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 […]
Sarah Sanders, White House press secretary, walks into a restaurant… Or maybe it’s Attorney General Jeff Sessions, or Steven Miller, senior advisor to POTUS. All three have been driven from dining establishments this summer because of their politics and their political associations. In June, for instance, Sarah Sanders was asked to leave the Red Hen […]
It is a difficult subject to think about, but as those we love age, some begin to experience cognitive decline, and once-routine financial tasks, like paying bills and keeping up with bank statements, can to become increasingly challenging. The onset of cognitive decline does not necessarily mean that mom and dad require full-time help, but […]
Have a family of four or more who can’t live without the internet? We break down the price, benefits, and coverage offered by the most highly regarded phone providers to help you choose the perfect plan (as painlessly as possible). Verizon The Phone Deal Currently, iPhone 8s, Xs, and other popular smartphones cost between $29.16 […]
In today’s day and age with the growth of technology, more and more people are interacting with one another online. With this surge also comes the necessity to make sure we are being careful with our personal and financial information. Cybersecurity is crucial now more than ever and it’s not just for the tech savvy […]
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 […]
