A Look at the Giving Circles and Councils of the Chicago Foundation for Women

A Look at the Giving Circles and Councils of the Chicago Foundation for Women

The Chicago Foundation for Women has three giving circles and three giving councils. In this article, we’re taking a close look at all of them to guide Chicago grantseekers.

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A Look at the LBTQ Giving Council's Work in Chicago

A Look at the LBTQ Giving Council's Work in Chicago

Here’s a look at how the LBTQ Giving Council works in Chicago, including who’s running it and who has been receiving its grants.

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No One Can Do It Alone: How Chicago Funders Are Taking on Domestic Violence

No One Can Do It Alone: How Chicago Funders Are Taking on Domestic Violence

Despite the pervasiveness of domestic violence, this problem has never been high on philanthropy’s agenda. That’s starting to change in Chicago, thanks to a collaboration that includes some of the city’s most prominent foundations.

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This Women’s Foundation Focuses on Direct Services and Advocacy in Chicago

This Women’s Foundation Focuses on Direct Services and Advocacy in Chicago

The Chicago Foundation for Women is a local funder that we follow closely because of its comprehensive approach to gender equity. Here’s how and where this funder has been giving around town lately.

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"A Systemic Problem." What These Funders Are Doing About Domestic Violence in Chicago

"A Systemic Problem." What These Funders Are Doing About Domestic Violence in Chicago

As Crown Family Philanthropies moves into its seventh decade of giving, it’s teamed up with the Chicago Foundation for Women and other local funders to step up the fight against domestic violence in its home city.

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This Women’s Giving Circle is Focusing on Race and Gender on Chicago’s South Side

This Women’s Giving Circle is Focusing on Race and Gender on Chicago’s South Side

Giving circles are a big part of the philanthropy scene in Chicago, and there are quite a few of them around town. We look at a new giving circle on the local scene and what sets it apart from the others.

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"Lasting Economic Security." A Chicago Funder's Approach to Gender Equity

"Lasting Economic Security." A Chicago Funder's Approach to Gender Equity

The Chicago Foundation for Women puts a big emphasis on helping women become financially independent. We look at CFW's latest grants and it's partnerships with other funders around town.

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Pro-Health, Anti-Violence: Where a Chicago Women’s Funder Is Giving

Pro-Health, Anti-Violence: Where a Chicago Women’s Funder Is Giving

The Chicago Foundation for Women recently announced a total of 68 new grants, mostly in support of access to women’s healthcare and freedom from violence. We take a closer look. 

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