According to Nonprofit Quarterly, “… there’s no one definition or model for ‘venture philanthropy’ — nor is one needed, because it’s ‘more of a blanket term, an expression of a more purpose-, results- and responsibility-driven worldview’ many foundations now embrace.” At Make It Better, we’re proud to work closely with these types of nonprofits and […]
It just makes sense that good collaboration leads to more effective philanthropy. The more people work well together to support a cause, the greater the synergies and impact. Since women are inherently inclined to come together, network, and discuss, support and share resources and ideas, it should surprise no one that women collaborating together produces […]
Attending culinary and hospitality school can be just as expensive as any private university, but by defraying those daunting costs for many talented students at Kendall College, Chicago’s top culinary school and hospitality management program, the Kendall College Trust is making sure the kitchens stay open to all. There’s no doubt about it: College has become […]
Nothing matches the excitement we share as a team at Make It Better when it comes time for the Make It Better Foundation to bestow its annual Philanthropy Awards on outstanding and deserving nonprofits. This year, for the Fifth Annual Philanthropy Awards, the Make It Better Foundation honors — and we celebrate — three impactful […]
Since 1983, New Moms has provided unconditional and meaningful support to young moms who “want to find a safe place to live, get a quality job, and give their children a brighter future — even if they have no idea of where to start.” Nearly 70 percent of these young moms are victims of sexual or […]
Most recently updated: December 2020 Since 1969, BUILD, Inc. has helped tens of thousands of vulnerable youth in Chicago escape gangs, resist violence, and become positive community leaders. With facilities in Austin and Humboldt Park, BUILD mentors help young people get mental health care, stay in school, and discover their own passions and potential. Executive […]
Since its inception in 2006, One Million Degrees has served as the only organization in Illinois that empowers low-income, highly motivated college students to succeed in school, work and life. CEO Paige Ponder leads a staff of 23 that works to help community college students — who make up more that 60 percent of all […]
Make It Better was proud to be the media sponsor of the sixth annual Launch: Driving Fashion Forward event at Autohaus on Edens April 9. The evening featured music, food, fabulous fashion, and silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefitted the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Five North Shore boutiques and designers showed some of […]
We live in a digital world. Many people would rather watch than read, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of fundraising. Arguably the most crucial arm of a fundraising gala or outreach project is the video component. It neatly encapsulates the purpose of your fundraiser without forcing your audience to sit […]
A few of this year’s James Beard Awards finalists and past winners share their favorite charities and why they give back. Tony Mantuano, 2005 Best Chefs in America winner “We have supported the Leukemia Lymphoma charity for many years, and it is especially close to my heart because my father passed away from leukemia. We have […]
