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Upcoming Programs

May
23

IL Count Me In 2020 Coalition: Cyber Security concerns with the 2020 Census

Join the IL Count Me In 2020 statewide advocacy coalition webinar on Thursday, 5/23 to hear from Maria Filippelli, Public Interest Technology Census Fellow of New America, as she speaks about the cyber security concerns with the 2020 Census.
May
29

The Make-or-Break Year by Emily Krone Phillips

Join Forefront’s CCAPS and Human Capital committees for a conversation with author Emily Krone Phillips about her book: The Make-or-Break Year.
May
29

Social Impact Pop Up Lab (Chicago)

Join us at Forefront’s Chicago office on May 29 for the Social Impact Pop Up Lab, where you can turn your insight into momentum to overcome barriers at your organization and drive forward a plan for maximizing the good you do.
May
29

Executive Director and the Board Chair-Navigating the Relationship(Springfield)

The relationship between the executive director and board chair is essential to organizational success. During this workshop, we’ll explore this important relationship with a focus on areas of collaboration and separation, all wrapped in the understanding of mutual expectations.
May
30

ACN's 30th Anniversary Celebration & Annual Meeting

Building on 30 Years of Success: Networking and Program
May
31

Managing Multiple Views on Giving

Join us for a lively discussion with a generationally diverse panel of family board members to explore some of the struggles and to learn how some foundations have incorporated practical ways to include different perspectives when determining priorities and making decisions.
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