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  • 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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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

Aug
27

Education Group Planning Session

Please join your education colleagues for the following Education Group planning session to hear brief presentations of the work of each of the subgroups with time for feedback and thoughts for the future programming for the coming year.
Aug
27

Forefront & LEAP Innovations: Funders Meet and Greet with DonorsChoose.org

Forefront and LEAP Innovations invite Forefront’s grantmaking members to a Funders Meet and Greet with Charles Best, CEO, and Founder of DonorsChoose.org. This is a special opportunity to hear from and talk with Charles about his vision to equitably support teachers and students through crowdfunding, one classroom at a time. Charles and DonorsChoose.org have revolutionized philanthropy for education, creatively building unique partnerships with corporations, foundations, and individuals.
Aug
28

Partners Addressing Poverty Planning Meeting

Join your colleagues to set the Partners Addressing Poverty Member Networks agenda for the coming year.
Sep
5

Make it Better: Nonprofit Communications (Chicago)

Join Make It Better Media Founder Susan B. Noyes to learn the strategies and use free online tools to improve your organization's communications.
Sep
5

Marketing Services on a Small Budget (Champaign)

In this session you will discover resources, tools and tips to marketing your services on a budget.
Sep
6

Arts Education Policy Update

At this session, Arts Alliance Illinois will discuss these potential “game changers" in arts education. Come to hear the latest on these key developments and examine the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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