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SUMMARY:Demystifying Participatory Grantmaking
DESCRIPTION:Four panelists will share their various approaches to and experiences with participatory grantmaking.\n\n\nRegistration is limited to Grantmakers.  \nParticipatory Grantmaking (PG) can be an effective and far more equitable process for allocating grant dollars in philanthropy. PG engages people with lived experiences and greater proximity to the issues a foundation seeks to address. Four panelists will share their various approaches to and experiences with participatory grantmaking. The panelists will offer varying perspectives on WHY and HOW they use PG\, what they’ve learned and gained from the process\, as well as challenges associated with the approach. Participants will receive available materials such as timelines\, workplans\, policies\, suggested reading\, and rubrics that can be adapted for use by their foundations. \nAll foundation staff and board members who seek a richer decision-making process that aims to shift power outside of philanthropic institutions and rely instead on the advice of external voices in recommending grants are warmly welcome! This program is co-sponsored by Forefront’s Family Foundations Committee and the Conant Family Foundation. \n \nPanelists: \nGeoffrey Banks\, Senior Program Officer\, MacArthur Foundation \nMarcia Festen\, Director\, The Arts Work Fund \nLeslie Ramyk\, Executive Director\, Conant Family Foundation \nAnalía Rodríguez\, Leadership Investment Program Officer\, The Field Foundation of Illinois
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/demystifying-participatory-grantmaking/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T110000
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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-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T140000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar\n\n\nThis workshop will take a deeper look at available databases for researching individual donors and learn insider tips to connect with potential prospects. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nThere will be time for Q & A with Forefront Librarians. \n \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-individual-donors-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T093000
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Thursdays: Advocacy 101 for Nonprofits (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront’s policy team for this free annual event to learn more about the rules for engagement in public policy and advocacy and more!\n\n\nAny nonprofit stakeholder\, including staff\, board members\, volunteers\, and clients are invited to join Forefront’s policy team for this free annual event to learn more about the rules for engagement in public policy and advocacy for our sector\, when lobbyist registration is required\, and how to get more involved at the federal state\, and local levels. \nQ&A will be available at the event.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/public-policy-thursdays-advocacy-101-for-nonprofits-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T120000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the 2023 Midwest Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Current Grantmaker Members Only\n\n\nJoin your Midwest peers for a special webinar presentation of the 2023 Midwest Grantmaker Salary\, Benefits\, and Demographics Report. Brittany Kienker\, Ph.D.\, will present key findings from the report\, share advice on understanding and utilizing the data and address frequently asked questions. This free report is available to members of  and our regional philanthropy-serving partners in Indiana\, Michigan\, Ohio\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, and Iowa. It is produced annually using the Council on Foundations’ national salary survey data. During this program\, attendees will also engage in open dialogue on current trends in performance reviews. \nSpeaker: Brittany Kienker\, Ph.D.\, Knowledge Insights Expert in Residence\, Council of Michigan Foundations \nThis program is open to current Forefront Grantmaker Members only. \n \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/navigating-the-2023-midwest-grantmaker-salary-and-benefits-report-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T110000
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CREATED:20231023T151538Z
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Thursdays: IL Dept of Labor Discusses New Paid Leave Law
DESCRIPTION:Webinar\n\n\nJoin Forefront\, Women Employed\, and the Illinois Department of Labor to learn about labor laws that are going into effect in 2024\, in particular the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. In this webinar\, the Department will provide an overview of the new paid leave law\, as well as other changes impacting employers\, and answer compliance questions about the changes and how nonprofits can adapt to them. The webinar will be recorded. \nSpeakers: \n\nJane Flanagan\, Director\, Illinois Department of Labor\nAnna Koeppel\, Legislative Director\, Illinois Department of Labor\nSarah Labadie\, Director of Advocacy and Policy\, Women Employed
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/public-policy-thursdays-il-dept-of-labor-discusses-new-paid-leave-law-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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