A Forever Resource: Nuestro Futuro Nears a $10 Million Endowment
Chicago’s diverse Latine communities are an economic and cultural force in our city. From small businesses that anchor neighborhoods to the food, art,…
Connecting Philanthropy to Impact
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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More Than a Paycheck: What It Takes to Get Ahead
Two days before my brother’s 10th birthday, my family was on the brink of bankruptcy. My parents’ small business hadn’t hit its growth…
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Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 27: Fueling Small Business Growth in Chicago
Small businesses are essential to stabilizing neighborhood economies. They create jobs, activate commercial corridors, and provide the goods and services that help communities…
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Expanding Impact: How Charitable Dollars Can Make an Impact Beyond Grant Making
Philanthropy and investing are often thought of as two very separate disciplines—one dedicated to driving positive social change; the other focused solely on generating financial…
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A Legacy Focused on the Region’s Future
The Trust’s ability to pivot and address the evolving needs of the community is due to donors whose generosity lives on through the Trust. The…
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Adriana Viteri
Adriana Viteri is a senior philanthropic advisor at The Chicago Community Trust. In her role, Adriana is responsible for building and cultivating trust-based relationships with…
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Abbe Temkin
Abbe Temkin is senior philanthropic advisor at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she is responsible for building and fostering relationships with current and…
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Molly Rand
Molly Rand is the senior director of philanthropy for The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with…
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Adele Nandan
Adele Nandan is the director of donor engagement for The Chicago Community Trust. Adele is responsible for the development of strategies for the identification, cultivation,…
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Carrie Goodale
Carrie Goodale is the affinity funds specialist for The Chicago Community Trust. She currently co-leads the six Affinity Funds of the Trust (African American Legacy,…
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Bob Eichinger
Bob Eichinger is a senior philanthropic advisor at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, he is responsible for building and nurturing supportive relationships with…
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Dan Tollefson
Dan Tollefson is the executive director of the Resilient Chicago Fund, a multi-funder initiative housed at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, his work…
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Jason Baxendale
Jason Baxendale is the chief development officer for The Chicago Community Trust. As the head of development and member of the Trust’s senior leadership team,…
