Compass Pro Bono
Greater Chicago
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This year, by the numbers
This year, by the numbers
Photo by & Rise, Chicago Client
39
consulting projects
190+
volunteers
13
board placements
$1.8M
in pro bono services
Pro Bono Consulting Projects
Pro Bono Consulting Projects
We help nonprofits scope their business strategy challenges into actionable consulting projects. Then we recruit, train, and support teams of business professionals to deliver custom-made recommendations - all free of charge to the nonprofits.
Photo by Cancer Wellness Center, Chicago Client
On Track Projects
On Track Projects
Strategy consulting projects for local nonprofits, completed by teams of volunteers from the local community over 4-8 months.
^Project Leader
And Rise Women Inc.
Marisa Kurk^
Rosa Benusa
Jeffrey Church
Adam Hirshorn
Haley Howell
Adriana Lawson
Cancer Wellness Center
Rob Grant^
Marta Barriga
Kathryn Simon
Whit Urdan
Michael Vicente
Derek Wagner
Changing Worlds
Norman Jeddeloh^
Vishrut Dungrani
Daniel Fafinski
Lana Habash
Jue Myers
Rachel Phan
Chicago Art Department
Ian McDonald^
Amela Music
Sushma Devi Pasumarthi
Brian Richman
Ilia Shiriaev
Chicago Center for Urban Life & Culture
Steve Silzer^
Sydney Ellis
Ritika Mehta
Taylor Willits
Andrea Wilson
Chicago Learning Exchange
Michelle Rosenberg^
Colleen Kishore
Rebecca Mak
Benjamin Nober
Marcia Ortiz
William Piekarsky
"My time at Compass Pro Bono was immensely valuable. Leading a project allowed me to witness firsthand the profound impact direct service can have on diverse nonprofit organizations. Compass Pro Bono's work is instrumental in enhancing operational capabilities and driving meaningful change in communities of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds."
NIGEL M., VOLUNTEER
Children's Literacy Initiative
DeDe Keller^
Larry Koplow
Dora Rodriguez
Bridget Stack
Hiral Vyas
CircEsteem
Arun Krishnamurthy^
Travis Hodges
Akash Mehta
Deanna Price
Elizabeth Reilly
Evan Saunders
Erie Neighborhood House
Nigel Mills^
CJ Bak
Wolfgang Bruckner
Fiona Iriarte
Emily Stoner
Zhuyu Ye
Esperanza Community Services
Terrence Belian^
Sarah Garver
Jessica Grossman
Nelson Linscott
Jeff Nicholas
Linda Yu
"As a small non-profit with limited resources, we often struggle to access high-level strategic consulting that can truly make a difference in our operations. Compass Pro Bono filled this gap with expertise, dedication, and a deep understanding of our mission. The team of volunteers approached our project with a strategic and thoughtful mindset. They took the time to thoroughly understand the intricacies of our work, our challenges, and our goals... Their insights have given us a clear direction for enhancing our marketing strategy, ultimately helping us to better serve the communities we work with."
CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE
Global Girls, Inc.
