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After the Crisis, Defining the New Critical Needs

In the grip of the Great Recession, Chicago fought back a rising tide of human need: mass layoffs and skyrocketing unemployment, rising homelessness, growing hunger.…

Building Your Personal Board

In my last article, I shared my secrets for expert networking, including the importance of developing a “personal board.” I heard from a lot of…

Welcoming the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Fellows of 2018

Today we are pleased to welcome 20 outstanding 2018 Fellows to the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Institute. This 2018 class joins a network of more…

Celebrating Local Culture at Chicago's International Art Showcase

Doing new things for the first time is always a thrill—especially when you’ve been laying the groundwork for more than 100 years. Since our founding…

Put the Pens Down: Why Appreciated Stock Beats Checks for Year-End Giving

One year ago, who could have imagined the Dow Jones Industrial Average would pass 23,000? There is no doubt that 2017 has been a memorable…

Why Ward Mapping Means Life or Death in Latino Chicago

On October 12, Nuestro Futuro hosted a provocative and compelling discussion with Robert Vargas, director of the Violence, Law and Politics Lab at the University…

Housing Solutions to Education, Health and Criminal Justice Challenges

As we know, housing is a basic human need. Healthy, accessible and affordable housing is an essential element of supporting individuals and families. However, the…

Chicagoans with Disabilities Fight for a Voice in Police Reform

In January 2017, following a yearlong investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a comprehensive report detailing excessive use of force by the Chicago Police…

$40M Neighborhood Investment Aims to Close Chicago's Wealth Gap

Last Thursday, I was pleased to join JPMorgan Chase as it announced its $40 million commitment to economic opportunity on Chicago’s South and West sides.…

GO Grants Turn One: A Year of Funding, Listening and Learning

Embracing a focus on leading change, inspiring philanthropy and engaging residents has changed how the Trust does business. In order to better serve our nonprofit…