3,700,000
Chicago area men, women, children and families
ESC cares about the clients we serve, we care about the causes they support, and we care about the people they help. In 2011 alone ESC touched the lives of over 3 million metropolitan Chicago residents by supporting the nonprofits on which they depend. 
 

177 nonprofits & public agencies
equipped for future challenge in 2011
Nonprofits of every size and passion, serving the needs of the men, women, children and families who rely on them, gained the in-depth analysis, processes, procedures and a partnership with ESC to create lasting solutions and sustainable change. 
 

22,000 hours
of career experience, insights and transformative help
In 2011, ESC's professional, experienced consultants and coaches contributed a total of 22,000 hours of expertise, gathered throughout accomplished careers in the corporate, nonprofit and professional sectors, focused on helping nonprofits survive, adapt and thrive. 
 

100% committed
2/3 Chicago and 1/3 surrounding communities
ESC resources are not restricted to Chicago, but available to any nonprofit or public agency in need of professional, affordable consulting services, equipping them to better meet the need of those they serve.
 

Our Mission

ESC's experienced and trained volunteer consultants strengthen nonprofit organizations across the greater Chicago area by bringing them leadership, management and governance skills that are critical to the growth and sustainability of the nonprofit sector.