Northwestern University’s undergraduate students will dance for 30 consecutive hours on March 4-6, 2022 as a part of Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) to raise money for Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) and the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF). The marathon will celebrate a yearlong philanthropic effort to help Chicago’s youth overcome systemic inequities and obtain the […]
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 […]
An evening fit for both a gamer and gourmand, EISENOPOLY is a fundraiser like no other. The evening, hosted by the Associate Board of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, revolves around competitive speed rounds of the family favorite board game Monopoly. The 10th annual EISENOPOLY raised a record of $215,000 for gastrointestinal cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive […]
An evening fit for both a gamer and gourmand, EISENOPOLY is a fundraiser like no other. The evening, hosted by the Associate Board of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, revolves around competitive speed rounds of the family favorite board game Monopoly. The 10th annual EISENOPOLY raised a record of $215,000 for gastrointestinal cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive […]
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Northwestern University professor Wendy Pearlman to discuss her moving new book, “We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled,” a collection of firsthand testimonials from Syrian refugees. Make It Better: You spent four years interviewing more than 300 refugees. Which voices did you select for the book, and why? Wendy […]
Early this month over 1,000 Northwestern students gathered for the 42nd annual Northwestern University Dance Marathon. Students danced from 7pm Friday March 4th to 1am March 6th raising over $1.2 million in support of Blessings in a Backpack and the Evanston Community Foundation. Students work throughout the entire year to raise money for the recipient, all […]
This month brings two musical productions about teens to our local stages – along with a bio of Richard Pryor, an octogenarian struggling with her memory and a revue of classic movie songs. “Hollywood’s Greatest Song Hits” Oct. 2 – 11 Singers from the North Shore group Light Opera Works give voice to the most […]
It’s getting to that point of winter when just a little hint of sun would go a long way to help our moods. I can’t promise this weekend will be sunny, but I can promise these events will help brighten your days off. Start with a concert by one of the newest (and maybe best) […]
By focusing on values and leadership, Wilmette father of five Harry Kraemer quickly rose through the management ranks of Baxter International to ultimately serve as Chairman and CEO. He retired from Baxter 10 years ago to become both a managing partner at private-equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners and professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of […]
At a youthful 88, Lester Crown, chairman of Henry Crown & Company, proves that good guys really can finish first. He inherited an industrial empire from his up-by-the-bootstraps father, along with fine personal values like hard work and a love of family, community, religion and philanthropy. Crown gained enormous civic respect as he expanded […]
