Although most people want to align their philanthropic efforts with their personal passions, very few individuals actually do. That’s a mistake, according to the experts – but it’s one that can be remedied. “Often in philanthropy, people give because a friend asked or because they attended a social event,” says Eric Weinheimer, CEO of Donors […]
PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) celebrated the official naming of the PAWS Chicago Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center on Sept. 10 with a private reception. The reception took place at the organization’s first satellite location, which opened as part of the Highland Park Petco this past December. Glenn L. Felner, the center’s namesake, […]
Businesses built on good values ultimately become the most successful. Think Whole Foods, Starbucks, hospitals built to the highest LEED standards using designs known to uplift spirits and promote healing, high-end event vendors who give back, and (ahem) Make It Better. As Wharton Business School wunderkind professor Adam Grant demonstrates in his New York Times best-selling […]
Join Kohl Children’s Museum, our October Shop For Good beneficiary, as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. Don’t miss the An Evening to Imagine Gala on Oct. 17 at the museum. This year’s gala will honor the Founders Circle, a group of people whose passion and support has been invaluable to the museum. In addition to the gala, […]
Local fundraising and grant-making nonprofit DIFFA/Chicago (The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Auxiliary Board hosted their premiere Light the Night White Party on Sept. 9 at Sterling Bay in Chicago to applaud advancements in the fight against HIV/AIDS and to raise funds and awareness. Dressed to impress in their swankiest white garb, 163 design and […]
Glitz, glamour and extravagance are words that often come to mind when it comes to weddings and special events. But beyond the big business of providing the products and services for these grand affairs of the heart, some industry insiders have found a deeper meaning in the work they do that lingers long after the […]
At Make It Better, we take our mission to amplify best philanthropic practices very seriously. That’s why we launched our Philanthropy Awards four years ago. In that time, our Philanthropy Awards have recognized 25 outstanding nonprofits in education, athletics, social service, health and more. This year, we will recognize philanthropic excellence in six award categories: […]
Familyfarmed.org is a 15-year-old Chicago organization that aims to get wholesome, local and sustainable food on every table. This year, their goal is to educate the newer wave of young family farmers through a direct sales manual called “Direct Market Success.” The launch of this new manual seemed like the ideal opportunity for the organization […]
Give Support Trick or Treat for UNICEF UNICEF (800) 367-5437| unicefusa.org While kids and families are going door-to-door on Halloween to collect candy, they can also collect funds for UNICEF. Funds donated to the 65-year-old Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign will help UNICEF provide children around the world with medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and […]
Fall is upon us: the kids have returned to school, extracurricular activities are in full swing and the days until temperatures plunge to single digits are numbered. While you may be missing the lazy days of summer spent with family and friends, take advantage of the crisp autumn weather as a great time to get […]
