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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute: Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program is at capacity and registration has closed. \n  \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. \nProgram fee: $150 Members of Forefront / $225 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/grantmakers-institute-assessing-nonprofit-financial-health/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20190918T174057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T182313Z
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SUMMARY:Gut Check: How to Say 'No' to Opportunities and Still Stay in Business (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nNot every opportunity is the right one\, but sometimes it’s hard to tell. You need a strategy to ensure you’re evaluating all opportunities appropriately and taking only those that will maximize your impact. This session will teach you to create a rubric for decision making that is transparent\, rigorous\, defendable\, and mission-oriented. \nProgram Fee: $15 Member 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/gut-check-how-to-say-no-to-opportunities-and-still-stay-in-business-champaign/
LOCATION:Champaign Pubic Library\, 200 W Green St.\, #5193\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20191217T153525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T191511Z
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SUMMARY:Equitable Evaluation for Grantmakers – Spring 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow grantmakers for a peer-to-peer discussion about equitable approaches to evaluation. Bring your questions\, your experience\, and your challenges to this exploration of available tools and how they can be applied in the complex environment of a grantmaking institution. \nThis quarterly event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Members.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/equitable-evaluation-for-grantmakers-spring-2020/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20190918T174752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213116Z
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SUMMARY:iCAT - Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are working tirelessly to support your mission and organization during this time. See our collected resources from across the nation to help you make the most informed choices for your organization. \nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\, an evaluation based on anonymous survey results from key stakeholders\, can help organizations better understand their strengths and challenges. Participants in this workshop will be given a quick overview of the iCAT\, why an organization would use it\, and who should participate in the survey and debriefing. Forefront provides free\, once-a-year access to the iCAT as a benefit for Nonprofit Members. We recommend that any Members interested in utilizing the iCAT join us for this workshop. \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/icat-impact-capacity-assessment-tool-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20191202T213317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T223738Z
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SUMMARY:Moving From Idea to Impact
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nJoin Gwen Walden\, leader of Arabella Advisor’s West Coast practice\, for an in-depth look at how to help overcome one of our sector’s most pervasive challenges: transforming the inspiring ideas discussed in board rooms into real-world impact. Drawing on more than 25 years as a leader in philanthropy\, Gwen will share the insight and experience in making change she recently collected in this report\, providing you with a concrete framework and specific tools to allow you to strategically implement your innovative ideas on how to change your grantmaking\, and the sector at large. \nThis free event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Members \nAbout Gwen Walden: \n\nGwen has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. Her career encompasses major programmatic\, management\, and executive leadership roles and is marked both by her encyclopedic knowledge of the history and practice of philanthropy and her hands-on experience managing major foundation initiatives and functions. Gwen joined Arabella after managing her own firm\, Walden Philanthropy Advisors Inc.\, for four years. Prior to that\, she held executive leadership assignments at the J. Paul Getty Trust and the California Endowment. \nGwen has received national recognition for her numerous articles on current issues in philanthropy. She has written for all of the major trade publications\, including Foundation News & Commentary\, the Chronicle of Philanthropy\, and Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly\, as well as in special editions of the annual State of Philanthropy and New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising. \nGwen has been an active member of the field of philanthropy for many years\, serving on numerous professional boards and committees. Currently\, she is one of only three outside directors of the Surdna Foundation\, a five-generation family foundation founded by John E. Andrus with $1 billion in assets. Gwen also sits on the board of the East Bay Community Foundation representing Contra Costa County\, and she volunteers her time as a board member of the Breast Cancer Fund\, focused on eliminating environmental toxins and radiation that cause cancer. \nGwen earned a bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University and a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University. \n\nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/moving-from-idea-to-impact-2/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20190918T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T214741Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Marketing Plan to Move Your Mission Forward (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been postponed. Please check back soon for updates.  \nMission-oriented marketing is more than flashy graphics or a viral tweet. It’s about telling the story of your impact and success in a way that spurs people to become supporters\, and supporters to become advocates. Join us for this workshop\, where we’ll cover the most important tools to help craft a marketing plan that advances your organization’s mission. \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/building-a-marketing-plan-to-move-your-mission-forward-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T103000
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CREATED:20200224T181203Z
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SUMMARY:The Leadership & Human Capital group presents a four-session series for Grantmakers.
