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Claudia Valencia wants to give back. So she teaches a dance class at the Metro Achievement Center for Girls, a program she attended when she was young that provided the support she needed to graduate from high school and college despite many obstacles. Growing up as the daughter of immigrants, Valencia, like many Chicago kids, was at-risk of not even graduating from high school and could have easily slipped through the cracks of the system. But in the fifth grade she started to spend her after-school hours at the Metro Achievement Center. It is part of the Midtown Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization that runs after-school and summertime programs for low-income boys and girls to help them navigate a pathway to success in school, and in their professional careers. The Metro Achievement Center program helped Valencia in a number of ways. “I got so many opportunities,” Valencia says.

She struggled a little with science in high school, but she received after-school tutoring at the Metro Center from a volunteer who was finishing her doctorate in chemistry. Valencia attended a character education class at Metro that helped her develop the resilience she needed to pursue her own goals. After her junior year in high school, she spent the summer studying in Italy after receiving a scholarship though an exchange program that partners with Metro. Now she’s giving back to the program that helped her so much. She worked as an assistant to the director of the seventh and eighth grade program while attending the University of Illinois at Chicago. After graduation, she worked for a congressman and now works in the international services office at UIC helping foreign students. Already building a successful career, Valencia continues to help at Metro because she sees a success story in herself that can inspire young girls. “I can identify with them,” she says.

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Valencia understands what it’s like to have parents who don’t speak the language and can’t help with homework. “I know how difficult that is. I want to be an example to them and show them it is possible to succeed,” she says.

RETURNING THE FAVORThose who receive help from nonprofits often return there to volunteer or work. It’s a way to show their gratitude, and give their time to a program that helped them in order to help others.w Breaking Bread Ministries—a local food pantry and soup kitchen, and partner of the Greater Chicago Food Depository—helped a man who had lost his wife and his job. He received groceries and meals at Breaking Bread and got back on his feet. He’s now employed full-time and returns to the soup kitchen weekly to volunteer and play the piano during Wednesday night meals. Natasha Nicholes wanted to build a new house, but didn’t think her family could afford it. Though she and her husband worked full-time, they have four children, and home prices seemed out of reach. A real estate agent friend told Nicholes about Habitat for Humanity, an organization that builds decent, affordable homes. Buyers donate their time to help build the homes.

Nicholes and her family donated about 500 hours of sweat equity. And in 2014, the family moved into the new house they helped to build in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. The block they live on will have 16 Habitat homes. “This neighborhood has awesome potential,” Nicholes says.

Now Nicholes is giving back to the program that helped her by building other Habitat homes. “I didn’t realize how much I would love power tools,” says Nicholes, proud of her carpentry skills. She’s also started an educational garden across the street from her new home. She holds classes on gardening, and neighborhood residents come and help in the garden. Her goal is to eventually offer scholarships for high school students who work in the garden. “We do what we can, when we can,” she says.

COMMITTED VOLUNTEERSAbout 62.6 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2014 and September 2015, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. About 72 percent of volunteers were involved with only one organization. Volunteers typically have ties to the nonprofit organization where they donate their time. And often it’s because they’ve received some benefit from the group. Des Plaines resident Sara Schroeder wanted to replant the trees that had been lost to storms on the city’s parkways. To educate herself about trees, she signed up for an eight-week “TreeKeepers” course offered by Openlands, a local conservation group. Schroeder learned how to plant and care for trees, and joined with other like-minded citizens to convince municipal officials to offer free trees for planting. “Openlands empowered us,” Schroeder says. Now Schroeder is giving back and volunteers for Openlands throughout the Chicago area. She’s pleased to wear her badge, TreeKeeper #1175. Schroeder volunteers every Saturday during the spring and fall treeplanting seasons. The group is introducing different tree varieties to the area which has lost thousands of ash trees to the emerald ash borer pest. Several weeks ago, Schroeder planted trees at McKinley Park in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. “It’s very healing to know you’re actually making concrete changes to the landscape,” she says. Randy DeVaul is giving back, too. He came from a single-parent low-income household and attended the boys after-school program at the Midtown Educational Foundation in the seventh through ninth grades. He coached younger kids at Midtown throughout his high school years, and then earned a degree from Stanford University. Today, he tutors a Midtown student every Saturday. Last summer, he taught English at Midtown. And he just finished his master’s degree at Roosevelt University, planning to become a language arts teacher in the fall. DeVaul credits Midtown’s emphasis on character development for his success. The program taught him strong values, such as fortitude and teamwork, and now he wants that for other kids. “It’s not just getting help with homework,” he says. “It’s learning how to be an active and productive citizen in society.”

“It’s very healing to know you’re actually making concrete changes to the landscape.”-Sara Schroeder, volunteer for TreeKeepers, a course offered by Openlands

Natasha Nicholes and her family at their new house, made possible by Habitat for Humanity

C orporate giving doesn’t just benefit nonprofit organizations. Businesses are repaid for their generosity in a variety of ways, including some that can actually impact the bottom line and

position the company for additional growth.

Here are five reasons why companies should give to worthy causes:

DOING THE RIGHT THING. In 2010, Dover Corp. moved its headquarters from New York to suburban Downers Grove. The industrial manufacturer has 29,000 employees worldwide. As a newcomer

to the area, Dover wanted to do the right thing by the community and support local causes. The company’s foundation focuses on education through its scholarship program for the children of employees, and its support of science, technology and literacy programs. Locally, Dover partners with the Midtown Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization that runs after-school and summer programs for low-income boys and girls. “We want to be good community partners,” says Adrian Sakowicz, president of the Dover Foundation and vice president of communications at Dover. Sakowicz participated in Midtown’s summer apprenticeship program which teaches students about different career paths. He spoke at a session on communications. “It’s important to understand what kids are going through,” Sakowicz says. In Rolling Meadows, Komatsu America Corp. wanted to contribute to the community and has informally adopted Grove #17 in Busse Woods, the forest preserve across from its headquarters. Komatsu partners with the Friends of the Forest Preserves, dedicated to the conservation of the forest preserves in Cook County. Komatsu employees regularly remove dead trees from the grove and clear out invasive species, such as buckthorn shrubs. The company has become so attached to its grove that the annual company picnic is now held there.

