Innovators: The Next Generation of Chicago Philanthropists

Commit to Progress

1. Commit a minimum $5,000 investment that will be pooled with other Innovators for a collaborative impact.
2. Learn about the high priority needs at Lurie Children’s as you meet leading-edge clinicians and researchers who are shaping a healthier future for every child.
3. Help us choose: Innovators convene to collectively select a project to fund.

Convene with Purpose

Four times a year, Innovators gather to be informed and empowered through conversations with caregivers, patients, physician-scientists and fellow philanthropists. Opportunities include:

• Behind-the-scenes tours of Lurie Children's state-of-the-art facility. 
• Ability to brainstorm with medical leaders on solutions to important issues.
• Connections to other thought-leaders and philanthropists through networking and engagement opportunities.

See Our Impact

Since its inception in 2018, Innovators has raised more than $1 million for dynamic and important research projects across divisions. This exciting milestone and the impact the program has had on Precision Medicine Oncology, the Chicago Institute for Fetal Health, and Child Abuse Pediatrics is celebrated here.

In 2021, Innovators focused on Neurosurgery and specifically funded Michael DeCuypere, MD, PhD’s initiative to bring novel clinical trials for pediatric brain tumor patients to Lurie Children’s.

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Corporate Sponsorships

Set the standard for corporate philanthropy and unlock your employee’s potential with Lurie Children’s Innovators.

Corporate leaders that have been represented on Innovators include rising leaders from Skender, Google, Mesirow Financial, JPMorgan Chase, William Blair, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and others. A full membership listing is available upon request.

To learn how your company can sponsor an Innovator or the Innovators program, review our corporate sponsorship guide.