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Nonprofit Utopia

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Formerly known as Nonprofit "U", the Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an extension of the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. We use our podcast as an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building and organizational development.

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Kara Kennedy joined Lumity as executive director in 2009. Under her leadership, Lumity has rebuilt itself, achieving consistent high customer satisfaction and increased financial stability during economically challenging times. The nonprofit... more
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Kate Pravera, PhD, the Academic Director and Founder of the UIC Certificate in Nonprofit Management will be a guest on Nonprofit "U" radio blog talk show on Monday, September 14, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an... more
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The state of Illinois has over 36,000 registered nonprofit organizations that are eligible for tax exemption. These organizations are at various points in their development. Some are startups, and will never achieve their full potential, while... more
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If you could describe Kimberly George in four words, they would be ?compassionate, committed, creative, and connector?. This is her approach to her work as Teen Worker/College Readiness Specialist with CYC ABC... more
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When we speak of capacity, we are generally referring to organization's potential to marshal their human, financial and other resources to effect positive change in the communities and clients they serve. Organizational capacity is... more
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Ileana Serrano, Data Dissemination Specialist with the Census Bureau, will be the featured guest on Monday's episode. ?People tend to think about the Census as an event that happens every ten years?, Serrano said. ?They would... more
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By the time Crystal Sowemimo graduated from college, she had at least 5 years of volunteerism under her belt. As a high school senior, she served as a tutor and mentor to at-risk refugee children in Houston, Texas. As a college student, she... more
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In 1993 Dan Bassill and founders of a new Chicago tutor/mentor program (Cabrini Connections) decided to also create the Tutor/Mentor Connection. The T/MC's goal was to "collect all that is known" about tutoring/mentoring and... more
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When Shelby Parchman started his job as Director of Programs at Sunshine Enterprises, his charge was to create 200 businesses along the 61st Street Corridor in Chicago's Woodlawn community. Since that time, he has expanded... more
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Upon first glance, the North Lawndale community does not seem to be a place budding entrepreneurs would look to start a business. Indeed, there are challenges on every front. Where others see problems, Dr. Dennis Deer and... more
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