2026 Annual Appeal

Our students' futures depend on the decisions we make today. Invest today in Advance Illinois and make twice the impact this year as we champion a more equitable and high-quality system of education and care for all Illinois students!

As an independent, bipartisan education policy and advocacy organization, Advance Illinois takes an evidence-based approach that prioritizes students, blending policy with research, data analysis, community engagement, and coalition buiding to ensure a healthy education system from early childhood to post-secondary completion.

Join us today in ensuring a stronger and more equitable Illinois education system for all students and families! Make your annual gift below.

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There are several other ways to make a gift to Advance Illinois:

Mail in a check: Please address it to Advance Illinois, Attn: Fiona Fleming, PO Box 1100 Chicago, IL 60690
Through your Donor Advised Fund: Check to see if Advance Illinois is already a pre-approved 501c3
Make a gift of stock: If you would like to make a gift of appreciated assets, contact Fiona at ffleming@advanceillinois.org for next steps. Please make sure to inform us when stock has been transferred.
From your IRA: Not using your yearly payout this year from your IRA? Roll it over as a donation to Advance Illinois instead.

Questions? Contact Fiona Fleming, ffleming@advanceillinois.org

Learn more about Advance Illinois: www.advanceillinois.org

PO Box 1100 Chicago, IL 60690

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