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September 04, 2018
The Real Deal Neighborhood Spotlight: Can North Lawndale’s future live up to its past?
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August 06, 2018
‘He always, always had my back’: How IFF partnered with Heartland Alliance to open a specialized health care facility on Chicago’s south side
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August 06, 2018
Profile: Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO, Forefront
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July 10, 2018
Resilience: How the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative is ensuring access while changing the narrative
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June 06, 2018
A Total Partnership: How IFF and Centers for New Horizons are planning for the future
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May 15, 2018
Chicago Reader: Chicago’s civic and business elite put on epic display of wokeness, roll out racial equity plan
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May 03, 2018
Profile: Jeremy Nowak, Author and Strategist
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May 02, 2018
Chicago Artists Coalition utilizes MacArthur program’s financial training to manage rapid growth
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April 16, 2018
From IFF CEO Joe Neri: Celebrating 30 Years of Change
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March 08, 2018
MacArthur program strengthens financial capacity of Chicago arts groups
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February 13, 2018
Press Release: Nonprofit Lender Promotes New Systems Change Vision and Leaders in Chicago
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February 06, 2018
Foundation for Homan Square, IFF Bet on Future Together
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February 06, 2018
Historic building on Chicago’s south side future site of National Museum of Gospel Music
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January 08, 2018
Profile: Eva M. Roby, President and CEO, Mission Investment Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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October 04, 2017
Can Illinois schools make the grade? IFF study on K-12 public education shines light on inequities, bright spots
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