As you may know, as of Jan. 1, 2024, Make It Better Media Group has become the Make It Better Foundation, with a mission to identify, support and promote the most impactful nonprofits in their sector, thereby accelerating efforts to make life, and the world, better. Since our inception on May 1, 2007, Make It […]
In 2015, Queen Brown, a 62-year-old Chicagoan in the West Loop, was struggling. Even though she’d been sober for several years, she had fallen ill, lost her job and was living in a transitional home when a volunteer suggested she join an Ignatian Spirituality Project retreat — and she agreed. A self-described “city girl,” Brown […]
Greg Cameron, president and CEO of the Joffrey Ballet, has been honored with The Benjamin Franklin Award by the American Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as part of their Annual Philanthropy Awards. This award signifies AFP’s recognition of Cameron’s lifetime dedication to uplifting nonprofit organizations and celebrates his outstanding achievements as a fervent advocate for the arts […]
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The American Red Cross must collect enough blood every day to meet the needs of accident and burn victims; heart surgery and organ transplant patients; and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease — the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S. […]
Whether you’re spearheading a grassroots crowdfunding initiative, chairing a million-dollar gala, or serving on a nonprofit board, your goal is the same — help the organization raise more money. In today’s dynamic philanthropic landscape, the cornerstones of successful fundraising are: Ensuring transparency in how donations are utilized. Radiating genuine passion for the cause. Crafting compelling […]
Founded with a singular vision to revolutionize the nonprofit sector, the Make It Better Foundation has spent more than a decade identifying, championing, and bolstering the missions of the most transformative nonprofits. Our journey began on May 1, 2007, when we launched as a platform for sharing a unique blend of positive, problem-solving, community-building content […]
This year, from Oct. 2 to 8, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week—a national, week-long observance that discusses, examines, and advocates for mental health conditions. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which founded the tradition in 1990, the series also aims to “raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination, and provide support. “ […]
In Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, the team at Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America (FORA) is diligently working to change the narrative for countless refugee families. These families, escaping oppressive regimes that denied them even the basic right to education, find themselves in America seeking a new beginning. With open arms, FORA ensures they receive […]
In the heart of Chicago, a growing tide of migrants continues to arrive, seeking refuge from their troubled homelands. As the city welcomes these new neighbors, Family Empowerment Centers (FEC) has stepped up to provide critical support and care, but the situation remains dire. Amidst the narratives of hope and resilience, there is an urgent […]
The evening of June 10 came alive with music and dancing at the Court Theatre’s gala — held at Venue West. The event was in full swing with guests celebrating and grooving late into the night, and it served as the culmination of what has undoubtedly been a banner year for the theatre. The theme […]
