Leadership Archives - Niagara Foundation

28 Oct

2017, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Special Events

Niagara Forum: Rethinking Veterans Day

23 Mar

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Leadership, Society and Culture

Linsey Maughan Talks UN Women Chicago Chapter, Fundraising, and the Importance of Education

On March 16, the Niagara Foundation welcomed Linsey Maughan to talk about the UN Women Chicago Chapter as a part of the “Public...

| Tagged chicago, feminism, gender, global issues, human rights, Linsey Maughan, Niagara Foundation, social justice, UN Women, United Nations, USNC-UN Women

08 Mar

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Kate Bensen Discusses Struggles and Gains for Women in the Workplace

On March 2, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Kate Benson, J.D. to our flagship office in downtown Chicago. In...

| Tagged corporations, equal rights, feminism, International Women's Day, Kate Bensen, Niagara Foundation, nonprofits, The Chicago Network, workplace rights

27 Jan

2016, Branches, Chicago Global Family, Education, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Linsey Maughan, President of USNC-UN Women- “Global Issues Facing Women Today”.

27 Jan

2016, Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Media, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Values

Jeff McCarter from Free Spirit Media Speaks on Importance of Diversity, Role of Urban Youth in Media

On January 21, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Jeff McCarter. He is Founder & Executive Director of Free Spirit Media....

| Tagged activism, chicago, development, Free Spirit Media, journalism, media, society, youth

24 Nov

Blog, Democracy, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Politics, Public Affairs, Science and Technology

Event Recap: John Sirek Speaks on McCormick Foundation’s Civics Program

Mr. Sirek stressed the McCormick Foundation’s mission: “to foster communities of educated and engaged citizens.” To achieve this goal, the foundation runs key...

| Tagged civics, Democracy, Education, government, John Sirek, journalism, McCormick Foundation

20 Nov

Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: 2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards

Each year, the Niagara Foundation publicly recognizes individuals and organizations in the Chicago community who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed...

| Tagged Andrea Zopp, chicago, Chicago Community Trust, Community Service Award, Daniel Ash, Fethullah Gulen Award, Gesture, Lifetime Leadership Award, Niagara Foundation, Peace & Dialogue Awards, silent auction, Suzanne Morgan

09 Nov

2016, Chicago Global Family, Economic Development, Environment, Events, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Katherine B.Cordova, the Ex. Director of Chicago Fair Trade to speak on “Leading for Economic and Environmental Justice”

09 Nov

2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Events, Gender, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Marvinetta Penn, the Executive Director of Global Girls to speak on “The EMCEE Method”

01 Oct

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Sally Duros

On September 22, digital communicator, independent journalist, and Huffington post blogger Sally Duros joined Niagara Foundation to speak about “Women in Digital Media.”...

| Tagged journalism, media, news, Sally Duros, women

18 Sep

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Travis Rejman

On Wednesday, September 16, Travis Rejman, the founding Executive Director of the Goldin Institute joined Niagara Foundation for an intimate discussion on the...

| Tagged community, Conflict resolution, Goldin Institute, Haiti, poverty, social change, the Philippines, Travis Rejman, women

16 Sep

2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Events, Illinois, Leadership, Media, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP, Science and Technology

Chicago & Global Family: John Sirek, McCormick Foundation to speak on “Funding and Fostering Democracy”

14 Sep

Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Leadership, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Tom Kuczmarski

On Wednesday, September 9, Thomas D. Kuczmarski, a nationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services joined Niagara Foundation for...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Innovation Awards, Innovation, Tom Kuczmarski

10 Aug

2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Chicago & Global Family: Travis Rejman of Goldin Institute to speak on “The Power of Community in Social Change”

23 Jun

Blog, Leadership, Public Affairs

Today is Public Service Day!

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern Twelve years ago today, the United Nations updated the public administration and development resolution, stating that June 23rd...

| Tagged public service, Public Service Day, UN, United Nations

22 Jun

2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Leadership

Chicago & Global Family: Tom Kuczmarski, President of Chicago Innovation Awards to speak on “Innovating Chicago-style”

08 May

Blog, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict

Islamic preacher honored for his commitment to humanitarianism

Reposted from Niagara Foundation-Madison Atlanta, April 9, 2015 – Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College awarded its prestigious 2015 Gandhi...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, Ghandi King Ikeda Peace Award, gulen movement, hizmet, human rights, Peace

26 Mar

2015, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Lecture Series, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Gulen Lecture Series at Catholic Theological Union 2015

Partners

11 Mar

2015, Intercultural Receptions, Lansing, Leadership, Michigan

Intercultural Reception At State Capitol Building – Lansing 2015

04 Mar

2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Leadership, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago & Global Family: Alie Kabba to speak on “Politics of Immigrant Integration in Illinois”

27 Feb

Articles, Blog, Leadership, Public Affairs, Values

Chicago Community Trust’s “On the Table” Builds Strong Chicago Community

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern In partnership with Niagara Foundation, the Chicago Community Trust and Affiliates will be hosting On the Table on...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Community Trust, On the Table

26 Feb

Blog, Illinois, Interviews, Leadership, Religion and Spirituality

Cantor Julie Yugend-Green on Women in Religious Leadership

On Thursday, March 12 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Niagara Foundation is excited to host Cantor Julie Yugend-Green of Oak Park Temple...

| Tagged cantor, leadership, religious leadership, women

09 Feb

Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Interviews, Leadership, Society and Culture

Interview with Stacy Ratner, Founder of Open Books

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Edited by: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Stacy...

| Tagged community, literacy, Open Books

03 Feb

Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner, Leadership, Society and Culture

Niagara Foundation Commemorates National Freedom Day

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern National Freedom Day is a national day of observance remembering the signing of the 13th amendment by Abraham Lincoln on...

| Tagged advocacy, civil rights, equality, freedom, National Freedom Day

19 Sep

2014, Fethullah Gulen, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Leadership, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Gulen Lecture Series 2014

Partners

25 Apr

2014, Blog, Chicago Global Family, Education, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago Global Family with Dr. Sharon Hahs of Northeastern Illinois University

By: Edirin Davis, Communications Officer at the Niagara Foundation The Niagara Foundation is pleased to present our new and improved Chicago Global Family...