Clients & Partners
A Bigger World Foundation initially provided funding and support so that small groups of students could have unique experiences that connect to a topic they are passionate about. In 2021 A Bigger World Foundation (ABW) launched The Academy —significantly pivoting its core services in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Chicago Connected is a partnership program between Chicago Public Schools and The City of Chicago. It brings free high-speed internet to the families who need it the most —especially in times of remote learning.
Circle Root Collaborative supports people, organizations, and government entities to co-create solutions that address a community’s most pressing challenges. They believe solving community challenges starts with designing and facilitating an inclusive process that centers people most impacted.
Civic Consulting Alliance provides pro bono consulting services to clients to help address the region’s most pressing problems and greatest opportunities in four areas: Education; Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Economic Vitality; and inclusive Civic Leadership.
The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education (The Cafe) is committed to supporting and mentoring students and professionals as they progress through various stages of life. They make strategic investments that are aligned with their vision for large-scale impact in college access and success.
Development Leadership Consortium mentors fundraising professionals who are new to the field and to engage them throughout their careers, encouraging their growth into committed, connected leaders of the philanthropic community in Chicago and beyond.
EduDream’s mission is to rewrite the educational opportunities, experiences and outcomes of all students, especially students of color. They advance their mission by engaging in research, evaluation, and strategic planning that helps education leaders and partners uncover systemic issues, explain program impact, and leverage evidence to drive strategy and decision-making.
Epic Academy is a public, open-enrollment charter high school, serving students in South Chicago since 2009. Their mission is to inspire and equip every student to build a path to college and career success.
Flashback to Never is an alternate reality podcast set in a 1960’s that never was. What would our world be without Elvis Presley? Would artists like Buddy Holly, The Ronettes, or the Beatles have ever come into existence? What would the radio sound like if the king of rock and roll had never ascended to his throne? Not only does this podcast feature original music and characters, it includes an altered history.
Groundwork for Good supports high-growth organizations and start-ups as they move from big ideas to outcomes. Groundwork specializes in project management, capacity building, and operations optimization.
The IU Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology is a world-renowned center for the integrative study of human expressive culture, at home and abroad, in the past and the present. It is the only department to combine the disciplines of folklore and ethnomusicology, offering a unique education in three interrelated areas: humanistic inquiry and analysis, artistic performance and presentation, and public engagement.
Kids First Chicago exists to radically improve education for Chicago’s children by ensuring high-quality public schools are accessible to all families. Kids First works directly with parents to identify their needs, and co-design solutions. They also engage in research and advocacy bringing parent voice into policy discussions about Chicago Public Schools.
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Namaste Charter School promotes curiosity and lifelong student success by implementing and sharing a holistic educational model; combining health and wellness with academic rigor in a safe and inclusive environment. Namaste addresses the nutrition, health, and wellness needs of their students, yet, as they grow in their understanding of brain science, mental health, and technology, they recognize improved academic outcomes for their students are a critical focus.
ND Film Group makes videos that deliver clear messages through beautiful imagery and creative storytelling. Executing every part of the production, ND Film Group offers services in concept development, production planning, editing, animation, and graphics. ND Film Group Is proud to partner with individuals, businesses, and organizations that are making a real difference every day.
Our Turn mobilizes, amplifies, and elevates the voices of high school and college students in the fight for education justice.
UP Education Network focuses on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. Now serving 2,000+ students across 5 campuses in Boston and Lawrence, Massachusetts UP prides itself on providing a high-quality education to all of its students.