Catch up on IFF news, read stories about community development projects across the Midwest, and gain insight from our team.

Stories
August 21, 2023
“Game Changing” Urban Farm Expands Kheprw Institute’s Capacity to Build Community Wealth
Read More
Press
July 19, 2023
Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Launches Fourth Chicago Cohort, Addressing Barriers Leaders of Color Face in Accessing Resources
Read More
Stories
June 07, 2023
Stronger Nonprofits Initiative: Five Years of Investment and Impact
Read More
Stories
May 22, 2023
Supporting a Broad Range of Chicago’s Dance Artists: A Conversation with ACLF Program Participant Joanna Furnans, Executive Director of Chicago Dancemakers Forum
Read More
Stories
April 24, 2023
Navigating ‘an Incredible Time of Transition’: A Conversation with ACLF Program Participant Jeannie Lukow, Executive Director of Porchlight Music Theatre
Read More
Stories
January 19, 2023
Arts and Culture Community Celebrates Chicago’s Cultural Treasures as Initiative Embarks on Its Next Phase
Read More
Press
January 17, 2023
Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Returns to Chicago, Addressing Barriers Leaders of Color Face in Accessing Resources
Read More
Press
January 10, 2023
Press Release: IFF Receives $75,000 Grant from Glick Philanthropies to Further Support Indianapolis Nonprofits Through Leadership, Programming, and Real Estate Coaching
Read More
Stories
October 26, 2022
10 Key Takeaways from the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative’s First Five Years
Read More
Thought Leadership
September 21, 2022
Stronger Together: Health Care Systems Investing in Early Care & Education
Read More
Stories
Consuelo Poland, Founder of Latinas Welding Guild
June 21, 2022
‘It’s Been a Really Great Year of Growth’: A Conversation with Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Participant Consuelo Lockhart, Founder of the Latinas Welding Guild
Read More
Stories
June 20, 2022
Recorrido de Fotos: Proveedores de educación infantil en Grand Rapids mejoran sus edificios a través del programa Learning Spaces
Read More
Stories
June 20, 2022
Photo Tour: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Education Providers Enhance Facilities Through Learning Spaces Program
Read More
Stories
Cover of IFF's 2021 Annual Report
May 18, 2022
IFF’s 2021 Annual Report | Meeting the Moment: Change, Equity, Impact
Read More
Press
May 16, 2022
Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Launches in Kansas City, MO, Addressing Barriers Leaders of Color Face in Accessing Resources
Read More
Stories
June 14, 2021
Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Spotlight: InsideOut Literary Arts Executive Director Suma Karaman Rosen
Read More
Stories
March 14, 2019
Stronger Nonprofits Initiative: 20 organizations served, countless ideas and connections sparked
Read More
Stories
March 06, 2019
Empowering Chicago nonprofits through capital, know-how, and networking
Read More
Stories
September 05, 2018
IFF Learning Spaces: Three Stories of Growth
Read More
Stories
July 10, 2018
Resilience: How the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative is ensuring access while changing the narrative
Read More