OUR EVENTS
Ingenuity 2024 Tapestry: Weaving Equity for Arts Education
Ingenuity presents Tapestry: Weaving Equity for Arts Education. The event will be a celebration of Ingenuity’s annual achievements in driving systems-level change for Chicago’s arts education ecosystem. In partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), arts educators, local arts organizations, and arts education investors, we are collectively transforming arts education for 323,251 K-12 CPS students and 651 schools.
2024 Honoree
Lollapalooza
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Ingenuity
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
About Ingenuity
Ingenuity was founded in 2011 to increase arts education access, quality and equity in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in direct response to decades of arts divestment. For 12 years, Ingenuity has helped drive unprecedented progress by advocating for strong policies and investing directly in CPS schools to bolster arts education and programming for the benefit of our youth. Using data as a springboard, Ingenuity creates and designs learning programs and services to help community arts partners and teachers more effectively and equitably align their unique arts education pedagogy, practices, and programs with CPS District priorities to propel high-quality work in schools. Today, nearly 70% of CPS schools now offer robust arts education programs – a 138% increase in just ten years. Ingenuity’s work to transform arts education and strengthen partnerships between schools and organizations has led to 82,000 more CPS students now advancing from the arts in their lives.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Butterfly Ball 2024
The Butterfly Ball celebrates all moments of wonder. Over the last 25 years, Butterfly Ball has raised over $40 million in support of the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. This support enables the Nature Museum to make a tremendous impact on the community as we build educational experiences for Chicago’s children that will reverberate for generations to come.
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Education has been the hallmark of the Chicago Academy of Sciences for the past 160 years, and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the public face of those efforts today. Each year, the Nature Museum offers engaging educational programs for explorers of all ages. Plus, they are a leader in local wildlife conservation and restoration, a center for public engagement in ecology, and a forum for dynamic public programs for all ages.
The Nature Museum’s mission is to create a positive relationship between people and nature through collaborations, education, research and collections, exhibits and public forums that foster urban connections to our region’s nature and science.
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Academy for Urban School Leadership 2024 Annual Benefit
AUSL's Annual Benefit Dinner raises funds to improve educational outcomes for students in Chicago and across the country. Through our programs and partnerships, we work to support whole-child growth from the classroom to the district level. In Chicago, we focus on diversifying the educator workforce to serve Diverse Learner, STEM, Art, and Early Childhood students and equipping educators to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Across the country, we help transform students' educational experiences by partnering with districts to unlock the power of their communities in reimagining and implementing rigorous and affirming student experiences in the classroom. Funds raised from the dinner will directly fund the teacher training, coaching, and school leadership development of educators across AUSL's 91+ Partner Schools in the Chicago Teacher Residency and LiberatED Way.
Honoring:
Dr. Donald Feinstein
Donna and Jack Greenberg
Northern Trust
Benefit Chair:
Martin J. Koldyke
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Academy for Urban School Leadership
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About Academy for Urban School Leadership
Mission: The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is a nonprofit organization that provides equity-focused programming to improve educational outcomes for students in underinvested communities. Our nationally-recognized Teacher Residency Program, recruits and trains diverse teachers with the long-term passion and skillset needed. By leveraging the success of our Advisory Services, AUSL is transforming schools to help school districts across the country.
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Merit School of Music Gala 2024
We are thrilled to host an unforgettable evening benefiting equal access and excellence in music education on May 14, 2024.
Join us at the Four Seasons Chicago as we gather together as a Merit community, experience amazing student performances, and honor our special guests for their contributions to the arts.
Honoring:
Ellard (Butch) L. Pfaelzer, Jr.
Thomas (Tom) M. Leopold
Gala Co-Chairs:
Duffie Adelson
Joe & Madeleine Glossberg
Susie Pfaelzer Sultan & John Sultan
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Merit School of Music
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Merit School of Music
Merit is dedicated to helping young people transform their lives by providing equal access to a high-quality music education, with 81 percent of students participating at no or a reduced cost thanks to need-based financial aid and free-in school programming. Merit enables motivated students, regardless of economic circumstance, to develop their talent and to use music as a springboard for achieving their full personal potential, with virtually 100 percent of our Conservatory graduates going on to college.
For more information about the Merit School of Music, please visit meritmusic.org
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Music Institute of Chicago’s 2024 Gala Benefit
Renowned for its first-rate faculty and a fundamental drive to ensure equitable access to music, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) provides high-quality music education, world-class performances, and countless moments of inspiration to thousands of people each year.
MIC's annual Gala Benefit supports:
financial aid and scholarship offerings that allow students to embark on their musical journey regardless of their financial means,
tuition-free community engagement and schools programming that transcend participation barriers, and,
neighborhood-based service activities that ensure an accessible and diverse learning experience for all Chicagoland residents.
An inspiring evening in support of high-quality and accessible music education for all!
HONORING
John and Fran Edwardson
2024 Cultural Visionary Award for Chicago
Marcus Roberts
2024 David and Dorothy Dushkin Award
Erica Anderson
2024 Richard D. Colburn Award for Teaching Excellence
CHAIR EMERITA
Alexandra C. Nichols
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John Krehbiel, Jr.
Scott and Nancy Santi
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Carlos R. Cárdenas
Courtney Holohan and Wesley Mueller
David and Eileen Zampa
Tao Zhu and Weihua Ye
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Music Institute of Chicago
622 Davis Street, 4th Floor
Evanston, IL 60201
Attire: Cocktail
Event Contact: Jen Breslin
About Music Institute of Chicago
Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest community music schools in Illinois and was the first in the state to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. As one of the three largest community music schools in the United States, the Music Institute of Chicago serves students of all ages, abilities and ethnic and economic backgrounds and plays a significant role in the educational and cultural fabric of our community. With multiple campuses and teaching facilities in Chicago, Downers Grove, Evanston, Lincolnshire and Winnetka, as well as expansive community partnership programs in the inner city with the Chicago Public Schools and community-based organizations, more than 12,000 school-age children are reached each year.
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Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s Lincoln Leadership Prize
2024 Lincoln Leadership Prize Recipient
Jon Meacham
Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and acclaimed historian to be honored for his exceptional contributions to the historical canon and public understanding of American democracy.
The Lincoln Leadership Prize is an annual award that recognizes outstanding individuals for a lifetime of service in the spirit of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The award honors individuals who accept the responsibilities imposed by history and demanded by conscience, who show great strength of character and exhibit unwavering commitment to the defining principles of democracy. The Lincoln Leadership Prize ceremony serves as the primary fundraiser for the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.
2024 Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award Recipient
Edward J. Wehmer Sr.