BRANDING. BMO Harris Bank has a broad footprint with more than 200 branches in the Chicago area. In an effort to reach into the neighborhoods, BMO Harris partners with Openlands, a nonprofit organization

that aims to connect people in the Chicago area to nature where they live. BMO Harris sponsors an Openlands program that builds and maintains school gardens. The effort covers 58 Chicago Public Schools. “The program targets schools that need it the most,” says Wendy Raymer, director, Community Affairs at BMO Harris. The school’s outdoor space is transformed based on what the local community wants, whether it’s more trees, gathering spaces or something else. “It’s a great fit for our company to help neighborhoods in a creative way,” says Raymer. She adds that the program strengthens the neighborhoods where the bank’s customers and employees live. “A healthy community is critical in so many ways,” she says. Bartlett Tree Experts, a professional tree care company, is the official arborist of the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in Fort Sheridan, north of Chicago. The Lakeshore Preserve is the last remaining ravine and bluff ecosystem in the region. Bartlett donates a week of work annually to maintain the trees in the preserve. “We have a lot of clients in the area who walk through the preserve,” says Scott Jamieson, vice president at Bartlett, and a member of the board of directors at Openlands. Jamieson has helped train more than 3,000 volunteer arborists for the conservation group, which owns the preserve. “It’s reaffirming to our clients that we are giving back to the community,” he says.

WORKFORCE TEAMBUILDING. Companies find that working together for a good cause builds trust among employees, and boosts loyalty. Illinois Tool Works, an industrial manufacturer, contributed

$1.7 million last year to the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. Glenview-based ITW provides grants from its

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foundation to the United Way, and conducts a fundraising campaign with its 2,000 employees. A “Day of Action” kicks off the campaign. ITW employees come from across the Chicago area to the ITW David Speer Academy, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) high school that was built by ITW in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood. The United Way brings in different agencies that need help with projects, such as packing kits for needy mothers. “Everyone feels good about it,” says Rosemary Matzl, ITW’s vice president of community affairs. “It also brings our decentralized organization together.” Investment research firm Morningstar holds employee team competitions to raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Floors compete with each other to see which group can raise the most money. The winning floor gets a pizza party and bragging rights. Last year, the week-long competition was run something like a fundraising drive for public radio with mini-challenges and random drawings for gift cards throughout the day. The campaign raised $87,000, making it the largest virtual food drive for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. “Employees feel engaged and they feel good about the company they work for,” says Sasha Bigda, head of global corporate communications at Chicago-based Morningstar. “It creates a sense of community.”

RAISING VISIBILITY. Creating partnerships can improve the profile of both nonprofits and businesses alike. The Conquer Cancer Foundation provides grants to the world’s

top cancer researchers. The foundation was started by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which holds its annual meeting in Chicago in June, drawing nearly 40,000 oncology professionals to the city.

During the meeting week, the foundation partners with high-end Michigan Avenue retailers such as Brooks Brothers, Bloomingdale’s and St. John Boutique. The stores host targeted events and the proceeds from sales are donated to the foundation in support of its mission.

EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT. Corporate giving can help recruit new employees. Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are faced with an aging workforce and need new

workers. The gas companies, owned by WEC Energy of Milwaukee, are building a new $20 million training center in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. The 100,000-square-foot facility opens in June. At the same time, Peoples and North Shore Gas are partnering with the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago to provide funding for social programs in Little Village. The effort is part of the United Way’s Neighborhood Network initiative that targets 10 neighborhoods in the Chicago area to address community challenges and improve education, health and income. The focus of the program in Little Village is childhood obesity. “A strong, vibrant community benefits the company,” says Charles Matthews, president and CEO of Peoples and North Shore Gas. “This allows us to target neighborhoods where we provide service and where our employees live.” Matthews notes that Peoples and North Shore Gas have nearly doubled giving to the United Way over the last two years, donating about $1 million to the organization. “We’ve stepped up our presence and support for the community.” The partnership with the United Way, along with the new training center, should help the company recruit more workers, and better workers, Matthews says.

Midtown Educational Foundation, Metro Achievement Center for girls.

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SUPPORTING THE ARTS STILL MATTERS TO LOCAL COMPANIESBy Jane Adler

K nown for its creative energy and diversity of talent, the Chicago arts

scene consistently attracts local corporate support, which could become even more crucial as federal government arts budgets come under review. The Joff rey Ballet, for example, launched an updated version of the Nutcracker last December. The production generated new corporate support from local companies such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, ConAgra Foods, and Guarantee Trust Life Insurance. The Joff rey’s new Nutcracker has the same familiar music that audiences love, but the choreography, sets and costumes have been modernized to better connect with today’s families. “It’s like bringing Broadway to ballet,” says Sarai Hoff man, chief development offi cer at the Joff rey Ballet. She adds that the

Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker, photo by Cheryl Mann


new Nutcracker’s 28 performances tallied the highest attendance ever of any Joff rey production. Local businesses sponsor other Joff rey programs, too. The ballet company is the largest provider of youth dance programs to Chicago Public Schools, serving 7,000 students annually. Allstate Insurance and Wells Fargo Bank are two of the corporate partners for the school program. Chicago area companies provide about 15 to 20 percent of the funding for the Joff rey Ballet, Hoff man says. “We would not be here if it were not for corporate support.” Other arts groups agree. The Chicago Architecture Foundation recently held its annual fundraising gala and unveiled No Small Plans, a 144-page graphic novel on Daniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago. Microsoft is a supporter of the novel. The goal is to distribute it to 30,000 public school students in the area to encourage conversations about what makes a good neighborhood.

