October 11 is International Day of the Girl and ahead of this important youth-led day of awareness and activism, Disney has launched a new video series as part of their #DreamBigPrincess campaign, which encourages kids everywhere to dream big by highlighting the ambitious, independent, empowering qualities not only of Disney princesses but of inspiring real women […]
This October, Make It Better celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month as we honor Latina leaders who are making Greater Chicagoland a better place. These dynamic women are among a select group leading nonprofit organizations and government agencies. They possess the qualities of true leaders: confidence, determination, integrity, and passion. And they are as committed to […]
Over the course of her storied career at Accenture, Pallavi has been a long-standing advocate and steward of innovation, education and the critical role technology plays in the future of work. As Senior Managing Director overseeing Accenture’s business in the Midwest, Pallavi leads more than 10,000 people across 13 states and also leads the company’s […]
Helen Zell is the Executive Director of the Zell Family Foundation. She is an active philanthropist and thought leader in the arts and education, with an emphasis on music, literature, and visual arts. Helen is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association. She is also a member of the […]
Female leadership is on the rise in a big way right now, and the world is taking notice. Here at home, look closely at where the most positive impact is being generated around Chicago, and there’s a good chance you’ll find an inspiring woman pulling the strings. From senator, Supreme Court justice, and MLB owner to […]
Detail-oriented individual to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our progressive media company. Part-time position conducted in the company office. The Bookkeeper works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Sales Assistant to process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices. Our ideal candidate holds a Finance degree (preferably followed by accounting CPE courses) […]
The Operations and Ad Sales Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Make It Better organization and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Publisher and/or Ad Sales Manager, and Art Director. The ideal candidate has a friendly demeanor, superior organizational skills, and the ability to multitask to complete projects in a timely […]
Alice Walker, poet, activist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, once said, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” During the past year, thanks to the rise of the #MeToo movement and Time’s Up, the fight to end gender-based violence and harassment has taken center stage. More than ever women […]
This April, thought leaders gathered at Make It Better’s third annual Money, Values & Impact summit to share their thoughts about how to maximize social impact without sacrificing capital gains. Convening at Chicago’s Four Seasons Hotel, the curated lineup of presenters spoke to some 170 attendees, including investors and civic leaders, about the changing landscape […]
We asked Diana Coopersmith 8 questions about ironworking in the Bay Area.
