June 2022
Community Leaders Recognize William Blair’s Civic Engagement
The Center on Halsted, the Merit School of Music, and the Chicago History Museum honor William Blair
June 2022
Alan Handley Is Disrupting the Waste Industry
As CEO of a Midwest recycling company, Handley is leading its expansion through progressive recycling operations that are driving revenue while reducing landfill
March 2022
YWCA Kicks Off 2022 Business Accelerator Program to Empower Black Women Entrepreneurs
William Blair community partner launches its second cohort of its Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center to empower women-of-color business owners
March 2022
The Rising Wealth of Women: A Boost for Impact Investing and Philanthropy
A shift in financial power positions women to make meaningful societal change through investments
January 2022
Bronx Science Alum Stanley Manne Invests in Next Generation
Manne presents the largest gift ever to the school for a state-of-the-art scientifc research center
January 2022
William Blair Expands Its Global Community Partners Program
The firm announces 22 new partners for the 2022/23 program
October 2021
Philanthropy in the Age of Constant Disruption
Report on trends reshaping philanthropic giving now available
June 2021
William Blair Invests in Nonprofits to Strengthen Financial Services Industry and Communities
Nonprofit Greenwood Project introduces Black and Latinx students to careers in financial services
June 2021
Erik Birkerts, CEO of Clean Energy Trust, Helps Climate Innovators Bring Ideas to Market
Working on solutions to fight climate change, creating a zero-carbon future
March 2021
Justin Ullman—Changing the World Bit by Bit
Tech entrepreneur leads University of Chicago Cancer Research Board
December 2020
William Blair Teams With Food Banks as COVID Hunger Surges
Serving food banks in the 16 communities worldwide where our offices are located
October 2020
Golden Apple Stepping Up for Teachers
Committed to evolving its teacher programs to meet students’ needs
October 2020
Creating Harmony Virtually: Chicago Children’s Choir
Lifting spirits and working together to cope with COVID-19
June 2020
Engaging in Our Communities
Responding to those hurt most by coronavirus
December 2019
William Blair’s Community Partnership Program Goes Global
Supporting nonprofits that strengthen communities
June 2019
Youth Helping Communities
Chicago MAPSCorps collects data to improve neighborhoods
December 2018
The Changing Currents in Philanthropy
2017 tax law shifts the sector
December 2018
Strong New Heartbeat at The Chicago Community Trust
Dr. Helene Gayle, CEO/Chicago Community Trust
December 2018
Moms on a Mission
Deirdre Koldyke, Founder/EarthHeart Foundation