The CAF gala attracted 650 people and raised more than $600,000. Sponsors included Allstate Insurance, ArcelorMittal, Associated Bank, CBRE, Golub & Co., The PrivateBank and Walsh Construction. Another successful CAF program is “Open House Chicago,” which off ers free behind-the-scenes access to 200 buildings in the area and attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually. The lead sponsor is the Kemper Foundation. “We need advocates for the arts,” says Lynn Osmond, president and CEO at CAF. She expressed concern about the future of funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, government agencies that provide seed money for new projects. “The arts are important,” says Dan Moss, director of institutional partnerships at Lyric Opera of Chicago. “We need the arts.” Companies are aware of the government budget situation, Moss says, who notes that corporate support of the Lyric Opera has remained quite consistent. Local sponsors include companies such as American Airlines, Northern Trust and PwC. The Lyric program Opera in the

Neighborhoods brings performances to 15 neighborhood schools each fall. Last year’s production of Jason and the Argonauts had several local sponsors, including Dover Foundation and Wintrust Community Banks. Another encouraging sign for the arts is the introduction of new forums such as the American Writers Museum, which opened in May. Seven years in the planning, the

museum recognizes American writers. It was the idea of Malcolm O’Hagan, a retired engineer and book lover who was a docent at the Library of Congress. He realized there was no single place that honored American writers. Chicago was selected because of its central location, literary history and robust philanthropic community, according to Carey Cranston, president of the American Writers Museum. The 11,000-square-foot museum is located at 180 N. Michigan Ave., on the second fl oor. “Companies in Chicago are very supportive,” Cranston says. Wintrust Financial Corp. is sponsoring the Chicago Gallery of local writers. Wintrust is also highlighting the museum on its eye-catching building mural along the southbound Kennedy Expressway. To promote the new museum, S&C Electric, a provider of equipment and services for electric power systems, sponsored a traveling exhibit of Chicago authors that visited neighborhoods over the last 18 months. Law fi rm Mayer Brown provided pro bono legal work.

Chicago Architecture Foundation unveils No Small Plans, a graphic novel supported by Microsoft.

“We would not be here if it were not for corporate support.” - Sarai Hoff man, chief development offi cer at the Joff rey Ballet



Effective nonprofit programs evolve. As milestones are reached, new goals are set. Results and changing circumstances influence the outline of the

latest efforts. A new initiative at the Greater Chicago Food Depository is a partnership with healthcare providers to use food as medicine. Since food access is critical to the health of the community, GCFD has joined with Cook County Health and Hospital System and ACCESS Community Health Network to identify food insecurity among patients. The goal is to connect families in need with healthy food resources, including “prescriptions” for fresh produce from a GCFD “fresh” truck—a walk-through produce market on wheels. The program was expanded this year to 14 health centers and clinics across Chicago and suburban Cook County. Meanwhile, food deliveries have also been improved. Last year, Penske Truck Leasing decided to consolidate its Chicago-area philanthropic efforts by working with GCFD. Penske employees spend an entire business day twice a month picking up and delivering food to low-income older adults. The employees receive pay for a regular day of work, and Penske provides the fuel and truck at no charge. “This program has been successful for us,” says Mike Pritchard, area vice president at Penske in Franklin Park. New programs to fight cancer have been launched by the Conquer Cancer Foundation. It was founded by the cancer doctors of the American Society of Clinical Oncology to seek advances in the prevention, treatment and cures of all types of cancer. Locally, CCF has received funding from both AbbVie and Astellas Pharma U.S., Chicago area pharmaceutical companies. Astellas has provided support for a new initiative called CancerLinQ. It is ASCO’s big data initiative to improve the quality of care for people with cancer. CancerLinQ connects and analyzes real-world cancer data from almost any electronic record source. The system provides real-time quality feedback, allowing doctors to compare their care against guidelines and the care of their peers.

LEVERAGING ACHIEVEMENTSNew goals have been set by the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. In 2011, the group developed a ten-year plan—Live United 2020. Its goals have already been reached. One goal was to help 50,000 underperforming middle school kids prepare for success in high school. The program has reached more than 60,000 struggling students through mentoring, tutoring and other support services. Another goal was to connect 200,000 people to preventative health services. The United Way linked

500,000 individuals to primary care physicians. Also, more than 130,000 households received assistance to improve their financial stability. The goal was to help 100,000 families. “We exceeded our goals early to drive meaningful impact,” says Leah Ray, senior vice president of resource development at the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. The group partners with more than 850 local companies. Building on the group’s successful work in local neighborhoods, the United Way plans a July launch for a new program, “Stronger Neighborhoods for a Stronger Chicago.” The program will continue the United Way’s focus on education, income, health and the safety net. “This is a multi-year proposition,” says Ray. “We are seeing measurable impact.” Other nonprofits are fine-tuning their efforts. The Friends of the Forest Preserves, which works to restore and improve the forest preserves of Cook County, added a new crew to its Conservation Corps this year. The crews are made up of young adults who work in the forest preserves, learning practical job skills. The new crew will work with local conservation agencies.

Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, an organization that provides decent affordable housing, has introduced shared services for its eight local affiliates. Chicagoland Habitat provides back-office support and fundraising capabilities for the affiliates to improve their efficiency and reduce costs. “We are coordinating efforts as a group,” says Matt Johnson, CEO of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity. Midtown Educational Foundation, which helps low-income urban youth to succeed, has further strengthened its apprenticeship program. It provides paid summer coursework and visits to local firms in career areas such as engineering, law and architecture. This year a new apprenticeship in visual arts is being added. Also, a one-day workshop for 120 students in the apprentice program will be hosted in July by the College of Communications at DePaul University. The program is supported by a grant from the Public Relations Society of America. “Communications is a fundamental component of success in any profession,” says Bob Kornecki, director of individual giving at Midtown Educational Foundation. “In an environment where anything goes, students need to understand the importance of communication.”

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H ighly targeted nonprofi t outreach programs can have an outsize impact on the spotlighted communities. Here are several local examples of

focused eff orts to give back that get results. In 2015, the Women’s Business Development Center launched its ScaleUp Aurora program, an intensive 12-week course that supports high-potential entrepreneurs in growing their businesses, increasing sales, creating jobs and fostering economic growth. The program was inspired by ScaleUp America, an initiative to boost entrepreneurship by the U.S. Small Business Administration. ScaleUp Aurora zeroes in on small businesses specifi cally in Aurora, which was selected because it lacks many of the resources needed to support new, small businesses, according to Christal H. Stinson, director of donor acquisition and retention, WBDC. The Aurora program already has 57 graduates. Four are preparing to apply for SBA loans. Two graduates have begun projects to add second locations for their companies. Other graduates have earned business certifi cations, won new contracts, and moved operations from a home to leased offi ce space. The targeted approach has been so successful that the WBDC launched ScaleUp Englewood last year. The program partners with the Greater Englewood Community Development Corp. to assist start-ups in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago—an area that has traditionally been underserved.

