The Inaugural Make It Better Foundation Bay Area Philanthropy Awards: Celebrating Leaders in Healthcare, the Environment and Social Services

“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 […]

by Richard Wright

Make It Better Foundation Celebrates the 2021 Chicago Philanthropy Award Winners

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 […]

by Richard Wright

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 […]

by Sam Stevenson

A Night in Tuscany Benefit Enables North Bay Children’s Center to Support Vulnerable Children in Marin and Sonoma

On the last Saturday evening in October, 160 guests enjoyed a taste of Sonoma’s wine country at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards while supporting the North Bay Children’s Center at its annual Fall benefit, A Night In Tuscany. The evening started out with guests sipping fine wines and sampling tasty treats provided by Park Avenue Catering. Another […]

by Donna Berry Glass

30 Ways To Donate on Giving Tuesday in Chicago

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t the only ways to kick off the giving season. Giving Tuesday, “a global giving movement,” is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This year, get involved on Nov. 30 by donating to one of these 30 incredible causes around Chicago.  Arts and Education Bernie’s Book Bank Bernie’s […]

by Melissa Perry

Vivalon Raises Funds For CarePool at 20s-Era Themed Soirée d’Élégance

On November 6, 164 guests decked out in 1920s inspired black-tie attire gathered at a private automobile collection venue in San Rafael to raise funds in support of Vivalon’s CarePool program — a volunteer-powered, free ride service for all Marin County residents 65 or older plus individuals with disabilities. Vivalon raised $420,000 during its Soirée d’Élégance, […]

by Donna Berry Glass

The 2021 Better Guide to Giving

The holiday season is filled with so many sources of delight — twinkling lights reflecting off the snow, the excitement and anticipation of little ones, the pleasure of coming together with family and friends for great meals and company — but nothing warms the heart quite like giving to those in need. Make It Better […]

by Better Staff