The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is proud to announce Ed Wehmer, Executive Chairman of the Board and Founder of Wintrust, will receive its 2024 Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award. This award, inspired by Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, recognizes individuals like Wehmer who exemplify civic leadership, generosity of spirit, and a commitment to the ideals of this nation. Ed Wehmer will be the third-ever recipient of the “Charity for All” award and first in Chicago since it was renamed in 2022 in honor of longtime Board Member and Chairman Emeritus Wayne Whalen after his passing. Newt and Jo Minow were the first recipients of the “Charity of All” award in 2017. Judy Woodruff became the second-ever recipient of the award, which the Foundation bestowed at an event in Washington, DC in 2023.
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Lincoln Presidential Foundation
c/o Samantha McGee
520 South 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About Lincoln Presidential Foundation
Established in 2000, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity headquartered in Illinois. It is the only national foundation focused on increasing access to history, educational programs, exhibits, and sites highlighting the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The Foundation does its work in cooperation and partnership with others locally, nationally, and globally. Its vision is a world where freedom and democracy flourish, inspired by the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Learn more at lincolnpresidential.org.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Spark! 2024
Spark! 2024 will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Rockwell on the River.
Join us and fellow leaders for an exclusive opportunity to meet our new CEO, Pablo Celnik, MD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist in rehabilitation and academic medicine.
On May 23, you will:
Learn how promising discoveries are enabling us to reimagine possibilities for our patients.
Understand how we’re personalizing medicine — using patient-specific data to inform the very best treatment.
Hear how Accelerate Ability, our fundraising campaign, is fueling these achievements and our vision to be the global source of science-driven breakthroughs in Human Ability.
Event Chairs:
Lori & M. Jude Reyes
Shirley & Pat Ryan
HOST COMMITTEE PLATINUM LEVEL • $100,000
Platinum seating for a table of eight
Platinum listing on all Spark! 2024 materials*
HOST COMMITTEE GOLD LEVEL • $50,000
Gold seating for a table of eight
Gold listing on all Spark! 2024 materials*
BENEFACTOR LEVEL • $25,000
Premier seating for a table of eight
Premier listing on all Spark! 2024 materials*
PATRON LEVEL• $15,000
Priority seating for a table of eight
Priority listing on all Spark! 2024 materials*
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION(S) • $1,500
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has proven that the integration of science into the clinical setting advances outcomes, ignites and nurtures novel ideas and creates a culture unlike anything in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Each year, our experts care for more than 50,000 patients who come from across the nation and around the world.
All of these people (and their loved ones) are hoping for even better treatments — and ultimately cures.
Thank you for your support!
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United Way of Metro Chicago 2024 Stronger Neighborhoods Awards
United Way of Metro Chicago’s 2024 Stronger Neighborhoods Awards Luncheon returns at the Hilton Chicago on Thursday, May 30. The event celebrates the commitment of business, civic, nonprofit, and community leaders to build stronger neighborhoods and a stronger, more equitable Chicago region. Each year United Way recognizes honorees who exemplify what it means to LIVE UNITED.
The Andrew J. McKenna Leadership Award recognizes a Chicagoan who has exhibited long-standing corporate and civic leadership and a commitment to United Way’s vision to build stronger neighborhoods. The Corporate Leadership Award is presented in recognition of an organization’s steadfast partnership with United Way and dedication to empowering individuals and communities.
United Way is proud to announce that this year we will present the Andrew J. McKenna Leadership Award to David Casper, an individual whose selfless actions have encouraged others to step forward as civic leaders and philanthropists, improving the quality of life for countless individuals and families in the Chicago region.
The Corporate Leadership Award will be presented to Nicor Gas and accepted by Wendell Dallas, President and Chief Executive Officer, for the firm’s longstanding commitment to United Way.
The Community Leadership Award will be presented to Don V. Villar and recognizes an individual or organization who strives to strengthen communities across the region.
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For wire transfer instructions, please email donorhelp@liveunitedchicago.org for instructions.
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
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United Way of Metro Chicago
ATTN: 2024 Stronger Neighborhoods
231196 Momentum Place
Chicago, IL 60689
About United Way of Metro Chicago
United Way of Metro Chicago brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and community leaders to deliver funding, resources, and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago. We are working alongside our partners at the neighborhood level to tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. United, we’re building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region.
Learn more about United Way’s work at www.LIVEUNITEDchicago.org
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Chicago Lighthouse Seeing What’s Possible 2024 Gala
Come together with 400 of our most generous patrons and ardent supporters for an evening of elegant inspiration. Demonstrate your support of our mission of creating opportunities for independence for the disabled and Veteran communities as we celebrate our accomplishments and look to the future. Proceeds benefit The Chicago Lighthouse’s programs for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans.
Reception & Silent Auction: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner, Program & Dancing: 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Attire
2024 GALA HONOREES
Vince & Patricia Foglia
Beacon of Light Award
Neal Berz | MIS Computer
Light of the Night Corporate Recognition Award
HONORARY GALA CHAIRMAN
Anida Johnson “Cookie” Cohen
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Terri Engelman Rhoads & Shauna Montgomery
CO-HOSTS
Caroline Grossinger
Bruce and Jamie Hague
Dave & Nancy Huber
Marv & Carol Lader
Judy & Ray McCaskey
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Julie Barrish
Eleni & Jimmy Bousis
Cheryl Rhodes Coleman
Judge F. Keith Brown (retired)
Shelley & Bill Farley
The Foster Walsh Family
Audrey Gale
Susan Griffiths Gohl & Jonathan Grabill
Beena and Martin Joseph
Mary & James Lasky
Bonnie Fry Rothman & Michael Rothman
Roni Siegel
Dr. Jeffrey & Tina Weller
Felicia & Kurt Winiecki
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Becca Kaufman Orchestra
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Chicago Lighthouse
1850 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
About Chicago Lighthouse
Founded in 1906 on Chicago’s West Side, The Chicago Lighthouse has been a pioneer in innovation across the areas of vision care, rehabilitation, education, employment and technology for over 100 years.
Today, The Chicago Lighthouse serves more than 67,000 people each year. As we look forward, we are committed to growing that impact by expanding critical programs, forging collaborative partnerships and creatively approaching the challenges our patients and clients face daily. In just three years, the number of Lighthouse employees has nearly quadrupled with expansion into the social enterprise arena, focused on customer care services. Our nationally prominent low vision clinic has become a world-class example of comprehensive rehabilitation and demonstrates our evolving role as a pioneer in vision care innovation.
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Chicago History Museum 30th Annual Making History Awards
The Making History Awards pay tribute to the positive and enduring impact of some of our city’s extraordinary leaders.
We look forward to saluting our outstanding honorees while supporting the History Museum and its mission to “share Chicago stories” through a vast collection of artifacts, innovative exhibits, public programs, tours and web-based outlets.