The Bright Promise Fund for Urban Christian Education is focused on strengthening and sustaining a handful of partner Christian schools in Chicago. The Fund aims to generate donations from local businesses, churches and foundations to expand the number of families that can access urban Christian education. The Fund recently expanded its mission beyond Chicago to include nearby suburban schools, which face many of the same challenges as urban schools, says Dave Larsen, director of The Bright Promise Fund.

The Ounce of Prevention Fund aims to give children under age fi ve, particularly those born into poverty, quality early childhood experiences. The organization supports a number of initiatives throughout the state, including a doula program which targets fi rst-time teen parents. Doulas are paraprofessionals who provide weekly home visits before a child is born, off er ongoing support

at the hospital during birth, and provide postpartum visits for six to eight weeks. Each year the doula program serves 700 expectant mothers, and more than 10,000 babies have been born through the Ounce’s doula program.

Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County zeroed in on veterans by joining an initiative to help repair their homes. The “Veterans Build” program, sponsored by the Home Depot Foundation, was launched in 2012 by Habitat for Humanity which provides decent, aff ordable housing. Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity serves 800 families annually and has eight local affi liates, including the McHenry group. Home Depot wanted a high-impact program that served veterans, according to Jerry Monica, president and CEO at Habitat of McHenry County. About 100 veterans have been served by the program. Projects include everything from roof repairs to the installation of safety features, such as bathroom grab bars.

Good Sports is a nonprofi t organization that promotes physical activity by providing equipment, apparel and footwear to needy kids. Cubs Charities launched a partnership with Good Sports in 2016 to support the Cubs’ Diamond Project to expand opportunities for kids to play baseball and softball. Good Sports leverages its relationships with sporting goods manufacturers to provide baseball and softball equipment to Chicago youth organizations.

The nonprofi t group Openlands administers a grant program sponsored by ComEd that issues grants of up to $10,000 for conservation projects. A special focus this year is to enhance and support the habitat of pollinators—bees, butterfl ies, moths, hummingbirds and bats. “Bees are disappearing,” says Aimee Collins, conservation manager at Openlands. Monarch butterfl ies are seriously threatened too, she adds, explaining that pollinators are crucial to the reproductive process of many plants that people depend on for food. As part of Earth Day this year, ComEd announced a new eff ort to help the state’s monarch butterfl y population by adjusting the prairie grass mixture that it plants along Illinois power lines as part of its prairie restoration program. The energy company is increasing the amount of milkweed seed, on which monarch butterfl ies depend, by more than 30 percent.

HITTING THETARGET

By Jane Adler


Well-defi ned outreach strategies can help nonprofi ts make an outsize impact

Heartland Health Centers is dedicated to providing

comprehensive and affordable primary, oral, and mental health care services to low-income and

underserved Chicago area residents. 91% of our patients live below the poverty level.

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• MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Glenn Wilke, Executive DirectorTerry Sullivan, Associate Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Lawrence P. Morris, ChairJohn J. Conroy, Jr., PresidentPatricia Anderson, Vice PresidentRichard M. Caffarelli, Jr., TreasurerGeoffrey Euston, SecretaryCharles W. Mulaney, Jr.

MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

MISSION STATEMENT: Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) guides low-income urban youth in Chicago along pathways toward success. Proven enrichment programs embrace the dignity of the person by focusing on academic excellence, virtue development, individual attention and parental engagement. SERVICE AREA: MEF’s after-school and summer programs are city-wide, but primarily serve families with children ages 8-18 living in Pilsen, Little Village and North Lawndale.

GOALS: Through its Metro Achievement Center for girls in the West Loop and Midtown Center for boys in Bucktown, MEF achieves three aspirational goals:

• Helping at-risk students of average academic ability to achieve above-average results;• Empowering parents with the knowledge and fortitude to fulfill their responsibility as the primary educators of their children; and • Building a community of high-character young men and women who realize their full potential while also serving others in need.

TOP SOURCES OF FUNDING:

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: MEF’s 24th Annual Golf for the Kids Outing is on Monday, June 19, at the 36-hole White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville.

On October 17, MEF will honor Ed Wehmer, founder, president and CEO of Wintrust Financial Corp., and Kristi Savacool, CEO of Aon Hewitt, at its 26th Annual Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

VOLUNTEER/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • More than 350 volunteers are needed annually to tutor students in grades four through six who are enrolled in the Walgreens One-on-One Program. • Guest speakers from various professional fields are needed to give career talks to middle school and high school students participating in college orientation programs. • Corporate teams are needed periodically to work on facility improvement projects. • New individual, corporate and foundation donors are always in demand to join the many long-standing donors who have contributed to MEF over the past 50+ years, supporting more than 23,000 inner-city children.

Visit midtown-metro.org for a comprehensive list of volunteer and giving opportunities.

REASONS TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT SUPPORTING MEF:• After-school and summer programs close the achievement gap affecting low-income students in the middle academically.• Ninety-three percent of seventh and eighth graders gain admission to college prep high schools.• For 17 consecutive years, 100 percent of MEF students have graduated from high school and enrolled in college.• Of 900 alumni recently surveyed, 91 percent graduated college or are currently enrolled.

ADDRESS: 718 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL 60607 | PHONE: 312-738-8301 | WEBSITE: midtown-metro.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 23 | ANNUAL REVENUES: $3.4 million | YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1965

46% Corporations and Foundations

33% Individuals

15% Investments and Rental Income

6% Program Fees

Randy’s story began growing up in the West Loop when it was a tougher part of town than it is today. Like most kids Randy didn’t want to come to MEF at fi rst. But eventually it drew him in. In time, he was both a student and later a mentor while still in high school.With the help of his mom and MEF, Randy set his sights on Stanford. He got in, got some scholarships and eventually graduated. Then he joined a small start-up called Facebook. “While my time at Facebook was a great experience, I still felt there was something else I needed to do.”Since returning to his native Chicago, Randy got his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and has returned to mentoring kids at MEF. “Because I was born and raised in the inner city, I see my area of greatest impact teaching in the City of Chicago.”

