Articles filed under Philanthropy
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NuMark Credit Union collects food, money for food bankJan 16, 2017 12:00 am - JOLIET - NuMark Credit Union members collected more than $1,000 in canned food and other nonperishable items in addition to $2,000 in cash donations to benefit Northern ...
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Pioneer Center names co-CEOsJan 09, 2017 12:00 am - MCHENRY - Pioneer Center for Human Services announced the appointment of Sam Tenuto and Frank Samuel as co-CEOs of the McHenry County-based agency. "After appointing Sam...
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DuPage Foundation awards grants to museumJan 02, 2017 12:00 am - WHEATON - The DuPage County Historical Museum will present "1917: Catalyst for the Modern Era," a new exhibit commemorating the year's cultural changes that brought Amer...
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Strategic Wealth Partners luncheon, collection drive aids troopsvDec 01, 2016 12:00 am - DEERFIELD - More than 50 women recently gathered in a strong show of support for deployed troops at the Strategic Wealth Partners SWP Women, Wealth & Wisdom Luncheon at ...
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Practicing venture philanthropyNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Increasingly, individuals are taking a more hands on, engaged approach to philanthropy. Some refer to it as venture philanthropy, due to its similarity to venture capita...
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How BMO Harris gives back to community through YMCANov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Late last month, I had the opportunity to join Rita Canning on stage at the YMCA of Metro Chicago's The Y. So Much More Recognition Dinner. Rita, whose work in the comm...
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Impacting the World's Most Fundamental Needs in a Practical WayNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - What would motivate a 20 year-old entrepreneur to turn his back on a six-figure salary and equity in the company he helped create and grow into significance while in col...
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6 ways to turn your corporate philanthropy into a Long-Term RelationshipNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Single days of volunteer service are exciting, impactful, and inspiring. Painting a school, building a playground, or reading with children are all wonderful ways for co...
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It's about the smalls giving bigNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Sometimes small businesses feel they lack the time or money to really contribute to the good of a community. Small business stressors - lack of control, customer needs, ...
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Holocaust Museum CEO honored as female innovator of the yearNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - SKOKIE - Susan Abrams, CEO of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, received a gold medal as Innovator of the Year and a silver medal as Executive of the Year, b...