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SUMMARY:Cause Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Cause Marketing\n\n\nInterested in diversifying your organization’s fundraising program?   Join the Philanthropy Club of Illinois on May 2nd at 9am for an introduction to Cause Marketing and you will leave with strategies to explore Cause Marketing within your organization. \nSpeakers: \nCarey Rottman\, Chain Sales Manager\, Molson Coors Beverage Company  \nMelody R. Waller\, Account Director\, Health and Wellness\, Burrell Communications Group \nModerated by:  \nJennifer Holmes\, Moderator\, Philanthropy Club of Illinois
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/cause-marketing-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T150000
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (*Virtual Only*)
DESCRIPTION: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. 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
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-hybrid-location-tbd/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Planning and Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Explore how foundations are evolving their grantmaking strategies.\n\n\n \nMarket conditions\, inflation\, and the stimulus funding have a significant impact on our context\, particularly but not exclusively in the education space. During this session\, we will explore how foundations are evolving their grantmaking strategies in context of these evolving dynamics and discuss the implications for the field. We anticipate active participation from the audience. \nSpeakers \nSharon Bush\, Grand Victoria Foundation \nPriscilla Kersten\, Square One Foundation \n \nModerator \nDinaz Mansuri\, The Mayer\, Morris Kaplan Family Foundation \n \nThis event is open to Grantmakers only.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/foundation-planning-and-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T113000
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CREATED:20230403T165602Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity Collective: Charting Our Path Together
DESCRIPTION:Advancing racial equity together in Illinois.\n\n\nJoin Forefront for an interactive virtual convening to highlight the results of our statewide Racial Equity Collective (REC) Survey. You’ll hear from our research partners at the Center on Equity Research at NORC and REC Director Sharmin Shahjahan about current learnings\, preview the REC digital asset map\, and share your suggestions for steps Forefront can take to support you in advancing racial equity together in Illinois. \nSpeakers: \nDr. Maysoun Freij\, NORC at the University of Chicago \nSharmin Shahjahan\, Forefront
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/racial-equity-collective-charting-our-path-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T153000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy: Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based?
DESCRIPTION:The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is pleased to announce a six-part webinar series\, Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy\,  addressing common questions\, clarifying misconceptions\, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. Sessions will take place April 19\, May 11\, May 31\, June 14\, July 12\, & August 2\, 2023 from 2-3:30PM CT. \nSession #2\, May 11: Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based? \nTrust-based philanthropy is a philosophy and approach rooted in values of relationship-building\, mutual learning\, and systemic equity – with a vision of advancing a healthier and more impactful nonprofit sector. While this approach is generally associated with six core grantmaking practices such as multi-year unrestricted funding and streamlined paperwork\, the day-to-day work of trust-based philanthropy is very nuanced and dynamic. In fact\, funders who have embraced this approach are finding that it requires ongoing self-reflection and rigor with regards to how they think about – and evolve – many of the deeply embedded practices and assumptions of traditional philanthropy. \nGiven these nuances\, it is not surprising that there are many questions and occasional misperceptions about what it actually means to embody trust-based philanthropy in practice. In this 6-part webinar series\, the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project will explore some of the most commonly asked questions and the underlying misperceptions that may be roadblocks to understanding and operationalizing trust-based philanthropy. \nEach session in the series will focus on a frequently asked question from the field\, and will feature perspectives from foundation leaders and others who have grappled with similar or related questions. At the end of each session\, participants will walk away with: 1) a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the underlying cultural philosophy of trust-based philanthropy; 2) tips for how to think about and approach these nuances in their own work; and 3) talking points for how to answer these FAQs when they come up from colleagues or peers. \nEach session will also provide dedicated space for small-group peer dialogue about ways to implement these practices into your grantmaking. \nWho should attend: Anyone in a grantmaking role that is curious about understanding the nuances of trust-based philanthropy and how it applies to your work. This series will be ideal for those who have some baseline familiarity with trust-based philanthropy and have questions about how it manifests in practice. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/demystifying-trust-based-philanthropy-does-unrestricted-funding-automatically-make-a-funder-trust-based/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T153000
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SUMMARY:What Does It Mean to Be Black-Led? Going Beyond Demographics
