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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (110725 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-110725-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Thursdays: Advocacy and Lobbying Rules for Public Charities 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s free annual training on advocacy rules for operating nonprofits is presented this year in partnership with C3 Legal. At this 90-minute virtual event\, nonprofit leaders\, staff\, board members and volunteers are invited to learn more about the rules for engagement in public policy and advocacy for our sector\, when lobbyist registration is required\, and how to get more involved at the federal\, state\, and local levels. Discussion will include election year dynamics such as voter engagement and other permitted activities for nonprofits. Q&A will be available afterwards. \nPanel:  \nHolly Ambuehl\, Senior Director\, Policy & Government Affairs\, Forefront \nNorah Jones\, Founder\, C3 Legal \nSebastian Wong\, Policy Manager\, Forefront \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/public-policy-thursdays-advocacy-and-lobbying-rules-for-nonprofits-101-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T094500
DTSTAMP:20260604T052545
CREATED:20250709T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T145852Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (111425 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-111425-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the 2025 Midwest Grantmaker Salary\, Benefits\, and Demographics Report (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Looking to attract and retain talent at your foundation? You’ll need to know the latest data on salary and benefits to stay competitive. \nThis special members-only webinar covers information in the 2025 Midwest Grantmaker Salary\, Benefits and Demographic Report\, a free report available only to members of Philanthropy Ohio and our regional philanthropy-serving partners in Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Missouri and Wisconsin. \nThe report is based on data from the national salary survey conducted by the Council on Foundations. Brittany Kienker\, Ph.D.\, of the Council on Michigan Foundations\, will present key findings and address questions on using and navigating the data to meet your foundation’s unique needs. \nWhat you’ll take away\n-Insight on salary and benefits trends for Midwest-based grantmaking institutions; and
 \n-Information on utilizing this information to inform how you attract and retain talent. \nWho should attend\n-Staff interested in benchmarking compensation across the regions \n
-Leaders interested in building compelling and competitive benefits packages to retain talent. \nSpeaker\nBrittany Kienker\, Ph.D.\, Knowledge Insights Expert in Residence\, Council on Michigan Foundations \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/navigating-the-2025-midwest-grantmaker-salary-benefits-and-demographics-report-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (112125 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-112125-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (112825 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:There is no member briefing on November 28. \nThe news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-112825-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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