Giving Insights: Giving Today for Tomorrow’s Needs
Last year, Americans gave a record $617 billion to U.S. charities, a 3% increase over the previous year, according to the latest Giving…
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Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
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Trusted Voices: Seeing Impact in Action
In May, Trust partners and supporters had a unique opportunity to witness the impact of expanded homeownership on Chicago neighborhoods. We started the…
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Rebuilding Chicago’s Corridors, One Small Business at a Time
Across many parts of Chicago, vibrant commercial corridors are key contributors to neighborhood vitality, providing jobs, essential goods and services, and places where…
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Acting Up Awards Power 37 Bright Ideas for Stronger Communities
Today The Chicago Community Trust announced the recipients of this year’s Acting Up awards. $150,500 was awarded to 37 projects that will support tangible activities…
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The Essential Google Tools Every Nonprofit Communicator Should Know
At the end of a productive work day, I go to bed believing that I am on top of the world with my tech knowledge.…
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Through Innovation, Southside Students Work with Purpose
ADA 25 Advancing Leadership and the Disabilities Fund participated in On the Table to initiate dialogue about tackling our region’s greatest challenges. To be successful,…
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Charitable Giving Surges to $410B, But Who’s Giving — and Who's Not?
Charities—especially fundraisers within—anxiously await mid-June each year to learn how charitable giving fared the prior year. On June 12, Giving USA released its annual report…
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Grant Park Music Festival: A Year in the Life
Every year, the Grant Park Music Festival presents 34 world-class concerts in 10 weeks, plus outreach and educational programs, for a combined attendance of approximately…
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Mentor, Attorney, Philanthropist: A Trailblazing Chicago Legacy
Mentor, champion, pioneer, dedicated attorney, compassionate advocate and philanthropist. These are just some of the words used over and over to describe Janice Rodgers, former…
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What is Collaborative Philanthropy?
All of us know that when we recommend a grant from our donor advised fund, write a check or give appreciated assets to a nonprofit…
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CHIP in Illinois: What Federal Health Coverage Means to Local Families
Earlier this year, Congress passed a bill to extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, which provides health insurance for 9 million children…
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Smart Growth, Resilient Roots for Neighborhood Arts Nonprofits
Affordable, accessible opportunities to experience the arts are vital assets for every community. That’s the inspiration behind The Chicago Community Trust’s SMART Growth grant program,…
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After Hurricane Maria, Philanthropy Helps Puerto Ricans Rebuild in Chicago
Eight months after Hurricane Maria swept across Puerto Rico, a new Harvard University study suggests that the death toll may be more than 4,600—more than…
