Understand what was determined in the FY2027 Illinois budget in May 2026 and what it means for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community going forward.

For many nonprofit organizations, entitlements management is one of the most important systems they have and one of the least resourced. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to optimize your organization’s systems for entitlements management.

Direct Support Professionals make community life possible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But at the national level, their work is still not fully recognized. Right now, Congress has an opportunity to change that with The Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act.

Each spring, leaders in Springfield make decisions that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who support them. Learn about the FY2027 budget proposal and why it matters.

In 2025, Keystone Alliance helped redefine what collaboration means for nonprofits and the I/DD services sector, building stronger systems, deeper partnerships, and a foundation for growth.

Learn about The Statewide System Redesign initiative in Illinois, a three-year collaborative effort designed to building a better, more responsive system for supporting individuals with I/DD.

Here’s a summary of what we recommend all leaders consider as they review and design their organization’s finances

Explore the top five IT roadblocks nonprofits commonly encounter and strategies our IT team recommends to help your organization overcome them.

Explore the key drivers propelling nonprofits towards digital transformation to drive mission success, improve operational efficiency, and deepen stakeholder engagement.

Learn the key benefits of shared back office services for nonprofits, and how they can help organizations achieve greater efficiency and impact.