• 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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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

Jul
24

Family Philanthropy Planning Session 2018

Forefront's Family Philanthropy Member Network addresses challenges and opportunities relevant to family foundations.

The annual planning session is a great opportunity to share your ideas, network with colleagues, and to help keep programs relevant and valuable to your work. Any staff or board member at a grantmaking Forefront member organization is welcome to participate.
Jul
24

#ILVote Kick-off Event: Harnessing the Power of the Social Impact Sector

Please join us for a special event to kick-off #ILVote - Forefront’s civic engagement campaign.
Jul
26

Impact Your Bottom Line: Equity, Economic Security & Livable Wages (Webinar)

A strong economy supported by a secure workforce is important. Jobs that pay livable wages and provide good benefits afford workers the disposable income to increase economic security. More often than not, we lean on Corporations to advance the cause of the livable wage through their social responsibility and improve the well-being of American workers. The program will discuss successful livable wage strategies used by corporations and provide ways to increase the value of jobs while strengthening the business.

This program is part of the 2018 Corporate Giving Webinar Series presented by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Forefront, Council of Michigan Foundations, and Philanthropy Ohio. The series is designed for staff involved with corporate foundations, advised funds at a community foundation, or giving programs; but grantmakers of all types are invited to attend.
Jul
26

INGENUITY – QUALITY INITATIVE

Ingenuity’s Nicole Upton will present on the Standards of Practice component of the Quality Initiative.
 
Jul
27

Census Community Meeting (Aurora)

The upcoming 2020 Census is facing many challenges which threaten a fair and accurate count; if our communities are undercounted, we are missing out on federal dollars to our programs and representation in Congress.

Find out what we can do to ensure our community is COUNTED.
Aug
2

INGENUITY – ARTLOOK MAP

Ingenuity’s Steve Shewfelt and Tom Bunting will discuss the future of artlook and facilitate a conversation about the possibility of developing a funder-focused component to artlook.

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