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three community meetings highlight themes for thought 26 Jul 2013 | 10:43 pm
“Change can happen locally if people work together; if we leverage community assets; if we develop a culture of philanthropy.” – A participant in one of three Donors Forum community meetings this week...
a big step in the right direction: topinka launches illinois nonprofit advisory council to tackle fiscal challenges facing charities 24 Jul 2013 | 11:04 pm
Donors Forum's President and CEO Valerie S. Lies, as well as Board Member Graham Grady, are Appointed to the Council At a press conference on July 17, Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announce....
'getting society un-stuck' is role of social entrepreneurs, says luncheon keynote dr. cheryl dorsey 26 Jun 2013 | 10:50 pm
Enduring social problems call for new approaches and solutions, ones that break down existing silos and build new models of public and private co-operation to effect sustainable change. That was the m...
d5 coalition issues 2013 state of the work report on diversity, equity, inclusion in philanthropy 25 Jun 2013 | 07:50 pm
D5 Coalition, a national effort that aims to analyze and improve upon diversity, equity, and inclusion in the philanthropic sector, first published its State of the Work report in 2011. Now in its thi...
sector engagement underscores donors forum’s new strategic plan 24 Jun 2013 | 07:09 pm
At Donors Forum’s Annual Luncheon on June 21, I announced the launch of the organization’s new strategic plan. The plan, “Engaging for Impact,” will guide Donors Forum’s mission and activities over th...
giving usa 2013 report: increased national giving demonstrates american resilience 20 Jun 2013 | 11:42 pm
While national giving may not have returned to its all-time high achieved in 2007, total charitable giving by American individuals, foundations, estates, and corporations rose for the third consecutiv...
a2r grants in illinois used to build parks, piers, and splashpads for use by all 19 Jun 2013 | 07:31 pm
Access to Recreation (A2R), a three-year program started in 2006, had as its goal the support of community foundations, parks and recreation providers, advocacy groups, and individuals working to prov...
guest post: groupon grassroots launches program for social ventures 7 Jun 2013 | 01:30 am
What does it mean to be a social venture? This question probably crosses many people’s minds when they see the words “social venture” or “social enterprise,” often used interchangeably. A social ventu...
guest post: groupon grassroots launches program for social ventures 7 Jun 2013 | 01:30 am
What does it mean to be a social venture? This question probably crosses many people’s minds when they see the words “social venture” or “social enterprise,” often used interchangeably. A social ventu...
illinois foundation giving continues to increase faster than the national average, says latest giving in illinois report 3 Jun 2013 | 11:33 pm
While Illinois’ foundation assets still sit below peak level and asset growth remains lower than the national average, Illinois foundation giving has been increasing annually since 2003, according to ...
