Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hundreds greet North Pole Express in Crystal LakeDec 14, 2019 12:00 am - The special express train was a bit behind schedule Saturday, but that didn't diminish the enthusiasm of about 200 onlookers eagerly awaiting its arrival in Crystal Lake...
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85,000 lights & 40,000 visitors: Teen's holiday display brightens Naperville cul-de-sacDec 13, 2019 5:00 am - Northern Illinois University freshman Matt Baker says he simply likes to bring “a bit of magic” to the holidays. His bit of magic involves 85,000 lights, all animated to...
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Five factors to ensure your social enterprise soars to successDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Anyone deeply involved with a nonprofit has heard the term “social enterprise,” a growing nonprofit trend, but certainly not a new concept. In 1902, Goodwill Industries ...
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Engaging Millennial employees with philanthropic volunteer opportunitiesDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - If it feels like your co-workers are getting younger and younger, it's probably true. According to an analysis of U.S. Census data by the Pew Research Center, Millennial...
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Special-needs workers create opportunities for businessesDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - It's no secret that recycling is good for the planet. What I didn't realize is that the type of labor-intensive paint recycling we do at EarthPaint.org can help people w...
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Socks donation drive in Arlington Heights, ElginDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Footprints to Recovery in Arlington Heights and Elgin is collecting socks for those in need this winter, with a goal of 10,000 pairs by Jan. 15. The drug and alcohol tre...
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Eddie Jackson Charity Softball Game returning to SchaumburgDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - The Eddie Jackson Charity Softball Game will return to Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg for a second consecutive year at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6. The Chicago Bears Defense ...
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Volunteerism: A path to leadership potentialDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Somewhere in every leader's personal history is a tremendous amount of giving back and community involvement. For leaders, their philanthropy includes giving financially...
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Five ways to rethink your company's philanthropyDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Corporate philanthropy is about more than giving to a cause - and the publicity and tax savings that come along with it. When done well, it's an opportunity to build a m...
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Charitable giving strategies for business ownersDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Privately-held businesses can make a big difference in their communities and for the causes they care about most by utilizing charitable giving strategies that maximize ...