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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
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SUMMARY:Developing and Managing Relationships with Grantmakers: the Inside Scoop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Philanthropy Club in October!\nBy cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with funding influencers and decision makers\, you may open new doors to sources of collaboration and support. Join Forefront and The Philanthropy Club on Tuesday\, October 1 as we share relationship management best practices that will help advance your organization’s cultivation and stewardship strategies – resulting in deeper relationships with funders. Forefront Members Suellen Burns of the Driehaus Foundation and Crystal Robinson of the Siragusa Family Foundation will provide a candid setting for you to share ideas and experiences. Bring your questions!\n \nSession Speakers:\n \nSuellen Burns\, Senior Program Officer\, Driehaus Foundation\nSuellen has been a professional in the arts\, environmental\, and urban planning fields for over 25 years. She manages the Driehaus Foundation’s two Arts and Culture funding programs and contributes to its Built Environment and Economic Opportunities for the Working Poor programs. Prior to joining Driehaus\, Suellen held program\, development\, grantmaking\, and senior leadership roles with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources\, Arts Bridge\, Friends of the Chicago River\, and Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. She holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a MS in Leadership and Policy Studies from DePaul University. She is also an adjunct faculty member for DePaul’s Graduate School of Public Service.\n \nCrystal Robinson\, Program Officer\, Siragusa Family Foundation\nCrystal worked in the nonprofit sector until transitioning to philanthropy in 2017. With prior experience as Assistant Director at the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University and Development Associate at Horizons for Youth and Development Director at Our Lady of Tepeyac High School\, she now oversees grantmaking in the Foundation’s primary giving areas of arts learning\, education\, and health. Crystal has a MS in Nonprofit Administration from North Park University. She received her Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in 2014\, and is a member of Chicago Women in Philanthropy\, Exponent Philanthropy\, and the National Center for Family Philanthropy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/developing-and-managing-relationships-with-grantmakers-the-inside-scoop/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190724T155825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T195041Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Classroom: Institutional Response to Student Basic Needs
DESCRIPTION:In fall 2018\, City Colleges of Chicago participated in The Hope Center’s Real College Survey. From the preliminary data of students who participated in this survey\, we learned that 54% of those students were facing housing insecurity\, 43% food insecurity\, and 15% identified as being homeless. CCC understands that when a student’s basic needs are not met that their potential to be successful academically will be a challenge. This convening is to discuss how CCC has begun strategically building an infrastructure to support the basic needs of its student population.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/results-from-the-real-college-survey-at-city-colleges-of-chicago/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190919T162910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T172738Z
UID:2909629-1570698000-1570703400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Choosing a Consultant – A Workshop Presented by the Mission Sustainability Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about long-term planning for your organization? Need to find someone with expertise for a short-term project? Panelists will share their lessons learned on when to engage a consultant\, how to select the right consultant for your organizational and project needs\, and what to expect when working with a consultant. The panel will seek to demystify some of the alphabet soup concerning consultants such as RFPs (request for proposals)\, RFQs (request for qualifications)\, and RFIs (requests for information) and talk about factors to consider before engaging in an equitable search for a consultant.\nPlease join panelists:\n\nInhe Choi\, Executive Director\, HANA Center\nCaronina Grimble\, Program Officer\, Woods Fund Chicago\nDamion Heron\, Vice President\, Corporate Responsibility\, JPMorgan Chase\nEllen Kunkle\, Vice President of Grants & Government Relations\, Pillars Community Health\nNina Sanchez\, Director\, Enrich Chicago\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Genita C. Robinson\, Director of Forefront’s Mission Sustainability Initiative. The MSI creates a neutral space to help Chicago area nonprofits evaluate the possible benefits of a strategic partnership\, including co-locations\, shared staffing\, joint ventures\, back office collaboration\, and mergers and acquisitions. One of the resources offered by the MSI is a vetted list of consultants with experience in exploring and implementing various aspects of long-term and permanent partnerships.\nTime:  8:30 –9:00 a.m. Registration; 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Panel\nProgram fee: Free
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/choosing-a-consultant-a-workshop-presented-by-the-mission-sustainability-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190920T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T232710Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Strategies to Address the Opioid Epidemic: IL Funders Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Health Affinity Group identified the opioid epidemic as an area of interest. This session aims to increase engagement among funders; learn about the nuances in our state; and understand key strategies for funders to intersect and support the organizations working to address them.  Illinois has a robust network of community-based organizations and government partners working together on key strategies to address the multi-sectoral opioid crisis. Funders supporting health\, housing\, employment\, workforce development\, mental health\, substance use\, violence\, and equity may find an intersection with their portfolio or area of interest.\nPresenters:\nCAPT Jeffrey Coady\, PsyD\, ABPP\,  SAMHSA Regional Administrator (5)\nDani Kirby\, Director\, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR)\, IL Dept. Human Services\nDr. Allison Arwady\, MD\, MPH\, Acting Commissioner\, Chicago Department of Public Health\,\nChicago Recovery Alliance\, Chicago Urban League\, Heartland Alliance\, UI Health\, Safe Haven Foundation\, Mile Square & more\nThis free event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Members
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/funding-strategies-to-address-the-opioid-epidemic-il-funders-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190911T143440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T174550Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Donor-Advised Funds (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are philanthropy’s fastest growing vehicle for donations. They allow donors to make charitable contributions\, receive immediate tax deductions\, even recommend grants from the fund over time. In this webinar we’ll take a deep dive into what exactly DAFs are\, how they differ from other donations\, and how they fit into a funding strategy. \nProgram Fee: Free to Members of Forefront / $15 Non-members \nInstructor: Kristin Raack \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or re-certification. \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/intro-to-donor-advised-funds-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190828T214156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T142027Z
