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Think Good, It's Friday! 6.19.15

This week, Giving USA released their 2015 philanthropy study. It cited $358.38 billion in charitable contributions in 2014, rising by 7.1 percent in current dollars…

Think Good, It's Friday! 6.12.15

Protect and preserve green spaces to keep our communities healthy and strong… That every child and family have access to a high-quality neighborhood school… Stable,…

Giving in Chicago' Reflects Our Shared Commitment to Community

As Chicagoans, we take pride in our civic mindedness and generosity. This Chicago spirit –the steady determination to bring about the very best conditions for…

Pillars Conference Explores American Muslim Philanthropy

On April 19, 2015, the inaugural Pillars Conference connected civic leaders, donors and grant recipients for a thoughtful exploration of the state of American Muslim…

New E-Books Provide Nonpartisan Facts about IL Public Pension Crisis

Illinois’ ongoing public pension crisis continues to make headlines, with the state Supreme Court ruling in May that landmark legislation overhauling retirement benefits is unconstitutional. As…

Rebuilding Chicago’s Neighborhoods: On the Agenda at Impact Chicago

Economic indicators show the nation’s gradual recovery from the depth of the Great Recession. But metropolitan Chicago is still contending with the lingering effects of…

Ray and Susan Gillette: A Second Chapter in Philanthropy

Ray and Susan Gillette haven’t slowed down one bit since they grabbed the opportunity to retire early. Instead, the former advertising executives, who each served…

Einstein's Friend: The Chicago Inventor Who Helped Defeat the Nazis

An unassuming but visionary donor, Edward F. Andrews directed his philanthropic focus on medicine and science. Andrews was a passionate and prolific inventor who regularly…

Every Transaction is Positive: Baird & Warner

Baird & Warner makes good on their commitment to healthy community by automatically building it into every real estate transaction. In 2002 President and CEO…

The Eternal Challenge of Ensuring Your Wishes Live on After You Are Gone

Mortmain (the French word for “dead hand”) represents the danger of unintended consequences in a will or estate plan. A serious dilemma occurs for trustees…