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SUMMARY:South Suburban Cook County Nonprofit Capacity‑Building Cohort (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits are at the heart of our communities—and when they have strong systems\, engaged boards\, and clear strategies\, they’re better positioned to thrive. Forefront invites you to join our South Suburban Cook County Nonprofit Capacity‑Building Cohort\, a supportive six‑week learning experience designed to help your organization strengthen its foundation and expand its impact.\n  \nThrough interactive workshops and practical\, hands‑on tools\, participants will build skills in board leadership\, financial resilience\, fundraising strategy\, and program evaluation. By the end of the cohort\, each organization will leave with a clear\, actionable plan to guide its next phase of growth.\n  \n\nParticipating organizations will also receive access to Forefront Memberships (a $250+ value)\, with the option to add Impact Capacity Assessments (a $300 value) for those seeking deeper support and strategy development centered on empowering staff.\n  \n\nIf your organization is ready to strengthen its foundation and deepen its impact\, this cohort is for you. A brief application is required—get started HERE. Applications are open now and close at midnight on June 1\, 2026.\n\n  \nWe are grateful to IFF\, a nonprofit lender and real estate consultant\, for their partnership and sponsorship in making this program possible.\n  \n\nApply Today to Join the Cohort – application estimated to take 10 minutes or less!\n \n\n\n\nDates: June 22-July 27\, 2026 / Each Monday (June 22\, 29 & July 6\, 13\, 20\,and 27)\nTime: 2pm-5pm\nLocation: The Center for Performing Arts\, Governors State University\, 1 University Parkway\, University Park\, IL 60484 \nCost: None\nOpen to members and not-yet members
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/south-suburban-cook-county-nonprofit-capacity-building-cohort-in-person/
LOCATION:Governors State University\, The Center for Performing Arts\, 1 University Parkway\, University Park\, IL\, 60484\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant: Hiring and Working with Consultants (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits operate at a high tempo\, balancing mission delivery with organizational strength. Bringing in a consultant can be a powerful way to accelerate progress\, build internal capacity\, and make the most available resources when approached thoughtfully.\n  \n\nThis session is designed to help nonprofit leaders make informed decisions about when and how to engage consultants\, avoid common pitfalls\, and structure those relationships for meaningful\, lasting results.\n  \n\n\nThe Ask a Consultant Series is a renewed collaboration between Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits (ACN). As we relaunch this series\, our aim is to build a quarterly program that delivers practical guidance and timely insight for nonprofits navigating an evolving landscape. We’ll begin with a foundational and frequently asked topic: how to effectively hire and partner with a consultant.\n\n\n\nPanel: \n\nDaniel O. Ash\, President\, Field Foundation\nTweed Thornton\, Founder & Principal\, Four Star Initiatives\nAmy Wishnick\, Principal\, Wishnick & Associates\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-hiring-and-working-with-consultants-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTAMP:20260621T074558
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SUMMARY:CCAPS Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a CCAPS Networking event featuring great conversation\, meaningful connections\, and light appetizers! \nRegister here!
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ccaps-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T090000
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SUMMARY:Phi Club: Broken Engagement - Why Has Our Board Checked Out? How Do We Fix It? (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations face the challenge of engaging their board members appropriately. In this interactive session\, we discuss how engagement starts before a board member commits and is a journey that continues even as they leave the board. We will help leaders assess and understand why board engagement falters at every stage. Participants will be given tools to diagnose what is engagement for their board\, whether in recruiting\, board structure\, meetings\, or culture. Finally\, we will explore the key elements of a highly engaged and effective board and how to maintain it. \nSpeaker: \nRena Henderson Mason\, Founder and Chief Engagement Officer\, Bold Agenda \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-broken-engagement-why-has-our-board-checked-out-how-do-we-fix-it-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Deciphering GATA and Finding Related Resources: Live Training w/ GOMB Experts
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. \nPanel:  \nCourtney Jackson\, GATU Manager\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget   \nAndriana Pérez\, Program Delivery Manager\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nMegan Pirok\, GATU Fiscal Manager\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nKeyria Rodgers\, GATU Director\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nSebastian Wong\, Policy Manager\, 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-w-gomb-experts/
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-18/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Legal Compliance and Best Practices (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring that your organization’s fundamentals are strong is one of the most important actions a nonprofit can take to maintain resilience. This webinar walks leaders through state and federal legal compliance requirements and best practices. We’ll cover Corporate Structure\, Organizational Documents and Annual Reporting; the Role of the Board; Finances and Fiscal Management; and Operational Practices. We’ll also discuss how to conduct a DIY DEI risk assessment.\n  \n\nSpeakers:\nAmy Cook\, Attorney\, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights\nMichael Ortega\, Attorney\, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights\n  \n\nChicago Lawyers’ Committee provides pro bono legal services to eligible organizations through the Nonprofit Resilience Hub.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/getting-your-ducks-in-a-row-legal-compliance-and-best-practices-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program,Nonprofit Resilience Hub
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