2024 Honorees
Guadalupe Arce, The Enrico Fermi Making History Award for Distinction in Science, Medicine, and Technology
Presented by Hon. Antonio Muñoz
Rick Bayless, The Marshall Field Making History Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership and Innovation
Presented by David Hiller
Mary Dillon, The Bertha Honoré Palmer Making History Award for Distinction in Civic Leadership
Presented by Michelle L. Collins
Leo Melamed, The Daniel H. Burnham Making History Award for Distinction in Visionary Leadership
Presented by Terry Savage
Liz and Don Thompson, The Jane Addams Making History Award for Distinction in Social Service
Presented by Nickol Hackett & Levoyd Robinson
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Chicago Historical Society
c/o PJH & Associates
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. Their ability to illuminate the past is a reminder of what really happened once upon a time, and sheds light on the present while informing our future.
With more than 20 million authentic artifacts, the Chicago History Museum stands at the crossroads of our city’s – and America’s – past and future. The Museum offers unique, innovative and informed glimpses into our shared history and continues to evolve and adapt to our world’s changing needs, with a number of digital resources including online exhibitions, virtual tours, and a host of educational materials for the whole family that reach a global audience in the millions.
For more information on Chicago History Museum, please visit https://www.chicagohistory.org.
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UCAN 25th Annual Youth Leadership Awards
Presented by
Allstate Insurance Company presents UCAN’s 25th Youth Leadership Awards.
The Youth Leadership Awards is UCAN’s flagship fundraiser held annually. This important evening is dedicated to celebrating the academic and personal achievements of UCAN’s outstanding youth. Each year, several exceptional young people are recognized and receive scholarships for higher education, including the Steans Family Youth Leadership Award presented to a deserving young person from the North Lawndale community.
UCAN will present its eleventh annual John D. Nichols Award to Northern Trust, accepted by Michael O’Grady, President and CEO, in recognition of their positive impact on youth and families in Chicago. UCAN is proud to present the Corporate Engagement Award to PepsiCo., a company that has demonstrated exceptional philanthropic commitment to UCAN and the youth in the City of Chicago.
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UCAN
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70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About UCAN
Held annually in June, the Youth Leadership Awards is UCAN’s flagship fundraiser that celebrates the academic and personal achievements of UCAN’s outstanding youth. Each year, seven exceptional young people are recognized and receive scholarships for higher education.
This year, as we look forward to celebrating 25 years of stability and growth, it is gratifying to know that we have rewarded outstanding youth around Chicago with scholarships. We continue to provide them with opportunities and exposure to excel as great leaders in our community.
UCAN remains focused on our vision that youth who suffer trauma can become our future leaders. We do so by building strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education, and empowerment. Founded 154 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, UCAN is one of Chicago’s oldest yet most innovative social service agencies.
UCAN has grown into a multifaceted social service organization serving and impacting over 9,100 youth and families each year. We help our youth reach the Power of their Potential by strategically developing a holistic, lifelong relationship with everyone.
We believe that our inspiring programs help to break cycles of violence and abuse while instilling a powerful sense of hope for the future. Our team strives to support our young people and advocate for change by providing essential services to communities in need. For example, UCAN therapists host virtual sessions for our youth; our residential programs continue to provide shelter and direction, and our violence prevention and intervention team is ever present in the streets with a laser focus on reducing gun violence.
For more information about UCAN, please visit https://ucanchicago.org/.
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Habitat for Humanity 2024 Habitat Hero Award Dinner
The annual Habitat Hero Award Dinner recognizes the contributions of individual and corporate leaders partnering to support Habitat across Chicagoland.
The awards will also honor homeowners and heroes that help Habitat for Humanity as we build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
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Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity (as of March 1, 2023)
328 South Jefferson
Suite 610
Chicago, IL 60661
Attire: Business
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
About Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity’s vision is “a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” and its mission is to “bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.”
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity – a unique regional support entity in the Habitat for Humanity organization – is an innovative approach created by the eight Chicago-area Habitat affiliates to align our region’s strong and proud culture of philanthropy with the disproportionate need for affordable housing in our region. Through this new collaborative effort, Habitat organizations throughout Chicagoland – working together, and with your support – aim to help significantly more individuals secure affordable, healthy housing.
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Gilda’s Club Chicago Awards Dinner
The annual Awards Dinner will be a truly inspirational night supporting this life-changing organization, where those impacted by cancer can go to gain essential social, emotional and informational support as a halo to their medical care.
2024 Honorary Chair
Ann Lurie
2024 Honorees
Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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Gilda’s Club Chicago
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70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Gilda’s Club Chicago
Gilda’s Club Chicago was created by a loving group of friends to honor the legacy of Gilda Radner, one of the most gifted comediennes of the 20th century. Since its opening on Valentine's Day 1998, the Club has provided free support to more than 65,000 members. The Clubhouse is located at 537 North Wells Street in Chicago, with staff also serving at four hospital satellites: Mount Sinai Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center, and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Gilda’s Club is also a valued community partner, offering programing in safety net hospitals, clinics, schools, faith communities, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Door Neighborhood Centers. Anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer can join, and all programs and services are provided 100% free of charge to members. Gilda’s Club Chicago is the only cancer support organization in the Chicagoland area that is an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, a national network that lobbies and conducts research on behalf of anyone impacted by cancer.
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Lincoln Park Zoo Ball 2024: Wild Everest
Zoo Ball, now in its 47th year, is the zoo’s signature fundraiser. The gala helps ensure Lincoln Park Zoo remains free and open to all and provides critical support for animal care and welfare, global conservation initiatives, learning and community engagement programs. Join us!
Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Statler
Jessica Therivel
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Zoo Ball 2024: Wild Everest
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About Lincoln Park Zoo
OUR VISION
Inspire communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world.
OUR MISSION
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science, and conservation.
OUR PROMISE
We are committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values and experiences of all people, including our guests, volunteers, and staff. For Wildlife. For All.
To learn more about Lincoln Park Zoo, visit their website at www.lpzoo.org.
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City Year Chicago Ripples of Hope Gala, Celebrating 30 Years of Service
Event Timing: 6 PM Reception | 7 PM Dinner and Program | 9 PM After Party | 11 PM Event Concludes
City Year Chicago has continued to strive towards our mission of advancing educational equity and we look forward to sharing and celebrating our journey with you during this year's dinner. We could not do this work without your support, or the unwavering support of our honorees.
Honoring:
Michael J. Alter
President of The Alter Group
Founder and Board Member of City Year Chicago
Liz Thompson
President of the Cleveland Avenue Foundation
Founding Executive Director of City Year Chicago
Gala Co-Chairs:
Les Coney
Stephen Quazzo
Co-Founder & CEO
Pearlmark Real Estate
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Chairman & Co-CEO
Ariel Investments, LLC
Jennifer Steans
President & CEO
Financial Investments Corporation
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City Year Chicago
ATTN: Eric Wilkerson
303 E. Wacker, Ste 2750
Chicago, IL 60601
Event Contact: Jen Breslin
About City Year Chicago
City Year Chicago's mission is to advance educational equity and empower under-resourced communities, by providing learning environments that maximize student potential while developing and deploying the next generation of civic-minded change agents.
