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SUMMARY:The City of Chicago's Financial Incentive Programs
DESCRIPTION:Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) are funding sources intended to spur economic development in the City of Chicago. Interested in learning how your nonprofit can benefit? Join October’s Philanthropy Club to hear from Tim Jeffries who manages both programs. \nSpeaker: \nTim Jefferies is a Deputy Commissioner in the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development where he manages the City’s financial incentives programs\, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF)\, Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) and property tax abatements. Previous experience includes positions at the Active Transportation Alliance and Friends of the Parks. Tim has also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania.  \nModerator: \nRich Gage\, Senior Development Officer\, Lawrence Hall
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-truth-about-the-city-of-chicago-tifs-tax-increment-financing-and-the-neighborhood-opportunity-fund-nof/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Wellness in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Mental health and wellness have long been misunderstood\, stigmatized\, and overlooked. Prior to the pandemic\, efforts were already underway to improve access to critical mental health and wellness supports for college students; however\, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new spotlight and urgency. Join us to learn from local and national leaders about current efforts\, including the Illinois Mental Health Early Action Act\, the role of peers in mental wellness\, and how higher education institutions and non-profits are working toward systems change. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mental-health-and-wellness-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers for Equitable Evaluation Meeting (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nJoin fellow grantmakers for this quarterly 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. \n\n\n\nThis event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Members.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-for-equitable-evaluation-meeting-fall/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Virtual Member Benefits Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Every other month Forefront hosts a relaxed conversation for current and prospective Members to learn more about Forefront’s resources and to meet others in the Forefront community — your statewide 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. 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. \nTopics covered include: \n\nLibrary reference and research services\nPeer Skill Share\nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\nMember & Peer Networks\nPolicy and Advocacy
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-virtual-member-benefits-orientation-6/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T143000
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SUMMARY:Mitigating Cost of Risk via Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Although private foundations operate generally in a lower risk environment compared to most charities and commercial entities\, there are still some inherent fundamental risks that require a risk transfer solution (insurance). From network security and privacy (cyber) to fiduciary solutions\, you will walk away with a better understanding of market trends\, industry best practices\, and a checklist. Join your Finance Grantmaker colleagues on Wednesday\, October 13th\, for a panel discussion and audience questions as we walk through addressing some of those risks listed below with a risk transfer solution. \n\nDefining insuring agreements (D&O\, Fiduciary\, Employers Professional Liability\, Network security and privacy (Cyber)\, Crime\, etc.)\nState of the Market (Rising costs of insurance)\nAcquiring the right coverage; should a broker be used?\n\nPanelists: \nKelly Thresher – Lockton\, Small Business Unit Leader \nJonathan Little – AON\, Sr. Vice President\, Financial Services Group – Private and Nonprofit Practices \n  \nThis free event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Finance Roundtable Members. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mitigating-cost-of-risk-via-insurance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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