“My time at Facebook was great but there was something else I needed to do.”—Randy DeVaul

Donate, Learn More or Volunteer atmidtown.org/givingguide

Get to know the Midtown Educational Foundation.MEF helps kids become better students and better people through its needs-based after school and summer enrichment programs.

• college prep academics• character-building curriculum• individual attention• parental involvement

“ ”Midtown has a way of drawing you in.

Randy DeVaulMidtown Center for boys student7th—9th grade




MANAGING EXECUTIVE: Kate R. Maehr, Executive Director and CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:Peter G. Johnson, ChairNorman M. Leon, Vice Chair

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

MISSION STATEMENT: Providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.

SERVICE AREA: Cook County

GOALS: Increase and expand the supply of quality, nutritious food to those in need; strengthen our network of pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and programs in order to better serve the community; and raise awareness of hunger and encourage support of the cause.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: The 32nd Annual Hunger Walk headlines Hunger Action Month and takes place Saturday, September 16 at Jackson Park. It benefi ts Cook County food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.

The Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner honors the top commercial property professionals each spring.

1 City, 1 Food Drive collects more than 1 million meals worth of food through more than 500 year-end food drives throughout Cook County.

CANstruction gathers teams from the architecture, engineering and construction industries to build colossal structures made entirely of cans, which benefi t the Food Depository.


OUR WORK: Last year, we distributed more than 70 million pounds of food to pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and programs in Cook County. We also operate programs that address the root causes of hunger and provide food and support for at-risk populations.

Health and Hunger: The Food Depository partners with Cook County medical clinics to identify patients at risk of hunger and connect them with the food resources they need to live a healthy life.

Veterans: Two food pantries operate inside Cook County VA facilities, serving 300 veteran households every week.

Children: After-school Kids Cafes, the summer Lunch Bus and Healthy Kids Market food pantries inside schools respond year-round to children in our community.

Chicago’s Community Kitchens: A 14-week job training program prepares unemployed or underemployed individuals for a career in foodservice, while also teaching life skills.

Older Adults: Pantries designed for older adults and deliveries to retirement residences provide produce and shelf-stable items.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach: Staff and volunteers help individuals apply for SNAP, the nation’s frontline defense against hunger.

VOLUNTEER/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Donate online at chicagosfoodbank.org, by phone or by mail. Volunteer at our warehouse sorting or repacking food, or at one of our community events. Or, start a virtual food drive at chicagosfoodbank.org/fooddrive.

ADDRESS: 4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl., Chicago, IL 60632 | PHONE: 773-247-3663 | WEBSITE: chicagosfoodbank.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 178 | ANNUAL REVENUES: $34.5 million | YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1978

52% Individual Donors

17% Corporations and Foundations

17% Government Grants and Fees

8% Agencies

6% Special Events



Hungry.Tired.Failing.Fresh food.Energy.Focus.Soaring.

We all need nourishment from time to time. That’s exactly what we gave Cristal when her mom lost her job and had trouble putting food on

the table. Through our Healthy Kids Market™, Cristal received fresh, healthy food and in return, her school got a bright-eyed, excellent

student. Help kids like Cristal today at chicagosfoodbank.org.

©2016 Greater Chicago Food Depository

From Hungry to Hopeful.™



MANAGING EXECUTIVE: Benjamin Cox, President and CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Stephen J. Schlegel, ChairEd C. Woodbury, Vice PresidentMatthew T. Haas, TreasurerMargaret A. Frisbie, SecretaryBarbara A. BirminghamSusan E. BriceWalter J. BurlackJosé H. ColónDr. Charles D. DillonMaria P. HibbsBarbara C. HillDr. Akilah R. MartinDr. Ron M. MilnarikMichael R. MulcahyDavid W. SouthTed Wolff

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES

MISSION STATEMENT: We are the voice of a diverse community inspiring and organizing people to protect, restore, and expand the forest preserves in Cook County.

SERVICE AREA: Cook County, Illinois

ABOUT US: Founded as an independent non-profi t in 1998 by a small group of concerned citizens, Friends is a force of more than 5,000 committed volunteers and members. Through political advocacy, ecological restoration, and community outreach, we work tirelessly to safeguard and improve the forest preserves for all of us to enjoy. Our award-winning Conservation Corps has


employed more than 800 high school students and young adults since 2007, providing them paid positions, while gaining leadership, teamwork, and job skills vital for future careers.

GOALS: • Advocate for the forest preserves, help shape policy and infl uence the governance and management of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.• Restore and improve the ecology of the forest preserves to ensure they are here and healthy for all of us to enjoy.• Engage diverse communities in improving and enjoying the forest preserves.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Nearly 100 golfers will come together June 9 for our Swing for Sustainability golf outing at the forest preserves’ premier course, George Dunne National in Oak Forest. Our bicycling event, the Busse Woods Night Ride on Sept. 9 in Elk Grove Village, will feature a band, bonfi re and more. Our fi rst-ever Beer in the Woods on Sept. 30 in LaBagh Woods – a North Side haven for nature enthusiasts – will showcase beer and cider from more than 25 breweries. The fundraisers all support our important work of improving the preserves, developing young conservationists, and strengthening communities.

VOLUNTEER/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Through corporate partnerships, Friends of the Forest Preserves off ers corporate team-building days led by our Conservation Corps where employees can give back while improving relationships across the company. The more than 2,000 members of Friends of the Forest Preserves are our base of support; annual memberships start at $25 and all members receive newsletters and invitations to events and free tours.

ADDRESS: 542 S. Dearborn St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60605 | PHONE: 312-356-9990 | WEBSITE: fotfp.org

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 25 | ANNUAL REVENUES: $2 million | YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1998

40% Foundations

38% Government

13% Individial Giving

5% Events

4% Corporations

Many thanks to our corporate team building partners:Apple Arcadis Assurance Agency Avison Young Comcast Ernst & Young

Komatsu LaFargeHolcim McCaffrey Interests The Nielsen Company

Team building in the woods!Our Conservation Corps will lead your company in a unique

team building experience – give back while building your team. Schedule a free demo day at (312) 356-9990 or [email protected]

Photo by Joseph Toschlog

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Loyola Medicine is Chicago’s only Catholic, Jesuit academic medical center. As a nationally recognized leader in academic medicine and one of Chicago’s leading teaching hospitals, we heal both body and soul.