Lola Eniolorunda^
Claire Athmer
Benjamin Boelter
Christian Cavello
James Flanigan
Nicole Rodriguez
Kids Rank
Matthew Hartzman^
Patrick Kacsur
Josh Keller
Edward McCarter
Dayana Mohammad
Brittany Zeeb
League of Women Voters of IL
Susan Silverman^
Ganesh Badisa
Terri Cisneros
Natalie DeFrank
Carolina Herrera
Samuel Valadares
My Block My Hood
My City
Alexandra Evans^
Katherine Anderson
Jorie Hall
Akshar Patel
James Wilkinson
Carolyn Zeng
North Shore Exchange NFP
Jean Kaihatsu^
Mukesh Agarwal
Zach Finley
Jasmine Hunter
Nick Kroscher
Jennessa Tabba
Pitch In
Brandon Rusnell^
Vikas Chandola
Evelyn Chavez
Michael Hazimeh
Shruthi Kapuganti
Brian Lopuszanski
Reading In Motion
Michelle Huber^
Angela Cheng
Rhea Keenan
Jeremy Moser
Jana Plandowski
Saim Shujaat
SOS Children's Villages Illinois
Steven Borowski^
Tyler Byrd
Elysia Gao
Suzanne Li
Jeffrey Menezes
Miraj Patel
The Bloc
Nancy Chavez^
Eri-Ife Adepoju
Alexander Bres
Alexander Gazso
Nathaniel Oldach
Emilie Stanczyk
The Obsidian Collection Archives
Suzanne Thackston^
Jazmyn Becker
Riley Coan
Salman Iqbal
Katie McDonald
Mason Mularoni
On Demand Consulting Projects
On Demand Consulting Projects
One-to-one volunteer to nonprofit match. Projects last eight weeks.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association - Dan Henderson
Concordia Place - Filiz Aktan
Dream Academy Foundation - Tunde Panaki
Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America - Susie Zimmermann
Garfield Produce Company - Ayesha Flaherty
Generations For Peace USA - David Levine
Green City Market - Jennifer Gingrass
Heart of the City - CJ Nanivadekar
Housing Opportunity Development Corporation - Jiaye Fan
Ibis Collaborative - Nigel Mills
ILA Creative Studio Organization - Monica Lopez
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Chicago - Paula Jacobs
Media Burn (Fund for Innovative TV) - Julie Segal Walters
North Lawndale Greening Committee - Halil Kinaci
Oil Lamp Theater - Rebecca Mechanik
Refugee Education and Adventure Challenge - William Lape
Revolution Institute - Bruce Bendix
ShoeHeals, Inc. - Brandon Massingill
Tuesday's Child - Lori Bossmann
Board Matching
Board Matching
Our On Board program matches mission-driven professionals to serve on nonprofit boards and provide trainings to ensure immediate impact. Learn more about On Board for nonprofits and individuals.
Photo by CircEsteem
On Board Nonprofit Clients
On Board Nonprofit Clients
Beat the Streets Chicago
Box United (2)
Chicago Youth Boxing Club (2)
CircEsteem
Girls on the Run Chicago
Heart of the City (2)
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now Chicago
The ACE Project (2)
ThreeWalls
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Our Low Bono Strategic Planning Services offer high-value, cost-effective guidance to help organizations navigate long-term goals.
Chicago Nonprofit Client:
Inspiration Corporation
Thank you to our volunteer team:
Nicole Lun
DeDe Keller
Christine Beattie
Naira Ahmad
Amit Shah
Special Recognition
Special Recognition
We are grateful for the additional time and effort the following volunteers put in to make our programs a success.
Project Advisors and
Service Line Trainers
Alberto Ruocco
Andrew Hauffe
Annie Snider
Bela Barner
Beth Linn
Brad Ballinger
Chris Tawa
Drew Hauffe
Holly Humphrey
Janna Berkholtz
Jennifer Cello
Juan Solis-Robles
Julie Silverstein
Ken Kido
Lynn O'Connell
Michelle Huber
Nicole Lun
Rhonda Jones
Steve Healy
Toby Sachs
Will Elder
Client Selection Committee
Alberto Ruocco
Amit Shah
Annie Snider
Bela Barner
Brian Sullivan
Bruce Bendix
DeDe Keller
Jennessa Tabba
Jennifer Cello
Jonathan Ize-iyamu
Juan Solis-Robles
Julie Silverstein
Ken Zasky
Michelle Huber
Naira Ahmad
Nicole Lun
Saby Mitra
Sally Sachar
Steve Healey
Steven Borowski
Toby Sachs
Wendy Kritt
On Board Interview Committee
Bruce Bendix
Steve Healy
Sally Sachar
Toby Sachs
On Board Trainers & Speakers
Marshall Ginn
Lucretia Risoleo
Sally Sloan
Keri Serota
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Corporations
Corporations
Foundations
Foundations
Chicago Board 2023-2024
Chicago Board 2023-2024
Beth A. Linn, Co-Chair
Alberto Ruocco, Co-Chair
Steven Borowski
Yani Mason
Saby Mitra
Amit Shah
Annie Snider
Brian Sullivan
Ken Zasky
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