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SUMMARY:Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health (Part 1 and 2) 
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the financial health of current and prospective grantees is a critical part of the grantmaking process. Focusing on effective approaches to reading and interpreting audited financial statements and the IRS Form 990\, these two sessions will equip you to understand grantees’ financial reality\, with concepts and tools applicable to grantees across a range of mission areas and business models. \nThis program is open to members of the grantmaking community. \nPart 1: Wednesday\, May 1 – 10:00am to Noon / Location: Virtual\nPart 2: Tuesday\, May 7 – 9:00am to Noon  / Location: Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor \nForefront Grantmaker Member Registration – $100\nNon-member Registration– $200 \nNot sure if your organization is a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/assessing-nonprofit-financial-health-part-1-and-2/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:The Landscape for Arts Grants in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nArtists\, advocates\, allies! Join our May session of Philanthropy Club for a discussion on securing arts grants in Illinois. Our panel will feature diverse perspectives on the arts funding scene – an artist\, a funder\, an advocate – and offer insights\, strategies\, and tips for navigating the current grants landscape in Illinois. \n  \nSpeakers  \nChris Guzaitis\, Director of Grants and Awards\, Poetry Foundation \nMonica Rickert-Bolter\, Artist\, Journalist\, Co-founder of the Center for Native Futures \nJonathan VanderBrug\, Nonprofit consultant\, former Deputy Director\, Arts Alliance of Illinois \nModerator \nKerri Covey\, Senior Director of Development\, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights                                                                                                                                         \n“The Philanthropy Club of Illinois’ mission is to build a bridge between society’s haves and have-nots. Philanthropy is compassionate kindness with a sense of justice—love with a must. Its moral obligation is to sustain high quality education\, art\, medical assistance\, social services\, and so much more for all in society\, especially for the truly helpless and the needy.” – Gus Wilhelmy (Philanthropy Club founder and Safer Foundation co-founder).
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-landscape-for-arts-grants-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T110000
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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.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T124524
CREATED:20240409T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T150143Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Lobbying Rules Office Hours (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront’s Policy team anytime during this window for an unstructured\, drop-in\, Virtual Office Hours to get remaining questions answered about the changes to Chicago’s Lobbying Ordinance that are effective on July 1\, 2024. Come and go as you please to our Zoom Room to speak directly with staff if you are uncertain how you are impacted or how to comply. No preparation is required. Free and open to the public. This session will not be recorded. \nRegister here to receive a Zoom link to drop in.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/chicago-lobbying-rules-office-hours-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T131500
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SUMMARY:Securing our People\, Securing the Future (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this session hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees\, we’ll explore with movement leaders and funders how they are approaching safety and security\, and how other grantmakers can contribute to the well-being of the movement ecosystem. \nPlease note that this session is open to staff and trustees of grantmaking foundations\, philanthropic advisors\, and staff of philanthropic support organizations. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/securing-our-people-securing-the-future-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program
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CREATED:20240417T181216Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Government Grants (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanie Flores-Fragoso\, Ed.D for a presentation on grant writing with specific attention to the unique needs and challenges of government grant writing. \nMelanie is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Propel. She has over 15 years of experience working in education and is an expert on program development\, grant sourcing\, and equity. Melanie has raised over $5 million in philanthropic funds to support community-serving organizations. \nOutside of her work at Propel\, Melanie also serves as a member of the National Advisory Council for the Hispanic Alliance of Career Enhancement and is a board member of the Board of Directors of Ensemble Espanol.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grant-writing-for-government-grants-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T143000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Proposal Writing (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? The Forefront Library is partnering with Candid to cohost Introduction to Proposal Writing\, where participants will learn proposal writing basics. Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector\, and the home of Foundation Directory and Guidestar. \nThis class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: \n\nLearn the basic elements of a proposal\nHow to draft a standard project proposal\nIdentify next steps for submitting a grant proposal\nFollow up with funders after submitting a proposal\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-proposal-writing-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T153000
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SUMMARY:OMB Uniform Guidance: What the Updates Mean for Nonprofits (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has announced significant revisions to the Uniform Guidance\, promising big changes in how organizations access federal funds. For many nonprofits\, this will mean easier application and reporting processes and more funding for indirect costs/overhead. \nThe networks of the National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a free webinar on Thursday\, May 30 from 2:30 – 3:30 pm Central\, as OMB officials Deidre Harrison and Steven P. Mackey and additional experts discuss the latest revisions\, implementation timelines\, and real-life implications for charitable nonprofits. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/omb-uniform-guidance-what-the-updates-mean-for-nonprofits-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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