Last summer, the 17th Annual Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers announced its nonprofit management award winners. The 2016 Excellent Emerging Organization Award, presented to an up-and-coming Chicago-area nonprofit, was given to Muslim Women’s Alliance. The 2016 Alford-Axelson Award, given for exemplary nonprofit management practices, was presented to Christopher House, with an honorable mention awarded to Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
“Nonprofit leaders need to figure out a way in our work to create real change for the communities we serve.” –Keynote speaker Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls CODE