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SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #2: Strategic Storytelling (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:It’s not enough to create a donation page and alert your supporters that you’re participating in Giving Tuesday and #ILGive. You need to convince people and remind your community of the importance of your mission. In the second session of our #ILGive series\, we will dig into ways to dynamically tell your organization’s story during #ILGive to energize your current support and bring new people into the fold. Participants will walk away with tools they need to shape compelling stories for their giving day campaign. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-2-strategic-storytelling-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190828T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T144250Z
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SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #2: Strategic Storytelling (Quincy)
DESCRIPTION:It’s not enough to create a donation page and alert your supporters that you’re participating in Giving Tuesday and #ILGive. You need to convince people and remind your community of the importance of your mission. In the second session of our #ILGive series\, we will dig into ways to dynamically tell your organization’s story during #ILGive to energize your current support and bring new people into the fold. Participants will walk away with tools they need to shape compelling stories for their giving day campaign. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-2-strategic-storytelling-quincy/
LOCATION:John Wood Community College\, 1301 S 48th Street\, Quincy\, IL\, 62305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190725T180716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T174941Z
UID:2377124-1571733000-1571738400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Compensation for Employees and Trustees
DESCRIPTION:Total rewards\, best practices\, regulatory issues\, emerging trends–relevant for foundation finance staff\, executive leadership\, and trustees.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/compensation-for-employees-and-trustees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190912T195921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T183316Z
UID:2909064-1571733000-1571761800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads: Introduction to Systemic Racism (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for anti-racism training and organizing from Crossroads\, a nonprofit that provides a structural analysis to institutions that are beginning to recognize patterns of oppression in their systems and realizing the need for institutional change. This workshop will help you develop a deeper language and understanding about culture\, cultural dominance\, and racial injustice/inequity. It also will help you introduce your stakeholders to racism as a systemic\, institutional problem of power. You’ll leave with tools and skills to create the rationale for structural intervention to dismantle racism in your organization. \nProgram Fee: $45 Members of Forefront/ $60 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/crossroads-introduction-to-systemic-racism-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190912T170244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160838Z
UID:2909041-1571751000-1571760000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Developing Nonprofit Talent and Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Grantmakers and operating nonprofits exist to make positive change in the world. But we often limit the scope of what we can achieve by failing to invest in the people that comprise our organizations. Join Forefront for an active exploration of how funders and operating nonprofits can creatively and equitably invest in the staff and volunteers that make the change we seek. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to support the nonprofit workforce\, examples of how funders and nonprofits are engaging in diverse types of talent-investing action\, and an action plan relevant to your own organization. \nSpeakers will include Andrea Frye\, People’s Action; Sheelah Muhammad\, Steans Family Foundation; Kathy Reich\, Ford Foundation; Robret Simpson\, Facing Forward to End Homelessness; and Rusty Stahl\, Fund the People. \n  \nProgram fee: Free for Members of Forefront / $50 Non-members \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/investing-in-nonprofit-talent/
LOCATION:IMC Trading\, 233 S. Wacker Drive\, Suite 4200\, Chicago\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190828T213431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T171926Z
UID:2891915-1571832000-1571835600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #2: The Power of Your Peers (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Peer-to-Peer Fundraising is a great way to expand your reach on#ILGive by utilizing your most passionate supporters to share their stories and fundraise on behalf of your organization. In this training\, we’ll cover everything you need to know about recruiting and empowering fundraisers for #ILGive! \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-2-the-power-of-your-peers-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190828T211140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T193306Z
UID:2891908-1571907600-1571918400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled-The 4 Leaders in You (Session 1): Individual Leadership (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:This program has been cancelled.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-4-leaders-in-you-session-1-individual-leadership-champaign/
LOCATION:Champaign Pubic Library\, 200 W Green St.\, #5193\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T210412
CREATED:20190730T170552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T141158Z
UID:2686502-1572426000-1572444000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Journey to Equity (Chicago)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Forefront and Exponent Philanthropy for this complimentary program just for Grantmakers. We thank The Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund for their support of this program. \nThere has been a lot of conversations about diversity\, equity\, and inclusion practices in our sector. We invite lean funders – funders with no or few paid staff – to join us to explore the different approaches you can take to implement these practices\, hear from peers in your community about what their journey has been like\, and reflect on how these practices impact your funding areas. \nWe hope you will leave this program inspired by the stories you hear\, motivated to implement or refine these practices\, and armed with concrete actions you can take to adapt specific diversity\, equity\, and inclusion related principals to your funding goals. \nSpeaker: Maegan Scott \nMaegan Scott has worked in philanthropy and nonprofit management for ten years\, along with 15 years of working in the field of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). She is the founder of Wayfinding Partners\, a socially conscious consultant firm dedicated to individual\, organizational\, and community transformation. \nThis program is open to foundation donors\, trustees\, and staff; individual donors; donor advised fund holders; and members of giving circles. \nThis program is offered in partnership with Exponent Philanthropy. By registering for this program\, participants are agreeing to Exponent Philanthropy’s Participant Guidelines. Please contact them at 202-580-6560 if you have questions about their guidelines.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/journey-to-equity-chicago/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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