Illuminate: The Woman's Board of RUSH University Medical Center to Celebrate Excellence in Cellular Therapy at Fall Benefit

After two years of virtual celebrations, The Woman’s Board of RUSH University Medical Center is ready to shine its light on the beloved Fall Benefit with its return as an in-person event on Friday, September 16. “I think we’re ready to strike the word ‘pivot’ from our vocabulary and to hold the Fall Benefit the […]

Support Ingenuity and Invest in Arts Education Equity

Access to quality arts education: this was the goal that Ingenuity was founded on 11 years ago. On Tuesday, June 14, Ingenuity celebrated its founding leaders, Francia E. Harrington and Paul Sznewajs, whose vision led the organization to where it is today — and those who will see it forward. “Our strategies influence meaningful policy […]

Pickles Group, Founded by Wilmette Families, Helps Children Whose Parents are Living with Cancer

Three local couples bonded over a common enemy: cancer.  As they endured and supported each other as peers, they realized that their children, who endured a similar but more unique challenge, needed peers too. They founded Pickles Group.  “They all were navigating a similar situation. They all had a parent with a cancer diagnosis. In […]

Give Time, Things, Support: 20 Ways to Make a Difference Around Chicago This Winter

This winter, there are a variety of ways that community members can give back to Chicago-area philanthropic efforts and organizations. From monetary donations and volunteer opportunities to item-based donations—everyone has the opportunity to make a difference this holiday season and beyond.  Breakthrough Give: Time and Support Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to build […]

Northwestern Settlement President and CEO Carole Wood Talks Philanthropy, Women in Leadership, and the Growing Impact of Giving Tuesday

On Tuesday Nov. 30, Laura Coy, Head of Philanthropy Strategy and ESG Integration for William Blair, and Carole Wood, president and CEO of Northwestern Settlement, joined Make It Better Media Group founder and Chief Visionary Officer Susan B. Noyes for a virtual fireside chat. William Blair, an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services […]

Better Makers: The Alzheimer's Association Raises over $1 Million for Research and Care

With 50 million people living with Alzheimer’s worldwide, the Alzheimer’s Association is a crucial organization in the fight against this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is the biggest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research in the country and leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and dementia by accelerating global research, promoting early detection, and maximizing quality care and […]