Crains Chicago Business has recognized Bill Schleizer as one of their 2022 Notable Leaders in Sustainability. Delta’s Board Chair, Sam Schiller, celebrates the occasion in this congratulatory note.
In Brief: Who we are, and what we do
By 2025, Delta will collaboratively address environmental, economic, and social issues in our home region, impacting more than 500 communities, one million acres, and 100 million captured stormwater gallons. We’ll achieve these goals through our efforts centered on agriculture, climate, water, and community development.
Our Impact: Resilient Agriculture
By 2025, Delta Institute will support 1,000 farmers as they transition to resilient, sustainable, and regenerative practices—thus improving the environment, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and strengthening a farmer’s bottom line; one million Midwestern acres will successfully transition.
Our Impact: Nature-Based Climate Solutions
By 2025, Delta Institute will assist municipalities by integrating natural climate solutions and Green Infrastructure (GI) to reduce climate change impacts through capturing 100 million stormwater gallons and leveraging $100 million in municipal GI investment.
2021: A Year in Review
While we can’t capture it all in one post–every community workshop, every tree planted, every soil health test–here’s a few stand-out moments from 2021.
United Airlines – Supporting Sustainability
On November 9, 2021, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, hosted our 10th annual BOOST event, celebrating a decade of sustainable entrepreneurship. We are grateful to have philanthropic support from the local community through sponsors like...
American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact – Supporting Entrepreneurship
On November 9, 2021, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, hosted our 10th annual BOOST event, celebrating a decade of sustainable entrepreneurship. We are grateful to have philanthropic support from the local community through sponsors like...
Announcing the Winners of BOOST 2021!
Presenting the winners of Delta Institute's 10th annual BOOST event! Watch the video announcement above or watch the announcement on Delta's YouTube channel. About BOOST 2021 BOOST is a platform for early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative products and services to...
Delta Renews Platinum Seal of Transparency
We are honored that GuideStar has recognized Delta Institute for the second year in a row with a Platinum Seal of Transparency! We are committed to the highest level of accountability to our donors, funders, and stakeholders. This means that of the federally...
Seeking Pro Bono Support for BOOST 2020 Winners: Zumwalt Acres
Photo by Zumwalt AcresWe at Delta want to thank you again for joining us last fall at BOOST 2020! We hope you will join us again this November for our next BOOST competition! Last year's winners, our partners at Zumwalt Acres, are currently seeking pro bono support...