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Female Founder Interview – Olga Camargo Leads Latinas Fintech Advisory

The Startup Magazine

She launched her financial practice, FARO Associates LLC (Latina/woman-owned/Minority Business Enterprise), and new fintech project, SHENIX, on her culturally-relevant financial services research and community needs. University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Business Administration Alumni Leadership Academy Inductee.

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Top 3 Startup Winner: Digs

The Startup Magazine

At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. We have sent hundreds of volunteers to help communities in need, all the way from Haiti to Nepal. HQ Location : Chicago, Illinois. Thank you Digs.

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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in 2022

Board Effect

Oregon Community Foundation. The Chicago Community Trust. ACT Now Illinois. Bainbridge Community Foundation. Meyer Memorial Trust. McKenzie River Gathering Foundation. Collins Foundation. United Way of Lane County. Capacity Building Grants: Chicago. FHL Bank Chicago. Woods Fund. Foundation. Pritzker Traubert Foundation.

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What Is ‘Ex Officio’? A Complete Definition With Examples

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For example, the Addiction Prevention Task Force in Illinois must have four members from local public health departments and one member from the Department of Public Health on its board. Does an Ex Officio Board Member Have to Be a Member of the Organization? The rules for ex officio board members are fairly straightforward.

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Understanding 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations

Board Effect

Social welfare organizations are classified as 501(c)(4) organizations because their primary purpose is to provide social benefits to communities rather than charity. Communities benefit from them. An example of a professional association is the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIAI). Both are business leagues.

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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. Here in the U.S. InStove contributes both the technology for efficient stoves, and the means to create sustainable jobs. Maryland was the first U.S.

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Founder Interview: Dan Breier Helps Raise Funds for Charities

The Startup Magazine

Dan has a great story as Founder of BreierSide Solutions , a charity consulting company in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois. BreierSide Solutions was started as an effort to give back to the community. Dan is a successful entrepreneur who plays an active role in his community. What big-picture problems does it solve? Getting visibility?