As a mom with three grown kids, I’ve chaperoned my fair share of field trips. So I thought I knew what to expect when I recently met up with 30 Embarc sophomore students from Chicago’s Hubbard High School at the studio of Spudnik Press Cooperative. As the students streamed into the light-filled loft, they were told […]
Whether you’re helping with a small fundraiser for the first time, chairing a million dollar gala, or serving on a nonprofit board, you are charged with the same task — help the organization raise more money. Your best strategy for success will always be the same too: Demonstrate that donations are well spent. Share your […]
Whether you’re helping with a small fundraiser for the first time, chairing a million dollar gala, or serving on a nonprofit board, you are charged with the same task — help the organization raise more money. Your best strategy for success will always be the same too: Demonstrate that donations are well spent. Share your […]
On Feb. 25, The Cove School celebrated its 70th anniversary during its annual benefit gala at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel. More than 550 attendees raised $500,000 for the school during a fun-filled evening that featured a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. Debra Johnson of Barrington chaired the event, while corporate sponsorship was led […]
The Blazin’ Babes Masquerade Ball, “Luck Be a Lady,” on Feb. 25 at Land Rover Northfield was a black-tie evening that raised $9,100 for One Refugee Child, a nonprofit founded by five women from around the world that helps refugee children. The money raised helped to build a playground overseas at one of the refugee camps. Guests enjoyed […]
On March 6, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a kick-off reception for its 30th Annual Rita Hayworth Gala at Francesca’s on Taylor in Little Italy. Director of Science Initiatives Dean Hartley hosted an open forum with Carol Deyts and Emily Rogalski and discussed new scientific developments and Alzheimer’s research today. More than 50 guests sampled caprese skewers, risotto and pizza while asking […]
Chicago hosts the National Symposium on Women, Philanthropy and Civil Society, which is produced by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, on March 14 and 15. This is wonderfully appropriate for many reasons. A 2015 study by the school proves that Chicago is the most philanthropic city in the country by a generous margin. […]
On Feb. 4, the Lyric Opera of Chicago hosted its Chicago Voices Gala Benefit Concert, raising more than $2 million to support general operating funds. Scott and Nancy Santi of Winnetka and Eric and Kim Smith of Evanston, in special collaboration between the Women’s Board and Board of Directors, co-chaired the event. The Ardis Krainik Theatre was filled […]
One of the largest indoor aquariums in the world, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is home to more than 32,000 animals and was the breathtaking site of Make It Better’s March/April cover and fashion photo shoots. You probably already know that Shedd is THE place in Chicago for families to visit and learn more about marine life, […]
Executive Service Corps is holding their annual Celebration of Volunteer Service luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, at the Palmer House Hilton. The reception begins at 11 a.m., and the luncheon event is at noon. The mission of the Executive Service Corps is to make nonprofits successful. Now in its 39th year in Chicago, the Executive Service […]
