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SUMMARY:The Fundraising Mindset: Understanding Donor Motivations and Activating Donor Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The Fundraising Mindset: Understanding Donor Motivations and Activating Donor Engagement \nThis event is a panel discussion intended to share key insights from both major gift and grassroots fundraising experts on how to engage donors in embedding themselves and investing in the projects and missions that impact the communities their nonprofits serve. \nPanelists \nJennifer Bell\, Chief Development Officer\, Hope Chicago \nJahmal Cole\, Founder\, My Block My Hood My City \nCurtrice Scott\, Director of Development – University Research Centers and Initiatives\, Northwestern University \nModerators \nShauntee Randle\, Education Coordinator\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign \nTiffany Williams\, Founder\, TJ Marie Consulting \n  \nRegister here! \n  \nPlease note that the session is strictly for education. Any attendees who are observed directly or indirectly soliciting during the session will be removed
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-fundraising-mindset-understanding-donor-motivations-and-activating-donor-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (Virtual)
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\n\nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:ISBE Strategic Plan Discussion with Dr. Tony Sanders & Dr. Kimako Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Please join a discussion with the Illinois State Board of Education leadership as they present the new strategic plan. This will be an in-person meeting held at the Joyce Foundation with a virtual option. We will have breakfast and networking from 8:30 – 9:00\, with the presentation and Q&A from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. \nAll participants must be registered and a member of the Education Funders Group to attend. Please check in at the security desk with a photo I.D. and you will be directed to the elevator. \nRegister here.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/isbe-strategic-plan-discussion-with-dr-tony-sanders-dr-kimako-patterson/
LOCATION:The Joyce Foundation\, 321 N Clark St Ste 1500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:How Stronger Public Private Partnerships in IL Can Benefit the State\, the NP Sector\, + Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront for this webinar where we will explore the world of public-private partnerships between government and the nonprofit sector. \nWe will develop a shared definition of what these partnerships do\, learn best practices from experts from California and Michigan\, and what work is already being done at the City of Chicago to advance this work locally. We will discuss how we can further build structures to advance this partnership model across Illinois\, and what roles we all can take in advancing that work. \nThis webinar will be recorded\, and is open to the general public. \nPanelists: \nKaren Aldridge-Eason\, Foundation Liaison\, State of Michigan & Council of Michigan Foundations \nKathleen Kelly Janus\, Senior Advisor\, Freedman Consulting \nJackie Rosa\, Chief Philanthropy Officer\, City of Chicago \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/how-stronger-public-private-partnerships-in-illinois-can-benefit-the-state-the-np-sector-communities/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:The To&Through Milestone Tool Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute in-person workshop will allow participants to explore the To&Through Milestone Tool and learn how the data can be used to inform the support efforts of Chicago Public Schools students on their paths to high school and college completion. Participants will be able to work side by side with To&Through Tool Experts to explore the Milestones Tool\, learn helpful navigation strategies\, and practice sharing findings that can inform their work to support CPS students. \nRegister here. \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.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-tothrough-milestone-tool-workshop/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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