About Us

We Are Part of Your Community

Our Vision: We aspire to be the premier agency helping local nonprofits flourish by providing volunteers, training and other resources

Our Mission: Building Capacity of Nonprofit Organizations

Our capacity building objectives include:

Developing standard educational programs and tracks for nonprofits to improve their ability to provide services.
Creating direct channels for individuals, groups, and businesses to connect with and expand nonprofit manpower through meaningful service.
Fortifying nonprofit organizations by raising their ability to create diverse fundraising streams.
Fostering collaborations among nonprofits and community by creating network groups that encourage relationship building
Positioning nonprofits to confront barriers that keep individuals from reaching their potential by encouraging conversations, and providing resources, that cultivate an awareness of race, class, and gender inequality.

Not-for-Profit Resources (NFPR) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Thanks to great supporters like you, NFPR has been providing services in the community since 2009.

We are located at 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake IL 60012. We are open Monday through Friday. We encourage you to call before visiting 815-344-4483.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals that live within our service area and understand the culture and communities we serve. They are engaged in the mission, committed to strengthening nonprofits, and stay abreast of the “Why.” As ambassadors, they represent the organization, utilizing their circle of influence to build relationships. They listen in the community, help identify gaps in service, and provide oversite and direction to increase our impact.

Mark Peloquin | President
Corporate IT, Owner
Mark has been in the technology field for over 15 years. He is a service provider to many nonprofits and is an active volunteer. Mark is a past board member with Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.

Jennifer Prindle Ciganek, CPA | Vice President
Barrington 220 School District, Comptroller
Jennifer is a LGMC Alumni and past Crystal Lake Jaycees Treasurer.

Michelle Vicencio, CPA | Board Treasurer
Eder Casella & Company, Manager
Michelle has over 10 years' experience auditing nonprofit organizations.

Kate Schraml | Secretary
Senior Global PR & Communications Manager for a legacy healthcare brand
Kate is excited to share her decade+ of professional communications and brand expertise to amplify and nurture the NFPR mission across northern Illinois. Kate is a 2021 LGMC alum, a 2021 PRNews Top Woman in PR, and a founding board member of The NorthStar Foundation, Inc.

John L. Altman | Vice President
Adjunct Faculty Member with Aurora University and Columbia College of Missouri
John has held several senior financial positions, and provided leadership for mergers. He provides instruction in managerial accounting and financial management at the graduate level and managerial accounting and strategic management at the undergraduate level.

Sara Croffoot
American Family Insurance, Owner
Sara has been in the insurance field for 5 years. She volunteers with a variety of nonprofits. She is President of Women in Business, an active member of Young Professionals, and a board member of the Cary Grove Chamber.

Bobbi Baehne
Think Big Go Local, President and Certified Social Media Expert
Bobbi is President of a digital marketing agency specializing in social media and web design and is an adjunct instructor at McHenry County College where she teaches a number of digital marketing courses. She is passionate about giving back to the community and does so by volunteering at multiple organizations throughout the county, including serving as a Director and Committee Chair on the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Board. She is also a proud LGMC alum.