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2013 Guide To Giving – Philanthropy And Fundraising Made Easy
It’s here. And it’s great. The 2013 Make It Better Guide To Giving, sponsored by Walgreens. Venture philanthropy and fundraising made easy:
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$3,000,000.00 raised for nonprofits!!
As of Feb 28, 2014, Make It Better has officially raised $3,009,451 for nonprofits. Thank you to the Make It Better staff, readers, advertisers and nonprofit partners. It has been a great pleasure...
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A Future Stronger Than The Empty Nest
My youngest child, Emma, will be a freshman at Harvard this fall. Emma Noyes in the graduation dress made by her sister, Skatie. Emma’s good news could have been my bad news because of the Empty Nest...
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Part 1; Best Annual MIB Supported Chicago Fundraisers
North Shore philanthropists use their love of big ideas, unique experiences, family fun, great home design, fashion, drop-dead glamour and ladies lunches to support a plethora of excellent causes. Over...
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Part 2; Best Annual MIB Supported Fundraisers
Welcome back to Part 2 of my posting of top MIB Supported Fundraisers. Today, we’ll look at top NFP Gala’s in the area of Service and Schools. 1. City Year Ripples of Hope Gala (4/2015) This year’s...
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Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards
Each year, in honor of National Philanthropy Day, we announce the winners with a live-blogged roadshow. Please watch this year on November 14 through your social network. Winners earn compelling...
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THE 5 Ps Of Effective Philanthropy
Effective fundraising made easy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Make It Better: Fundraise Like The Pros In Honor of National Philanthropy Day Etymologically, “philanthropy” means...
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Christopher Knight – Consumate Make It Better Man – Joins Skin For Life 2015
Typically, we think of females as the Make It Better stereotype – multitalented, multitasking, creators of win/win scenarios, re-inventors of self, fundraisers. Rarely do we think of males the same...
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Don’t Miss! Jim Hackett Talks Faith and Leadership
Want to be inspired by a successful life built on great values? If your answer is yes, please join me on Friday, December 4 at Kenilworth Union Church at 7 a.m. to hear Jim Hackett speak on “Faith And...
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Why I’m a Fan of The Chan Zuckerberg Gift and The Spirit Behind It
“Our daughter and everyone in her generation should be able to live much better lives… The only way to reach our full human potential is if we are able to unlock the gifts of every person around the...
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A Tribute To Skin Of Steel Founder Susan Steel
Susan Steel, of Glenview, died in January from melanoma. Most people diagnosed with late-stage melanoma, like Steel, live for a few months. Steel lived for more than a decade. That is big news in and...
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Time, Money, Values, Impact
We all have complicated relationships with money. We need it, but we don’t want this to overtake living our life well. Fortunately, there is growing awareness that aligning our values with how we earn,...
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Christopher Knight – Consumate Make It Better Man – Joins Skin For Life 2015
Typically, we think of females as the Make It Better stereotype – multitalented, multitasking, creators of win/win scenarios, re-inventors of self, fundraisers. Rarely do we think of males the same...
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