Giving to GCI
GCI is one of the most distinctive university institutes
in the country. Most university research centers are narrowly focused
on a single topic and on generating research income for their campuses.
At GCI, we are equally focused on both our brand of engaged research
on urban issues, and on seeding and supporting engaged urban research
across the university. This focus enables us to study urban regions
such as Chicago and engage solutions that help to improve the quality
of life for all residents of urban areas.
How GCI Benefits from Your Gift
We measure success both in our research products and
in the community partnerships seeded and stimulated by our support.
Gifts to GCI are an investment that pays off in many ways. Here are
a few examples of what your dollar to GCI supports and generates:
- Engaged research on a wide range of topics:
- community economic development
- environmental sustainability
- affordable housing
- education
- the healthy city
- practices of good governance
- international research on cities and regions
- Programs and partnerships with community organizations
- Assistance to community organizations
through the UIC Neighborhoods Initiative program
- Training and capacity-building for nonprofits through the professional
education program
- Partnerships with youth-serving organizations through our Vernon
Jarrett Senior Fellow program
- Support the high-impact research of two affiliate centers the
Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) and the Nathalie P.
Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement
- Support that generates engaged urban research
- Stimulate high level engaged research through
the Great Cities Faculty Scholars and the Great Cities Faculty Seed
Programs
- Endowment support for a Faculty Scholar in any of the 15 UIC Colleges
Ways of Giving
Gifts of the following types may be received in the
GCI Office by mail or fax:
- Currency/Checks
- Credit Cards
- Securities
- Gifts-in-Kind
- Matching Gifts
- Payroll Deductions (Available only to employees of the University
of Illinois.)
For more information on endowment opportunities including
current or deferred or planned gifts and how you can benefit by giving
to GCI, please contact our Advancement Office.
Karen Berthiaume
Director of Advancement
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, MC350
University of Illinois at Chicago
412 South Peoria Street, Rm.128
Chicago, IL 60607
312.413.8363
fax 312.413.8095
karenb@uic.edu
David C. Perry
Director and Associate Chancellor for Great Cities Commitment
Great Cities Institute
University of Illinois at Chicago
412 S. Peoria, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 996-8700 Ph.
(312) 996-8933 Fax
dperry@uic.edu
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