Eight experienced and emerging leaders to pursue professional development plans, build leadership to strengthen the nonprofit sector in years to come

The LGBT Community Fund announces survey of needs and issues

Real estate incentives through Oct. 15 put responsible home buying within reach

Findings include news that half the public often feels they do not know enough to vote

Research suggests 8 in 10 sites receive few links from peers, making content harder to access

Emerging and experienced leaders invited to apply for professional development funding by June 13

Fund honors the life of local business leader and philanthropist

$110,000 awarded to 31 journalism projects on city's south, west sides

New structure will fund legal services most efficiently

Chicago Metropolis 2020 becomes Metropolis Strategies, providing leadership in sustainability and economic development

Martin R. Castro, Shawn M. Donnelley and David G. Herro join governing body; Frank M. Clark becomes chair

Trust handbook helps nonprofits and others honor the ADA and more fully serve people with disabilities

Analysis confirms importance of Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's regional plan

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has created charitable fund in memory of Christina Taylor Green

Apply by February 21 for funding of reporting and analysis in south and west side communities

New study finds only 300 attorneys to serve over 1.3 million low-income people in Cook County

Prudence R. Beidler, former Executive Committee chair, to serve as interim Chair of the Management Committee

Emerging and experienced leaders in the nonprofit arena will pursue professional development

Focused on nonprofits and philanthropy: catch the pilot Sunday, November 21 on WTTW!

Powerful new data tools allow everyone in our region to assess progress

Terry Mazany will serve as interim CEO for Chicago Public Schools

Attend a free panel discussion Nov. 19 on "The Beautiful Struggle: Art and Commerce"

Prominent Chicago philanthropists transfer assets, leave estate gift to the Trust

Trust CEO Terry Mazany co-chairs advisory committee of youth fitness and nutrition campaign

New Trust-sponsored report explores rich online news ecosystem

Mayor lauds expansion of broadband access through seed money from Trust, other funders

Ten nonprofits will go door-to-door, showing at-risk homeowners how to find help

Contributions accepted in honor of Chicago police officer, shot in the line of duty

Trust's 2010 Unity Challenge grants support those most in need

Three city middle schools honored for academic performance and teacher excellence

At Arbor Day event, Mayor Daley recognizes Trust grants for plantings in parks

$200,000 awarded for early child care and education throughout the region

Grants will help inform at-risk homeowners of resources available

Nonprofit leaders invited to apply now for professional development opportunity

Proposed budget further weakens state economy, says Trust-funded Illinois Partners for Human Service

Funding will strengthen core curricular areas, support improvement in high needs schools

Funding promotes civic engagement, justice system reform, economic development

Funding will help alleviate hunger, end homelessness, strengthen human services network

Funding in this cycle supports arts learning, capacity building for arts groups

Trust-funded program has retrofitted 3,500 apartments, cutting average energy consumption 30%

$500,000 grant to AgeOptions will help older adults live independently, continue Red Tape Cutters program

One Chicago, One Nation launches with grant program, film contest and more

Nine local nonprofit leaders honored with professional development opportunity

Innovative program invests $500,000 to spur the growth of high-quality local news and information about the Chicago region

Faced with increased need, Trust redirects millions to basic human needs, concludes funding for Chicago Matters series

$1.5 million awarded to nine organizations will benefit Chicago communities, complement Olympics bid

Foundations announce grants supporting nation's largest effort to target hard-to-count populations

President Emeritus of Illinois Institute of Technology will serve as volunteer senior advisor

Innovative program will spur growth of local news and information sources

Matching gifts campaign has created $4M fund, announced second round of grants to support essential human needs

Matching gifts campaign has created $4M fund, announced second round of grants to support essential human needs

Trust and local foundations fund first-of-its-kind evaluation by University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago

Recent grant cycle upholds continued commitment to our region's nonprofits in challenging times 

Count shows increase in most vulnerable homeless populations, suggests effects of recession are just beginning 

Local foundations invite community organizations to request funding for projects reaching hard-to-count low-income populations

New report shows suburban communities struggling to provide adequate social services
 

Grant matches donations up to $500,000 for families in crisis through Give5Here campaign

Directory explores Latino communities, compiles available resources

ShoreBank will use funds to provide relief in communities hardest hit by foreclosures

Grants from matching fund support organizations helping Chicago's neediest 

Fellowship will provide professional development for eight local leaders in not-for-profit sector

Development professionals, special assistant to the president bring years of expertise to Trust team

Money to help Chicago agencies improve structure, expand resident services

Tom Irvine brings award-winning web development portfolio from The Northern Trust Company; Eva Penar comes from Time Out Chicago with not-for-profit background

Sylvia M. Zaldivar-Sykes joins small group of Latinas in executive positions

$1.5 million awarded to nine organizations will benefit Chicago communities, complement Olympics bid

Sandor Brattstrom becomes first full-time executive director as foundation grows to serve Will County’s needs
 

Grant will help address increasing needs of Chicago's most vulnerable neighborhoods

Elizabeth D. Richter, integrated communications strategist and Jamie Phillippe, former vice president at the Museum of Science and Industry join senior leadership team...

Latino community fund supports literacy, wellness, college readiness, and day laborers

The Chicago Community Trust has named John A. Canning, Jr., 63, as chairman of its Executive Committee, replacing Prudence R. Beidler as head of the Trust’s governing body. It also named John H. “Jack” Catlin, 61, Michael W....