Articles filed under Philanthropy
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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...
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Bank awards $6,500 to Aurora Habitat for HumanityNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - AURORA - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity has received a $6,500 community development grant from First National Bank of DeKalb. Fox Valley Habitat, 250 S. Highland Ave. i...
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Baxter contribution aids kindergarten-readiness programNov 17, 2016 12:00 am - DEERFIELD - Baxter International has given a $25,000 contribution to United Way of Lake County to expand its Success By 6 Home Visiting program, which provides at-risk c...
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The Cradle names Perez president and CEOOct 31, 2016 1:00 am - EVANSTON - Kim Perez joins The Cradle as the new president and chief executive officer. As CEO, Perez is responsible for the leadership and management of the organizatio...