Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies

Here to Help

As we consider the current and potential impact of COVID-19, like you we are concerned about the health and economic security of our families, friends, and neighbors, especially the most vulnerable.


At the same time, we have been incredibly inspired by the creativity, courage, generosity, and love we have witnessed in response to this crisis, and we are hopeful that the many brilliant individuals across the globe working around the clock on this issue will soon develop effective solutions.


In the face of this uncertainty, we wanted to let you know that the Conlon & Dunn team is here to help. Many clients have reached out asking for

  • Guidance in developing a contingency plan and creative strategies to address the effects of the virus on organizations and the people and communities they serve;
  • Advice as to how to position organizations for recovery as quickly as possible after the immediate crisis has passed; and
  • Timely information and connections to public and private resources that will be made available to support businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.

Our team has quickly transitioned to working remotely, and we are ready to assist your organization through this difficult time to ensure that you can continue to fulfill your mission. Please let us know if we can be helpful.


Kevin Conlon

President

Nonprofit Consulting
 

Strengthening nonprofits for success and sustainability

Government Relations & Public Affairs

Generating government and public support to advance client objectives

Business Development & Procurement

Increasing growth and impact through winning strategies

OUR NICHE

What do Humana, the Golden Apple Foundation, Magellan Development, DePaul University, HR Green Engineering, the Parking Industry Labor Management Council, and Erie Neighborhood House have in common?

They are among the more than 200 clients who have turned to Conlon & Dunn for expert, pragmatic advice on raising their profile, expanding their reach, increasing their revenue, supporting their growth and increasing their organization’s effectiveness.

Now in its third decade as a trusted advisor to businesses, non-profits, civic groups, political campaigns and coalitions, Conlon & Dunn helps clients build complex partnerships, develop their programs and strategies, use new engagement tools, and launch highly effective government relations initiatives.

Conlon & Dunn has assisted a wide range range of business and nonprofit organizations generate broad support for their objectives, aligning their interests interests with those of the public, decision-makers, and funders. Through innovative profile-raising opportunities, we help clients leverage resources to create awareness and financial support for their work.

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News & Insight

Governor Pritzker Highlights Aunt Martha’s Work to Protect Kids During COVID-19

As Governor Pritzker mentioned in his April 9th briefing, Conlon & Dunn client Aunt Martha’s is making sure that kids in out-of-home placement, like with DCFS, have a safe environment where they can quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 or being exposed to the virus. The first of its kind in the country, the Children’s Quarantine Center (CQC) is a health care facility within a home-like setting . . .

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Conlon & Dunn’s Linda Shapiro Judges Social New Venture Challenge

On April 6, Conlon & Dunn Senior Vice President Linda Shapiro served as a judge for Round 1 of the 2020 Social New Venture Challenge, presented by the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business . . .

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On the Front Lines

We are proud to represent clients like Thresholds, a Chicago nonprofit playing a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of Chicagoans during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the health risk posed by the virus, Thresholds employees continue their important work to keep people with severe, persistent mental health and substance use conditions safe and stable within the community. . .

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