Led by Richard H. Driehaus’ dedication and commitment to philanthropic efforts during his lifetime, Driehaus employees believe that part of the firm’s mission is to give back to the community through socially impactful contributions. As such, Driehaus encourages employees to help charitable, nonprofit organizations further their social missions, including, but not limited to:

• Volunteering their time with charitable, non-profit organizations that are meaningful to them. Driehaus provides employees one paid day off per year for purposes of volunteering their time for charitable events.
• Contributing resources to charitable organizations, which Driehaus supports by matching employee contributions to qualifying charitable organizations.
• Actively participating in holiday and food drives and other similar initiatives designed to aid those in need.

Driehaus believes in community, our own and the broader one around us. Along with the many charitable causes and volunteer opportunities our employees participate in, the firm sponsors an annual stock pitch competition and award ceremony in partnership with DePaul University. Engaging with the next generation is our way of connecting with the community and our collective future. DCM has been sponsoring this competition since 2001, which was initiated by Driehaus’ founder, Richard H. Driehaus.

DePaul's Summer Investment Challenge

In addition, in 2021, Driehaus was the founding sponsor for DePaul’s Summer Investment Challenge, which provides high school students with an immersive experience into the finance indus-try. Students stay on DePaul’s campus for 5 days during this comprehensive program, which blends theory, site visits, and practical computer applications, aimed to empower these aspiring high school students with the tools and knowledge necessary for success. Many of the student par-ticipants come from underrepresented racial groups, which supports the program’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Driehaus supports DePaul’s Summer Investment Challenge through an annual donation, and hosts a lunch and site visit each summer.

Driehaus is a collaborative and team-oriented environment. To foster our vibrant community, the firm sponsors an array of events to encourage employees to build relationships with their colleagues in an informal setting:

• Athletic events
• Happy hours
• Summer party
• Treat days
• Thanksgiving lunch
• Holiday parties outside of the office