Nonprofit Utopia Podcast
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Formerly known as Nonprofit ”U”, the Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an extension of the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. We use our podcast as an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building and organizational development.
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Webinar-Before You Start: 31 Questions You Should Ask Before Starting A Nonprofit
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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90 Days To A New Nonprofit
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May 26, 2025 |
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Nonprofit Fork In the Road: Navigating the Trump-Musk Policy Maze
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Just Checking: What You Need to Do Right Now to Keep Your Nonprofit In Compliance
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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12 Signs Your Nonprofit Organization’s Culture is Toxic And What You Can Do About It
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Developing Employee Handbooks That Create Win-Win Situations for Nonprofits
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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The Power of Reflection In Moving Forward
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Making the Most of Your Volunteer Management Program Session 2
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Making the Most of Your Volunteer Management Program Session 1
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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How to Use the Media to Effect Systems Change
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Effecting Change Through Policy Advocacy Session 3
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Effecting Systems Change Through Policy Advocacy Session 2
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Effecting Change Through Policy Advocacy Session 1
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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The House That Philanthropy Built
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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100 Days and Counting
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Communicating on Purpose
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May 14, 2021 |
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The Forms Nonprofits Forget to File
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May 14, 2021 |
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13 Reasons the IRS Says "No"
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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The Seven Recruiting Principles of Highly Effective Nonprofit Boards
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Playing to Win-How To Start A Nonprofit Organization...And Get It Right The First Time
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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The Accidental Pandemic Garden
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Earth, Wind, Fire and Community
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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A Living Testimony of Resilience
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Resilience Starts In the House
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Nonprofit Utopia CARES Act Forum
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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Unpacking the COVID-19 Stimulus Package
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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Using Community Networks to Maintain Environmental Sustainability
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Oct 11, 2020 |
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Building Better Boards in the Age of Coronavirus
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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You Said You Want to Partner. Now What?
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Why Nonprofits Should Care About the Illinois Supreme Court
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Economic Opportunity Challenge
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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Protecting Arts Spaces from Gentrification
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Equity in Action
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Good Food, Good Communities
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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DEI On Demand
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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SPEAK! 2019: 24 Hours of Global Action
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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Using Corporate Shared Value to Drive Sustainable Business
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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The Intersection of Laws and Markets for Social Enterprise
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Rebroadcast: The Healing Power of Improv
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Jul 22, 2019 |
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100&Change, Lever for Change
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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The Pitfalls of Partnership...And How to Avoid Them
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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Look Before You Leap! What You Should Know Before Joining That Nonprofit Board
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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The Healing Power of Improv
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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Lessons Learned from Lawndale
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Jun 03, 2019 |
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Data-Driven Fundraising
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May 20, 2019 |
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Evidence-Based Grant Making Approaches
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May 13, 2019 |
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Changing the World Through Forensic Nursing
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May 06, 2019 |
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When Opportunity Knocks
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Apr 22, 2019 |
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7 Years to Nonprofit Nirvana
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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Nonprofit Board Games: Going from Great to Greater
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Apr 08, 2019 |
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Breaking Recidivism, Building Lives
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Apr 01, 2019 |
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Shining the Spotlight on Your Brand
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Mar 25, 2019 |
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Making Fundraising "Awesomer"
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Mar 18, 2019 |
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Building Thriving Nonprofits in the Digital Age
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Mar 11, 2019 |
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Addressing Community Needs Through Human-Centered Design
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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Re-Broadcast-Are You #GivingTuesday-Ready?
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Nov 26, 2018 |
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Re-Broadcast-Life After Military Service: Issues & Resources for Veterans
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Nov 12, 2018 |
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High-Impact Sales and Marketing Strategies for Emerging Organizations
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Nov 05, 2018 |
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Modern Media Relations for Nonprofits
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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The Laquan McDonald Case
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Oct 22, 2018 |
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Are You #GivingTuesday-Ready?
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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Justice Informed
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Oct 08, 2018 |
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Making the Case for Support in Times of Change
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Oct 01, 2018 |
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Big Impact: Insights and Stories
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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Re-Broadcast-Grant Advisor Teach-In
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May 07, 2018 |
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Show Me the Money for Nonprofits
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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Using Technology to Measure Mission Impact
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Re-Broadcast: Building Community Through Information and Technology
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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Rebroadcast-Investing in the People That Power the Organization
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Mar 19, 2018 |
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Building Community Through Information and Technology
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Mar 12, 2018 |
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The Intersection of Nonprofits, Social Enterprise and the Treasurer's Office
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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Rebroadcast-Using Form 990 As a Marketing Tool
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Feb 26, 2018 |
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Investing in the People that Power the Organization
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Feb 12, 2018 |
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Transforming Lives Through Jobs and Social Enterprise
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Feb 05, 2018 |
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Building Development Capacity Through Training and Advocacy
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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Mobilizing the Community to Tackle Trauma and Opioid Addiction
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Jan 22, 2018 |
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Rebroadcast-North Lawndale Then and Now: What Has Changed Since Dr. King Left?
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Jan 15, 2018 |
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Using Form 990 as a Marketing Tool
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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Know More, Serve More, Help More
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Dec 11, 2017 |
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Conventional Wisdom: A 3-Pronged Approach to Grassroots Community Development
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Dec 04, 2017 |
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Rebroadcast-Rock Your Giving Tuesday
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Nov 27, 2017 |
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Life After Military Service: Issues & Resources for Veterans and Their Families
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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What to Do When ICE Comes Knocking at Your Door
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Oct 30, 2017 |
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GrantAdvisor Teach In
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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Rock Your Giving Tuesday: Using Aligned Storytelling to Increase Fundraising
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Oct 16, 2017 |
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Moral Mondays and the New Poor People's Campaign
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Oct 09, 2017 |
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Teach-In: #ILGive on #GivingTuesday
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Oct 02, 2017 |
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“The Transformative Power of Hope”
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Sep 18, 2017 |
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The Many Futures of Work
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Sep 11, 2017 |
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Rebroadcast: UIC @Work
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Aug 28, 2017 |
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Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Update
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Aug 21, 2017 |
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Not Your Shark Tank
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Aug 14, 2017 |
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Using Maps to Facilitate Community Engagement
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Aug 07, 2017 |
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Using the Law to Build Small Business and Grow Economic Opportunity
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Jul 31, 2017 |
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Rebroadcast-13 Reasons the IRS Denies Applications for Tax Exemption
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Jul 17, 2017 |
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Using History to Drive Positive Change
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Jul 10, 2017 |
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Rebroadcast: Navigating the Winds of Change
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Jul 03, 2017 |
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Rebroadcast- Staying Relevant: How to Conduct a Community Needs Assessment
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Jun 26, 2017 |
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Monday, June 19, 2017 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM CST Episode 67: Can West Side Tourism Ben
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Jun 19, 2017 |
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Re-Broadcast: Developing Promising Programs.
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Jun 12, 2017 |