Trusted Voices: Reimagining How We Meet Critical Needs
Across the region, households are struggling to make ends meet amid rising costs, changes in federal policies and social service programs, and funding…
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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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Giving Insights: Caring for Chicago Over Generations
Narcissa Niblack Thorne is best known as the creator of the beloved Thorne Miniature Rooms—68 of which are housed at the Art Institute…
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Chicago’s Housing Future Is in Its Past: Look to the “Missing Middle"
Like the rest of the country, Chicago is facing an affordable housing crisis. Some neighborhoods boast houses that are too pricey for many…
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How the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Changes Charitable Giving
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. The legislation makes significant changes to corporate and personal…
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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…
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Why Ephemera is Worth Saving
Ephemera. The word itself evokes romantic images of days gone by, or movie-scene flashbacks of simpler times and black-and-white nostalgia. It’s one of my favorite…
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Digital Learning Playlists Unlock Opportunities for Chicago Youth
The Hive Chicago Fund for Connected Learning at The Chicago Community Trust is thrilled to announce six winners of the LRNG: CHI Playlist Design Challenge.…
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The Ultimate Chicago Feel-Good Gift Guide
(updated 12.20.2018) Still scrambling to cross those final names off your holiday shopping list? Chicago’s do-gooders have got you covered. Check out these local social…
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Preparing Disenfranchised Communities to Thrive in Green Energy Careers
The 2016 Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) marked a leap forward in renewable energy for our state—and set the stage for creating thousands of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Unlock the Charitable Value of Non-Cash Assets
For many donors, philanthropy consists exclusively of gifts of cash. It makes sense: it is easy to write a check or process a wire; cash…