City Year Chicago is an education-based non-profit founded in 1994 with 55 AmeriCorps members. Twenty-seven years later, 153 AmeriCorps members serve in 27 Chicago Public Schools across the city providing student, classroom, and whole class support.
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Leadership Greater Chicago Celebrate Leaders
The annual Celebrate Leaders event recognizes and celebrates the passion, commitment, accomplishments and impact of civic leadership in the Chicago region.
All proceeds from this important evening supports the Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellows Program that sets the bar for civic leadership and prepares our leaders for a lifelong commitment of civic involvement and responsibility.
2024 Honorees
Corporate Civic Leadership Award
Nicor Gas
Accepted by Wendell Dallas
Distinguished Service Award
David J. Vitale
Distinguished Fellow Award
Andrea Sáenz
2024 Corporate Chair
Sidley
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
Attire: Business Casual
About Leadership Greater Chicago
Leadership Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization that cultivates Chicago’s business, public and civic leaders through a deeper understanding of the issues facing our community and each other, helping them to build a better Chicago.
The LGC Fellows Program provides a foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement by creating awareness of key issues facing the Chicago region and challenges to bring positive change in the community.
For more information about Leadership Greater Chicago, please visit www.lgcchicago.org
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2024 Tribute to Achievement
Every girl’s future holds promise. One girl. One mentor. A promising future unlocked. Unlocking her confidence — through mentoring and exceptional experience — bringing her dreams to life.
“Power Her Dreams” Every girl deserves to have a dream and have the ability to see that dream fulfilled. Girls today navigate life and deal with a range of ups and downs - depression, new friendships, financial strain, first dances, and wanting to be seen alongside a lack of community. This roller coaster can halt or spur their growth and a positive adult presence in their lives makes all the difference. Having support, encouragement, and opportunities from mentors turns dreams into realities. Mentors shine a light where the darkness of fear, self-doubt and unworthiness hide and girls feel the power of mentorship in profound ways. Girls journey through life with a trusted shield and as a Girl Scout, mentorship opens a world of dreams fulfilled.
This year’s Tribute to Achievement Dinner brings the Girl Scout Mission to life. Join us as we celebrate community and corporate leaders who champion girls and women, and who act with vision and intention to make our world a better place.
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
About Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana provides more than 53,000 girls in our community exceptional experiences that enrich girls’ life skills, energize their passions and empower them to go after their big dreams. Our girls mean business. As Girl Scouts, they’re part of a world that embraces gender equity, workforce readiness and respect for all. They explore careers in STEM and business; they engage in inspirational conversations with women mentors during programs like Camp CEO and Project Law Track; and they cultivate cross-cultural friendships that are a foundation for their future.
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See the Music, Hear the Dance: An Evening with the New York City Ballet Celebrating the Harris Theater
This year the Harris is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing crucial support to local arts organizations, as well as presenting the highest caliber artists from around the globe and connecting them with Chicago’s rich artistic community.
To commemorate this milestone, the world-renowned New York City Ballet will return to the Harris stage for the first time since its breathtaking performance 18 years ago – which marked the genesis of the Theater’s curated series, Harris Theater Presents. The Harris is planning an extraordinary preview experience where guests will enjoy the Ballet’s exclusive 20th Anniversary Season Celebration performance and then adjourn to an elegant, seated dinner. It promises to be a spectacular evening to mark this historic moment for the Harris.
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Harris Theater for Music and Dance
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About Harris Theater for Music and Dance
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is Chicago’s primary residence for music and dance, connecting diverse audiences with outstanding artists from across the city, the nation, and the world. Opened in 2003 in Millennium Park, the Harris was the first multi-use performance venue built in downtown Chicago since 1929, and fulfilled the city’s need for a shared home for mid-size performing arts organizations. Today, the Theater features some of the most diverse arts and culture offerings of any venue in the city, and is a distinctive model for artistic quality, collaboration, and making the performing arts relevant and accessible to the widest possible audience.
Woven through each aspect of the Theater’s work are programs that nurture future generations of artists and audiences. The Harris breaks down barriers to experiencing the arts by building an inclusive environment and featuring accessible and captivating performances for all ages.
For more information about the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, please visit www.harristheaterchicago.org.
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Alzheimer’s Association Power of Purple: A Reason to Hope Luncheon
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Alzheimer’s Association
c/o: PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Livia Kenney & Sheridan Hardy
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®
Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
https://www.alz.org/illinois
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Providence St. Mel School Celebration! 2023
The annual Celebration! dinner raises crucial funds to benefit Providence St. Mel, an outstanding independent preschool through 12th grade college preparatory school on the West Side.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+ and use the “Become a Sponsor Today!” button below to make your reservation.
To pay via credit card, please CLICK HERE and choose Celebration in the Designation drop down box to make your reservation.
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Providence St. Mel School Celebration! 2023
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
About Providence St. Mel
PSM makes college dreams a reality for students with a proven model of academic excellence. Home to an engaging and challenging core curriculum, a variety of extracurricular activities, and a focus on building the character and confidence of students, PSM students achieve beyond the classroom. By working with students from preschool through high school, this individualized approach is a truly college-preparatory education. In fact, since 1978, Providence St. Mel School has had a 100% college acceptance rate.
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The 32nd Annual Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award Breakfast, presented and administered by the Civic Federation
The Excellence in Public Service Award recognizes a non-elected government employee who has had an extraordinary impact on the quality of state or local government services in Illinois. The award seeks to honor individuals who show dedication to a vision of quality management, leadership and innovation that leads to lasting achievements and more effective government.
32nd Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award Honoree:
Lanetta Haynes Turner
Chief of Staff, Office of the Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
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The Civic Federation
10 North Dearborn Street
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
About The Civic Federation
The mission of the Civic Federation is to provide objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
• Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
• Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
• Improve government transparency and accountability
• Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public
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Chicago Fire Department Foundation 2023 Tribute to Broad Shoulders Luncheon
The Chicago Fire Department Foundation – an independent charitable organization that supports the brave men and women of the Chicago Fire Department – will host the 2023 Tribute to Broad Shoulders Luncheon. This year, the CFDF will honor and present the Founders Award to Gallagher, and will also recognize several distinguished Chicago Fire Department heroes.
Proceeds from this event help advance fire safety education, critical training and equipment upgrades, the purchase of much-needed drones, assistance to CFD members and their families in time of need and the distribution of home fire extinguishers, smoke and CO detectors in high-risk areas all with one goal of protecting our great city and its people.
