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SUMMARY:Gut Check: How to Say 'No' to Opportunities and Still Stay in Business (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nNot every opportunity is the right one\, but sometimes it’s hard to tell. You need a strategy to ensure you’re evaluating all opportunities appropriately and taking only those that will maximize your impact. This session will teach you to create a rubric for decision making that is transparent\, rigorous\, defendable\, and mission-oriented. \nProgram Fee: $15 Member of Forefront/ $25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/gut-check-how-to-say-no-to-opportunities-and-still-stay-in-business-champaign/
LOCATION:Champaign Pubic Library\, 200 W Green St.\, #5193\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:iCAT - Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are working tirelessly to support your mission and organization during this time. See our collected resources from across the nation to help you make the most informed choices for your organization. \nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\, an evaluation based on anonymous survey results from key stakeholders\, can help organizations better understand their strengths and challenges. Participants in this workshop will be given a quick overview of the iCAT\, why an organization would use it\, and who should participate in the survey and debriefing. Forefront provides free\, once-a-year access to the iCAT as a benefit for Nonprofit Members. We recommend that any Members interested in utilizing the iCAT join us for this workshop. \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/icat-impact-capacity-assessment-tool-galesburg/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T214741Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Marketing Plan to Move Your Mission Forward (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been postponed. Please check back soon for updates.  \nMission-oriented marketing is more than flashy graphics or a viral tweet. It’s about telling the story of your impact and success in a way that spurs people to become supporters\, and supporters to become advocates. Join us for this workshop\, where we’ll cover the most important tools to help craft a marketing plan that advances your organization’s mission. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/ $25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/building-a-marketing-plan-to-move-your-mission-forward-springfield/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T010612
CREATED:20190918T175538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213720Z
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SUMMARY:Stand for Your Mission-How to Engage Board Members in Community Outreach and Advocacy (Effingham)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nYour board is essential to successful community outreach and advocacy\, but many board members fail to realize that advocacy needs to be part of their participation. To be passionate\, articulate\, and effective champions for their missions\, board members need to be well informed on public policy issues that affect their organizations. Join Forefront as we bring nationally renowned board experts BoardSource to Effingham to explore the board’s role in advocacy. BoardSource also will provide support and resources to help board members become ambassadors for their organizations through simple advocacy and the use of their voices as committed and informed champions for their organization’s mission. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/ $25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/stand-for-your-mission-how-to-engage-board-members-in-community-outreach-and-advocacy-effingham/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T010612
CREATED:20190918T175754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213622Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness (Decatur)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nYour development work is successful\, but do you truly know if it’s bringing in all it can\, or leaving money on the table? This workshop from social impact sector leaders BoardSource will provide you with a new framework for evaluating your team’s fundraising effectiveness — one that offers a balanced approach\, emphasizing the importance of investing in strong and sustainable fundraising programs. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to evaluate your development campaigns effectively and pinpoint changes to help maximize your success. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \nFull 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/measuring-fundraising-effectiveness-decatur/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTAMP:20260608T010612
CREATED:20200220T220452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T135707Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Springfield) - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled. \nThis workshop will take a deeper look at available databases for researching individual donors. This is a great opportunity to use resources to gather essential information on prospects and streamline your work. Participants will leave with the ability to use the NOZA and ResearchPoint databases to conduct individual donor research. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nThis event is being held in cooperation with the Central Illinois Nonprofit Reference Center at the University of Illinois Springfield.  Please register through their website. \nProgram Fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-individual-donors-springfield/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200327T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T135739Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Springfield 3-27-20) - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled. \nStart thinking about your organization’s fundraising strategies!\nThis introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan\, including tips on:\n» Making your case for support\n» Diversifying your organization’s fundraising base\n» Creating a plan of action \nPlus\, we’ll provide an extra level of support: an optional\, 30-minute exercise after the class. \nThis event is being held in cooperation with the Central Illinois Nonprofit Reference Center at the University of Illinois Springfield.  Please register through their website. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-fundraising-planning-springfield-3-27-20/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program
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