We believe that by combining technology with the necessary funding and expertise, we can enable organizations to be more effective, more efficient and more sustainable… in turn allowing them to do more good.
As such, we focus our grant making on projects that leverage technology to help improve operations and enhance the organization’s ability to deliver on its mission.
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ImpactfulHas a significant impact on the organization and/or their ability to deliver on their mission |
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InnovativeLeverages a forward-thinking approach that provides a creative solution to the challenge |
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StrategicLeverages a big picture view of the problem / solution and features a well-defined business plan to ensure success |
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SustainableAble to be self-supported by the organization beyond the Impact Project timeline |
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READ MOREThrough generous grant funding, WINGS has implemented a new cloud-based client data system. This enhancement has numerous benefits including saving staff time, producing accurate data and ultimately improving services to survivors of domestic violence.
READ MOREThe Thierer Family Foundation is focused on increasing the impact of nonprofit organizations by helping them leverage technology to be more effective, efficient, and sustainable. We do this by collaborating with nonprofit organizations that are working to break the cycle of poverty within the city of Chicago and strategically funding technology projects through our Impact Projects and Technology Grants.
The Thierer Family Foundation is focused on increasing the impact of nonprofit organizations by helping them leverage technology to be more effective, efficient, and sustainable. We do this by collaborating with nonprofit organizations that are working to break the cycle of poverty within the city of Chicago and strategically funding technology projects through our Impact Projects and Technology Grants.