<p>AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t raise money.</p>
<p>Join us for a free Learn for Life at DePaul webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fundraising in the Age of AI: Smarter Strategies for Mission-Driven Organizations</a>, featuring social impact leader and DePaul SCPS alum Bevon Joseph. Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience raising millions of dollars and building mission-driven organizations, Bevon will share practical strategies for using AI to strengthen fundraising efforts while staying focused on what matters most: relationships, readiness, and impact. </p>
<p>This free, one-hour, virtual <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">session</a>&nbsp;is ideal for nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, grant writers, and emerging leaders looking to increase their organization's impact.</p>
<p>You'll Learn How To:</p>
<ul>
 <li>Use AI      to improve grant discovery and fundraising strategy. </li>
 <li>Evaluate      whether funding opportunities are truly worth pursuing. </li>
 <li>Avoid      common fundraising pitfalls that waste time and resources. </li><li>Combine technology, storytelling, and relationship-building for better results.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit our <a href="https://scps.depaul.edu/academics/continuing-education/learn-for-life" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a> for more information.</p>

Local Event: Free Webinar: Fundraising in the Age of AI

Cook County

Chicago

Illinois

Free Webinar: Fundraising in the Age of AI

AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t...

Tallmadge Park

<p>Experience the magic of Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of world-class performances. Join The Actors Gymnasium for an unforgettable, family-friendly event filled with spectacle and community spirit in the heart of Evanston. Showtimes are: Friday, September 18th at 7pm, Saturday, September 19th at 2pm &amp; 5pm, and Sunday, September 20th at 2pm. Get your tickets before it's too late!!</p>

Local Event: Midnight Circus In The Parks

Evanston

Midnight Circus In The Parks

Experience the magic of Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of world-class performances. Join The Actors Gymnasium for...

Mcgrath Evanston Subaru

<div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-inline: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;">Help us meet our goal of raising $51,015 for homeless pets!</div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-inline: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; font-family: inherit;"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="text-decoration: none; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline-flex; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px; height: 16px; padding-inline: 0px; margin-inline: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;"><img height="16" width="16" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" alt="📍" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png" style="border: 0px; border-start-start-radius: 0px; border-end-end-radius: 0px; border-start-end-radius: 0px; border-end-start-radius: 0px; object-fit: fill;"></span><span>&nbsp;</span>In-person kickoff at McGrath Evanston Subaru on Sept 19, followed by a scenic 2.5-mile walk on the Northshore Sculpture Path<br class="html-br"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="text-decoration: none; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline-flex; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px; height: 16px; padding-inline: 0px; margin-inline: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;"><img height="16" width="16" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" alt="🌍" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3f/1/16/1f30d.png" style="border: 0px; border-start-start-radius: 0px; border-end-end-radius: 0px; border-start-end-radius: 0px; border-end-start-radius: 0px; object-fit: fill;"></span><span>&nbsp;</span>Or, walk virtually anywhere, anytime between Sept 19–26</div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-inline: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; font-family: inherit;"><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="text-decoration: none; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline-flex; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px; height: 16px; padding-inline: 0px; margin-inline: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;"><img height="16" width="16" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" alt="🐶" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2f/1/16/1f436.png" style="border: 0px; border-start-start-radius: 0px; border-end-end-radius: 0px; border-start-end-radius: 0px; border-end-start-radius: 0px; object-fit: fill;"></span><span>&nbsp;</span><span class="html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" style="text-decoration: none; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline-flex; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px; height: 16px; padding-inline: 0px; margin-inline: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;"><img height="16" width="16" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw" alt="🐱" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1/16/1f431.png" style="border: 0px; border-start-start-radius: 0px; border-end-end-radius: 0px; border-start-end-radius: 0px; border-end-start-radius: 0px; object-fit: fill;"></span><span>&nbsp;</span>Strut for a Reason: Fundraise to help rescue cats and dogs! 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Local Event: 31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026

Skokie

31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026

Help us meet our goal of raising $51,015 for homeless pets! In-person kickoff at McGrath Evanston Subaru on Sept 19, followed...

<p>2300 Sherman Avenue Condominium Yard Sale.&nbsp; Saturday September 19th 10AM - 4PM. Location: 2300 Sherman Avenue, Evanston. For Sale: Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories, Household Items, Artwork, Tools, Furniture, you name it, we probably have it!&nbsp; Most prices negotiable - its a yard sale after all! Street parking available. No early birds please. </p>

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

2300 Sherman Condominium Yard Sale

2300 Sherman Avenue Condominium Yard Sale.  Saturday September 19th 10AM - 4PM. Location: 2300 Sherman Avenue, Evanston. For Sale: Clothing,...

Sport Specific, Prevention of injury,Pre-Hab,Rehab,PostRehab

Envision Me

Located at MyBody Complex 193 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL, 60093 - Reavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He is certified Strength and conditioning coach, Power Plate training, CPR, First Aid and AED. He is a certified Life Coach and a semi-professional baseball player. Mike customizes each session to your specific needs and goals. He has worked with physical therapists and medical professionals for over 20 years. <br />Reavy is the right specialist for you if you are looking for strength, power, weight loss, bone density, balance, agility, mobility, flexibility and more importantly feeling better and good about yourself. He has perfected PreHab, prevention of injury and recovery of chronic pain through the use of therapeutic exercises and stretches specifically designed to strengthen and create flexibility in a weak, tight or problematic muscle-skeletal joint and/or area. Prehab exercises decrease pain, prevent any further injury and increase range of motion with in your muscles and joints.<br />Through these specific exercises/ stretches and the proper usage of the Power Plate, which is a machine that is precisely engineered to apply the science behind the body's natural response to destabilization and to create bone density at a rapid rate, you will achieve your goals and become pain free 

Cook

Northfield

Located at MyBody Complex 193 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL, 60093 - Reavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He is certified...

Kenilworth

🌱 Why Kenilworth’s most infamous murder case...

And on the Kenilworth Patch calendar - Aitz Hayim High Holiday services

🌱 Why Kenilworth’s most infamous murder case remains unsolved after 60 years

Community Corner

🌱 FLX Move Pilates for a FREE Mat Pilates Class...

Also check out Aitz Hayim High Holiday services on the Kenilworth Patch calendar

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

🌱 Why Kenilworth’s most infamous murder case remains unsolved after 60 years

🌱 Why Kenilworth’s most infamous murder case remains unsolved after 60 years

🌱 FLX Move Pilates for a FREE Mat Pilates Class at Beyond Yoga Old Orchard and 11 more events

🌱 FLX Move Pilates for a FREE Mat Pilates Class at Beyond Yoga Old Orchard and 11 more events

Free Webinar: Fundraising in the Age of AI

Midnight Circus In The Parks

31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026

2300 Sherman Condominium Yard Sale

Envision Me