I secured earned media coverage on NBC 5 Chicago’s Making a Difference segment by pitching a forward-looking story on how grassroots philanthropy is reshaping giving in Chicago through Chicago Foundation for Women’s Giving Councils and Circles. The segment highlighted CFW’s democratic philanthropy model, showcasing how community-led donor groups have invested more than $2 million in over 160 local organizations since 2004. The coverage elevated the power of neighborhood-based solutions, community decision-making, and new leadership in philanthropy, reaching a broad regional audience and positioning CFW as a leader in reimagining how philanthropy works.