CCAP recognized among Chicago’s “Most Innovative Ideas”

Time Out Chicago singles out the Chicago Climate Action Plan as among Chicago’s Most Innovative Ideas.

Global Grantmaking Institute at COF

The Council on Foundations is offering its first ever global grantmaking educational program in December. See here for details.

TPI Takeaway

The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) gathers interesting news and insights on strategic philanthropy. Check out the TPI Takeaway.

Global Giving Matters

Synergos and Global Philanthropy Partnership bring out interesting features in global giving.

Hopeful results in global philanthropy

Nicholas D. Kristof’s 7/3/11 article highlights measured progress through thoughtful, stragegic philanthropy. Worth a close read.

Public-Private Partnership Helps Chicago Lead in Climate Change Adaptation

Wonderful piece from The New York Times today highlighting the important teamwork of the Chicago Climate Action Plan.

Celebrate Kavita Ramdas and the Global Fund for Women

Kavita Ramdas

The Chicago Committee for the Global Fund for Women is hosting a lunch to celebrate Kavita Ramdas, who led the GFW for 14 years. Join us! Thursday, May 26, info here.

Global Activism Forum

Get to know Chicago organizations working globally to make the world a better place. WBEZ’s Global Activism Expo is a fun and engaging event. And free!

Grantmakers Without Borders annual meeting

Gw/oB meetings always promote thoughtful dialogue on social justice and global philanthropy. Their 11th annual event in New York will be no exception.

Global Philanthropy Forum

GPP executive director April Donnellan will be participating in the Global Philanthropy Forum in Redwood City, California. The Forum is celebrating ten years of impactful global giving.