Chicago Center Intern at the McCormick Tribune Foundation
One of our Fall 2007 students, Abby, interned at the McCormick Tribune Foundation. She describes her experience here.
The McCormick Tribune Foundation is the perfect outlet for me and my many interests because of the plethora of fields, philanthropy, community, social justice, civil rights and freedoms, public policy, ect. I work in the Journalism Department under the supervision of three very stimulating and inspiring people. I am continually inspired by the people around me in the Foundation and hope that this trend will continue throughout my life.
At this point my biggest job and priority at the foundation is learning about the many grantees we sponsor, and what types of programs the foundation believes are sustainable, benevolent, and innovative. Also, I am researching material on youth violence in the Chicago area that will help generate ideas and collaborate projects with a grantee.
One of the most informative aspects to my internship is the opportunity to attend many relevant events, such as the Donors Forum program on effective grant making practices, and the Women in Philanthropy luncheon.
Another great thing about interning for the McCormick Tribune Foundation is that in the Tribune Tower is a museum dedicated to the First Amendment! Aside from being dedicated to my favorite amendment the museum is a great resource for the community!”