The Coalition
The coalition behind the Impact Network.
The Impact Network brings together Aries Consulting, First Bank Chicago, and NextGroup around a shared commitment to strengthening nonprofit leadership on the North Shore.
Founder
Aries Consulting
Aries Consulting is a strategic advisory firm that partners with nonprofit organizations to strengthen leadership, governance, fundraising, operations, and organizational capacity. Through strategic planning, fractional and interim executive leadership, systems design, and organizational transformation, Aries helps mission-based organizations navigate growth, leadership transitions, and complexity while building the infrastructure needed for long-term sustainability. Through ecosystem-building initiatives such as the Impact Network, Aries also convenes leaders, fosters collaboration, and advances a stronger, more resilient social impact sector.
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Presenting Sponsor
First Bank Chicago
First Bank Chicago is a relationship-driven community bank helping businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals achieve long-term financial success through personalized banking and strategic financial solutions. The bank's dedicated nonprofit banking practice combines treasury management, cash management, lending, and financial guidance with educational programming, community partnerships, and leadership development—helping mission-driven organizations build stronger, more resilient institutions. Through its partnership with the Impact Network, First Bank Chicago supports nonprofit leaders by fostering connection, collaboration, and organizational excellence.
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Strategic Partner
NextGroup
NextGroup is a talent advisory and executive search firm that helps nonprofit and mission-driven organizations strengthen leadership through executive search, interim and fractional staffing, and strategic human capital consulting. Partnering closely with boards and executive teams, the firm helps organizations attract, develop, and retain the leadership needed to navigate growth, succession, and organizational change. Through its partnership with the Impact Network, NextGroup contributes expertise in leadership transitions, workforce strategy, and talent development—advancing stronger organizations and a more resilient nonprofit sector.
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