About - Forefront

Blurb about why Forefront rocks, caption for photo

Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing nonprofits and grantmakers, as well as their advisors and allies. Our mission is to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. We provide education, advocacy, and thought leadership, and facilitate collective action around issues that are important to our members and to the sector.

Since 1974, Forefront has served as a trusted resource and leader committed to educating, unifying, and mobilizing the sector in Illinois. Our goal is to create a united and thriving social impact sector that has a transformative impact on the wellbeing and economic security of communities and promotes equity across the State of Illinois.

Forefront achieves its vision for Illinois through three core commitments:

By providing high quality and culturally competent programming, technical assistance, and strategic advocacy that expands our reach, support, and influence across Illinois’ social impact sector to address the greatest needs of our members
Our Library provides both Forefront members and the public free access to reports, templates, and other resources, and members can receive assistance with prospect research on foundations and individuals, salary surveys and job descriptions, and general research on philanthropic and nonprofit topics
Our Policy and Government Affairs team works year-round at the state, federal, and local levels to educate, convene, and mobilize the people that govern to collectively build and support a social impact sector favorable for nonprofits, grantmakers, advisors, and allies to serve the people of Illinois
Our Mission Sustainability Initiative helps nonprofits thrive by providing the resources for leaders to explore collaboration and partnership strategies through confidential conversations, educational programming and toolkits, vetted consultant lists, and opportunities to apply for funding

Together, our efforts help educate children, shelter the homeless, enrich the arts, and address a host of other critical issues to create healthier and more vibrant communities throughout Illinois. Click here to learn how Membership could benefit your organization.

Newsletter Sign Up

Name
First Last
Title
Organization Name
Email
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
I work at a
- Nonprofit Organization
- Grantmaker Organization
- Advisor/Consultant Organization
- Other
- I would like to receive @the Forefront newsletters.
CAPTCHA
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.