Philanthropic funds are essential to our mission of providing excellent patient care and training the next generation of healthcare leaders. Funding for Loyola University Health System helps provide new services and treatment capabilities, an array of patient-focused programs (including support groups, spiritual counseling and social work

intervention) and care for the poor and underserved, a fundamental part of our Jesuit mission.

There are many ways to give to Loyola and make a difference to our patients and their families as well as the communities we serve.

To learn more about how you can support Loyola Medicine, please contact the Offi ce of Advancement at 708-216-3201.

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Invest in your community’s health with a gift to Loyola Medicine.

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MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Diana Mendley Rauner, PresidentMatthew Davis, Chief Operating Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Anne Lea Tuohy, ChairCurt R. Bailey, Chair-ElectKeith Kiley Goldstein, SecretaryBill Friend, Treasurer

OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND

MISSION STATEMENT: The Ounce of Prevention Fund gives children in poverty the best chance for success in school and in life by advocating for and providing the highest-quality care and education from birth to age five. SERVICE AREA: National

GOALS: That all American children—particularly those born into poverty—have quality early childhood experiences in the crucial first five years of life.

Why early childhood? Our earliest years of life are an unparalleled period of physical, emotional and social development. Decades of research confirms that who we are as adults has everything to do with who we are as young children.

High-quality early learning can help all young children pursue their full potential and recast the future of this country. It can drive economic growth. It can reduce later costs in social services. It can create an entire generation of confident, engaged and inventive thinkers.


ABOUT THE OUNCE: For 35 years, the Ounce has taken child-development theories and turned them into high-quality practices that deliver positive outcomes.

Examples:• Tens of thousands of children and families nationwide are served by our center- and home-based early learning professionals.• Thousands of Illinois children and families are served through our network of home visiting and doula programs and Early Head Start/Head Start programs.• Thousands of children and families are served daily through our network of Educare schools.• Millions of children are advocated for nationally through our First Five Years Fund.• Nationwide coverage –17 states and Washington, DC are supported by our national policy team.

We have the data and the experience to scale our impact. Join us, and together we can inspire minds and change lives.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: We host unique events designed to engage existing Ounce supporters and to generate interest in the Ounce among new audiences. Key events include our annual luncheon, It’s Good Business to Invest in Young Children, our women leaders event, Connected Women - Powerful Impact, and a young professionals event, Block Party. For more information contact Betsy Westhoff ([email protected]) or Heather Scarpace ([email protected]).

VOLUNTEER/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Visit theOunce.org/get-involved to make a gift, learn how you can attend an educational event or explore opportunities for you, your business or your teams to get involved.

ADDRESS: 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60603 | PHONE: 312-922-3863 | WEBSITE: theOunce.org


42% Private

28% State

25% Federal

3% Local

2% Other

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MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Jerry Adelmann, President and CEORobert Megquier, COO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Carrie C. McNally, ChairMark M. Harris, Vice ChairSteven M. Ricchio, TreasurerJo Ann Seagren, SecretaryRichard J. Carlson, Immediate Past Chair

OPENLANDS

MISSION STATEMENT: Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives. SERVICE AREA: Northeastern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, southeastern Wisconsin. Openlands’ Lakeshore Preserve consists of 77 acres of woodlands, ravines and bluffs along a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline in Lake County. It’s free and open to the public year-round.

GOALS: Openlands’ vision for the region is a landscape that includes a vast network of land and water trails, tree-lined streets and intimate public gardens within easy reach of every city dweller. Our vision also includes parks and preserves big enough to provide natural habitat and to give visitors a sense of the vast prairies, woodlands, and wetlands that were here before the


cities. In sum, Openlands believes that protected open space is critical for the quality of life of our region.

Current projects include saving thousands of acres of land at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, transforming Chicago Public Schools schoolyards into neighborhood green spaces to learn and play, and advocating for smart conservation priorities at the local, state, and national levels.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Openlands Annual Luncheon, the largest gathering of conservation leaders in the Chicago region, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Hilton Chicago. The event will honor the Morton Arboretum, Openlands’ Conservation Leadership Award recipient. Ed Collins, director of land preservation and natural resources at the McHenry County Conservation District, will be keynote speaker. For information about tickets and sponsorships, call 312-863-6261.

VOLUNTEER/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:• Volunteers are needed for Birds in my Neighborhood®, a program introducing Chicago Public Schools students to nature.

• Volunteers are needed for tree planting, or to become a certified TreeKeeper® to take care of Chicago’s trees.

• Individuals and corporations can join the Openlands community; visit openlands.org/support.

ADDRESS: 25 E. Washington St., Suite 1650, Chicago, IL 60602 | PHONE: 312-863-6250 | WEBSITE: openlands.org


37% Foundation

20% Contracts

19% Individuals

9% Corporations

6% Special Events

5% Government

3% Endowment Earnings

1% Program Services

www.openlands.org

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in the Chicago region.

Conserving nature



MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO – CEO, American Society of Clinical Oncology and Conquer Cancer FoundationNancy R. Daly, MS, MPH – EVP and Chief Philanthropic Officer, Conquer Cancer Foundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Thomas G. Roberts, Jr., MD - ChairSandra M. Swain, MD, FACP, FASCOClaire A. HuangDaniel F. Hayes, MD, FACP, FASCOHoward A. Burris III, MDAlexander W. CasdinSusan L. Cohn, MD, FASCOLawrence H. Einhorn, MD, FASCORaj Mantena, RPhThomas A. Marsland, MD, FASCORobert J. Mayer, MD, FASCOGerald J. McDougallW. Charles Penley, MD, FASCOSteven T. Rosen, MD, FACPAaron A. SassonMargaret A. Tempero, MD, FASCODon Welsh

CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATIONOF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY

MISSION STATEMENT: Conquering cancer worldwide by funding breakthrough research and sharing cutting-edge knowledge. SERVICE AREA: Global


GOALS: The 40,000-plus members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world’s largest community of cancer professionals, direct the priorities of the Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF). The Campaign to Conquer Cancer is a comprehensive campaign to raise $150 million to support ASCO’s initiatives in research, education for patients and their families, quality of care and global oncology.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: • An Evening to Conquer Cancer takes place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at Loews Chicago Hotel.

