A winner of Marin Magazine’s 2021 Make It Better Foundation’s Philanthropy Awards — Bay Area, the Assistance League of Diablo Valley is an all-volunteer organization established in 1967 as an outpost of the national Assistance League, made up of 120 chapters across the country. Make It Better Media Group founder and Chief Visionary Officer Susan B. […]
Spring has finally arrived and with it, opportunities to reengage with others in our community. Below is a list of nonprofits looking for volunteers to help with projects, mentors to help young people and donations to fund programs in-need. Chicago Scholars View this post on Instagram […]
Oakland-based nonprofit Community Kitchens, a collective of chefs and restaurateurs, recently launched a new food-justice program called Dining for Justice to ensure no one goes hungry in the community. Launched last month, it’s the first-of-its-kind program that adds a 1% surcharge on diners’ bills at participating restaurants, with 100% of the proceeds used to fund […]
February is known as the month of love. While many of us think of ways we can show love to our family and friends, it’s also a perfect opportunity to show love to those in need within our communities. Here are a few ways to spread the love around this month and support local nonprofits. […]
“Effectiveness, leadership, excellence, scalability — but most of all it is about lives made better.” These inspirational words flashed on the screen in the impactful and emotional video montage that kicked off the Make It Better Foundation 2021 Bay Area Philanthropy Awards. The inaugural celebration, presented by the Make It Better Foundation and Make It […]
Though held virtually instead of within the majestic Wintrust Grand Banking Hall as in previous years, the Make It Better Foundation 2021 Philanthropy Awards succeeded in promoting charitable recognition and knowledge through awards, heartfelt stories, speeches and presentations. Founder and chief visionary officer of Make It Better Media Group Susan B. Noyes, introduced this year’s […]
The Make It Better Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of its first annual Bay Area Philanthropy Awards presented by the Marin Community Foundation. To select the winners of the first annual Bay Area Philanthropy Awards, a panel of judges made up of some of the most influential names in the local philanthropy scene […]
The Make It Better Foundation (MIBF) is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Philanthropy Awards, presented by Wintrust. This year, the Make It Better Foundation’s Academy of Judges — a vibrant community of esteemed venture philanthropists, past winners, sponsors and thought leaders — reviewed and narrowed an impressive pool of 86 applicants — […]
In honor of the season of giving, we’re recognizing local individuals and families whose generous charitable contributions are making a tremendous impact in our community and beyond. The George Lucas Family Foundation: Paying a Debt Back to Society Marin County-based filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, prominent businesswoman Mellody Hobson, are firmly committed to this […]
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, the top three trends for charitable nonprofits will continue to be: (1) limited resources; (2) increased demands on nonprofits, stemming from increased needs in communities; and (3) the need for nonprofits and board members to be active, vocal advocates for their nonprofit’s mission. How can your nonprofit meet these […]