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Chicago Fire Department Foundation
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About Chicago Fire Department Foundation
The Chicago Fire Department Foundation is the official non-profit organization to support the Chicago Fire Department. The funds raised will assist the Department in its mission to prevent and respond to fires, medical emergencies, disaster and terrorist acts, protecting the lives and property of residents and visitors in Chicago. The CFDF supports the critical lifesaving work of the Chicago Fire Department by working collaboratively with the CFD and its members to support its most crucial priorities; to reduce firefighter, paramedic, and civilian deaths and injury. The Foundation supports CFD initiatives for education, fire prevention, training and equipment needs that are not funded through city, state or federal budgets.
For more information about the Chicago Fire Department Foundation, please visit https://cfdfoundation.com/.
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Columbia College Chicago UNLEASHED 2023
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Columbia College Chicago UNLEASHED 2023
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
Click here to view Unleashed 2022 images, video, and more!
About Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a college for creatives, founded in 1890 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. We are a liberal arts college that offers majors in creative disciplines; students are immersed from day one in a practice-based, multidisciplinary education in media, fine, and performing arts.
The college’s mission is to position graduates to become authors of the culture of their times. At our core, we equip our students with the skills and creative confidence to reimagine the cultural realities of the world we all inhabit. Many of our students, like many of our faculty, are innovators who transform industries and even create new ones.
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Leo Catholic High School 2023 Scholarship Benefit
Join us for Leo Catholic High School’s eighth annual Scholarship Benefit. The event plays a vital role in Leo’s ongoing ability to change young lives, as all proceeds support the school’s scholarship program. The event’s success has translated into expanded scholarship funding that has helped Leo increase its enrollment by nearly 60 percent over the past five years. This year Leo will honor Ray Siegel, Class of 1965, with the Andy McKenna Leo Legacy Award. .
Special recognition offered to Leo Booster level and up.
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Leo Catholic High School
Attn: Jim Earner
7901 South Sangamon Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
About Leo Catholic High School
Since opening our doors in 1926, we at Leo have educated generations of young men who have gone on to create and serve a better, stronger Chicago. A Leo education may be more important than ever today as street violence and economic inequities plague our city. We continue to prepare and inspire young men to take hold of the future—we are proud of our 100-percent graduation rate for the last 12 years, with every senior accepted to college. They will return to engage the next generation of Leo Men. Help us continue our work. Become a sponsor today.
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Chicago United Bridge Awards: Elevating Equity
Chicago’s premier celebration of excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion in business.
The Chicago Bridge Award, bestowed during the celebration, honors an organization that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion at the board and highest executive levels. Also presented is the CU Impact Award, inaugurated in 2022, honoring an impactful small or minority-owned business that is working towards inclusion and economic parity within their organization and in their community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payments for gifts of $6,500+
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Chicago United
Attn: Gail Arrigo
300 East Randolph Street
Suite 40.200
Chicago, IL 60601-5075
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Chicago United
Chicago United is a corporate membership organization, advocate, and thought leader committed to advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management and in minority business partnerships. Our vision is to transform the Chicago region into the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation.
Founded in 1968, Chicago United’s programming series provides platforms for members to learn, collaborate and engage with peers, and ultimately lead transformative change throughout Chicago’s business ecosystem. The organization’s signature programs include Business Leaders of Color, showcasing diverse, influential and accomplished individuals ready for corporate board directorships; the Minority Business Partnerships program, which includes the Five Forward™ initiative, dedicated to fostering collaboration between corporate and minority business enterprises; Inside Inclusion, the most comprehensive study of the status of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the highest levels in Chicago’s top corporations; and the Corporate Inclusion Institute, a talent development initiative designed to help organizations harness the power of inclusion and deliver cultural transformation as they cultivate and retain critical talent.
Direct Membership Inquiries to Robert Henry, Director of Membership Development. rhenry@chicago-united.org
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Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce 32nd Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner
The Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership was created by the Board of Directors of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce in 1992 to pay tribute to a prominent business leader who works tirelessly to advance the Chicagoland business climate while making significant civic contributions that make Chicago a world-class place to live and work.
Our previous Burnham Award Honorees have taught the Chicago region and the world how great business leaders can simultaneously be great societal leaders. They are the dreamers, architects and masons of a community ever being built taller, smarter, stronger and more inclusive. What this process looks like is ever-evolving yet the spirit of the Award remains constant. Each honoree is a force both for business and the betterment our community. And like Daniel Burnham himself, they shall “Make no little plans.”
32nd Daniel H. Burnham Honoree
Bob Clark, Executive Chairman and Founder, Clayco
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Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
About Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce combines the power of people, with our legacy of leadership and business advocacy, to drive a dynamic economy. We focus on delivering value for our members, making Chicagoland a world-class place to live and work.
Founded in 1904, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit business assistance and economic development organization dedicated to helping area businesses grow as well as promoting the economic development of the region.
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Kids Above All 2023 Annual Celebration Dinner
Kids Above All’s 2023 Annual Celebration Dinner is our signature fundraiser. Each year, we celebrate the accomplishments and growth of young people in our care and recognize distinguished business or civic leaders who have helped us place the safety, well-being and education of kids above all else.
Proceeds from the night provide vital funding to ensure children who have experienced poverty, violence, and injustice have every opportunity to build better lives and achieve their full potential.
Lucy Rider Meyer Humanitarian Awardees:
CIBC
Comcast
MedSpeed
Co-Chairs:
Peter Birnbaum, Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
Ed Dunphy, William Blair
Judy Godinho, GCM Grosvenor
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
Please send payments to:
Kids Above All
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
About Kids Above All
Since 1894, Kids Above All has placed the safety, well-being and education of all kids above everything else, building better lives for more than 150,000 impoverished children and families in the Chicago area.
Though Kids Above All’s programs and services have evolved over time to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs, our 128-year-old mission to protect, heal and educate our clients remains at the core of our work to ensure our kids achieve their full potential and have every opportunity to become independent adults who lead meaningful, productive lives.
For more information on Kids Above All, please visit https://www.kidsaboveall.org/
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Brain Research Foundation’s 2023 Discovery Dinner
This year, Brain Research Foundation celebrates its 70th anniversary with a return to an in-person Discovery Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The Discovery Dinner is an important evening that plays a pivotal role in Brain Research Foundation’s ability to fulfill it’s mission to fund the nation’s most innovative neuroscience. Event proceeds support top researchers as they strive to find the treatment and eventual cures of neurological disorders and diseases that affect so many children and adults.
Honoring:
CIBC
Accepted by Shawn Beber, President & CEO, CIBC Bank USA
Co-Chairs:
Norman Bobins
Richard A. Chaifetz
John D. Mabie
Peter B. Pond
Thomas A. Reynolds III
Scott P. Serota
(in formation)
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
If possible, please kindly consider check or wire transfer for gifts $5,000+.
Please send payments to:
Brain Research Foundation
111 West Washington Street
Suite 1460
Chicago, IL 60602
About Brain Research Foundation
Brain Research Foundation exists to accelerate discoveries of the human brain by funding pioneering neuroscience research.