• CCF is the official cancer charity of the 35th America’s Cup taking place in Bermuda May 26 – June 27. Learn more at CONQUER.ORG/AmericasCup.

VOLUNTEER/GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Help conquer cancer with a donation at CONQUER.ORG or by mail.

Visit CONQUER.ORG/WeConquerCancer to join the CCF community of supporters to start a personal fundraising campaign and help create a world free from the fear of cancer.

What will you do to help conquer cancer?• Honor/remember a loved one.• Celebrate a special occasion.• Participate in an endurance event.• Start your fundraising campaign today. It’s easy – and if you need help, we are here for you.

ADDRESS: 2318 Mill Rd., Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22314 |

PHONE: 571-483-1700 | WEBSITE: CONQUER.ORG | TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 38

ANNUAL REVENUES: $25 million | YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1999

58% Corporations

33% Non-Profits/Foundations

9% Individuals

With every at bat there’s a chance for a home run. With every new cancer study there’s a hope for a cure. Help the Conquer Cancer Foundation keep our roster strong by investing in the brightest minds in cancer research.

CCF has awarded more than $3.8 million in research funding to Chicagoland institutions and researchers.

Learn more at CONQUER.ORG

THE U.S. POPULATION DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER THIS YEAR WOULD FILL WRIGLEY FIELD NEARLY 39 TIMES.

*See CONQUER.ORG for sources.



S tephen Schlegel has fond memories of growing up on the city’s Northwest Side near Billy Caldwell Woods. The forest preserve was the place where he pretended to hunt squirrels,

and played cowboys with friends. He camped out there and loved the toboggan runs. “It was a big deal,” says Schlegel, a local attorney. Today, Schlegel has turned his youthful passion into a grown-up mission by providing professional pro bono services to a group he loves, Friends of the Forest Preserves—a local nonprofit designed to protect, restore and expand the forest preserves of Cook County. Schlegel has been working with the group for 10 years, and currently serves as the organization’s board chair. He provides legal skills and his knowledge of nonprofit governance to help guide an organization he cares about deeply. “People are surprised to learn that 11 percent of the land in Cook County is dedicated forest preserves,” says Schlegel. “The forest preserves are larger than the average national park, and our goal is to restore them to their natural splendor.” Traditional volunteers typically provide hands-on help for projects such as park clean-ups or food drives. But pro bono work involves the donation of professional skills. The term “pro bono” is short for “pro bono publico,” a Latin term that means “for the public good.” Pro bono services first began in the legal community as a way to help organizations and individuals who could not afford representation. But the concept has spread to include all

kinds of professionals, such as software programmers, doctors, designers and accountants. Geoffrey Euston puts his commercial real estate expertise to use for the Midtown Educational Foundation, a group that offers low-income urban youth after-school and summertime opportunities. MEF owns a building at 310 S. Peoria St. that houses the girls program, the Metro Achievement Center for Girls. Euston helps negotiate leases for other nonprofit tenants in the building, and also oversees the work of a third-party property manager.

Euston began his involvement with MEF as a volunteer tutor in 1994, and has held several board positions at the organization, which has helped nearly 22,000 students. Over the last 17 years, 100 percent of MEF students have achieved high school graduation and college enrollment. Currently, Euston is scouting a new location for MEF’s boys program, the Midtown Center for Boys. He helped establish criteria for the new location, analyzing where students and tutors live, area safety and the availability of public transportation. “I’m acting as I would for any client as a real estate advisor,” says Euston, senior vice president at CBRE, Chicago. “We’re making a huge difference for these kids.”

PRO BONO BOOSTS NONPROFITSThe average per-hour value of pro bono professional service is $150, according to a 2015 report by the Taproot Foundation, an organization with a Chicago office that connects skilled, pro bono volunteers with nonprofits. Companies are often eager to have their executives serve on nonprofit boards, especially at high-profile organizations. Local nonprofits rely on pro bono corporate talent. Not only do the nonprofits save money on professional fees, but the organizations also benefit from the perspective and advice of seasoned executives. Ted Dosch is board chair of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit group that builds safe, affordable housing for low-income families. As CFO at Anixter International Inc., a global distributor of industrial

products based in Glenview, Dosch is able to provide his financial expertise. He offers guidance on budgets for the organization that supports eight Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the Chicago area. “The most important thing we do is to be good stewards of our donors’ money,” Dosch says, adding that the group can’t fulfill its mission without a stable financial base. Like other pro bono volunteers, Dosch doesn’t limit his work only to his area of expertise. He started his work with Habitat for Humanity 20 years ago when he

Local Professionals Connect with Nonprofits by Donating Pro Bono ServicesBy Jane Adler

Ted Dosch, Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity

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was an executive at the Whirlpool Corp., one of Habitat’s large corporate partners. He helped build houses and organized volunteer teams. And he became a member of the board of directors of Habitat International, which oversees 1,300 independent affi liates in 70 countries. When he joined Anixter, Dosch helped develop a program called Anixter Cares. It provides funds to worthy causes and encourages employee giving by matching their contributions. Employees receive a paid day off each year to volunteer. Because of Dosch’s history with Habitat for Humanity, the organization has become one of Anixter’s primary nonprofi t partners. Hundreds of Anixter employees are involved in building houses in the area. And they volunteer at nine local Habitat ReStores, which sell new and gently-used home improvement goods, furniture, building materials and appliances at discounted prices. “Our work with Habitat has given employees a lot of pride in their company,” Dosch says.

