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SUMMARY:CCAPS Screening and Discussion of "Personal Statement" Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues for a screening of the documentary “Personal Statement” (running time 52 minutes) which follows three NYC high school seniors and their struggles to get themselves and their peers into college. The film will be immediately followed by a discussion. While the stories of Karoline\, Christine\, and Enoch may seem too familiar to CCAPS’ers\, this session will center student voices and focus on the guidance gap. A trailer and more information about the documentary is available here: https://gooddocs.net/products/personal-statement
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ccaps-screening-and-discussion-of-personal-statement-documentary/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T165727Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Forum
DESCRIPTION:Every other month Forefront hosts an issue centered conversation to learn more about major Forefront initiatives. This is an opportunity to share your own work experiences\, lessons learned\, successes and also to test ideas and strategies with peers across the sector. \nOur November 10 Forefront Forum topic will be announced soon. \nFuture programs will be held on January 12\, March 9\, and May 11.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-forum-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T182555Z
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SUMMARY:Final Checklist for Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:With just a few weeks until GivingTuesday\, there’s still time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. In this webinar we’ll go over last minute tips and best practices to engage with your supporters and have a successful day of digital giving. The Forefront team will also be available to answer your last minute questions.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/final-checklist-for-giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084027
CREATED:20201014T155752Z
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SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant Series\, Session 10: Hiring a Grant Writer
DESCRIPTION:We regularly get questions about grant writing\, like “How do I know it’s the right match for my organization?” or “Can an intern write grants?” \nJoin Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for the next convening of our Ask a Consultant Series. This session will cover the logistics behind applying for a grant\, from who in your organization can author it to how to prepare for the application process. \n  \nPanelists \nLiz Duffrin  \nLiz is a grant writer specializing in education and youth development who has raised more than $9 million for Chicago-area nonprofits. A former journalist\, she also writes articles\, web features\, reports\, and strategic plans. \n  \nJoyce Golbus Poll\, J.G. Poll & Associates \nJoyce offers high-level comprehensive and competitive grant writing services for nonprofit organizations and has raised over $100MM during her career. She has a strong record of securing funds for innovative\, strategic projects and specializes in the fields of health and disabilities\, children and youth\, and human and social services. \n  \nTheresa G. Lipo\, Youth Guidance \nFor more than 25 years\, Theresa has been serving some of Chicago’s leading social service agencies and educational institutions as both a staff member and independent consultant\, identifying and securing program support from both public and private sector funders. Currently Youth Guidance’s Senior Manager for public funding\, Theresa is also an adjunct counsel with Ter Molen\, Watkins & Brandt and a former board member of the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits. \n  \nRachel Sacks\, MPH\, Leading Healthy Futures \nRachel has nearly 15 years of experience writing successful grants for health and human services nonprofits. As President of Leading Healthy Futures\, she helps her clients conceptualize\, define\, and actualize new ideas for grant opportunities and partnerships\, and is adept at translating complex information into easily understandable language for lay audiences. Since 2018\, over 85% of the grants written by Rachel and her team were awarded\, amounting to more than $24 million in awarded dollars to their nonprofit clients.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-series-session-10-hiring-a-grant-writer/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084027
CREATED:20201102T221108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T221458Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Library for Forefront Members
DESCRIPTION:Join the Library Team for a series of in depth looks at resources available to Forefront member organizations. First up is Foundation Directory Online\, a database containing records of over 220\,000 foundations. Learn what information is available and how collaborate with the Library to best complete your research.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/exploring-the-library-for-forefront-members/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084027
CREATED:20201027T143306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T220628Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Racial Equity and Health Equity: How Can Foundations and Nonprofits Work Together Better?
DESCRIPTION:In Chicago\, foundations and nonprofits are coming together with new approaches to respond to critical gaps in healthcare access created by structural racism. What is working\, and where are there gaps? What are the critical questions that should be addressed by both foundations and nonprofits who seek to challenge systems that keep inequities in place? We will look at how COVID-19’s devastating impact has revealed opportunities for responsiveness and reckoning in the social sector. \n  \nPanelists \nAyesha Jaco\, Executive Director\, West Side United \nAyesha Jaco\, MAM\, leads West Side United on its quest to reduce the 14-year life expectancy gap between Chicago’s Loop and 10 West Side communities. Jaco manages a multitude of local and national civic\, philanthropic\, community\, corporate\, and healthcare partnerships that seek to impact over 550\,000 Chicago residents by successfully deploying and sustaining economic\, educational\, health-related\, and environmental strategies. \nDivya Mohan Little\, Program Officer\, Polk Bros. Foundation \nDivya Mohan Little is a public health and communications specialist with more than 15 years of experience working for nonprofit and public sector agencies. Prior to joining the Polk Bros Foundation as Health and Strong Families Program Officer\, Divya worked at the Illinois Department of Public Health\, EverThrive\, IL\, and the School-Based Health Alliance. \nMaria Pesqueira\, President\, The Healthy Communities Foundation \nMaria is an award-winning visionary leader and sought-after speaker addressing local\, national\, and hemispheric audiences on a wide variety of topics\, including health disparities\, immigration reform\, women and family issues\, violence prevention\, and the future of philanthropy. \n  \nModerator \nJacki Davidoff\, Principal\, Davidoff Strategy \nJacki Davidoff is principal and senior consultant at Davidoff Strategy\, which provides Mission-Driven Strategy™\, culture\, and leadership consulting to philanthropic and corporate organizations locally and nationally. She is an executive leadership coach and trainer\, supporting individuals\, teams\, and Boards to develop their leadership capacities and create learning cultures in their organizations.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/understanding-race-equity-and-health-equity-how-can-foundations-and-nonprofits-work-together-better/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T100000
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SUMMARY:On-Track from the Secondary and Postsecondary Lens
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, Sue Farruggia (https://sa.uic.edu/profiles/farruggia-sue/) will present Creating a First-Year On-Track Index for College Students. \nFurther\, Elaine Allensworth (https://consortium.uchicago.edu/about/staff/elaine-allensworth) will provide commentary on the impact of Freshman On-Track in the secondary space.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/on-track-from-the-secondary-and-postsecondary-lens/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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