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Planting Tomorrow’s Midwest

Planting Tomorrow’s Midwest

Indeed, this year's Arbor Day probably feels different for many of us. We've had to put some of our work on hold until we can come together again for more community meetings and tree plantings. But when we do get back out there, we will be hard at work in planting the...

Apply Now to Become a Delta Emerging Leader!

Apply Now to Become a Delta Emerging Leader!

Delta Institute is now accepting applications to join the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board. Applications are due by Friday, May 8th at 11:59 pm CT. Click here to apply and email us with any questions or comments. The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the...

The Next Stage for Building Efficiency

The Next Stage for Building Efficiency

Since 1998, Delta Institute has been a leader in developing sustainable solutions for the built environment. With over 20M square feet of LEED-certified projects, we have recognized the need to use data to drive decision making in sustainable buildings. Our work in...

The Cares Act and Charitable Giving

The Cares Act and Charitable Giving

You may have heard about the CARES Act, the economic relief legislation recently passed in Congress. It includes a lot of different ways to help those most in need. The nonprofit sector as a whole, including Delta, is also trying to best understand how to navigate...

The State of Land Stewardship in Illinois

The State of Land Stewardship in Illinois

Traditionally, conservation land trusts have protected land, often restored it, and later transferred it to government entities for long-term ownership, which effectively transfers the responsibility of land stewardship to those governmental entities. While this...

Featured BOOST Sponsor: West Monroe Partners

On November 12, 2019, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, will host our annual BOOST event at Chop Shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. BOOST, now in its 8th year, showcases Chicago’s most innovative emerging entrepreneurs in...

Featured BOOST Sponsor: Carbon Yield

On November 12, 2019, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, will host our annual BOOST event at Chop Shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. BOOST, now in its 8th year, showcases Chicago’s most innovative emerging entrepreneurs in...

Welcome the New 2019 Delta Emerging Leaders!

The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters, donors, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. Since 2011,...

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