DESCRIPTION:** This program has been postponed. We will update this page once it has been rescheduled. ** \n  \n\n\n\nThe Leadership & Human Capital group presents a four-session series for Grantmakers. \nThe Forefront Education Leadership & Human Capital Member Network has launched a year-long learning agenda focused on teachers. The group will spend most of 2020 learning about the research\, best practices\, and policy solutions in the teacher space. The agenda will focus on four main topics: pipeline\, diversity\, leadership\, and growth.  Please see the information below for details and to register. \n  \nTeacher Pipeline (To register for this session\, click the registration button below.) \nMarch 24\, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am  \nWe will look at the current teacher pipeline in Chicago\, dig into the shortage areas\, and tackle possible strategies for recruiting and preparing teachers for high-need areas. \n  \nTeacher Diversity \nMay 27\, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am \nWe will look into Chicago’s current teacher diversity issues\, understand the research on the importance of a diverse teacher workforce\, and learn about strategies for recruiting\, preparing and retaining a diverse workforce. \n  \nTeacher Leadership \nDate TBD \nWe will hear about the current challenges and needs in Chicago\, learn about current high-impact efforts/programs in teacher leadership\, and hear what funders are currently doing in the space. \n  \nTeacher Growth/Practice \nDate TBD \nWe will learn about the best strategies to develop teachers\, such as embedded on-going professional learning\, understand the connection to high-quality curriculum\, and hear about the current needs in Chicago. \n  \nThis specific learning agenda will be open to Grantmaker Members only\, but the Forefront Leadership & Human Capital Network co-chairs expect to have other sessions during the year for a wider audience. Please watch the Forefront website and newsletter for related announcements \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to co-chairs Stephanie Banchero\, Education Program Director Joyce Foundation at SBanchero@Joycefdn.org\, or Christina Herzog\, Director of Education\, Arts\, Culture and Civic Affairs\, Crown Family Philanthropies at CHerzog@crown-chicago.com \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-leadership-human-capital-group-presents-a-four-session-series-for-grantmakers/
LOCATION:The Joyce Foundation\, 321 N Clark St Ste 1500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213720Z
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SUMMARY:Stand for Your Mission-How to Engage Board Members in Community Outreach and Advocacy (Effingham)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nYour board is essential to successful community outreach and advocacy\, but many board members fail to realize that advocacy needs to be part of their participation. To be passionate\, articulate\, and effective champions for their missions\, board members need to be well informed on public policy issues that affect their organizations. Join Forefront as we bring nationally renowned board experts BoardSource to Effingham to explore the board’s role in advocacy. BoardSource also will provide support and resources to help board members become ambassadors for their organizations through simple advocacy and the use of their voices as committed and informed champions for their organization’s mission. \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/stand-for-your-mission-how-to-engage-board-members-in-community-outreach-and-advocacy-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20190918T175754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213622Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness (Decatur)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nYour development work is successful\, but do you truly know if it’s bringing in all it can\, or leaving money on the table? This workshop from social impact sector leaders BoardSource will provide you with a new framework for evaluating your team’s fundraising effectiveness — one that offers a balanced approach\, emphasizing the importance of investing in strong and sustainable fundraising programs. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to evaluate your development campaigns effectively and pinpoint changes to help maximize your success. \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/measuring-fundraising-effectiveness-decatur/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T145450
CREATED:20200210T171827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T154358Z
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SUMMARY:Why Fatherhood Matters: A Conversation with Funders on the Value of Fatherhood Involvement (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been postponed. We will update this page when it has been rescheduled. ** \n  \nPlease join us for this funder convening to learn about why interconnecting and integrating fatherhood involvement goals and strategies within grantmaking portfolios matter. In this session\, you will hear from fellow funders working in children and gender-based violence spaces and how their foundations are shifting their views of fatherhood as essential to the health and well-being of communities. We will also hear from Ed Davies\, Board Member of Bright Promises Foundation and Director\, Power of Fathers at Children’s Home & Aid\, who can guide the conversation on framing and defining what is fatherhood involvement. This session is co-hosted by the Partners to End Domestic Violence and the Healthcare Affinity group. \nThis free event is open to Forefront Grantmakers only.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/why-fatherhood-matters-a-conversation-with-funders-on-the-value-of-fatherhood-involvement/
LOCATION:MacArthur Foundation Conference Center\, 140 S. Dearborn\, 17th Floor\, 140 S. Dearborn\, 17th Floor\, Chicago\, 60603
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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