philanthropy Archives

The Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management: Paving the Way for Leadership Success

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are registered in the U.S. This number includes public charities, private foundations, and other types of nonprofit organizations. American individuals, estates, foundations, and corporations contributed an estimated $390.05 billion to U.S. charities in 2016. And while overall giving has increased annually, […]

by Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management

April 22, 2018

Goodman Theatre to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Its Women’s Board With 'Hamilton' Star Renée Elise Goldsberry

When women join the Women’s Board of the Goodman Theatre, they tend to stay. In fact, today’s board still boasts of members who helped found it 40 years ago. The Women’s Board was founded in 1978 to expand the community and financial base of the Goodman Theatre. The current 55 members are among Chicago’s most […]

by Ann Marie Scheidler

April 18, 2018

The History of Women Employed: 45 Years of 'Speaking Up, Speaking Out, and Making Change'

On May 31, the Chicago-based nonprofit Women Employed (WE) will celebrate 45 years of speaking up, speaking out, and making change at its signature fundraising event, The Working Lunch. Speaking up, speaking out, and making change is more than the theme of this anniversary luncheon — it’s also a description of WE’s steadfast advocacy for […]

by Women Employed

April 18, 2018

Chicagoan Supports Young Fathers, Receives Red Cross Hero Award

Sheldon Smith’s father was incarcerated when he was just 7 years old. A decade later, Smith was incarcerated himself for robbery at the age of 17. “I never thought I’d live to see 23. I thought I’d be dead by 23,” says Smith. But he didn’t let these experiences guide the trajectory of his life. […]

by American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois | Sponsored

April 16, 2018

How Janice Feinberg and the Englewood Data Hub Are Making a Major Impact in One of Chicago’s Most Underserved Neighborhoods

Philanthropist Janice Feinberg donates much more than just money to the nonprofits supported at her direction by her family’s foundation — the Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation (JBFF). She also brings the power of her presence, talents, connections, and strategic insights. Feinberg’s approach is typical of women-driven philanthropy, according to a growing body of knowledge […]

by Susan B. Noyes

April 13, 2018

3 Questions to Ask Before You Give a Substantial Donation

Established families are often in a position to make charitable contributions or serve on boards for various causes. In the course of philanthropic activity, there are several key questions that a substantial donor should pose. 1. What is the goal of your current capital campaign? Often a family feels passionate about a particular cause — […]

by Kathy Roeser, Morgan Stanley

April 4, 2018