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SUMMARY:Marketing with Meaning: How to Talk (Clearly) About Your Organization (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In the nonprofit sector\, it’s important to talk about our organizations\, to explain who we are and what we do\, and often we only get one sentence to do it. Now\, more than ever\, having a concise message is essential. \nJoin Forefront and marketing expert Carol White for a discussion on marketing with meaning and learn how to use your voice as a compelling marketing tool for your organization. Learn to speak clearly and effectively about your organization and prepare to advocate for your mission in these unprecedented times. \nParticipants will have a chance to connect with Carol immediately following the webinar to explore additional questions and personal examples. \nProgram Fee: This program is Free and open to the general public. \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/unlock-a-powerful-marketing-tool-your-voice-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Lead Right Now (Chicago)
DESCRIPTION:** These programs have been cancelled.\n\n  \nDoing what you’ve always done will get you the same results you’ve always gotten. If you’re ready to make more progress on the things you care about\, join us for this series based on the principles and practices of adaptive leadership developed at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding that anyone can lead — anytime\, anywhere — while gaining tools and skills to kickstart new actions in your work. \nLead Right Now is a three-part series: \n\nApril 15\, 2020 / 9am-4pm\nApril 22\, 2020 / 1pm-4:30pm\nApril 29\, 2020 / 1pm – 4:30pm\n\nInstructor: Lisa May Simpson\n \nProgram fee: $150 Members of Forefront / $500 Non-members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \n  \nReminder! Forefront is moving!\nThis program will be held in the Forefront conference room at our new office in the FBRK Impact House:\n200 West Madison\, 2nd floor\nChicago\, IL 60606 \n*Please note! Registration is required for this program and a government-issued I.D. is necessary to gain access to the building.  Please allow extra time to clear the security desk.* \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/lead-right-now-chicago/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T135547
CREATED:20191007T160618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T202852Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy Speaks Series: Donor Engagement and Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This program is being offered as part of the Philanthropy Speaks Development Series\, presented by Southern Illinois Community Foundation\, United Way of Southern Illinois\, and Forefront. \nProgram Fee: $30 Members of Forefront/ $40 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  \n\n\nAre you registered for the next Philanthropy Speaks event? \nGrant Research & Writing \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-donor-engagement-digital-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T135547
CREATED:20190918T174336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T182116Z
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SUMMARY:Gut Check: How to Say 'No' to Opportunities and Still Stay in Business (Galesburg)
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-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T135547
CREATED:20190918T180742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T183053Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Courageous Leadership for Nonprofits (Springfield)
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.  \nNew this year. Participants will learn that daring leadership requires four sets of skills that can be learned: rumbling with vulnerability\, living into our values\, braving trust\, and learning to rise. Based on the research of Dr. Brene Brown and her “Dare to Lead” philosophy\, this workshop will help participants practice how to ask for what they need\, set boundaries\, and reach out for support in order to determine their call to courage as a leader. \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/call-for-courageous-leadership-for-nonprofits-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T110000
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CREATED:20190918T181033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T183152Z
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SUMMARY:If This…Then This (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.  \nHaving raw data on your organization’s impact is essential\, but how do you turn that data into a story and leverage it to best achieve your goals and mission? This workshop will teach you to develop an evaluation framework grounded in your strategic plan that will help you tell the story of your impact. Participants will think critically about the data they gather for their organization\, potential data they need to show progress towards goals and strategic directions\, and learn how to report data convincingly to stakeholders and funders to make key decisions. \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/if-this-then-this-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T090000
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SUMMARY:Building Your Board’s Capacity to Fundraise
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nAcross all sectors\, board members must take on a greater role in fundraising for their organization to position them for growth and sustainability.  Yet most board members step into their roles without having the big picture and core skills to become a highly effective fundraiser.   Inevitably\, many board members approach this important role with reluctance and a transactional mindset.  Through this workshop\, we will show participants how to shift their board’s perspective on fundraising so that they have greater enthusiasm and commitment to building deeper relationships and driving greater results. \nWe will review the board’s roles and responsibilities in fundraising and help board members feel more at ease with fundraising.  We will explore why fundraising is a team sport and Identify the various ways the board supports a high performing fundraising team.   As we breakdown the elements of successful fundraising\, participants will learn how to tell their story\, respond to objections\, and practice the ask.  Most importantly\, they will learn how the board can be impactful in fundraising even without making an ask.  We will provide quick assessments so that participants can determine what’s working well and what needs improvement in their fundraising process.  Participants will walk away with an action plan to help them focus on how to strengthen the board’s impact on and commitment to fundraising. \nProgram fee: $35 Members of Forefront / $160 Non-members \nForefront is offering additional board-related programs in 2020 focused on recruitment\, diversity and inclusion\, structure and process\, and performance and culture. \n  \nReminder! Forefront is moving!\nThis program will be held in the Forefront conference room at our new office in the FBRK Impact House:\n200 West Madison\, 2nd floor\nChicago\, IL 60606 \n*Please note! Registration is required for this program and a government-issued I.D. is necessary to gain access to the building.  Please allow extra time to clear the security desk.* \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/building-your-boards-capacity-to-fundraise/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T135547
CREATED:20191205T211144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T211526Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Boards in Setting an Organization’s Strategic Direction (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In a perfect world\, nonprofits must regularly determine how best to sustain or expand their impact. In the real world\, their missions and impact are often bombarded by external and internal factors such as shifts in funder priorities\, state budget crises\, staff turnover\, and perceived competition with other organizations. Programmatic joint ventures\, back office collaborations\, co-locations\, mergers\, and other long-term or permanent strategic partnership are a sample of strategic alternatives that can lead to organizational growth and enhanced capacity. \nThis Mission Sustainability Initiative (MSI) webinar will clarify what the landscape of potential strategic alternatives available to nonprofits might include and\, importantly\, how to engage the organization’s Board of Directors in exploring these options. Brook Cunningham\, Managing Director at Lazard\, will introduce a framework for nonprofit Board members to contemplate the range of possibilities for their respective organizations\, and Beth E. Berg\, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP\, will address certain legal considerations. For Executive Directors and CEOs\, this webinar will provide advice on how to start a proactive conversation with your Board about these topics. Board members and Executive Directors are encouraged to watch the webinar together. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/engaging-boards-in-setting-an-organizations-strategic-direction-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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