More Ways to Make an Impact

Help Children Achieve Their Greatest Potential!

All children deserve the chance to achieve their greatest potential.

Together, we must create a brighter future for children, families, and the communities we call home.

At this moment in time, there is tremendous opportunity to once again make Illinois a leader in early childhood care and education. It won’t be easy, and we can’t do it alone. But it is imperative for the future of our children, families and communities, who need us now more than ever before. Your gift will make an impact today—and long into the future.

At IAFC, we offer numerous ways to make an impact, so you can pick the options that are most meaningful to you.

Direct Giving

Give Online

Donate Online

:: Give By Mail

Print this downloadable form and mail it to the address below with your check or payment information.
Illinois Action for Children
Attn: Development Office
4753 Broadway, Ste. 1200
Chicago, IL 60640

:: Give By Phone

To make a gift by phone, please call us directly:
Lyndsey Schneider
Manger of Individual Giving
(773) 564 – 8720

:: Gifts of Stock

A gift of stock entitles you to a tax deduction for the market value of the donated stock. Avoid capital gains tax by donating the stock prior to sale. Illinois Action for Children benefits by selling the stock without paying taxes on the gain, and you make a more significant impact in the lives of Illinois’ most vulnerable children and families.Instructions
To ensure that you receive appropriate credit and receipts for your gift, please provide us with the following information:
Your Name
Stock Name
Date of Transfer
Number of Shares
Send the above information and any questions to DevelopmentOffice@actforchildren.org.
Instruct your broker to transfer the shares to Illinois Action for Children’s account at The Majauskas Group at Morgan Stanley.
DTC # 00015
Account # 335110430

:: Give a Tribute/Memorial Gift

Tribute gifts are a touching way to celebrate births and birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other life events, or to memorialize someone who has been an inspiration. A gift In Honor or In Memory includes an acknowledgement card sent to your designated recipient and recognition in our annual report. Simply check the box and fill in the information on our online donation form. In the tribute section on our online form

Sponsor or Attend an Event

Join us for our annual A Night To Shine benefit or other fundraising event—and do good while having a great time! Click here to see -what’s coming up next !

:: Corporate Gift Matching

Click Here for a list of companies that currently offer matching gift programs to encourage charitable giving among their employees. Even if your employer is not listed below, they may offer matching gifts.You can instantly double your support with a matching gift from your employer! Contact your HR department to see if your company participates in a Matching Gift Program.

Easy Ways to Give Online

:: Facebook Fundraiser

Support Illinois Action for children through your Facebook page and invite your friends and family to join along!
1. Visit the Illinois Action for Children’s Facebook Page.
2. Scroll down to the Fundraiser section and click “Create”.
3. Enter your goal and how long you would like your Fundraiser to run.
4. Give your Fundraiser a name and explain why you are raising money. Share your personal connection and experience with the Illinois Action for Children. Feel free to incorporate what you think is most meaningful.
5. Select a cover photo.
6. Click Create.
7. Encourage family and friends to share your Facebook fundraiser.

:: Escrip

It’s free. Fundraise for IAFC while you shop online. Register store cards, credit/debit cards, or buy digital gift cards.
Step 1: SIGN UP (Add Illinois Action for Children as your preferred non-profit)
Step 2: Shop, dine out or even take a cruise to earn easily and automatically when you shop with merchants that give back.
FIND MERCHANTS
Step 3: Make A Difference! Automatically earn for IAFC when you buy things your normally buy every day. $450 million given!

Get Involved

:: Volunteer!

Do you love volunteering? Join the IAFC help make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities! Click Here to see upcoming individual volunteer opportunities!

:: Become an Advocate

Advocacy and grassroots organizing, especially by people directly impacted by policy issues, can create powerful and positive changes for children, families, and communities. Take Action Here!