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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (*Virtual Only*)
DESCRIPTION: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. This orientation is open to current and prospective members of Forefront. \nTopics covered include: \n\nLibrary reference and research services\nPeer Skill Share\nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\nMember & Peer Networks\nPolicy and Advocacy
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-hybrid-location-tbd/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity Collective: Charting Our Path Together
DESCRIPTION:Advancing racial equity together in Illinois.\n\n\nJoin Forefront for an interactive virtual convening to highlight the results of our statewide Racial Equity Collective (REC) Survey. You’ll hear from our research partners at the Center on Equity Research at NORC and REC Director Sharmin Shahjahan about current learnings\, preview the REC digital asset map\, and share your suggestions for steps Forefront can take to support you in advancing racial equity together in Illinois. \nSpeakers: \nDr. Maysoun Freij\, NORC at the University of Chicago \nSharmin Shahjahan\, Forefront
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/racial-equity-collective-charting-our-path-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Launch of College Study
DESCRIPTION:Using research hot off the presses from the Illinois Workforce and Research Collaborative (IWERC)\, this webinar will share state data on college enrollment patterns in Illinois\, as well as research from a statewide survey on how Illinois high school seniors make the college decision. We will highlight key differences by race/ethnicity\, region within the state\, and whether students chose a college in Illinois or outside the state; we will also discuss implications for supporting students and Illinois colleges.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/launch-of-college-study/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:A Unified Voice: Celebrating IL South Asian American Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:In recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, please join Forefront and partner organizations in celebrating the establishment of Illinois’ South Asian American Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Governor and the General Assembly on policy issues impacting South Asian Americans and immigrants\, to advance the role and civic participation of South Asian Americans in this state; to enhance trade and cooperation between South Asian countries and this State; and in cooperation with State agencies\, boards\, and commissions and to build relationships with and disseminate information to South Asian American and immigrant communities across this State. \nScheduled Speakers: \nIllinois State Representative Theresa Mah\nIllinois State Senator Ram Villivalam \nThis program is co-hosted by  Nepalese Aid\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago\, SAAPRI\, Muslim Civic Coalition\, Indo-American Center\, the Nepali American Center\, and Chicago Coalition for Human Rights in India.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/a-unified-voice-celebrating-il-south-asian-american-advisory-council/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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