Mindful leadership is rooted in self awareness. And the inner work you do directly impacts your outer work — not only how you show up at work, but also how you show up in your life. But what happens when changemakers — who focus squarely on improving the lives of others — feel dry and…
read moreHuman-centered design grows ever-more important as the social sector struggles to do more with less, and sector leaders search for new and different ways to gain greater access to the communities they serve. But how do you identify a designer who is aligned and in-tune with your organization’s mission and needs? George Aye, co-founder and…
read moreGeorge Aye found he had a lot to learn when transitioning from commercial design to human-centered design. And what he’ll share with sector leaders in
read moreGetting into Chicago a little early? You can watch emerging social entrepreneurs pitch innovative project ideas designed to solve environmental challenges at Q: You’ve been doing this since 2012, and you’ve awarded more than $50,000 now to social innovation projects in Chicago. Can you give us one or two good examples of past winners that…
read moreUpswell Chicago begins in less than two weeks now! We hope you’ve had a chance to save your spot to experience some of the immersive community events happening during the main event this November! The lineup features 19 thoughtfully designed experiences in all – including seven notable former Chicagoan also designated it as a National…
read moreIn the aftermath of the 2016 elections, our country continues to be pulled apart by differences, rather than bound and strengthened by what connects us. UC Berkeley’s Bridging Differences initiative, which mixes science and storytelling to explore how people from different groups or backgrounds can better understand and get along with each other. The GGSC…
read moreIt’s become something of a tradition to seek out a local artist to create the physical NGen Leadership Award, ensuring that each year’s winner has a keepsake that is unique and meaningful – and this year is no exception. We found Hyde Park Art Center – whose executive director, Kate Lorenz, serves on the “For…
read moreUpswell Chicago begins in less than three weeks now! We hope you’ve had a chance to save your spot to experience some of the immersive community events happening during the main event this November! The lineup features 18 thoughtfully designed experiences in all – including seven
read moreSign up for the Marwen was founded in 1987. What began as a one-room art studio is now a multi-floor, eight-studio, multi-gallery industrial loft that serves more than 900 students a year, offering visual arts and college and career programming for Chicago’s young people from under-resourced communities and schools in middle through high school. Aurora King,…
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