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8th of October 2015

Just Checking: Valerie F. Leonard discusses how nonprofits can maintain tax-exempt status

In response to the growing number of nonprofit organizations losing tax-exempt status, Valerie F. Leonard, will discuss nonprofit compliance on the state and federal levels on the Nonprofit “U” blog radio talk show. 


5th of October 2015

Dew the Right Thing: Habilitative Systems, Inc. CEO discusses mental health and more

Donald J. Dew, the CEO of Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, October 5, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  


11th of September 2015

Are Chicago’s revitalizing Neighborhoods embarking on ‘a Harlem experience’

Some Chicago neighborhoods in recent years have begun to experience ‘revitalization’.  In many of those communities the struggle for revitalization has been hand in hand with the struggle against displacement or gentrification

10th of September 2015

Think Big: UIC’s Kate Pravera Discusses the Next 5 Things in Nonprofit Management

Kate Pravera, the Founder and Academic Director of the UIC Certificate in Nonprofit Management program, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, September 14, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  


3rd of September 2015

Ida’s Swimming Pool, The History and Sociology of the Ida Crown Natatorium

  • An analysis of the history and sociology of the Ida Crown Natatorium

11th of August 2015

Ileana Serrano Demystifies Census.gov on Nonprofit “U”

Ileana Serrano, Data Dissemination Specialist with the Census Bureau, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 17, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Nonprofit ‘U’ is 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. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.  The podcast will be archived on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.


7th of July 2015

Building A Movement: Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Through Advocacy and Action

Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO of the Donors Forum, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  


1st of July 2015

The People’s TIF’s

Carolina Gaete and Cecile Carroll DeMello, Co-Directors of Blocks Together, will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Nonprofit ‘U’ is a 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. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. 

Monday’s episode will provide an explanation of what TIF’s are;  look at ways TIFs have been used traditionally in Chicago; and show ways they can be used to better benefit people who live in communities undergoing change. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals and community stakeholders are especially encouraged to call in and share their TIF stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.


25th of June 2015

Nonprofit ‘U’ Episode 2: Weathering the Storm

In an ongoing effort to help organizations increase their capacity to serve their clients and communities, the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show will host its second episode, Weathering the Storm. The show will stream live on Monday, June 29, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.  Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host.

Monday’s episode will include budget updates, nonprofit news headlines and provide strategies for nonprofits to survive during turbulent times.  There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals are especially encouraged to call in and share their “war stories” of challenges and triumphs. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.


11th of May 2015

Community residents organize to remove Riot Fest from Humboldt Park

Hundreds of residents of the Humboldt Park community have come together to protest and say, ‘No Riot Fest in Humboldt Park.’