A place for members and partners to connect, collaborate, build organizational capacity, and improve international development strategies, the Simmons Center offers the space to working together to strengthen Chicago’s global impact.
To become a member, you must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working on global development or human rights issues. You must have staff or board members in the Chicago area, be engaged in activities dedicated to improving the economic, social and/or environmental conditions worldwide and/or dedicated to addressing the needs and issues impacting immigrant and refugee communities in the Chicago area. The membership benefits extend to all staff and board members as appropriate. All nonprofit groups will be considered members; other interested entities will be considered partners.
- $150Up to $100,000
- $250$100,000–$499,999
- $500$500,000–$999,999
- $750$1,000,000–$2,999,999
- $1,000$3,000,000 and above
Benefits of Membership
Members will enjoy access to a diverse network of peers and a wealth of resources that will enable them to work faster and more effectively.
- Enhance the profile and amplify the presence of your organization
- Your name and logo included on Simmons Center website - readily connecting interested people to you and you to service providers
- Promote your organization’s events and news on Simmons Center website and social media
- Recognition in Simmons Center promotional materials, social media, annual reports, website
- Access networking, organizational strengthening, and professional development
- Members-only discussion platforms with colleagues
- Members-only communities of practice affinity group meetings
- Members-only intern program
- Members-only grant opportunities
- Job board for staff, interns, and board opportunities
- Access to Simmons Center trainings and expert panels “Ask an Expert” programs and topical symposia
- $250–$1,000Social enterprises, small businesses, consultants, and government entities
- $1,000-$10,000Universities and allied organizations
- $1,000-$25,000Philanthropists, foundations, wealth advisors
- $2,500-$25,000Business and corporate partners
Benefits of Membership
Members will enjoy access to a diverse network of peers and a wealth of resources that will enable them to work faster and more effectively.
- Enhance the profile and amplify the presence of your organization
- Your name and logo included on Simmons Center website and office space - readily connecting interested people to you and you to service providers
- Promote your organization’s events and news on Simmons Center website and social media
- Recognition in Simmons Center promotional materials, social media, annual reports, website
- Access networking, organizational strengthening, and professional development
- Members-only communities of practice affinity group meetings
- Members-only intern program
- Members-only grant opportunities
- Job Board for staff, interns, and board opportunities
- Access to Simmons Center trainings and expert panels including “Ask an Expert” programs and topical symposia .
- Members-only discussion platforms with colleagues
Members and partners commit to…
- Uphold the Simmons Center’s core values
- Promote the Simmons Center as a place to convene and strengthen the global Chicago community
- Share knowledge and information with your peers to create a stronger global Chicago community
- Participate in an annual survey of connections and activities
- Contribute to the Simmons Center community through leadership, working groups, peer collaboration, communications, or other channels
Our Members and Partners
Join your peers to strengthen and deepen collaboration and meet global challenges.