With every donation we receive and every research grant we award, we come closer to better understanding how the brain functions through the innovative research of the nation’s top scientists — ultimately leading to novel treatments and prevention of all neurological diseases.
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The Ireland Funds 39th Annual Chicago Dinner
Join us as we celebrate the bonds between Chicago and Ireland. This annual coming-together of friends of Ireland will benefit the key work of The Ireland Funds and its support of nonprofit organizations across the island of Ireland and beyond.
Honoring:
Abbott
accepted by Robert B. Ford, Chairman and CEO
The Ireland Funds Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Matt Moore
Managing Partner, Chicago Cut Steakhouse
The Ireland Funds Leadership Award
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Please send payments to:
The Ireland Funds America
345 Park Avenue
Floor 17
New York, NY 10154
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
About The Ireland Funds
The Ireland Funds’ mission is to harness the power of a global philanthropic network of friends of Ireland to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development across the Island of Ireland and among Irish communities around the world.
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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs 2023 Global Leadership Awards Dinner
At the 2023 Global Leadership Awards Dinner, the Council will honor European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UL Solutions President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to creating a more open and promising world for all.
Since becoming President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has managed multiple crises — Brexit, Covid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s economic coercion — with pragmatic excellence, steadfastly reinforcing freedom and democracy as the founding principles of the European project. As UL Solutions President and CEO, Council board vice chair Jennifer Scanlon leads the company in pursuit of its mission of working for a safer world and is a fierce advocate for STEM education and increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
c/o: PJH & Associates
205 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60606
About The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Founded in 1922, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs. Its in-depth analysis and expert-led research influence policy conversations and inform the insights it shares with a growing community. Through accessible content and open dialogue of diverse, fact-based perspectives, the Council empowers more people to help shape our global future. Learn more at globalaffairs.org.
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2023 Annual Luncheon
Erikson's Annual Luncheon raises funds for groundbreaking programs that empower early childhood professionals to help children achieve their full potential. The event sparks thought-provoking dialogue that stimulates ideas and critical thinking to address the challenges we face in our society.
Featured Guest
Stacey Abrams
Individual Reservations are available for $600 each
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Erikson Institute
Attn: Michelle Smith
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654-4510
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Erikson Institute
Erikson Institute educates, inspires, and promotes leadership to serve the needs of children and families. We have the premier graduate school dedicated to child development. We provide direct services to our community’s most vulnerable children and families. We are leaders in influencing early childhood policy. We work tirelessly every day so that all children can achieve optimal educational, social, emotional, and physical well-being. At Erikson Institute, we know that investing in the early years of children will last a lifetime.
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Field Museum Love Science Benefit Ball
Calling all explorers, adventurers, and inquisitive minds. Join us for this year’s Love Science Benefit Ball, benefiting the Field Museum, one of our city’s foremost cultural institutions. On this special evening, hosted by the Women’s Board and the Board of Trustees, we will honor treasured friends of the Field and celebrate the collective mission of our Museum community. Proceeds from this event support the Field Museum's continued impact as a research, conservation, and education leader in Chicago and around the world.
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To give via credit card, please CLICK HERE
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Field Museum
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About the Field Museum
The Field Museum fuels a journey of discovery across time to enable solutions for a brighter future rich in nature and culture. We are Chicago's forward-thinking science leader, activating a world-class collection to inspire discovery, share engaging learning experiences, and pursue solutions for a better world.
For more information about the Field Museum, please visit http://www.fieldmuseum.org/
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YMCA of Metro Chicago 2023 Recognition Dinner
Play forward. Play on.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago plays to foster community, break barriers, and promote growth for a brighter, more equitable future. Together, let’s celebrate 165 years of play; of impact and empowerment; of education and innovation — all thanks to your support.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago has spent the last 165 years harnessing the Power of Play to achieve amazing feats: welcoming all people as full members, certifying the first YMCA SCUBA instructors in the country, investing in youth in Chicagoland and throughout the Midwest, empowering people of all abilities, and advancing the communities we serve.
We’re gathering for our 2023 Recognition Dinner at Morgan MFG on Thursday, October 19, at 6 p.m. to honor the civic leaders, partners, friends, and donors who champion the YMCA’s mission and the Power of Play.
Join us to commemorate the legacy of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and to toast to our future, as we continue to meet the evolving needs of our communities, from today and for decades to come.
Together, let’s celebrate 165 years of play; of impact and empowerment; of education and innovation — all thanks to your support.
Together, let’s celebrate you.
Honorees
Builders Vision
Comcast
Jessica P. Sarowitz, Managing Partner, 4S Bay Partners & President, Miraflores Films
Event Co-Chairs
A. Steven Crown
General Partner, Henry Crown and Company
Judith Toland
Vice President, Head of Scaled Solutions, Global Business Marketing, Meta
Interested in providing additional investments in support of the Recognition Dinner? Can’t attend, but want to support the Y? We’ve got you covered! You can make an online contribution.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
About YMCA of Metro Chicago
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is the leader in accessible, inclusive programming for more than 300,000 individuals each year, strengthening community by connecting people to their purpose, potential, and each other. The YMCA of Metro Chicago is evolving to become a 21st-century social enterprise for the region, through an association of 14 centers, 5 overnight camps, and 100 extension sites throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. Learn more about the Y's locations and our programming at ymcachicago.org.
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Chicago International 2023 Gala
The Chicago International Gala is a wonderful evening hosted by World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International. The proceeds from this special event supports the work of World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International, and funds the Chicago Consular Corps’ scholarships to the University of Illinois at Chicago..
Global Citizen Award
Martin Cabrera, Jr.
CEO and Founder of Cabrera Capital Markets
Corporate Ambassador Award
United Airlines
Chicago Sister Cities 2023 International Volunteer of the Year Award
Nuala Kavanagh
Co-Chair of the Galway Committee
Sponsorship Levels
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Please send payments to:
World Business Chicago
180 N. LaSalle
Suite 2505
Chicago, IL 60601
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About the Organizations
World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city. For more information, visit worldbusinesschicago.com
Chicago Sister Cities International
Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI), an initiative of World Business Chicago, advances Chicago as a global city and promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation through citizen diplomacy – one individual, one community at a time – for the benefit of Chicago and its sister cities. To accomplish its mission, CSCI develops programs in the areas of cultural arts and tourism, global education, government relations and international business. Learn more at chicagosistercities.com
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Better Government Association’s Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon
Please join the Better Government Association at our Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon. Proceeds from this event will directly fuel our Illinois Answers Project’s investigative and solutions-based newsroom, incisive BGA Policy reform initiatives, and our commitment to Civic Engagement so that all communities, especially those disproportionately impacted by government failures, are equipped, and informed as advocates.
