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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Library holds more than 3\,000 volumes on grantmaking\, fundraising\, nonprofit management and governance\, and is an invaluable resource. It also can be overwhelming. This workshop will provide a place to start a search for funding. You’ll get a brief overview of our databases\, the Library’s print collection\, and online research guides. The session also will take a deeper look at Candid’s database\, Foundation Directory Online. \nParticipants will leave with the ability to use Forefront Library databases to conduct research on potential grant funding. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \n“Full participation in this program is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-finding-grants-champaign/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Library holds more than 3\,000 volumes on grantmaking\, fundraising\, nonprofit management and governance\, and is an invaluable resource. This workshop will take a deeper look at the Library’s available databases for researching individual donors. This is a great opportunity to use the Library’s extensive resources to gather essential information on prospects and streamline your work. Participants will leave with the ability to use the Forefront Library databases to conduct individual donor research. \nThis workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \n“Full participation in this program is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-individual-donors-champaign/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190911T150927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T181534Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Library in Chicago holds more than 3\,000 volumes on grantmaking\, fundraising\, nonprofit management and governance\, and is an invaluable resource. It also can be overwhelming. This workshop will provide a place to start a search for funding. You’ll get a brief overview of our databases\, the Library’s print collection\, and online research guides. This presentation is done in partnership with the Central Illinois Nonprofit Reference Center at the University of Illinois at Springfield. And so you will also learn about the resources and expertise available locally. The session also will take a deeper look at Candid’s database\, Foundation Directory Online. \nParticipants will leave with the ability to use databases to conduct research on potential grant funding. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nProgram fee: Free \nRegister here: https://forms.uofi.uis.edu/sec/9335564 \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \n“Full participation in this program is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-finding-grants-springfield-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190911T152207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T150736Z
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SUMMARY:Quick Start Proposal Writing (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Google search “proposal writing tips” and tons of how-to articles will pop up. Which route are you taking? In 90 minutes\, this class will give you an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. We’ll also provide a 30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline.\nYou will learn:\n» The basic elements of a proposal\n» The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal\n» How to follow up\, whether the answer is yes or no \nThis presentation is done in partnership with the Central Illinois Nonprofit Reference Center at the University of Illinois at Springfield. \nProgram fee: Free \nRegister here: \nRegister here: https://forms.uofi.uis.edu/sec/841195​ \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/quick-start-proposal-writing-springfield/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190828T214156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T142027Z
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SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #2: Strategic Storytelling (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:It’s not enough to create a donation page and alert your supporters that you’re participating in Giving Tuesday and #ILGive. You need to convince people and remind your community of the importance of your mission. In the second session of our #ILGive series\, we will dig into ways to dynamically tell your organization’s story during #ILGive to energize your current support and bring new people into the fold. Participants will walk away with tools they need to shape compelling stories for their giving day campaign. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-2-strategic-storytelling-springfield/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190828T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T144250Z
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SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #2: Strategic Storytelling (Quincy)
DESCRIPTION:It’s not enough to create a donation page and alert your supporters that you’re participating in Giving Tuesday and #ILGive. You need to convince people and remind your community of the importance of your mission. In the second session of our #ILGive series\, we will dig into ways to dynamically tell your organization’s story during #ILGive to energize your current support and bring new people into the fold. Participants will walk away with tools they need to shape compelling stories for their giving day campaign. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-2-strategic-storytelling-quincy/
LOCATION:John Wood Community College\, 1301 S 48th Street\, Quincy\, IL\, 62305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190912T195921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T183316Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Introduction to Systemic Racism (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for anti-racism training and organizing from Crossroads\, a nonprofit that provides a structural analysis to institutions that are beginning to recognize patterns of oppression in their systems and realizing the need for institutional change. This workshop will help you develop a deeper language and understanding about culture\, cultural dominance\, and racial injustice/inequity. It also will help you introduce your stakeholders to racism as a systemic\, institutional problem of power. You’ll leave with tools and skills to create the rationale for structural intervention to dismantle racism in your organization. \nProgram Fee: $45 Members of Forefront/ $60 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/crossroads-introduction-to-systemic-racism-springfield/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190828T213431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T171926Z
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SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #2: The Power of Your Peers (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Peer-to-Peer Fundraising is a great way to expand your reach on#ILGive by utilizing your most passionate supporters to share their stories and fundraise on behalf of your organization. In this training\, we’ll cover everything you need to know about recruiting and empowering fundraisers for #ILGive! \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-2-the-power-of-your-peers-galesburg/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T061848
CREATED:20190828T211140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T193306Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled-The 4 Leaders in You (Session 1): Individual Leadership (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:This program has been cancelled.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-4-leaders-in-you-session-1-individual-leadership-champaign/
LOCATION:Champaign Pubic Library\, 200 W Green St.\, #5193\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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