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SUMMARY:2023 Foundations on the Hill (FOTH)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront in Washington\, D.C. for the 2023 Foundations on the Hill (FOTH)\, an annual advocacy opportunity for grantmakers and philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) to meet with their federal lawmakers. \nFrom February 27 to March 1\, 2023\, foundation leadership and staff members from around the country will convene to talk with our legislators and policymakers in our nation’s capitol about the unique and vital role that charitable giving plays in America. \nForefront has scholarships available to community foundations wishing to attend the 2023 Foundations on the Hill. To find out more about eligibility and availability\, email publicpolicy@myforefront.org. \nFor more information\, see the FOTH page on our website.  \nREGISTER HERE.\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/2023-foundations-on-the-hill-foth/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T103000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230210T161835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T221043Z
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SUMMARY:"Solicitation Success": Winning Tips from Corporate and Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:Successful tips for soliciting funds!\n\n\nThis interactive session will begin with a presentation on solicitation success tips for institutional funding. Be ready to engage with Program Officers throughout the presentation and in break out rooms which will be segmented by the funding priorities of each panelist’s organization: technology and engineering\, programs for youth who reside in the South and West sides of Chicago and economic empowerment/social justice. \nPanelists \nWesley Anne Barden\, Grants Manager\, Motorola Solutions Foundation \nAudri Coffer\, Second Vice President\, Program Officer-Corporate Philanthropy\, Northern Trust \nMichael Nordman\, Senior Manager of Community Affairs\, Molson Coors Beverage Company \nModerator \nJennifer Holmes\, Moderator\, Philanthropy Club \nPlease note that the session is strictly for education. Any attendees who are observed directly or indirectly soliciting during the session will be removed. \nCheck out the 2023 Philanthropy Club Program schedule. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/solicitation-success-winning-tips-from-corporate-and-foundation-program-officers/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230126T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T212757Z
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SUMMARY:Board Design and Processes – Structure the Board for Greater Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Is your board and committee structure designed to support your strategic plan and your equity\, diversity\, and inclusion goals? Are your board and committee meetings driving board members away? Do meetings produce board actions that drive the organization forward or is the board stuck on minutiae that staff can handle? \nA well-designed board and committee structure and meeting agenda with the right leaders can make the difference in an organization’s ability to move ahead on transformational change. In this workshop\, we will help participants: \n• Deconstruct the structure and processes that may be holding your board back from being more effective and inclusive \n• Structure committees for greater leadership\, impact and engagement \n• Redesign meetings for greater effectiveness\, inclusivity and engagement \n• Develop an action plan for injecting new energy into your board’s work that helps members reengage and recommit \nFacilitator: \nRena Henderson Mason\, Bold Agenda. Rena is a trusted advisor to mission-driven board and staff leaders\, helping them shape their boards for high performance and tell their unique stories. She is a ICF-Certified Coach and BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer with extensive training in high performance coaching\, board development and group process facilitation. She has coached Board Chairs and Executive Directors/CEOs through a range of organizational challenges including growth\, leadership transitions\, strategic alliances\, restructuring\, turnaround and crisis. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/board-design-and-processes-structure-the-board-for-greater-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20221214T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T191039Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront hosts a relaxed virtual 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. This orientation is open to current and prospective members of Forefront. \nTopics covered include: \n\nLibrary reference and research services\nPeer Skill Share\nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\nMember & Peer Networks\nPolicy and Advocacy\n\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-hybrid-monmouth-il/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230216T155653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T165546Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront & National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) Convening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a learning and networking opportunity for trustees and leaders of family philanthropies.\n\nPlease join the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) and Forefront for a learning and networking opportunity for trustees and leaders of family philanthropies.  Family philanthropy has proven to be a critical lever for positive change.  But the world is changing and donors\, too\, must adapt to maximize the possibility for meaningful impact.  It’s imperative that boards and staff have tools and frameworks to help them foster their own learning and navigate their relationships with each other\, their grantees\, and their community partners.  Building on NCFP’s tenets of effective family philanthropy—accountability\, equity\, relationships\, reflection and learning—NCFP will lead a discussion about decision-making frameworks\, navigating change\, and the opportunity to move forward challenging conversations.\nFollowing the session\, there will be facilitated networking to draw out opportunities for collaboration and additional learning. \nThis event is open to Grantmakers only.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-national-center-for-family-philanthropy-ncfp-convening/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230104T202811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T221801Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute 2023
