FNWIL, Author at The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

New Foundation Internship Program Announced

by FNWIL | Apr 24, 2025 | Internships

We’re excited to announce that The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is accepting applications for the new Marketing & Communications Intern Program. The marketing & communications intern will provide support to The Foundation, including writing,...

The Vital Role of Nonprofit Boards: A Call to Community Service and Investment

by FNWIL | Apr 14, 2025 | Board Development, Featured Stories, NINA

In an era where community challenges seem to be on the increase, the importance of collaboration is a priority. At The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, we keep an open line of communication and seek out ways to bring about new strategic partnerships—local, state,...

Gatsby Gala 2025: The Wrap-Up

by FNWIL | Apr 1, 2025 | Gatsby Gala, Jane Addams Legacy Fund, News

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois hosted the first ever Gatsby Gala at The Freeport Club on March 22. Gatsby Gala proceeds benefit The Foundation for Northwest Illinois’ Jane Addams Legacy Fund which provides support to nonprofit organizations working to...

[REFUND]raising: Support the Causes that Matter Most

by FNWIL | Apr 1, 2025 | fundraising, News, Stronger Together

We are just a couple weeks away from the close of the 2025 tax season. Many of us look forward to the possibility of receiving a little financial bump from Uncle Sam this time of year—we’ve all viewed tax refunds as “found money” at one point or another in our lives....

Jananne “JR” Schaffner, 2025 Recipient of the Jane Addams Legacy Award

by FNWIL | Mar 11, 2025 | Gatsby Gala, Jane Addams Legacy Award, Jane Addams Legacy Fund, Press Release

At the Gatsby Gala, The Foundation honors local women who, through visionary thinking, leadership, and philanthropy, have made a difference in the lives of others. Like Jane Addams, the recipient of the Jane Addams Legacy Award is a shining example of moral courage,...