You Said It: Urban Initiatives Hosts the Women for a Stronger Chicago Breakfast

Forty-five female leaders from a variety of fields came together to join Urban Initiatives for the Women for a Stronger Chicago Breakfast. Speakers included Urban Initiatives’ Managing Director Julie Chelovich; the Urban Initiatives’ Onsite Program Director from Lawndale Elementary, Brandy McMahan; 6th grade participant from Kozminski Elementary, Alexis Ingram; Alaina Harkness, Fellow at the Brookings Institute; and Kathleen […]

Kevin Bacon and 5 Other Celebrities Who Give Back

In this day and age, more and more celebrities are using their platforms and fame to truly make a difference in the world. Whether they have founded their own nonprofits, are collaborating with other organizations or making donations to charities, these six A-listers are an inspiration to both the celebrity world and philanthropic world alike. Here, […]

The Top Venture Philanthropy Nonprofits and Foundations

According to Nonprofit Quarterly, “… there’s no one definition or model for ‘venture philanthropy’ — nor is one needed, because it’s ‘more of a blanket term, an expression of a more purpose-, results- and responsibility-driven worldview’ many foundations now embrace.” At Make It Better, we’re proud to work closely with these types of nonprofits and […]

The Top Venture Philanthropy Nonprofits and Foundations

According to Nonprofit Quarterly, “… there’s no one definition or model for ‘venture philanthropy’ — nor is one needed, because it’s ‘more of a blanket term, an expression of a more purpose-, results- and responsibility-driven worldview’ many foundations now embrace.” At Make It Better, we’re proud to work closely with these types of nonprofits and […]

Empowering Lessons From the Women's Philanthropy Institute DREAM. DARE. DO. Symposium

It just makes sense that good collaboration leads to more effective philanthropy. The more people work well together to support a cause, the greater the synergies and impact. Since women are inherently inclined to come together, network, and discuss, support and share resources and ideas, it should surprise no one that women collaborating together produces […]

Kendall College Trust Makes Culinary School Affordable

Attending culinary and hospitality school can be just as expensive as any private university, but by defraying those daunting costs for many talented students at Kendall College, Chicago’s top culinary school and hospitality management program,
the Kendall College Trust is making sure the kitchens stay open to all. There’s no doubt about it: College has become […]