Past Events

March 19, 2026 | In-person
Leading for Good 2026
We’re bringing Leading for Good 2026 to life under the theme Forging the Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Courage. Expand your knowledge and network in service of a better future.

January 29, 2026 | In-person
Reboot Your Network for a Better World - Winter 2026
This in-person networking event offers attendees the opportunity to reboot their social impact network and connect with social and environmental impact leaders from across the Chicago area.

November 12, 2025 | In-person
Navigating Corporate Responsibility in a Shifting Legal Landscape
Explore how corporations and nonprofits can lead with purpose amid shifting legal and political landscapes—and learn about the proposed 1% corporate giving floor.
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November 6, 2025 | In-person
Baumhart Scholars MBA Panel: Careers in Finance and Sustainability
A conversation with Baumhart Center and Morningstar exploring career paths in finance and sustainability, and the power of getting your MBA to propel your career.

October 28, 2025 | In-Person
Advancing Climate Solutions Through Global Exchange
Exchanging perspectives can unlock unexpected breakthroughs in addressing climate change.
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October 23, 2025 | In-Person
Neighborhood Economic Development: How to Bring Impact Through Alliance in This Moment
Our culminating event of Impact through Alliance explored how businesses, policymakers, and communities can build stronger alliances to ensure Chicago’s neighborhoods thrive.

July 17, 2025 | In-person
Impact Through Alliance: Rogers Park
Acclaimed historian and storyteller Dilla led a guided tour through Rogers Park, one of Chicago’s most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods, offering powerful insights into its rich history and vibrant culture.
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June 11, 2025 | In-person
Reboot Your Network for a Better World
Join us for a special summer edition of Reboot Your Network for a Better World—an in-person gathering of Chicagoland’s social and environmental impact leaders to connect, share ideas, and spark new collaborations.
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May 15, 2025 | In-person
Impact Through Alliance: Englewood
Acclaimed historian and storyteller Dilla led a guided tour through one of Chicago’s most resilient neighborhoods, offering powerful insights into Englewood’s history and culture.
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May 6, 2025 | In-person
Corporate Leadership in Sustainable Water Management
Join us during Chicago Water Week for a thought-provoking conversation with corporate leaders and innovators who are reshaping the role of business in protecting one of our most vital resources.
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March 20, 2025 | In-person
Leading for Good
This sold out event united executives for best-practice learning, networking, and skills-based workshops, offering a prime opportunity to enhance skills and advance social value through effective business strategies.
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January 30, 2025 | In-person
Reboot Your Network for a Better World
Social and environmental impact leaders from across Chicagoland came together to connect and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
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November 20, 2024 | In-person
Tech for Good
During this half-day bootcamp, participants learned how to leverage technology for social good, gaining tools and insights to expand their impact through tech solutions.
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October 8, 2024 | In-person
AI for Good
Experts shared how AI can help small businesses and nonprofits save time, boost impact, and drive economic growth, offering valuable takeaways on what works—and what to avoid.
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August 15, 2024 | In-person
Growing an Inclusive Clean Economy
Top business leaders discussed the transformative impact of U.S. climate policies, and how clean energy projects are creating jobs and driving investments in Illinois.
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June 5, 2024 | In-person
Everyone to Their Fullest Potential
DEI leaders discuss how to create truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments that empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.
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May 21, 2024 | In-Person
ESG at Work
Leaders from Mattel and Mondelez explore how impact actually happens, including highlighting the "how to" elements in circularity.
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MARCH 21, 2024 | IN-PERSON
Leading for Good 2024
Our premier convening for executives and rising leaders who thrive at the intersection of profit and purpose.
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February 29, 2024 | In-person
Sparking Leadership Through Core Values
Baumhart Scholars MBA faculty and students discussed the intersection of transformative leadership and values based decision-making.
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January 31, 2024 | In-person
Reboot Your Network for a Better World
An in-person networking event for professionals interested in social impact.
Read more2023 Past Events
January 26, 2023
The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship
February 23, 2023
CSR and ESG: Where are they headed in 2023?
APRIL 5, 2023
Leading for Good
April 18, 2023
Ownership for All
May 16, 2023
Making it Matter: Owners and Managers Talk ESG and Impact
September 21, 2023
Energize and Awaken Book Tour
October 3, 2023
Exploring Sustainability Careers
October 11, 2023
The State of Black Chicago: From Data to Impact
November 15, 2023 | In-person
Demystifying Social Impact Careers
2022 Past Events
January 19, 2022
Impact 360
January 24, 2022
Advancing DEI in Financial Services
January 26, 2022
The Rise of Community Based Incubators
February 23, 2022
Women of Color: Redefining Power in Corporate America
March 17, 2022
Innovating for Climate Change
April 28, 2022
Arc of Recovery
May 16-26, 2022
Leading for Good 2022
September 28, 2022
Pivot to Impact
October 11, 2022
Women in Small Business: Stories of Impact
October 19, 2022
Behind the Numbers — How Inflation and the Economy Are Affecting Our Communities
2021 Past Events
January 13, 2021
Accelerating Impact
January 19, 2021
The Vaccine and Your Workplace
February 11, 2021
A Conversation with Diane Primo
February 25, 2021
Building Trust in the Vaccine
March 16, 2021
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for Nonprofits: A Primer
April 1, 2021
A Conversation with Annie Duflo
April 30, 2021
The Financial Case for Purposeful Business
May 26, 2021
The New Normal in the Workplace
July 22, 2021
Closing the Capital Gap for Black, Latinx, and Women Entrepreneurs
August 31, 2021
The Future of Women at Work
September 22, 2021
Baumhart Scholars: Leading with Purpose and Strategy
October 13, 2021
Ideas Worth Teaching: Finance for a Sustainable World
October 27, 2021
Connecting the Dots: Human Services and Economic Development
November 5, 2021
A Conversation with Molly Melin
November 3, 2021
Banking with Purpose First Womens Bank
November 12, 2021
Advancing DEI in Venture Capital
November 18, 2021
Advancing DEI in Higher Education
December 6, 2021
Advancing DEI in Corporate Workplaces
2020 Past Events
January 14, 2020
Building Your Annual Giving Program
February 28, 2020
Leading for Good
March 3, 2020
Impact 360
March 12, 2020
Rethinking Data for Social Impact
April 3, 2020
Meet the Baumhart Scholars MBA Faculty
April 23, 2020
Building Cross-Sectoral Partnerships
April 23, 2020
Small Business Leading for Diversity and Inclusion
May 22, 2020
ESG: What Action Should the Director Take
October 6, 2020
A Conversation with Mark Hanis
A virtual conversation with social entrepreneur Mark Hanis.