iBi - May 2018 | PeoriaMagazines.com

A Day of Appreciation, Reflection and Remembrance

by Sandra Rossetti Mitchell

Photography by Bruce Brown

The Greater Peoria Honor Flight ensures that local veterans receive the thanks they deserve.

Some of the best things about my role at Peoria Magazines are the opportunities I get to visit various businesses and nonprofit organizations.

A Healthy Community Provides Well-Being For All

by Human Services Collaborative of Greater Peoria

We build a greater Peoria area by recognizing the impact of—and leveraging support for—everyone’s well-being.

The Value and Evaluation of Volunteer Efforts

by Gina Edwards

Heart of Illinois United Way

By utilizing outcomes as a measurement tool and focal point, organizations can strengthen their volunteer efforts and community reach.

Changing the World At Home

by Jim Burwitz

Since its humble beginnings, CFCI has invested more than $75 million in grants, among other services, to the Peoria-area community.

The Hunt for Grantmaking Gold

by Phil Newton

Perennial Partners

A few tips for your organization… before you set out on an expedition for grants

Fighting Human Trafficking Here at Home

by Carol Merna

Center for Prevention of Abuse

Millions of women, men and children around the world—including here in central Illinois—are modern-day slaves.

The Power of Giving Circles

by Kristen L. Berchtold

Central Illinois Association of Fundraising Professionals

Giving together for greater impact… giving circles bring collective power to the grassroots.

The Impact of Trauma on Daily Living

by Sharon Nagai-Phelps

FamilyCore

No one should have to manage traumatic feelings on their own.

Opening Hearts and Changing Lives

by Jon Neidy

Acorn Equality Fund

The Acorn Equality Fund works to advance the education, health and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies.

Relief for Working Caregivers

by Mitch Forrest

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

Caregivers often experience a range of difficult issues in the struggle to balance work and family life.

Experience: A Powerful Marketing Strategy

by Jess McMullin

Peoria Civic Center

Focus on creating memorable experiences for your customer base, and they will remember you.

Champions of Collaboration

by Rich Draeger

The Salvation Army

It’s up to all of us to work together to answer the problems facing our communities.

Region

Peoria’s Crucial Safety Net
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
The Personal Touch and Experience
Jeff Griffin, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
The Business of Corporate Citizenship
by Richard J. Mark Ameren Illinois

Finance

Sharing the Wealth
by Thomas Schlink F&M Bank
Key Ratios Help Tell a Nonprofit’s Financial Story
by Kyla Greenhoe CliftonLarsonAllen
Using Your Investment Portfolio to Make a Difference
by Todd A. Hasty Nash - Hasty Investment Services, Inc.
Why is Education Planning Important?
by Daryl Dagit Savant Capital Management

Workplace

Confrontation in the Workplace
by Jimmy L. Smith Jim Smith Quality
How I Use Disagreements to Build Stronger Teams
by Audrey Epstein, The Trispective Group

Healthcare

Every Minute Matters
Dr. Arun Talkad OSF HealthCare
Invest Health: A Collaborative Journey
by Melissa Adamson Peoria City/County Health Department
Foundational Support
Debbie Simon, UnityPoint Health