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Join Our Better Giving Circle H
ERE AT M A KE IT BETTER , we believe that magnifying the
basic human urge to come together, network and support those around us is the key to a better world. Giving circles — a form of participatory philanthropy where groups of individuals donate their own money and/or time to a shared cause — are one way to do just that, and connecting these ever-growing circles through media sponsorships of nonprofit fundraisers has been core to our publishing business model since we started 10 years ago. Today, we’re proud to introduce our Better Giving Circle. Should you choose to join — by donating $1,000 to your favorite nonprofit — you’ll be able to underwrite a media sponsorship that allows your chosen organization to use our impactful connections, online content and significant support for at least one fundraising event to its advantage. Nonprofits that earn a Better Giving Circle media sponsorship will receive a free platform for any matching grant opportunities that exceed $10,000, and it’s fun, too: Next fall, you’ll be invited to a celebratory dinner, curated by Make It Better’s dining editor, Julie Chernoff, at which your cause will be championed while you mix and mingle. There are 100 spots available in the 2018 Better Giving Circle, and we do hope you’ll join us. It’s a win for you, your favorite cause, and the world. Susan B. Noyes, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
This circle of images represents just a sampling of the fun, impactful fundraising gatherings that take place year-round in Chicago and the Bay Area, including Whistlestock in Sausalito; Halleck Creek Ranch’s annual dinner and auction in Nicasio; Hot Bed in Tiburon; Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Chicago Voices Gala Benefit Concert; Chicago’s Tiffany Circle and the Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
18 JAN UARY/ F EB RUARY 2018 M A K E IT B E T T E R