While I’m totally aware that Black History Month is almost over, I still felt that it was important for me to profile African-American individuals and organizations which are at the forefront of philanthropy within the community. The four-part series will introduce readers to the following roles: The Communicator, The Adviser, The Grant-Maker, and The Giver. The first installment profiles the wonderful Tracey over at BlackGivesBack, a blog dedicated to highlighting philanthropic events and initiatives within [...]

As we give our money to nonprofits and various charitable groups, it’s very important that you know how your money is being used. That is, unless you have an unlimited amount of money to give. As for me, I want my dollars (or at least the majority) to go towards programs and services, and not administrative/operating costs. I posted an article on Examiner.com discussing how CharityNavigator.org can provide you with a picture of a charity’s [...]

Morning, all! Today’s big topic: Twestival! I did a previous post discussing what Twestival is, but I didn’t have the exact event details. Well…voila! I have the details and included them in my Examiner.com article. You can check it out by clicking here! Hope to see (and meet) some of you at tonight’s festivities! -kb

Still undecided about NYE? Diageo Brands (Don Julio, Ciroc, Nuvo) is collaborating with Luol Deng and Joakim Noah (Chicago Bulls) and Garrett Wolfe (Chicago Bears) to bring Chicago a star-studded NYE event benefiting the following foundations: The Luol Deng Foundation For the Good of the Neighborhood Foundation (Joakim Noah) The 8 Foundation (Former NBA player, Antoine Walker)   NBC 5 Street Team member, Chasity, has the info here! -kb P.S. Tickets will be available until [...]

I was tagged by another philanthropy-focused blog, Black Gives Back, to receive the Superior Scribbler Award! Black Gives Back focuses on philanthropic activities within the black community. Amen! Before I pass the award along, I have to list the rules! 1) Pass The Award on to the five (5) most deserving bloggers. 2) Each recipient must link to the author and name of the blog from whom The Award was received. 3) Each “Superior Scribbler” [...]

I wrote a quick article discussing why giving circles are a good way to get involved in philanthropy without breaking the bank. Check it out here! -kb

Happy Hump Day! Here are a few quick hits for today: USA Today did a series called “Sharing in the USA,” examining how Americans give. The articles cover how philanthropy has evolved over the years, how celebrities give, and how the economy is affecting our contributions. You can access the stories here. The Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is hosting their “Okto-bear-fest” this Friday, October 17th at Sedgwick’s Bar and Grill (1935 [...]

TFG Spotlight will highlight organizations or initiatives which demonstrate a strong commitment to philanthropy and charitable acts.    Last week, my blog life became overshadowed by my work life and I didn’t get to do as much blogging as I wanted. *cue the violins* One of the events that I wanted to talk about was the Summer Soiree hosted by the Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC) on Friday, the 8th. The Summer Soiree is one [...]