by richardsimon | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying: “Everything should be made as simple as possible — but no simpler.” That’s also good advice for those who are designing a website for a nonprofit organization. The people who come to a charity or...
by richardsimon | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on the U.S. economy, charitable and philanthropic organizations face unprecedented demand for items that range from fundamental needs like food and rent money to less urgent provisions for things like school materials and the...
by richardsimon | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
The modern world is a place of chaos where news outlets and media sources seem to be shoveling the worst of the world’s happenings down our throat — that’s why it is always uplifting to hear about nonprofit organizations working to make the world...
by richardsimon | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is celebrating its 40th year of existence. This organization has advocated for the city’s most vulnerable people for decades now. Whether it’s helping families find housing, or assisting people in fighting unjust fees...
by richardsimon | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
When it comes to philanthropy, most people think of wealthy individuals such as Bill Gates or Oprah, who can donate massive amounts of funding to charities of their choosing. Or perhaps individuals who have set up their own foundations to support causes of their...