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SUMMARY:Preparing for Collaboration: Exploring Readiness (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:How do we get ready to work together? What does preparing for strategic partnership and sustained collaboration look like for nonprofit leaders\, for boards\, and for organizations? \nJoin Judie Caribeaux of Mission + Strategy Consulting\, Dr. Jennifer Madden\, and Dr. Toyin Ogun for a multi-faceted look at organizational readiness and the skills we can build now that will support effective and meaningful collaboration in the future. This session will provide useful takeaways for nonprofit leaders and board members as they consider collaboration and for grantmakers as they develop strategies for supporting collaboration. \nPanelists: \nJudie Caribeaux\, Chief Collaboration Officer\, Mission + Strategy Consulting \nDr. Jennifer Madden\, Dean\, School of Business at Linfield University \nDr. Toyin Ogun\, Adjunct Professor\, Global Human Resources\, Southern New Hampshire University \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/preparing-for-collaboration-exploring-readiness-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000
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SUMMARY:Mission Sustainability Initiative Funders Briefing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:The Mission Sustainability Initiative at Forefront (MSI) launched in 2016 to support strategic partnerships and sustained collaboration among nonprofits. Over the past eight years\, it has provided hundreds of organizations with confidential consultations\, essential tools and resources\, and the critical funding needed to develop collaborative\, sustainable business models. As the challenges facing nonprofits continue to mount\, the need for MSI services continues to grow. Grantmakers are invited to join us in learning more about this unique initiative and exploring how we can do more together. \nAt this briefing we’ll share data and stories highlighting the MSI’s impact\, review a recently released national study on nonprofit collaboration\, and share guidance for funders interested in facilitating and supporting collaboration. \nThis event is open only to Grantmakers. \nPlease RSVP below to join us for a 60-minute gathering at the Chicago Community Trust office. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP no later than June 6. \nMission Sustainability Initiative Funders Committee\nCommunity Memorial Foundation\nCuore e Mani Foundation\nThe Crown Family Philanthropies\nHealthy Communities Foundation\nThe Lohengrin Foundation\nPolk Bros. Foundation\nRRF Foundation for Aging\nSearle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mission-sustainability-initiative-funders-briefing-in-person/
LOCATION:The Chicago Community Trust\, 33 S. State Street\, Suite 750
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:Crafting the Future of the Nursing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join the deans of three top Illinois nursing programs for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the critical topic of nursing workforce development. We will examine the multifaceted challenges and opportunities shaping the current landscape of the nursing profession and explore strategies for recruitment and retention\, diversification of the nursing workforce\, and preparing nurses for the complexities of modern healthcare delivery. \n  \nSpeakers \nLorna Finnegan\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, Dean and Professor\, Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing \nEileen Collins\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, ATSF\, Dean and Professor\, University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing \nChristine M. Kennedy\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, John L. & Helen Kellogg Dean\, Rush University College of Nursing \n  \nAll participants must be registered to attend. Please check in at the security desk with a photo I.D. and you will be directed to the elevator.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/crafting-the-future-of-the-nursing-workforce/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T113844
CREATED:20231219T202806Z
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SUMMARY:Deciphering GATA and Finding Related Resources: Live Training with GOMB Experts (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Forefront\, Illinois Partners for Human Service\, and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) as they walk users through the pre-award process to become GATA (Grant Accountability and Transparency Act) pre-qualified. This virtual training intuitively guides our community partners through every step of the application process while providing a high level overview of how to successfully respond to a grant application with helpful tips. \nPanelists: \nLori Beeler\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit Director\, Illinois Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nAlec Lopata\, Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator\, Forefront \nLauren Wright\, Executive Director\, Illinois Partners for Human Service \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/deciphering-gata-and-finding-related-resources-live-training-with-gomb-experts-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:A Unified Agency in Illinois: Making Access to Early Childhood Simpler\, Better\, Fairer.
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Early Childhood launch in 2026 is underway\, marking a significant step towards enhancing early childhood services in IL.\n\n\nThe Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation creating the Department of Early Childhood\, a cabinet level State agency that will administer programs for young children that are currently spread across three agencies. This change will impact programs that serve children in schools\, early childhood centers\, family childcare and through home visiting. In the current system\, this fragmentation results in duplicative paperwork\, inconsistent eligibility requirements\, and other inefficiencies that frustrate families and deny children the quality care and learning they deserve. This fragmentation is not new nor unique to Illinois. In this session\, we will hear from both some of the State leaders who helped secure passage of this legislation for a new agency\, as well as national leaders who understand the promise of a unified\, quality system for young learners. \nPlanning is underway to launch this new agency in 2026\, a key step towards making Illinois the best State in the nation to raise a young child. Please join us as we explore the promise that the new agency holds and the critical roles that each of us — parents and providers\, district leaders\, higher education leaders\, advocates and funders — have in making the vision a reality. This will be the first in a series of conversations on the important work underway to transform early childhood in Illinois. \n  \nSpeakers \nSwati Adarkar\, Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Policy and Early Learning\, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education\, U.S. Department of Education \nJenna Bannon\, Associate Director\, Children & Families Program\, National Conference of State Legislatures \nKatie Hamm\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development at Administration for Children and Families (ACF)\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \nAnn Whalen\, Early Childhood Transition Director\, Illinois State Board of Education \n\n  \nThis event is sponsored by the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/a-unified-agency-in-illinois-making-access-to-early-childhood-simpler-better-fairer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Measuring Your Impact (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Your nonprofit does great work!  But how are you demonstrating the impact your organization is making and has made to stakeholders? The Forefront Library is partnering with Candid to cohost the Introduction to Measuring Your Impact workshop\, where beginners will learn the basics of shifting the focus from nonprofit’s activities to outcomes. Because an outcome-centric approach will lead to stronger program design AND will increase funding opportunities for your nonprofit. We will demystify the language of outcomes measurement and guide you through the process of creating logic models for programs. \nThis course will prepare you to: \n\nDraft SMART objectives for a program\nIdentify the parts of a logic model\nReport the impact on your Candid profile\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-measuring-your-impact-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T120000
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SUMMARY:Can Technology Really Help Your Fundraising? Low-cost\, or free\, tools you can use! (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join the highly experienced and delightful Janet Mary Cobb for a lively discussion about some of the best technology and tools nonprofits can use to create and manage fundraising campaigns. Janet is a practical visionary\, a coach\, speaker\, author and consultant. She specializes in capacity-building support for social service and social justice organizations and small non-profits – when you need someone who’s been there & done that. \nPresenter: \nJanet Mary Cobb\, Consultant\, Janet Mary Cobb Consulting \nREGISTER HERE\n\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/fundraising-technology-online-fundraising-crms-email-marketing-more-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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