Within Chicagoland is a network of organizations, businesses and nonprofits that all aspire to do good for the larger community. Partnerships between these institutions are imperative, but what’s the best way to foster and sustain them, maximizing impact for all? To answer this question and more, Make It Better Media Group hosted a virtual discussion […]
No one doubts the significant impact of the global pandemic on education. It’s been two and half years of disruption, learning loss, and the recognition of inequity in the classroom. Coupled with a growing mental health crisis among children and a concern about school safety, the state of education may look dire; but there are […]
When Julie Abrams was a student at St. Pius X Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she describes herself as “precocious.” In middle school she was the student, who would be taken to the nearby high school for math classes–a born leader–Julie was the captain of the swim team and constantly organized group activities. In […]
Eileen Fisher is dedicated to helping women build confidence and become effective leaders. Through their grant program, they are providing funds to nonprofits with those same goals. Eileen Fisher’s Activating Leadership Grant Program for Women and Girls provides funding to organizations that facilitate leadership in women. They look for nonprofits that use an innovative and […]
