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SUMMARY:Practicing Trauma Informed Care in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This session for operating nonprofits and grantmakers will explore what constitutes as trauma\, how thoughtfully applying Trauma Informed Care helps us to responsibly serve our constituents\, and what that means for our work. \nTrauma Informed Care (TIC) is a highly referenced framework from the mental health field that acknowledges the effects of trauma on individuals. This orientation towards understanding behavior as a result of “what has happened to you” versus “what is wrong with you” has led to TIC principles being adopted across various sectors and disciplines. \nBut what does it look like to apply TIC principles in our services and in the workplace? While the increased momentum outside the behavioral sciences is welcomed\, TIC is not always fully understood by those who seek to practice it. Join Forefront and expert facilitator Dr. Colette Thélémaque-Collier for an in-depth look at how to change your practices to best support your constituents and staff. \n\nThis program is for current Forefront members only.  \n\n\nProgram fee: Free for Forefront Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/practicing-trauma-informed-care-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T153000
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SUMMARY:Basic Needs
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, we will focus on basic needs for college students. Sophie Milam\, from the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, will provide some framing remarks on food insecurity among college students. Further\, she will explain how legislation passed last year affects SNAP for college students and describe the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s efforts to operate food pantries within college settings. Lynette Barnes\, from All Chicago\, will present the Student Emergency Fund Report: 2015-2018 and provide an update on the Student Emergency Fund.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/basic-needs/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute: Days 1-6
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegistration has now closed for this series. \n  \nThe Grantmakers Institute is a six-session series for current grantmakers. See information below on all six sessions.  \nGrantmakers Institute Day 1: Current Conversations\nFebruary 12\, 2020 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm\nWhat does 2020 hold for the practice of grantmaking? Join a panel of experienced grantmakers for an honest reflection on how current philanthropic trends and challenges affect your organization’s mission and what you might find yourself tackling in the coming year. \nGrantmakers Institute Day 2: Grantmaking Fundamentals\nFebruary 13\, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nThis session will equip you to meet your greatest challenges as a new program officer. You’ll explore your role and how it fits and functions in your organization. You’ll learn about the states of a nonprofit organization’s development and their relevance in assessing proposals. And you’ll discuss other topics that will strengthen your contributions on the job: how to build relationships in the field; ways to prepare for and conduct site visits; and approaches to the ethical challenges program officers often face. \nGrantmakers Institute Day 3: Evaluation Fundamentals for Grantmakers\nFebruary 21\, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nEvaluation – by grantees and foundations – is key to knowing whether we’re making the change we want to see in the world. But it’s not an easy task. This workshop on the fundamentals of evaluation in grantmaking will provide a framework for evaluating your own work\, structures for good evaluation\, guidelines on how to use data more effectively\, and ways to fund evaluation. \nGrantmakers Institute Day 4: More Dos Than Don’ts – Private Foundations and Advocacy\nFebruary 28\, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nIn this lively lunchtime conversation\, we will dispel – once and for all – the myths around supporting and engaging in advocacy. In particular\, we’ll smash the mythology around language in grant agreements that prohibits grantees from engaging in lobbying. We’ll also learn a few effective strategies for partnering with grantees to help their advocacy work. Staff and trustees of grantmaking organizations are encouraged to attend this session. \nGrantmakers Institute Day 5: Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health\nMarch 4\, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nUnderstanding the financial health of both current and prospective grantees is a critical part of the grantmaking process. Nonprofit organizations face increasing financial challenges in today’s operating environment and in order to make sound funding decisions\, grantmakers must have a firm grasp of the story told by the numbers. Focusing on effective approaches to reading and interpreting audited financial statements and the IRS Form 990\, this course will equip grantmakers to understand their grantees’ financial reality\, with concepts and tools applicable to grantees across a range of mission areas and business models. \nGrantmakers Institute Day 6: Reviewing Proposals with Board Presentations in Mind\nMarch 12\, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nFoundation Staff have a responsibility to help the board consider opportunities that preserve the foundation’s charitable purpose and also do justice to the prospective grantee. This session explores approaches to reviewing proposals in the context of board priorities and interests. How do you find the balance between subjective and objective\, advocate and reporter? How does knowing what the board wants shape how you communicate with applicants\, how you handle applicant questions as well as your own\, and how you prepare for your board’s final review? Join our panelists to discuss experiences and strategies. \n  \nProgram fee for the entire six-session institute: $500 Members of Forefront / $850 Non-members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \n\n* (Those interested only in Day 3\, Day 4 and/or Day 5  may register for those three sessions a la carte. )\n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-days1-6/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
CREATED:20200127T203326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T150143Z
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SUMMARY:From Here to Engagement: Supporting Your Board in Advancing Your Mission
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever felt like you were just guessing about what and how your Board wants to hear from you? Have you ever found it challenging to reach clear next steps and paths forward at Board meetings to help move your mission forward? Do your Board members seem to have very different levels of engagement? If any of these issues sound familiar\, this session is a great opportunity for you to learn about what has worked and what hasn’t from colleagues who represent a broad range of different family foundations. Join us for lunch and a fantastic learning opportunity! \nPresenters: \nBruce Boyd\, Arabella Advisors \nRachel Graham\, Lefkofsky Family Foundation \nBruce Karmazin\, Lumpkin Family Foundation \n\n\n  \nThis free event is open to Forefront Family Foundations Members only.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/communicating-engaging-with-trustees-beyond-the-board-book/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
