Articles filed under Philanthropy
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Are e-tail returns burning a hole in your bottom line? Consider in-kind donationsMay 05, 2022 1:00 am - The National Retail Federation estimates that about 20 percent of merchandise sold online is returned by the customer. And that's a costly proposition for e-tailers. In...
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Elgin nut company on a mission to end hungerMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - It's rare to encounter a business that's been around for a century. But a 100-year-old firm that's still owned and operated by the same family? That's rarer still. Four ...
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Academy of the Arts launches 500 for 100 ChallengeFeb 27, 2022 12:00 am - NAPERVILLE - Academy of the Arts, a new, nonprofit academic and art school, raised nearly $200,000 last week at its first major fundraising event, a concert and receptio...
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El Famous Burrito stores battling to benefit Glen Ellyn Food PantryFeb 10, 2022 12:00 am - The biggest game of the National Football League season happens this Sunday, but the competition has already begun for El Famous Burrito and the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. ...
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Her own experiences help Yurko be the voice of those in need at Northern Illinois Food BankDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - How Julie Yurko returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom shapes her work as CEO and president of the Northern Illinois Food Bank. It was during the Great...
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Expert presents five tips of what nonprofits need to do to strengthen their annual fund programsDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - For nonprofits, the annual fund is all about connecting hearts and minds to causes. When that happens, voila. The money follows. There's a process involved in making thi...
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Optimize your 2021 taxes by donating excess inventoryDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - With supply chain bottlenecks and semiconductor shortages, you may be surprised to learn that some companies were facing warehouses full of excess inventory. If yours is...
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Founder shares 5 tips to write for nonprofits for those entering the fieldDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - It's important to remember that as a nonprofit you are still a business. Many nonprofits are created by well-intended entrepreneurs who have a true passion for what they...
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Harper to endow remaining $9 million from record MacKenzie Scott giftNov 08, 2021 12:00 am - Harper College plans to endow half of the record $18 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in hopes of generating investment earnings for init...
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After Hours: IntentGen Financial PartnersOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville hosted a "Party with a Purpose" on Sept. 16, as a way to bring people together to celebrate, thank and support the great organ...