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SUMMARY:City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago State University Briefing
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, we will hear from leadership at City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago State University. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/city-colleges-of-chicago-and-chicago-state-university-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072810
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SUMMARY:Virtual Member Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Forefront hosts an informal virtual coffee hour for current and prospective Members to learn more about Forefront’s resources and to meet others in the Forefront community — your statewide membership association for nonprofits\, grantmakers\, public agencies\, advisors\, and allies. This free orientation will give you a chance to meet our Librarians and other Forefront staff\, learn about your Membership benefits (including Library reference and research services)\, and network with your nonprofit colleagues. This is a great opportunity to ask questions  or share an idea with your peers\, while learning how Forefront can help you achieve your mission.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/virtual-member-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072810
CREATED:20200724T151456Z
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SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant Series\, Session 7: Establishing Long-Term Racial Equity Teams Within Your Organization (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for Ask A Consultant: a monthly interactive\, solutions-oriented\, virtual office hour with experienced consultants focusing on participants’ burning questions. \nAnti-racist\, DEI\, Racial Equity\, Social Justice – these topics have circulated for years\, but how do we weave it into the very fabric of our organizations and our work? Hear from expert consultants and discuss with fellow nonprofits where you are on this journey and build the institutional muscle to take lasting action. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nPanelists:  \nDennis Johnson brings more than twenty years of experience in the corporate\, nonprofit\, and philanthropic sectors to his work. He has strong skills in organizational development\, planning\, and facilitation with in-depth experience in engagement\, governance\, leadership development\, organizational learning\, project management\, strategy\, and strengths based\, talent systems. In addition to being a Founder and Managing Partner\, Dennis is a Principal of Leadership Architecture & Design\, an Executive Coach for the Ken Blanchard Companies\, and an Instructor at the University of Wisconsin School of Business. \nFor more information about Dennis\, visit https://sortsolgroup.org/about-us/. \n  \nMary Morten is the President of Morten Group (MG)\, a national consulting firm focusing on clients in the nonprofit\, for-profit\, and foundation fields. Morten Group is comprised of a multi-racial\, cross generational group of professionals—an intentional component of their business model. The firm focuses on diversity\, racial equity and inclusion\, executive placements\, research and organizational development. Mary is an activist\, consultant and filmmaker\, and currently Mary hosts “Gathering Ground”\, a podcast on equity and inclusion\, nonprofits and foundations. Look for Gathering Ground wherever you get your podcasts.   \nFor more information about Mary\, visit http://www.mortengroup.com/. \n  \n  \nArthur Padilla has been providing training\, education\, and support around DEI issues since the early 1990’s. Mr. Padilla comes with a variety of perspectives to this conversation including an academic interest\, a professional understanding of how to manage change around DEI issues\, and his personal lived experience as a person of color and living as a member of several oppressed groups. The new attention on civil rights and institutionalized oppression has refocused my work on dismantling the foundational structures of oppression and most notably\, how to implement a DEI strategic plan within a nonprofit. \nFor more information about Arthur\, visit www.stratag.works. \n  \nPanel Moderator:  \nSuzanne Griffith is the Founder and Managing Principal of VEGA Partners\, a leading Chicago-based social impact consultancy.  VEGA Partners develops powerful strategies for socially responsible organizations to make their good greater. With 25 years of experience in philanthropy and business\, Suzanne is leading the firm’s multi-disciplinary approach to creating sustainable social impact for companies\, philanthropies and nonprofits. \nFor more information about Suzanne\, visit http://www.vega-partners.com/. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-series-session-7-establishing-long-term-racial-equity-teams-within-your-organization-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072810
CREATED:20200706T230225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T192244Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Illinois Funder Briefings
DESCRIPTION:This biweekly call for Illinois funders features opportunities to hear from and share local\, regional\, and national updates on responses to COVID-19 and its impact on Illinois communities. Speakers and topics will be updated on a rolling basis. \n\nThis week’s call will focus on the 2020 Census. We will discuss how funders are engaging and what still needs to be accomplished for an accurate count in Illinois. Speakers include: \n\nCarrie Davis – Democracy Program Director\, Joyce Foundation\nMark Murray – Vice President\, Programs and Administration\, The Field Foundation\nAnita Banerji – Director\, Democracy Initiative\, Forefront\nYoselyn Ovalle – Associate Manager\, Democracy Initiative\, Forefront\n\n\nClick here to register.  \n  \nUpcoming Meeting Dates: \nAugust 27 \nSeptember 10 \nSeptember 24 \nOctober 8 \nOctober 22 \nNovember 5 \nNovember 19
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/covid-19-illinois-funder-briefings-3/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072810
CREATED:20191008T203848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T175026Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy Speaks Series: Not-for-Profit Advocacy & Best Practices
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 \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nAre you registered for the next Philanthropy Speaks event? \nAre you registered for the next Philanthropy Speaks event? \nGrant Research & Writing \nDonor Engagement & Digital Marketing \nBoard Development & Volunteer Engagement \nCPA\, Attorney & Investment Advisors \nDevelopment & Succession Planning \nPurchase the Philanthropy Speaks Series Package and save\, here. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/philanthropy-speaks-series-not-for-profit-advocacy-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072810
CREATED:20200706T230434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T185423Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Illinois Funder Briefings
DESCRIPTION:This biweekly call for Illinois funders features opportunities to hear from and share local\, regional\, and national updates on responses to COVID-19 and its impact on Illinois communities. Speakers and topics will be updated on a rolling basis. \nJoin Forefront and your peers on Thursday\, August 27\, for our bi-weekly Funders call. This week’s call will focus on the recently-awarded Chicago Prize\, and will feature Andrew Beideman and Cindy Moelis of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation. \nClick here to register. \n  \nUpcoming Meeting Dates: \nSeptember 10 \nSeptember 24 \nOctober 8 \nOctober 22 \nNovember 5 \nNovember 19
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/covid-19-illinois-funder-briefings-4/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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