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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Jessica Ayala Manager of Marketing & Communications (312) 455-7808 [email protected] Chicago Financial Advisor Earns National Recognition for PhilanthropySteve Elkins is a Finalist in the 2024 Invest in Others Awards
Chicago, Illinois – July 2024 – Steve Elkins, Partner and Wealth Advisor at William Blair in Chicago, is one of three national finalists for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 18th Annual Invest in Others Awards for his philanthropic contributions to the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF). The Invest in Others Award recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world. Invest in Others received hundreds of nominations this year and finalists were selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration, and impact on a nonprofit and the community it serves. Nominations were blindly reviewed by a diverse panel of leaders in the financial services industry. Since its founding in 1989, DMSF has been providing educational opportunities to students from under-resourced communities, helping them realize their full potential through a high school scholarship, mentorship, and programmatic support. Over the past 35 years, DMSF has awarded scholarships to more than 3,400 students, paving the way for their academic success and personal growth. Cindy Hallums, Chief Executive Officer at DMSF, shares, “Steve has been an integral and engaged member of our community for over 34 years as a Board Member, volunteer, mentor and donor. Steve has changed countless Scholars' lives and we are so incredibly grateful for his dedication, passion and support of our mission.” The Invest in Others Awards will be presented on September 19 in Boston in the following categories: Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, Lifetime Achievement, and Volunteer of the Year. About DMSF: About the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund The mission of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund is to unlock educational opportunities for talented Chicago-area students facing financial need. DMSF partners with Scholars, families and schools through high school and beyond by providing scholarships, academic programs, and personal support so each Scholar can reach their potential. Today, DMSF serves 515 Scholars and offers 150 new scholarships to 8th grade students each year. Those students attend roughly 40 different parochial and independent day schools in the Chicago area and 40 boarding schools from coast to coast. To date, DMSF has awarded scholarships to over 2,300 Scholars, allowing them to attend college preparatory high schools and matriculate to college. The median family annual income of Murphy families is currently $37,800, and nearly 70% of the Scholars are first-generation students, the first in their families to graduate college. DMSF has been serving Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods for nearly 35 years and continues to carry its mission forward thanks to the supporters, staff, volunteer leadership, and high-achieving Murphy Scholars. For more information on DMSF’s impact on the community and ways to get involved, please visit DMSF’s website at www.dmsf.org or follow @MurphyScholars on Facebook or Instagram. About the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation The Invest in Others 501(c)(3) Charitable Foundation aims to amplify, celebrate, and inspire the charitable work of the financial services community. Invest in Others is a catalyst to channel philanthropy and volunteerism to where it is needed most. For more information, visit investinothers.org or follow Invest in Others on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. |
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