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SUMMARY:Member Orientation (Virtual)
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\n\nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/member-orientation-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:The Magic and Mysteries of Planned Giving
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the September convening of the Philanthropy Club of IL. \nThis session will explore the creation and implementation of effective planned giving programs\, covering key mechanisms\, messaging strategies\, and some unexpected benefits you may encounter. It will also recognize the lasting impact of the dedicated staff who have paved the way for our work. \nSpeakers \nBill Lynerd\, Office of Gift Planning\, The Field Museum \nBob Shafis\, Director of Planned Giving Services\, Veritus Group \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/pilanthropy-club-of-il-the-magic-and-mysteries-of-planned-giving/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T160000
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Networking Happy Hour (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our very first Member Networking Happy Hour.\n\n\nForefront will be holding our very first Member Networking Happy Hour on Thursday\, September 19th\, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Impact House. \nThis event is exclusively for current Forefront members and will provide an opportunity to learn more about Forefront’s programs and services\, and most importantly to network and make connections with fellow social impact professionals. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. \nNot sure if you are a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \n\nThis event is at capacity and registration is now closed.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-networking-happy-hour-in-person/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:IWERC Research Briefing: Participation\, Persistence\, and Experiences of CS and Tech College Students in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:At this session\, the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC) will present findings from forthcoming reports on the experiences of students in Illinois college Computer Science and Tech programs. IWERC will also share an equity analysis of 4-year and 2-year programs in the state focusing on Black\, Latinx\, and female students\, as well as a survey of ~1000 students on their experiences to understand how historically marginalized students are being served (or unfortunately not served) by those programs. Lunch will be provided. \n\n\nSpeakers: \nDr. Meg Bates\, Director of IWERC \nDr. Stephanie M. Werner\, Research Specialist at IWERC \nDr. Raisa Blazquez\, Research Associate at IWERC \n  \nPanelists: \nKay Monelle\, Associate Director\, High School Programming at Discovery Partners Institute \nAyoka Noelle Mota Samuels\, Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology Sector Strategy at City Colleges of Chicago \nDr. Jerry Schnepp\, Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Cyber Security at Roosevelt University
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/iwerc-research-briefing-participation-persistence-and-experiences-of-cs-and-tech-college-students-in-illinois/
LOCATION:DPI\, 200 S. Wacker Dr. DPI - 4th Floor\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T100000
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Summit: United and Thriving
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Annual Summit is the only event that convenes grantmakers\, nonprofit professionals\, and other social impact sector stakeholders across issue areas and the state to build connections and community. \nThis year\, the Summit will center our collective commitment to building a united and thriving social impact sector that promotes equity and has a transformative impact on the well-being and economic security of communities across the State of Illinois. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers\, including keynote john a. powell from the Othering & Belonging Institute. You’ll also enjoy opportunities for formal and informal networking with colleagues from all over Illinois. \nThis event is at capacity and registration is now closed.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/2024-annual-summit-united-and-thriving/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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