11:30 AM Reception | 12:00 PM-1:30 PM Luncheon
Daniel L. Goodwin Watchdog Award
Michael J. Sacks
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
GCM Grosvenor
Co-Chairs
(as of 8/9/2023)
John A. Canning, Jr.
Daniel L. Goodwin
James Reynolds
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Heather A. Steans
Featured Guests
BGA President David Greising will be joined in conversation with best-selling author Jonathan Eig and award-winning editor, journalist and author Natalie Moore. They will discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in the civil rights movement and the persistence of racial equity issues and their impact on current-day Chicago.
Jonathan Eig
Jonathan Eig’s previous books have focused on people ranging from Al Capone to Muhammad Ali. A Chicago-based author, his most recent work, King: A Life, was hailed by The New York Times as a "monumental" new biography of the civil rights icon.
Natalie Moore
Natalie Moore serves as WBEZ’s Race, Class and Communities editor. Her book, The South Side , is a contemporary take on the same issues of segregation and racism that brought Rev. King to Chicago.
Please consider a check or wire transfer for gifts of $5,000+.
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
Please send payments to:
Better Government Association
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
About Better Government Association
The Better Government Association (BGA) is one of the nation’s oldest nonpartisan, nonprofit investigative journalism and civic advocacy organizations. Now in its second century, the BGA’s record of achievement and pursuit of governmental transparency, equity and accountability in Chicago and across Illinois has never been more important.
With three autonomous program areas—Solutions-based journalism, Policy, and Civic Engagement—our team uncovers waste and wrongdoing in government, holds elected officials accountable, litigates for open records and meetings, advocates for good government, and empowers citizens to engage and act. In the wake of the catastrophic collapse of the local news industry and, more recently, the barrage of criticism aimed at undermining the credibility and effectiveness of the mainstream media, the work of the BGA is essential in holding our elected officials, government agencies, and those that seek to represent us accountable.
For more information about the BGA, please visit http://www.bettergov.org/
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Grant Park Music Festival Advocate for the Arts Awards Benefit
The Advocate for the Arts Awards Benefit is a festive evening of musical entertainment. Proceeds from this event play a critical role in the Grant Park Music Festival’s ability to present spectacular free classical concerts in Millennium Park for thousands of audience members, free String Quartet Concerts in neighborhood parks as part of the Mayor’s Night Out in the Parks program, master classes and pre-concert lectures, and Classical Campers music programs for Chicago Park District day camps in Millennium Park.
The Advocate for the Arts Award honors those who have made outstanding contributions to Chicago’s cultural landscape, investing in the life of the city—today and in the future.
HONORING
David Hiller
President and CEO (retired), Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc.
Accepted by Susan Noel
Caitlin Edwards
Violinist, Arranger, Recording Artist, Teacher
CO-CHAIRS
Pamela Crutchfield
Phil Lumpkin
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If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your contribution to:
Grant Park Music Festival
PO Box 71553
Chicago, IL 60694-1553
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
About Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only free, outdoor classical music series of its kind. Created as a response to the Great Depression of the 1930s, by Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak and James Petrillo, President of the Musicians’ Union, the ten-week festival has become a beloved summertime tradition in Chicago.
The Grammy® Award-nominated Grant Park Orchestra and the award-winning Grant Park Chorus feature more than 250 professional musicians who perform at the Festival for the ten-week season each summer. Throughout the rest of the year, they can be found playing with major orchestras, teaching at universities and appearing on concert stages throughout the U.S.
The Festival offers more than 270 free events each summer, including concerts in Millennium Park and in neighborhoods throughout the city, docent-led open rehearsals, pre-concert lectures as well as additional community engagement events. The Grant Park Music Festival serves more than 800,000 people each summer, including Chicagoans and visitors alike.
Over the past decade, under the leadership of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and Chorus Director Christopher Bell, the Grant Park Music Festival has established a reputation for providing adventurous programing at world-class standards, in an environment welcoming and accessible to all.
The Festival operates today as a unique collaboration among the Grant Park Orchestral Association, the City of Chicago, and the Chicago Park District. The contributions of corporations, foundations, and thousands of individual donors help keep the music playing all summer long.
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 2023 Chicago Dinner
The Chicago Dinner is an inspirational evening which benefits the families of severely injured Marines. This is Chicago’s premier Marine event and supports the Foundation’s Chicago Initiative - the Heroes Tribute Scholarship Benefitting Children of the Severely Injured. The initiative’s purpose is to provide $30,000 to every child of a severely wounded Marine or Navy Corpsman to ensure that they have the opportunity to pursue their education.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+
Please send payments to:
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
About Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
We’ve been Honoring Marines by Educating their Children™ for more than half a century. Founded in 1962, The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides access to affordable education for the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen attending post-high school, under-graduate and career technical education programs. In that time we’ve awarded nearly 50,000 scholarships valued at $155 million.
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After School Matters 2023 Gala
The After School Matters Annual Gala celebrates the incredible accomplishments of Chicago’s teens while raising important revenue to continue serving nearly 19,000 well-deserving teens throughout the city each year.
Sponsorship Levels
Visionary - $100,000
Event tickets for up to twelve; Verbal and digital name recognition at the event; Premier logo or name inclusion on the event save the date and event invitation; Website recognition including hyperlink; Custom social media post; Recognition in event press release, newsletter, and annual report; VIP gift made by ASM teens.
Investor - $50,000
Event tickets for up to ten; Verbal and digital name recognition at the event; Logo or name inclusion on the event save the date and event invitation; Website recognition including hyperlink; Recognition in event press release, newsletter, annual report, and social media; Special gift made by ASM teens.
Champion - $25,000
Event tickets for up to eight; Digital name recognition at the event; Name inclusion on the event save the date and event invitation; Website recognition including hyperlink; Recognition in event press release, newsletter, annual report and social media.
Patron - $15,000
Event tickets for up to eight; Digital name recognition at the event; Website recognition; Recognition in event press release, newsletter, annual report, and social media.
Mentor - $10,000
Event tickets for up to six; Digital name recognition at the event; Website recognition; Recognition in event press release, newsletter, annual report, and social media.
Individual Reservation(s) - $1,500 each
Please send payments to:
After School Matters Annual Gala
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About After School Matters
Since 1991, After School Matters’ innovative and engaging after-school and summer programs have served more than 350,000 teens from communities throughout Chicago, providing them with opportunities to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for success in college, careers and beyond. These programs provide a safe space for teens to foster positive relationships with professional instructors and fellow teens throughout the city. Our nationally-recognized approach, incorporating project-based learning and 21st century skill development, not only enriches lives but also helps to revitalize underserved neighborhoods by leveraging existing resources and infrastructure and fostering partnerships with other organizations, companies and institutions.
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Navy Pier A Legacy ExPIERience
A Legacy ExPIERience will celebrate the incredible leadership and distinctive collaboration that has brought Navy Pier to this moment, with reflections of our continued evolution. We look forward to showcasing an array of the extraordinary culinary and cultural partners that elevate Navy Pier as a Chicago icon.