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s annual Grantmakers Institute is a cohort-based learning series that helps new grantmakers further their skills and make connections across the philanthropic community in Illinois. Taught by a diverse group of experienced grantmakers\, the Institute aims to strengthen the entire sector through sharing best practices\, sparking conversation\, and building community. Registration includes all four program dates\, related materials\, and meals during in-person sessions. REGISTER HERE. \nWho is the Grantmakers Institute for?\nGrantmakers Institute is designed to serve individuals who are new(er) to and currently working in a foundation\, corporate giving program\, or other philanthropic institution. If you’re unsure whether this is the right program for you\, please contact us at registration@myforefront.org before signing up. \nSession Design\nGrantmakers Institute is a multi-session\, cohort-based orientation to the field of philanthropy and the core concepts that inform the work of a grantmaking professional. Sessions are facilitated by lead faculty member Mae Hong\, Vice President of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors\, and a diverse faculty of experienced grantmakers from throughout Illinois. Written materials and some slide decks will be provided\, but participants should expect to learn primarily through active conversation and reflection with faculty members and peers. \nDates\nThe 2023 Grantmakers Institute takes place March 21\, 22\, 23\, and 30. Participants will have the most impactful experience if they commit to being part of the cohort\, and we strongly encourage attendance at every session. Registration for individual Institute sessions is not available at this time\, with the exception of Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health. \nUnderstanding the Sector and Your Role\nTuesday\, March 21\, 2023 – Noon to 4:00pm and\nWednesday\, March 22 – 9:30am to 4:00pm\nLocation: Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor\nGet situated within the larger context of your work with a dive into the current and historic realities of operating nonprofits\, institutional philanthropy\, and grantmaking as a profession. Faculty will also ground you in the principles and concepts to consider when building relationships with grantee partners and conducting due diligence. \nAssessing Nonprofit Financial Health\nThursday\, March 23 – 10:00am to Noon and\nThursday\, March 30 – 10:00am to Noon\nLocation: Virtual\nUnderstanding the financial health of current and prospective grantees is a critical part of the grantmaking process. Focusing on effective approaches to reading and interpreting audited financial statements and the IRS Form 990\, these two sessions will equip you to understand grantees’ financial reality\, with concepts and tools applicable to grantees across a range of mission areas and business models. If you would like to register for the two day financial health portion of the institute only\, you may do so here. \nConnecting the Dots\nThursday\, March 30 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm \nLocation: Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor\nThe final session of the Institute will focus on insights about some of the aspects of grantmaking that may or may not be in your job description but almost certainly take significant time and effort. \nInstitute Facilitator: Mae Hong\, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors \nREGISTER HERE. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-2023/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230104T214206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T220353Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health 2023
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the financial health of current and prospective grantees is a critical part of the grantmaking process. Focusing on effective approaches to reading and interpreting audited financial statements and the IRS Form 990\, these two sessions will equip you to understand grantees’ financial reality\, with concepts and tools applicable to grantees across a range of mission areas and business models. \nDates: Thursday\, March 23 – 10:00am to Noon and Thursday\, March 30 – 10:00am to Noon\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $185 Non-Members / $95 Forefront Members \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/assessing-nonprofit-financial-health-2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T140000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. \nThis introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan\, including tips on: \n\nMaking your case for support\nDiversifying your organization’s fundraising base\nCreating a plan of action\n\nThis class is brought to you in partnership with Forefront\, a member of the Candid Community – a consortium of partners that provide local nonprofit communities with access to funding databases\, nonprofit trainings\, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded social sector professionals.  \nAccess to the recording will be provided to registrants of the live training. Upon completion of your registration\, you will be receiving an email from our webinar platform\, GoToWebinar. The email will contain your unique link to the live webinar. \nREGISTER HERE\nAccessibility \nIf you have a disability and may require accommodations in order to fully participate\, please contact us via onlinelibrarian@candid.org\, or you can reach us at (800) 421-8656 (option 3). For more information\, please visit our Disability Inclusion page. \nLive CART captioning will be available during this event.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-fundraising-planning-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230126T213134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T213134Z
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SUMMARY:Board Performance and Culture – Building the High-Performance Board
DESCRIPTION:Is your board asking the right questions? Do they know what a high-performance board should be doing? Do you have the right culture to build a high-performance board? Is your Board Chair-CEO relationship as strong as it can be? \nIn this highly participatory workshop\, participants will explore the following: \n• Understand the elements of a high-performance board \n• Identify the key elements in your own board that will make a difference in the board’s culture and performance \n• How to move your board from focusing on operations to governance \n• Learn the key elements of a high functioning Board Chair-CEO relationship \n• Develop an action plan that will help you enhance board performance and culture for greater impact on your mission. \nFacilitator: \nRena Henderson Mason\, Bold Agenda. Rena is a trusted advisor to mission-driven board and staff leaders\, helping them shape their boards for high performance and tell their unique stories. She is a ICF-Certified Coach and BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer with extensive training in high performance coaching\, board development and group process facilitation. She has coached Board Chairs and Executive Directors/CEOs through a range of organizational challenges including growth\, leadership transitions\, strategic alliances\, restructuring\, turnaround and crisis. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/board-performance-and-culture-building-the-high-performance-board/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201430
CREATED:20230303T202232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T202232Z
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SUMMARY:Building Immigrant Women's Economic Power (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:With wage inequality impacting the ability of women – particularly women of color – to receive fair compensation for their labor\, GCIR (Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees)\, in partnership with Forefront\, will host a free webinar discussion on strategies for supporting the economic empowerment of immigrant and refugee women. Given the particular workforce complications that can arise in relation to immigration status – and the potential impact of the termination of DACA workforce authorizations on hundreds of thousands of individuals – this session will focus on entrepreneurial strategies as well as labor union efforts to improve economic opportunity. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/building-immigrant-womens-economic-power-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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