Mockup
  • Illustration
Yaisa H.

Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
4.6
4 jobs

Hello, I’m Yaisa and thank you for checking out my Upwork Profile. Overview: I help nonprofit organizations grow their impact, expand their donor base, and secure sustainable funding through data-driven strategies and personalized relationship-building. With 15+ years of leadership experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, and Fundraising Consultant, I have raised $5M+ in individual gifts and driven transformational change for mission-driven organizations. I blend strategic planning, change management, and leadership coaching with advanced donor prospecting tools like DonorSearch to deliver measurable results. My approach is customized to each client, ensuring donor strategies align with mission, capacity, and community needs. Core Services Donor Identification & Prospect Research – Expert use of DonorSearch to uncover high-value prospects and design targeted engagement strategies. Fundraising Strategy Development – Building multi-tier donor programs that move supporters up the giving pyramid. Grant & Major Gift Acquisition – Writing winning proposals and cultivating relationships with major donors. Strategic Leadership & Change Management – Guiding nonprofits through organizational growth, restructuring, and program expansion. Board & Staff Coaching – Training leadership teams in fundraising, donor relations, and high-performance culture. Operational Optimization – Streamlining systems, processes, and reporting for better efficiency and scalability. Key Achievements Increased revenue by $300,000 in 4 years through targeted fundraising and operational improvements. Led the sale and relocation of nonprofit headquarters without disrupting services. Expanded housing programs, including development of a $3.5M permanent supportive housing facility. Designed and delivered fundraising training for small-to-mid-sized nonprofits, boosting donor retention and giving. Secured major gifts and long-term donor commitments through tailored stewardship strategies. Why Work With Me Proven Results: $5M+ raised in individual giving, with consistent year-over-year growth. Custom Strategies: No one-size-fits-all approach—plans are tailored to each donor and organization. Leadership Experience: I’ve managed teams, boards, and multi-site operations, always aligning strategy with mission. Sustainable Impact: My goal is not just to meet fundraising targets, but to build long-term donor relationships and organizational capacity. 💼 Hourly Rate: $75/hr 📈 Let’s work together to identify, cultivate, and retain the donors who will sustain your mission for years to come.

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Grant Writing
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Fundraising
  • Donor Relations
  • Annual Report
  • Nonprofit Industry Consulting
  • Marketing Communications
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Direct Mail

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