DESCRIPTION:Grantmakers are invited to join this virtual program hosted by Forefront and Philanthropy New York. \nDespite the recent uptick in organizations committing to centering DEI (diversity\, equity\, and inclusion) in the workplace\, many DEI initiatives rely too heavily on performative measures\, such as ad-hoc committees and/or tokenistic representation in leadership\, rather than values-centered approaches. This includes donors and philanthropy organizations who prioritize these quantitative metrics in their funding decisions related to racial justice organizations and initiatives. \nIn response to this trend\, Service Never Sleeps (SNS)\, a Black-led organization itself\, launched a research project focused on the question\, “What does it mean to be Black-Led?” to center and learn from Black leaders’ experience and values-centered approaches as the way forward to building equitable organizations and workplaces. \nPlease join us for a snapshot presentation on this research project led by SNS’ co-founders\, where they will share the data and findings from engaging 27 nonprofit leaders and race equity experts and what the next phase of the project will look like. There will be time in breakout groups to reflect with your peers. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to deepen your understanding of what being a Black-led organization means beyond the traditional qualifiers of leadership demographics\nInsights on the unique value and experience Black leaders offer and common barriers that they face\nWhat allyship and solidarity can look like in relation to supporting Black leaders\, supporting Black-Led organizations\, and being pro-Black\nThe role that philanthropy can play in advancing this work\n\nWho should attend?\nAll interested funders\, regardless of roles. \nWhat to expect:\nPresentation\, with breakouts. \nSpeakers \n\nSamson Girma\, COO and Co-Founder\, Service Never Sleeps\nWhitney Parnell\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Service Never Sleeps\n\nPlease email register@philanthropynewyork.org if you have any questions. Fore more information on this program\, click here. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/what-does-it-mean-to-be-black-led-going-beyond-demographics/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T150000
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SUMMARY:Launch of College Study
DESCRIPTION:Using research hot off the presses from the Illinois Workforce and Research Collaborative (IWERC)\, this webinar will share state data on college enrollment patterns in Illinois\, as well as research from a statewide survey on how Illinois high school seniors make the college decision. We will highlight key differences by race/ethnicity\, region within the state\, and whether students chose a college in Illinois or outside the state; we will also discuss implications for supporting students and Illinois colleges.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/launch-of-college-study/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174948
CREATED:20230426T170421Z
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SUMMARY:A Unified Voice: Celebrating IL South Asian American Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:In recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, please join Forefront and partner organizations in celebrating the establishment of Illinois’ South Asian American Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Governor and the General Assembly on policy issues impacting South Asian Americans and immigrants\, to advance the role and civic participation of South Asian Americans in this state; to enhance trade and cooperation between South Asian countries and this State; and in cooperation with State agencies\, boards\, and commissions and to build relationships with and disseminate information to South Asian American and immigrant communities across this State. \nScheduled Speakers: \nIllinois State Representative Theresa Mah\nIllinois State Senator Ram Villivalam \nThis program is co-hosted by  Nepalese Aid\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago\, SAAPRI\, Muslim Civic Coalition\, Indo-American Center\, the Nepali American Center\, and Chicago Coalition for Human Rights in India.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/a-unified-voice-celebrating-il-south-asian-american-advisory-council/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174948
CREATED:20230322T134511Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy: How Do We Approach Risk and Due Diligence in Trust-Based Philanthropy?
DESCRIPTION:The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is pleased to announce a six-part webinar series\, Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy\,  addressing common questions\, clarifying misconceptions\, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. Sessions will take place April 19\, May 11\, May 31\, June 14\, July 12\, & August 2\, 2023 from 2-3:30PM CT. \nSession #3\, May 31: How Do We Approach Risk and Due Diligence in Trust-Based Philanthropy? \nTrust-based philanthropy is a philosophy and approach rooted in values of relationship-building\, mutual learning\, and systemic equity – with a vision of advancing a healthier and more impactful nonprofit sector. While this approach is generally associated with six core grantmaking practices such as multi-year unrestricted funding and streamlined paperwork\, the day-to-day work of trust-based philanthropy is very nuanced and dynamic. In fact\, funders who have embraced this approach are finding that it requires ongoing self-reflection and rigor with regards to how they think about – and evolve – many of the deeply embedded practices and assumptions of traditional philanthropy. \nGiven these nuances\, it is not surprising that there are many questions and occasional misperceptions about what it actually means to embody trust-based philanthropy in practice. In this 6-part webinar series\, the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project will explore some of the most commonly asked questions and the underlying misperceptions that may be roadblocks to understanding and operationalizing trust-based philanthropy. \nEach session in the series will focus on a frequently asked question from the field\, and will feature perspectives from foundation leaders and others who have grappled with similar or related questions. At the end of each session\, participants will walk away with: 1) a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the underlying cultural philosophy of trust-based philanthropy; 2) tips for how to think about and approach these nuances in their own work; and 3) talking points for how to answer these FAQs when they come up from colleagues or peers. \nEach session will also provide dedicated space for small-group peer dialogue about ways to implement these practices into your grantmaking. \nWho should attend: Anyone in a grantmaking role that is curious about understanding the nuances of trust-based philanthropy and how it applies to your work. This series will be ideal for those who have some baseline familiarity with trust-based philanthropy and have questions about how it manifests in practice. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/demystifying-trust-based-philanthropy-how-do-we-approach-risk-and-due-diligence-in-trust-based-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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