• Forefront is the hub for social good in Illinois. We help our members drive change by making them more effective, strategic and innovative. Join us!

  • Forefront offers affordable, accessible, comprehensive trainings that help you do more Good. Browse our course catalog. 

  • Forefront engages policymakers and leading stakeholders in developing policy recommendations and solutions that build a vibrant social impact sector. Learn more. 

  •  Forefront recently launched Converge Consulting which provides affordable accounting and financial services to nonprofits and foundations. Learn more.

Library

We connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed.

Get free access to prospect research, informational databases, and more at Forefront's Library.

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Policy + Advocacy Center

No matter your level of experience, no matter the size of your organization, we can help you connect advocacy to your organization's mission.

 

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Support Us

We invite you to Sponsor Forefront and highlight your dedication to building a vibrant social impact sector in Illinois.

 

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Join the Movement

Whether you are a grantmaker, nonprofit, advisor, or ally of the sector, we welcome you to our community. Join the movement to make our state a better place for everyone!

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Upcoming Programs

Feb
20

Member Coffee Hour (Chicago, 2/20/19)

The Forefront Library will host an informal coffee hour for Members to learn more about Forefront's resources and to meet others in the Forefront community -- your statewide membership association for nonprofits, grantmakers, public agencies, advisors, and allies.
Feb
20

8 Steps to Change Management (Decatur)

This program has been cancelled.
Feb
21

Dealing with Challenging Clients: How do you do it?

Join other ACN consultants to learn and build community as we work together to tackle sticky situations that we all face.
Feb
21

Volunteer Management 101: 3R’s of Volunteer Engagement (2/21/19)

This course is designed to train volunteer managers on the basics of starting or restarting a well-structured volunteer program. Participants will gain the skills and tools to develop a plan to create and maintain your volunteer programs.
Feb
21

Volunteer Management: Winter 2019 Series

This three-part series is offered in partnership with Chicago Cares.
Feb
22

Evaluative Thinking (Chicago)

This program has been cancelled.

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