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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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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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