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SUMMARY:
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  \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/2916881/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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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. \nOn November 5th\, the conversation will focus on recent calls for foundations to increase the percentage of assets they payout each year. Confirmed speakers include Marcia Festen\, Executive Director of the McDougal Family Foundation; Geoffrey Banks and Val Chang\, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; and Tony Macklin\, author of the National Center for Family Philanthropy’s recent report\, Balancing Purpose\, Payout\, and Permanence. \n  \nClick here to register. \n  \nUpcoming Meeting Date: \nNovember 19
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/covid-19-illinois-funder-briefings-9/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:CCAPS Screening and Discussion of "Personal Statement" Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues for a screening of the documentary “Personal Statement” (running time 52 minutes) which follows three NYC high school seniors and their struggles to get themselves and their peers into college. The film will be immediately followed by a discussion. While the stories of Karoline\, Christine\, and Enoch may seem too familiar to CCAPS’ers\, this session will center student voices and focus on the guidance gap. A trailer and more information about the documentary is available here: https://gooddocs.net/products/personal-statement
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ccaps-screening-and-discussion-of-personal-statement-documentary/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Forum
DESCRIPTION:Every other month Forefront hosts an issue centered conversation to learn more about major Forefront initiatives. This is an opportunity to share your own work experiences\, lessons learned\, successes and also to test ideas and strategies with peers across the sector. \nOur November 10 Forefront Forum topic will be announced soon. \nFuture programs will be held on January 12\, March 9\, and May 11.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-forum-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T182555Z
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SUMMARY:Final Checklist for Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:With just a few weeks until GivingTuesday\, there’s still time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. In this webinar we’ll go over last minute tips and best practices to engage with your supporters and have a successful day of digital giving. The Forefront team will also be available to answer your last minute questions.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/final-checklist-for-giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T120000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Library for Forefront Members
DESCRIPTION:Join the Library Team for a series of in depth looks at resources available to Forefront member organizations. First up is Foundation Directory Online\, a database containing records of over 220\,000 foundations. Learn what information is available and how collaborate with the Library to best complete your research.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/exploring-the-library-for-forefront-members/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T103000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Racial Equity and Health Equity: How Can Foundations and Nonprofits Work Together Better?
DESCRIPTION:In Chicago\, foundations and nonprofits are coming together with new approaches to respond to critical gaps in healthcare access created by structural racism. What is working\, and where are there gaps? What are the critical questions that should be addressed by both foundations and nonprofits who seek to challenge systems that keep inequities in place? We will look at how COVID-19’s devastating impact has revealed opportunities for responsiveness and reckoning in the social sector. \n  \nPanelists \nAyesha Jaco\, Executive Director\, West Side United \nAyesha Jaco\, MAM\, leads West Side United on its quest to reduce the 14-year life expectancy gap between Chicago’s Loop and 10 West Side communities. Jaco manages a multitude of local and national civic\, philanthropic\, community\, corporate\, and healthcare partnerships that seek to impact over 550\,000 Chicago residents by successfully deploying and sustaining economic\, educational\, health-related\, and environmental strategies. \nDivya Mohan Little\, Program Officer\, Polk Bros. Foundation \nDivya Mohan Little is a public health and communications specialist with more than 15 years of experience working for nonprofit and public sector agencies. Prior to joining the Polk Bros Foundation as Health and Strong Families Program Officer\, Divya worked at the Illinois Department of Public Health\, EverThrive\, IL\, and the School-Based Health Alliance. \nMaria Pesqueira\, President\, The Healthy Communities Foundation \nMaria is an award-winning visionary leader and sought-after speaker addressing local\, national\, and hemispheric audiences on a wide variety of topics\, including health disparities\, immigration reform\, women and family issues\, violence prevention\, and the future of philanthropy. \n  \nModerator \nJacki Davidoff\, Principal\, Davidoff Strategy \nJacki Davidoff is principal and senior consultant at Davidoff Strategy\, which provides Mission-Driven Strategy™\, culture\, and leadership consulting to philanthropic and corporate organizations locally and nationally. She is an executive leadership coach and trainer\, supporting individuals\, teams\, and Boards to develop their leadership capacities and create learning cultures in their organizations.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/understanding-race-equity-and-health-equity-how-can-foundations-and-nonprofits-work-together-better/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:On-Track from the Secondary and Postsecondary Lens
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, Sue Farruggia (https://sa.uic.edu/profiles/farruggia-sue/) will present Creating a First-Year On-Track Index for College Students. \nFurther\, Elaine Allensworth (https://consortium.uchicago.edu/about/staff/elaine-allensworth) will provide commentary on the impact of Freshman On-Track in the secondary space.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/on-track-from-the-secondary-and-postsecondary-lens/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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