DUAL DUTIESAttorney Norman Leon has served in multiple pro bono roles at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a local food bank with 700 partners across Cook County. He currently serves as vice chair of the board of directors, and was previously the organization’s general counsel,

handling legal work related to labor, employment, real estate and contracts. His favorite pro bono work is visiting the food pantries and soup kitchens that distribute the food. “I get the opportunity to see the enormous impact the Food Depository has on the lives of people in need,” says Leon, partner at the law fi rm DLA Piper. He points out that one out of seven people in the area don’t have enough food. “It’s stunning,” says Leon, grateful to be able to help. A common thread among executives is a strong belief in the mission. Mark Harris, senior counsel at the Boeing Co., is vice chair of the board of directors at Openlands, a group that protects open spaces in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, and natural habitats and wildlife. “I believe in the Openlands mission,” he says. “One of the cool things about Openlands is that it’s about getting people in touch with nature where they live.” At Boeing, Harris focuses on human resources and employee benefi ts, and he’s able to use that knowledge in his volunteer work at Openlands. He spends a lot of time in committee meetings, performing what he calls the “bread-and-butter tackling of governance.” But Harris admits he really loves the outdoors. So he participates in river clean-ups and the community garden programs sponsored by Openlands. “I get to be outside too,” he says. “It’s fantastic.”

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Join the Women’s Business Development Center at our

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We see a bright, beautiful future for Israel and the Jewish people. As

we embark on the most ambitious campaign in JNF’s history, we

encourage you to learn more about our work and to get involved. Because when you donate to

today’s Jewish National Fund you are helping build a stronger, healthier,

more secure Israel.

Friday, May 26 – The 35th America’s Cup, Bermuda. Conquer Cancer Foundation is the offi cial cancer charity of the challenging sailing competition that attracts teams and spectators from around the world. Continues through Tuesday, June 27. CONQUER.ORG/AmericasCup.

Tuesday, June 6 – Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Leader Council Graduates’ Luncheon, noon, Hilton Chicago. Women from Chicago’s business and civic arenas celebrate the academic achievement of Mercy Home’s children. Mercyhome.org/graduates-luncheon.

Tuesday, June 13 – Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity Hero Award Dinner, 6 p.m., Loews Chicago Hotel. Celebrates the heroes and homeowners who are building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Also recognizing corporate leaders who support Habitat across Chicagoland. ChicagolandHabitat.org.

Wednesday, June 21 – Ounce of Prevention Fund Annual Block Party, 6 p.m., 111 N. Canal, Chicago. A rooftop party with a purpose, featuring giant block building competition. Proceeds raise money to help at-risk Chicago children get quality early learning. Theounce.org/events/block-party.

Thursday, June 29 – United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Annual Celebration Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Sheraton Grand, Chicago. Supporters celebrate the collective successes of United Way’s community impact eff orts and recognize United Way champions. LIVEUNITEDchicago.org.

Friday, August 4 – Jewish National Fund JNFuture Windy City Shabbat,6 p.m., Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago. Professionals ages 22-40 who support JNF and share a commitment and passion for Israel come together for a Shabbat dinner with kosher food. Jnf.org/windycityshabbat.

Thursday, September 7 – Women’s Business Development Center WBDC2: Connect & Celebrate, 11 a.m., Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont. Business matchmaking, panel discussions, workshops and an awards/networking reception. Wbdc.org/WBDC2.

Saturday, September 9 – Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation PFF Walk, 9 a.m., Lincoln Park, Chicago. Fund-raising one- or three-mile walk along the lakefront with opportunities for virtual and team participation. PFFWalk.org.

Saturday, September 16 – Greater Chicago Food Depository Annual Hunger Walk, 8 a.m. Jackson Park, Chicago. Family-friendly walk raises awareness and funds for the Food Depository’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. Chicagosfoodbank.org/hunger-walk.

Thursday, September 28 – Good Sports Annual Chicago Legends Gala, 6:30 p.m., Museum of Broadcast Communications, Chicago. Enables Good Sports to provide new equipment, apparel and footwear to kids most in need. Goodsports.org.

Saturday, September 30 – Friends of the Forest Preserves Beer in the Woods, 1 p.m., LaBagh Woods, Chicago. Enjoy craft beer and cider from more than 25 breweries, with proceeds benefi tting Friends’ advocacy, Conservation Corps and community building initiatives. Fotpf.org/event.

Monday, October 2 – Joff rey Ballet Giselle Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Loews Chicago Hotel. Includes an intimate conversation about the upcoming performances (October 18-29) of the classic Romantic-era ballet set to Adolphe Adam’s original score. Joff rey.org.

Saturday, October 7 – Heartland Health Centers Annual From the Heart Gala, 6 p.m., the Montgomery Club, Chicago. Supports the organization’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality health care across 16 locations, particularly to low-income individuals, the uninsured, underinsured, immigrants and refugees. Heartlandhealthcenters.org.

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Tuesday, October 17 – Midtown Educational Foundation Annual Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. An opportunity to help place Chicago’s disadvantaged youth on the path to success. This year, honoring Kristi Savacool, Aon Hewitt CEO and MEF board member; and Ed Wehmer, Wintrust Financial Corp. founder, president and CEO. Midtown-metro.org.

Friday, October 27 – Bright Promise Fund’s Create! Event, 6 p.m., IUOE 399 Union Hall, Chicago. Student teams from schools served by Bright Promise Fund create live on-site, while guests learn about the organization and enjoy a professional art exhibit and seasonal hors d’oeuvres. Brightpromisefund.org.

Thursday, November 9 – Openlands Annual Luncheon, 10:30 am., Hilton Chicago. The largest gathering of conservation leaders in the region will honor conservation leadership award

recipient, the Morton Arboretum. Keynote speaker: Ed Collins, director of land preservation and natural resources, McHenry County Conservation District. Openlands.org.

Saturday, November 18 – Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Annual Awards Dinner, 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. The city’s longest-running black-tie gala honors the Stritch Medalist and raises funds for medical education scholarships. Luc.edu/stritchdinner.

Thank you for reading the 2017 Giving Guide. We hope the best practices and success stories help you refine and improve your company’s approach to charitable support. We also offer a special thank you to all the nonprofits that participated in this year’s Giving Guide, and to the corporate partners that helped spread the word about their missions. We encourage you to reach out to these nonprofits and explore ways in which you and your organization can help. Please visit the Crain’s Giving Guide microsite at ChicagoBusiness.com/giving-guide


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