CREATED:20190917T205940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T201806Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Grants: The Basics (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:The range of public funding options varies widely depending on your organization’s size and mission. No matter what\, you need to create an effective infrastructure to find opportunities for publicly-funded grants\, obtain them\, and then administer them effectively. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of public funding and assist those new to government grants with the process of identifying and applying for funding opportunities. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/federal-grants-the-basics-monmouth/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T083000
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CREATED:20191007T160649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T201832Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy Speaks Series: Grant Research and Writing (Carterville)
DESCRIPTION:Take your fundraising to the next level in this full-day. Diversify your organization’s fundraising base\, create a plan of action\, and learn how to utilize Forefront’s Library resources to locate funding opportunities and connect with new donors. Participants will also explore the “do’s” and “don’ts” of proposal writing\, including the art of “the follow up\,” before learning to craft a proposal outline of their own. \nThis program is being offered in Carterville\, IL as part of the Philanthropy Speaks Development Series\, presented by Southern Illinois Community Foundation\, United Way of Southern Illinois\, and Forefront. \nProgram Fee: $45 Members of Forefront/ $55 Non-Member (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nAre you registered for the next Philanthropy Speaks event? \nDonor Engagement & Digital Marketing \nBoard Development & Volunteer Engagement \nCPA\, Attorney & Investment Advisors \nNot-for-Profit Advocacy & Best Practices \nDevelopment & Succession Planning \nPurchase the Philanthropy Speaks Series Package and save\, here.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/philanthropy-speaks-series-grant-research-writing/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
CREATED:20191107T173432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T201955Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute: Evaluation Fundamentals for Grantmakers
DESCRIPTION:Evaluation – by grantees and foundations – is key to knowing whether we’re making the change we want to see in the world. But it’s not an easy task. This workshop on the fundamentals of evaluation in grantmaking will provide a framework for evaluating your own work\, structures for good evaluation\, guidelines on how to use data more effectively\, and ways to fund evaluation. \nProgram fee: $100 Members of Forefront / $125 Non-members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-evaluation-fundamentals-for-grantmakers-2/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
CREATED:20190917T210601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T200354Z
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SUMMARY:Making it Happen: Strategy in Action (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nFinancial pressures\, public policy changes\, and other unforeseen difficulties can derail an organization. In this workshop\, you will gain an overview of best practices in operationalizing strategic goals. The session also will help you identify common challenges in making and supporting strategic initiatives. And\, before it’s completed\, you’ll receive sample tools for assessing and mobilizing effective work structures throughout your organization. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/making-it-happen-strategy-in-action-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Expanding the Bench for Culturally-Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Does your foundation value diversity\, inclusion\, and equity? How are those values reflected in your organization’s approach to learning and evaluation? Expanding the Bench (ETB) is based on the belief that learning and evaluation have the power to shape policy\, programs\, and practice and that evaluators from diverse communities increase the likelihood that methods\, analyses\, and interpretation benefit the communities they serve. \n  \nGrantmaker Members of Forefront are invited to join a webinar with Elizabeth Waetzig and Rachele Espiritu\, Co-Directors of ETB and Founding Partners of Change Matrix to learn more about the ETB initiative.  Expect to hear about: \n\nA new pathway for diverse evaluators to gain knowledge and experience in culturally responsive and equitable evaluation\, the Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity Program\nA searchable online database for evaluation funders and partners to connect with a diverse group of seasoned evaluators – the Advancing Culturally-responsive and Equitable (ACE) Evaluation Network\nOur field-building movement to advance the practice of culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and that includes partnerships and ETB funding opportunities.\n\n  \nFind out how Expanding the Bench is increasing diversity\, inclusion\, and equity in evaluation\, and how this initiative can support your organization’s pursuit of equity. \n  \nPlease click here to register. The registration confirmation email will include instructions on how to join the webinar. \n  \nThis webinar is for members of Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices and the United Philanthropy Forum: \n\nConnecticut Council on Philanthropy\nCouncil of Michigan Foundations\nForefront\nGrantmakers for Effective Organizations\nMaryland Philanthropy Network\nNorthern California Grantmakers\nPEAK Grantmaking\nPhilanthropy Delaware\nPhilanthropy New York\nPhilanthropy Northwest\nUnited Philanthropy Forum
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-expanding-the-bench-for-culturally-responsive-and-equitable-evaluation-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T160046
CREATED:20190828T174002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T202122Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute: More Dos Than Don’ts - Private Foundations and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:In this lively lunchtime conversation\, we will dispel – once and for all – the myths around supporting and engaging in advocacy. In particular\, we’ll smash the mythology around language in grant agreements that prohibits grantees from engaging in lobbying. We’ll also learn a few effective strategies for partnering with grantees to help their advocacy work. Staff and trustees of grantmaking organizations are encouraged to attend this session. \nProgram fee: Free for Members of Forefront / $50 Non-members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-more-dos-than-donts-private-foundations-and-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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