Compass Pro Bono
Greater Chicago
Compass Pro Bono
Greater Chicago
35
consulting projects
142
volunteers
19
board placements
$1.4M
in pro bono services
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 at no charge to the nonprofits.
Strategy consulting projects for local nonprofits, completed by teams of volunteers from the local community over 4-8 months.
2nd Story
Bridget Stack^
Crystal Amah
Erin Grumieaux
Nate Oldach
Neha Shekhawat
Jennessa Tabba
Jen Yao
America Needs You
Precious Graham^
Jackie Cahan
Pei Chang
Matt Hartzman
Marisa Lucht
Neha Shekhawat
Chicago Jobs Council
Francois Truc^
Matt Barry
John Jose
Cait Osei
Sonja Veilleux
Taylor Willits
Chicago Recovery Alliance
Naira Ahmad^
Rory Caputo
Amela Music
Saim Shujaat
Bright Throngprasertchai
Edward Wu
Concordia Place
Nick Kroscher^
Yousif Ali
Jacob Glasky
Precious Graham
Lydia Hernandez
Marisa Kurk
Heart Haven OutReach
Jeff Menezes^
Moe Dhande
Elysia Gao
Tricia Hoover
AJ Stolson
Vivian Underwood
"Working with Compass Pro Bono has been an incredibly rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. This opportunity allowed me to apply my strategic skills in a meaningful context, while also deepening my understanding of nonprofit operations and board development. Collaborating with a mission-driven organization like Share Our Spare showed me firsthand how structured support can help nonprofits grow stronger and more sustainable. Compass creates a unique space where professionals can give back in a high impact way, and I’m proud to have been part of that work."
AMANDA O., VOLUNTEER
Impact for Equity
Larry Koplow^
Nancy Chavez
Alan Gabbay
Sam Imami
Jeremy Moser
Sarah Gryll
Make-A-Wish Illinois
Steven Borowski^
Anne-Michele Harrington
Tracey Klees
Netra Murthy
Emilie Stanczyk
JoYo Young
Norwood Life Care Foundation
Michelle Huber^
Charles Hirsch
Jeff Gottlieb
Juliann Krupa
Michael Rose
James Shah
Oil Lamp Theater
Eric Martell^
Ibrahim Okenla
Bradley Pasekoff
Julia Poroshkova
Michael Rose
Jen Yao
Katherine Zhu
"Working with Compass Pro Bono was an invaluable experience that provided both thought partnership and expert guidance. Their team created a space for us to step back from the day-to-day demands of service delivery and thoughtfully examine how we operate and lead. For many nonprofits, it's difficult to prioritize internal reflection and strategy while focusing on the urgent needs of the communities we serve. However, this project reminded us that investing in our organizational health leads to stronger, more effective services and ultimately, greater impact for those we serve."
ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS
One Family Illinois
Matt Hartzman^
Marc Dahnert
Margaret Dunn
Gabrielle Greenberg
Molly Hamilton
Linda Yu
Resilience
Eric Martell^
Pei Chang
Clara Hawley
Halil Kinaci
Suzanne Li
Kathryn Robertson
Share Our Spare
Will Coval^
Uloma Onwukwe^
Eva Stolson
Rosa Benusa
Michael Million
Juliann Cecchi
Eva Stolson
Sista Afya Community Care
Sara West^
Chase Heyman
Jake Johnsen
Alec Koveck
Kashema Pearson
Cheryl Ruda
Tuesday's Child
Cynthia Plouché^
Peter Arriz
Lori Bossmann
Alexander Gazso
Bill Houston
Alicia Magas
One-to-one volunteer to nonprofit match. Projects last eight weeks.
CommunityHealth - Ahmed Khaled
Concordia Place - Chris DiMacale
Concordia Place - Hilary Joel
Design Museum of Chicago - Rachel Oppenheimer
Dream Academy Foundation - Ben Ortiz
Esperanza Community Services - Lisa Lanier
Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project - Lori Bossmann
Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project - Ann O'Brien
Greater Englewood Community Development Corp - Ben Zhang
Help One Save One - Norman Jeddeloh
Hope for the Day - Mark Lewry
ILA Creative Studio Organization - Steve Achilles
Jewish Free Loan Chicago - Brittany Canaski
Openlands - Aaron Wang
Refugee Education and Adventure Challenge - Lisa Ruane
Revolution Institute - Robert Morton
Take Back The Night Foundation - Shalane Barrett
The ACE Project - Danielle Klene
TotalLink to Community Coop - Sheri Miller
WorldChicago - Kevin Larabee
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.
(*Two On Board candidates joined the board)
Cancer Wellness Center
Catalyst for Educational Change
Changing Worlds
Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture
Compass Pro Bono Chicago
Elastic Arts Foundation
Esperanza Community Services
Healthy Schools Campaign
Horizons for Youth*
Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
Impact for Equity
Jewish Free Loan Chicago
Joel Hall Dancers & Center
John Howard Association of Illinois
Oil Lamp Theater
Red Clay Dance Company
Revolution Institute
SkyART
Our Low Bono Strategic Planning Services offer high-value, cost-effective guidance to help organizations navigate long-term goals.
Chicago Nonprofit Client:
Concordia Place
Thank you to our volunteer team:
Daniel Fafinski
Nicole Lun
Amela Music
We are grateful for the additional time and effort the following volunteers put in to make our programs a success.
Project Advisors
Steven Borowski
Steve Healy
DeDe Keller
Nicole Lun
Toby Sachs
Annie Snider
Client Selection Committee
Bela Barner
Steven Borowski
Jennifer Cello
Steve Healy
Michelle Huber
Jonathan Ize-iyamu
DeDe Keller
Wendy Kritt
Marisa Kurk
Nicole Lun
Yani Mason
Cat Miller
Sally Sachar
Toby Sachs
Annie Snider
Bridget Stack
Jennessa Tabba
Derek Wagner
Ken Zasky
On Board Interview Committee
Bela Barner
Bruce Bendix
Steve Healy
Norman Jeddeloh
Sally Sachar
Toby Sachs
Derek Wagner
On Board Trainers & Speakers
Joseph Pindelski
Beth A. Linn, Co-Chair
Steven Borowski, Co-Chair
DeDe Keller
Yani Mason
Saby Mitra
Brigitte Ozzello
Amit Shah
Shiven Shah
Annie Snider
Brian Sullivan
Ken Zasky