Honoring:
William J. Brodsky and Chicago Shakespeare Theater
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payments for gifts of $5,000+
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
Please send payments to:
A Legacy ExPIERience
c/o: PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
About Navy Pier
Welcoming millions of guests annually, Navy Pier is the most visited destination in the Midwest. Since the Pier’s revitalization in 1995 and establishment as a nonprofit in 2011, this world-class landmark continues to evolve, engaging locals and visitors alike through 50 acres of parks, restaurants, cultural attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more.
A distinctive urban treasure, Navy Pier is an accessible public place that celebrates the vitality of Chicago, providing year-round enjoyment for guests from around the globe and serving as an essential economic engine to the region.
Funds raised from A Legacy ExPIERience support the Pier’s partnerships with local cultural organizations to provide free and unique experiences that represent the diversity of Chicago’s artistic landscape.
Chicago Humanities Annual Benefit & Celebration
All proceeds from the evening will help ensure Chicago Humanities as Chicago’s home for critical civic and cultural conversations, enabling us to amplify new ideas and voices in ways only the arts and humanities are able.
Recipients of the Civic Leadership Awards
James Reynolds | Loop Capital
Jim Lowry | James H. Lowry & Associates | The Boston Consulting Group
Benefit Committee
Allegra Biery, Northern Trust
Charles Calloway, Chapman and Cutler LLP
Cheryl Harris, Allstate Insurance Company
Doug Jackson, Greenhill & Co.
John McCarter, The Field Museum (Emeritus President)
Pradip Pititiath, McKinsey & Company
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
Please send payments to:
Chicago Humanities
Attention: Development Office
500 North Dearborn
Suite 825
Chicago, IL 60654
About Chicago Humanities
The Chicago Humanities connects people to the ideas that shape and define us, and promotes the lifelong exploration of what it means to be human. CH fosters curiosity, celebrates creativity, explores the boundaries of contemporary knowledge and culture, and challenges us to see ourselves and the world anew.
For more information, please visit https://www.chicagohumanities.org/
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American Writers Museum OnWord 2023
OnWord, the American Writers Museum's annual benefit, raises funds to support the educational and cultural programming of the American Writers Museum. We hope you will join us!
Beyond the Page Honoree
Dominique Raccah
CEO, Sourcebooks
Inspiring Writer Award
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Literary Critic, Historian, and Host of Finding Your Roots on PBS
Event Chairs
Roger Baskes
Joan E. Clifford
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Event Contact: Molly McDonald
Please send payments to:
American Writers Museum ONWORD 2023
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
About American Writers Museum
The American Writers Museum's mission is to engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence on our history, our identity, our culture and our daily lives.
American writing is distinctive, diverse, and comes in many forms from across the nation. As the only museum devoted to American writers and their works, AWM connects visitors with their favorite authors and writings from more than five centuries, while inspiring the discovery of new works of every type – poetry, lyrics, speeches, drama, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and more.
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Adler Planetarium 2023 Celestial Bash
On September 9, 2023, join us for an evening of discovery and fun at the Adler Planetarium. Science is better when everyone does it together. That’s why the Adler works to break down the barriers that keep people out of scientific spaces. We make space where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can share their unique perspectives, explore the universe together, and practice skills they can carry into any profession or pursuit they choose.
We invite you to join us as we embark on a journey to break down barriers that keep people out of scientific spaces.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
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Adler Planetarium Celestial Bash
1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Event Contact: Livia Kenney
About Adler Planetarium
For over ninety years, the Adler Planetarium has helped our community learn about the wonders of our universe and experience those wonders first-hand. As the pandemic and resulting closure continue on, we remain dedicated to strengthening our mission, expanding our impact, and creating online programs that foster collaboration and exploration. Promoting accessibility and celebrating accomplishment in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), the Celestial Bash will connect people to each other and the wonders of the sky we all share.
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The Civic Federation Annual Civic Awards (Copy)
The Civic Federation’s Annual Civic Awards honors the outstanding civic contributions of individual citizens and Chicago-area institutions while raising revenue to empower the Federation’s efforts to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois.
Lyman J. Gage Award
for Outstanding Civic Contribution by a Chicagoan
Richard S. Price, Executive Chairman, Mesirow
Addams-Palmer Award
for Exemplary Civic Involvement by a Chicago Institution
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Accepted by Timothy S. Crane, President and CEO
Co-Chairs:
William J. Brodsky
Chairman, Cedar Street Asset Management
Chairman, Options Solutions
Les Coney
Executive Vice President, Office of the Chairman
Mesirow
Lester Crown
Chairman Emeritus
Henry Crown and Company
Adam L. Hoeflich
Partner
BartlitBeck LLP
Dr. Suzet M. McKinney
Principal and Director of Life Sciences
Sterling Bay
Donovan W. Pepper
Senior Director, Government Relations & Civic Engagement
Walgreen Co.
Patrick G. Ryan
Chairman and CEO
Ryan Specialty
Maurice Smith
President, CEO and Vice Chair
Health Care Service Corporation
Jennifer W. Steans
President and CEO
Financial Investments Corporation
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
Please send payments to:
The Civic Federation
10 North Dearborn Street
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60602
About The Civic Federation
The mission of the Civic Federation is to provide objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
• Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
• Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
• Improve government transparency and accountability
• Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public
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Gilda’s Club Chicago 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner
The 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner will be a truly inspirational night supporting this life-changing organization, where those impacted by cancer can go to gain essential social, emotional and informational support as a halo to their medical care. At the dinner, we will offer a public “thank you” to friends who have been with Gilda’s since the very beginning -- Ann Lurie, The Crown Family, Bears Care and The Second City. Friend of the Gilda’s Club Chicago Community, Film and Television Star Bonnie Hunt will be our host for this special evening.
Bonnie Hunt
25th Anniversary Awards Dinner Host
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Gilda’s Club Chicago
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Courtney Galassini
About Gilda’s Club Chicago
Gilda’s Club Chicago was created by a loving group of friends to honor the legacy of Gilda Radner, one of the most gifted comediennes of the 20th century. Since its opening on Valentine's Day 1998, the Club has provided free support to more than 60,000 members. The Clubhouse is located at 537 North Wells Street in Chicago, with staff also serving at four hospital satellites: Mount Sinai Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center, and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Gilda’s Club is also a valued community partner, offering programing in safety net hospitals, clinics, schools, faith communities, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Door Neighborhood Centers. Anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer can join, and all programs and services are provided 100% free of charge to members. Gilda’s Club Chicago is the only cancer support organization in the Chicagoland area that is an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, a national network that lobbies and conducts research on behalf of anyone impacted by cancer.
For more information on Gilda’s Club Chicago, please visit https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/.