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SUMMARY:Cultivating a Volunteer Base to Further Your Mission
DESCRIPTION:Join July’s Philanthropy Club event to learn more about cultivating your organization’s volunteer base.\n\n\nIt’s no secret that volunteers play a vital role in the success of our non-profit organizations. From daily operations and special events to philanthropic committees\, volunteers serve as brand ambassadors that help the overall mission of non-profit organizations. \nPanelists  \nDirrick Butler\, Social Impact Entrepreneur\, Educator & Advocate\, Young Men of Color \nPeter Hanson\, Vice President of Volunteer Development\, By the Hand Cub for Kids \nChristine Munteanu\, Affinity Funds Manager\, Chicago Community Trust \nMorgan Olenski\, Community Engagement Manager\, Morningstar \nLaurie Respass\, Development Manager\, Chinese American Service League \nModerators \nCaitlin Hagerty\, Assistant Director\, Special Events\, RUSH University Medical Center \nAlexandria Walker\, Director of Events and Hospitality\, By the Hand Club for Kids \n  \n“The Philanthropy Club of Illinois’ mission is to build a bridge between society’s haves and have-nots. Philanthropy is compassionate kindness with a sense of justice—love with a must. Its moral obligation is to sustain high quality education\, art\, medical assistance\, social services\, and so much more for all in society\, especially for the truly helpless and the needy.” – Gus Wilhelmy (Philanthropy Club founder and Safer Foundation co-founder).
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/cultivating-a-volunteer-base-to-further-your-mission/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy: How Do You Measure Impact 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 #5\, July 12: How Do You Measure Impact 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-you-measure-impact-in-trust-based-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar\n\n\nForefront 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\n\nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Latino Policy Forum: Latino College Landscape Study
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the Forum’s Latino College Landscape Study\n\nAn overview of the Forum’s Latino College Landscape Study \nAt this meeting\, the Latino Policy Forum and the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative will provide an overview of the Forum’s Latino College Landscape Study.  This study examines the factors that influence Latinos’ college preparation\, enrollment\, retention\, and completion and provides the status of Latinos along this pathway. \nAll participants must be registered to attend. Please check in at the security desk with a photo I.D. and you will be directed to the room. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/latino-policy-forum-latino-college-landscape-scan/
LOCATION:CME Group Foundation\, 20 South Wacker\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Border: How Receiving Cities are Welcoming Asylum Seekers (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:From Denver to D.C.\, cities across the country continue to welcome asylum seekers being bussed and flown in from Texas and Florida. Local governments\, nonprofit providers\, and philanthropic partners are all playing key roles in responding to urgent needs while building the infrastructure needed to receive these migrants and prepare for possible future arrivals. \nGrantmakers are invited to join GCIR for this peer-to-peer webinar to learn about the challenges local leaders are encountering while addressing the needs of these newly arriving migrants. We will also explore the strategies currently being developed and refined for building strong response networks. It has become clear that – in addition to resources – communication\, coordination\, and adaptability are essential to a successful response. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and ask questions about strategies for welcoming and supporting new arrivals. \nThis program is open to all grantmakers. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/beyond-the-border-how-receiving-cities-are-welcoming-asylum-seekers-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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