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Category Archives: Leadership

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...

28 Mar
2014, Community Projects, Conferences & Panels, Lansing, Leadership, Michigan

Celebrating Women As Community Builders Panel – Lansing, MI

03 Dec
2014, Economic Development, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

The challenges and opportunities to do business with Chinese companies

2014, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Values

Women in the Workplace for Women’s History Month

29 Sep
2014, Education, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

The Importance of Collaboration

2013, Economic Development, Education, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums

Legal Education: Crisis and Transformation

20 Aug
2013, Economic Development, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Niagara Forums with Anne Pramaggiore, President and CEO of ComEd

19 Apr
2013, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Turkey Today with Fatih Yildiz, Consul General, The Republic of Turkey

2013, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture

Immigration Reform & Immigrant Integration: The Prospects for 2013

2012, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Public Affairs

Mexico 2012: Setting the Record Straight with Hon. Eduardo Arnal Palomera Consul General of Mexico

2011, Economic Development, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums

Donna Gaines, President & CEO, Alliance of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (ABLE)

2011, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Reinventing Government with Hon. Mike Quigley, U.S. Representative

2010, Gender, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Values

Diversity in Corporate Success with Anne Pramaggiore, President & COO, ComEd

21 Jan
2008, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums

Leading During Times of Crisis with Pete McDonald, Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer, United Airlines

11 Dec
2007, Economic Development, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Values

Niagara Forums with J. Barry Mitchell, President & CO, ComEd

28 Feb
2007, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture, Values

Leadership with John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO, Exelon Corporation

28 Feb
2007, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Benedictine Leadership in Diversity with Dr. William Carroll, President, Benedictine University

2007, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Public Affairs

Chicago as a Global City: Marshall M. Bouton, President, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

2006, Illinois, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Christian & Muslim Collaboration to Heal the Wounds after Tsunami Disaster with Hon. Hidayat K. Hadimadja, Acting Consul General of Indonesia in Chicago

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