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SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Fundraising in Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising is a team sport and a vital component of any thriving nonprofit organization. Unfortunately\, it is uncommon for the fundraising team (of one or many) to clear or supported pathways to collaboration. Join the Philanthropy Club for a candid conversation about how to explore creating your culture of fundraising – especially in this current environment. We’ll discuss the benefits of deepening internal partnerships by leveraging your team’s expertise\, intentionally collaborating cross-functionally\, and building trust along with accountability. Our diverse group of panelists will also share how organizations with thriving or even burgeoning cultures of fundraising have experienced an increase of securing new gifts and partners as well as renewing and effectively stewarding existing stakeholders. \n\n\nPanelists \n Julie Christman\, President & CEO\, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley \nJulie joined the CFFRV team in 2015. Over the last five years\, she has managed the scholarship\, grantmaking\, and communications of the organization; developed the Youth Engagement in Philanthropy program; represented the Foundation in the community on various committees and task forces; and assisted individuals and groups in developing funds at the Foundation to meet their philanthropic objectives. In March 2019\, she received a Woman of Power Award from the Quad County Urban League. \nDarrious Hilmon\, Executive Director\, Chicago State Foundation \n\n\n\nDarrious has more than 25 years of demonstrable experience in strategic fund development\, marketing and communications\, and events management. As Executive Director of the Chicago State Foundation\, Darrious has lead accountability for advancing the interests and welfare of Chicago State University through partnership development\, stewardship of university assets\, and identification and solicitation of financial support from individuals\, corporations\, and foundations. \n  \n\n\n\nModerator \nYusef Garcia\, Vice President of Development & Communications\, Forefront \nFor more than 10 years\, Yusef has been committed to helping build a more vibrant Chicago region through philanthropy and social impact. As Vice President of Development & Communications\, Yusef and his team activate stakeholders with Forefront’s work plus deepen relationships through cultivating collaborative partnerships. Prior to joining Forefront\, Yusef led institutional fundraising and engagement strategies for organizations focused on public media\, arts & culture\, and human services.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/creating-a-culture-of-fundraising-in-your-organization/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Communications Timeline and How-To for Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we work through a comprehensive communications timeline leading up to Giving Tuesday. Together we’ll plan social media stories\, posts to promote\, and other strategies to engage your audience and potential donors. This session will also work through free tools for video editing and social media post scheduling.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/communications-timeline-and-how-to-for-giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T152203Z
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SUMMARY:Young Invincibles Research Presentation
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting Troy Alim\, from Young Invincibles\, will present the report Updating “Normal:” Who Are Illinois’ College Students Today and What Support Do They Need to Succeed? Further\, we will hear from a few local leaders who will share their thinking on basic needs in the postsecondary completion space.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/young-invincibles-research-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T094232
CREATED:20200813T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T170415Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Virtual Member Benefits Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Every other month Forefront hosts a relaxed conversation for current and prospective Members to learn more about Forefront’s resources and to meet others in the Forefront community — your statewide association for nonprofits\, grantmakers\, public agencies\, advisors\, and allies. This free orientation will give you a chance to meet our Librarians and other Forefront staff. This is a great opportunity to ask questions  or share an idea with your peers\, while learning how Forefront can help you achieve your mission. \nTopics covered include: \n\nLibrary reference and research services\nPeer Skill Share\nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\nMember & Peer Networks\nPolicy and Advocacy\n\nFuture orientations on December 8\, February 9\, April 13\, and June 8.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/virtual-member-coffee-hour-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T094232
CREATED:20200918T142633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T183130Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity & Social Justice Beyond the Walls of Your Institution
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for Ask A Consultant: a monthly interactive\, solutions-oriented\, virtual office hour with experienced consultants focusing on participants’ burning questions. \nBuilding on our August conversation topic of building racial equity within an organization\, this session will focus on grounding our public facing work in racial equity and social justice. Join us to Ask a Consultant your questions about taking meaningful action to end systemic injustice. We’ll go beyond statements and reports (although those are important\, too) to look at centering BIPOC\, advocacy\, organizing\, and other practices that work to fix inequity. \n  \nPanelists \nKim Brown\, the founder of Centrally Human\, a nonprofit organization committed to driving change through education of inclusive innovation — connecting DEI with action plans through individualized frameworks. Kim is a corporate executive and entrepreneur\, trained journalist and passionate volunteer across Chicagoland. \nNakia J. Green\, the principal consultant for Nakia J Consulting\, a firm with specialized capabilities in leadership and organizational development and diversity equity and inclusion. As a Social Impact Entrepreneur\, she is also the founder of Culture Solutions and Culture Solutions in Action\, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations designed to decrease unemployment and underemployment amongst college graduates that identify as people of color and people with disabilities. \nDr. Willie R. Cobb\, Jr. has been motivating\, inspiring\, and healing individuals and communities since the 1980’s as a teenager on the south side of Chicago. From bringing together youth groups from across the south side to speaking before thousands at conferences across the country\, Willie has worked to break down walls and build bridges between different races\, ages\, genders\, and ethnic groups. \n\n  \nPanel Moderator \nTerri A. Johnson is a native Chicagoan\, shaped in part by the city’s segregation and dividing lines.  Living within those lines and seeing the impact of those divisions helped spark her lifelong commitment to justice and equity.  She has worked for solutions to the “wicked problem” of racism for over two decades.  She is a consultant with VEGA Partners\, a social impact consultancy\, and the founder of C-Change\, a consulting practice that works with organizations and individuals to create space for thoughtful\, creative and sustained organizational change. \n\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/racial-equity-social-justice-beyond-the-walls-of-your-institution/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T120000
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SUMMARY:Tips\, Truths\, and Takeaways about Organizational Culture Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop on organizational culture and cultural integration led by Marty McConnell of Appreciative Solutions Group and Terra Winston of inTerract Consulting. Workshop participants will come away with a better understanding of their existing cultures and with tools to amplify what works best for their organizations\, including how to translate values into action whether in person or in a virtual setting. The workshop will also address the benefits of\, challenges to\, and practical resources available when two or more organizations are working together. Hosted by the Mission Sustainability Initiative\, this workshop will be beneficial to all nonprofits whether or not they are contemplating or exploring a strategic partnership.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/tips-truths-and-takeaways-about-organizational-culture-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201017T120000
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CREATED:20200915T144415Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Activism & Black Economics
DESCRIPTION:One of the long-standing effects of institutional racism in the United States has been a challenging economic outlook for the Black community. During this webinar we will explore how today’s collaborative approach to activism might prove to be a defining moment in turning the tide for Black economic futures and what roles we can play to ensure positive change. \nAbout the presenter: \n Dominic E. Watson is president of the Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce and labor lobbyist for the American Federation of State\, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Watson has spent more than a decade emphasizing the importance of revitalizing the community\, through economic empowerment and civic engagement. What distinguishes him apart from others in his fields of expertise are his passion and knowledge of all things community.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/building-board-diversity-training-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T094232
CREATED:20200923T171612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T211839Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing: New Models for Funding Post-Secondary Education in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:“At this meeting\, Maressa Brennan\, from the Milken Institute\, will provide an overview of the report “New Models for Funding Post-Secondary Education in Illinois.” The report is the final product from two Financial Innovations Labs®\, which brought together government leaders\, investors\, loan servicers\, alternative providers\, and state agencies to debate solutions and develop a set of recommendations to enhance the debt options available for students in the state. The report outlines the suggestions from participants to expand on the availability of traditional loan products and introduce newer options with capital available from the Illinois Student Investment Account Act. Further\, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will provide some context on the report and next steps.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/briefing-new-models-for-funding-post-secondary-education-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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