News in “Community Development”
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May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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May 12, 2013 - In the Media
"‘Math Tutoring on Steroids’ Aims to Help Troubled Chicago Teens, Muscle Out Crime "
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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April 15, 2013 - In the Media
"New Community Planning Game Attracts Youth"
From Nonprofit Quarterly
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April 10, 2013 - From the field
Chicago Uses Crowdfunding to Grow Local Businesses, Create Jobs
World Business Chicago (WBC) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have launched Seed Chicago, a collaboration with Kickstarter that will highlight projects that create jobs and economic growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Read More
April 10, 2013 - In the Media
"Could Kickstarter Work as a Tool for Neighborhood Economic Development?"
From The Atlantic Cities
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April 9, 2013 - In the Media
"Chicago Taps Kickstarter for Community Development Projects"
From the Chicago Tribune
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March 4, 2013 - In the Media
"NU law center, SW Side community group win MacArthur grants"
From the Chicago Tribune
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February 27, 2013 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
February 22, 2013 - In the Media
"Gun Violence Is Public Health Crisis in Chicago"
From PBS NewsHour
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February 8, 2013 - Publication
Investing in Broadband Evaluation
High-speed Internet can connect remote communities, help coordinate and streamline healthcare services, enable children with unparalleled access to learning opportunities, and spark and support innovation in numerous fields. Read More
January 8, 2013 - Publication
Examining Federal Involvement in Real Estate
Federal financing of and spending on real estate impacts millions of Americans. Read More
December 12, 2012 - In the Media
"Mayor Emanuel Touts Expansion of Chicago’s Open Data Effort, and This is Why You Should Care"
From WBEZ Chicago
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November 26, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
October 19, 2012 - Publication
Building Workforce, Community Development in Cities
A report from National Skills Coalition explores ways that federal policy can better support cities’ efforts to integrate human and physical capital investments, particularly in the areas of public housing and transit-oriented development. Read More
September 27, 2012 - From the field
NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance Honor Three Community Development Finance Institutions
The Clearinghouse CDFI, the Primary Care Development Corporation, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing have been announced as the winners of the NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. Read More
