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SUMMARY:Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health (Part 1 and 2) 
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. \nThis program is open to members of the grantmaking community. \nPart 1: Wednesday\, May 1 – 10:00am to Noon / Location: Virtual\nPart 2: Tuesday\, May 7 – 9:00am to Noon  / Location: Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor \nForefront Grantmaker Member Registration – $100\nNon-member Registration– $200 \nNot sure if your organization is a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/assessing-nonprofit-financial-health-part-1-and-2/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T023043
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Impact: Outsourcing Chief Investment Officers and Asset Management in Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Join Commonfund and Forefront for an insightful program tailored for philanthropic organizations seeking to optimize their financial strategies.  In today’s dynamic landscape\, effective asset management is paramount for maximizing impact.  This program will delve into the benefits and intricacies of outsourcing Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) and asset management services. \nWhether you have direct responsibility for your foundations investment portfolio or oversee that person/portfolio\, the program offers valuable knowledge and practical strategies to enhance your organization’s financial stewardship and amplify your philanthropic impact.  It is important to understand if this model will potentially help alleviate day-to-day duties\, promote cost saving\, and manage the complexities of the investment markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers\, engage with experts\, and take your organization’s financial strategies to the next level. \nRegister here.  \n9:00 am – 9:30 am\, Networking Breakfast \n9:30 am – 11:00\, Program (Hybrid)
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/maximizing-impact-outsourcing-chief-investment-officers-and-asset-management-in-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Forefront c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260605T023043
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SUMMARY:The Landscape for Arts Grants in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nArtists\, advocates\, allies! Join our May session of Philanthropy Club for a discussion on securing arts grants in Illinois. Our panel will feature diverse perspectives on the arts funding scene – an artist\, a funder\, an advocate – and offer insights\, strategies\, and tips for navigating the current grants landscape in Illinois. \n  \nSpeakers  \nChris Guzaitis\, Director of Grants and Awards\, Poetry Foundation \nMonica Rickert-Bolter\, Artist\, Journalist\, Co-founder of the Center for Native Futures \nJonathan VanderBrug\, Nonprofit consultant\, former Deputy Director\, Arts Alliance of Illinois \nModerator \nKerri Covey\, Senior Director of Development\, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights                                                                                                                                         \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/the-landscape-for-arts-grants-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T023043
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SUMMARY:Shame of Chicago\, Shame of the Nation (In-person Docuseries)
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Forefront invite you to a special film screening of  Shame of Chicago\, Shame of the Nation\, a five-part documentary series examining the systemic housing segregation in our city and suburbs throughout the 20th century. \nThe series shows how these policies provided the model for other American cities and towns\, such that the wealth gap between Blacks and whites deepened throughout the country. \nThis is more than just a documentary series. It’s an urgent educational tool that will open eyes\, join hearts\, spark debate\, and inspire action. Each episode is designed to stand alone for classroom and community use\, as it unfurls a key part of a riveting larger history. \nRegister here for the docuseries.   \nTuesday\, May 7\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 1: The Color Tax \nTuesday\, May 28\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 2: The Chicago Plan\, Part 1 \nTuesday\, June 11\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 3: The Chicago Plan\, Part 2 \nTuesday\, June 25\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 4: A Million in Captivity \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2:00 – 3:30 pm\, Episode 5: We Have Found the Enemy\, and It’s Not Us \n  \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/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-in-person-4-part-series/
LOCATION:Private: Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Classroom 2D\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T023043
CREATED:20230613T200144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T200628Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T023043
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SUMMARY:Chicago Lobbying Rules Office Hours (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront’s Policy team anytime during this window for an unstructured\, drop-in\, Virtual Office Hours to get remaining questions answered about the changes to Chicago’s Lobbying Ordinance that are effective on July 1\, 2024. Come and go as you please to our Zoom Room to speak directly with staff if you are uncertain how you are impacted or how to comply. No preparation is required. Free and open to the public. This session will not be recorded. \nRegister here to receive a Zoom link to drop in.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/chicago-lobbying-rules-office-hours-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T131500
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CREATED:20240425T144143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T144143Z
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SUMMARY:Securing our People\, Securing the Future (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this session hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees\, we’ll explore with movement leaders and funders how they are approaching safety and security\, and how other grantmakers can contribute to the well-being of the movement ecosystem. \nPlease note that this session is open to staff and trustees of grantmaking foundations\, philanthropic advisors\, and staff of philanthropic support organizations. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/securing-our-people-securing-the-future-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T023043
CREATED:20240325T144329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T182141Z
UID:2958355-1716904800-1716910200@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Shame of Chicago\, Shame of the Nation (In-person Docuseries)
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Forefront invite you to a special film screening of  Shame of Chicago\, Shame of the Nation\, a five-part documentary series examining the systemic housing segregation in our city and suburbs throughout the 20th century. \nThe series shows how these policies provided the model for other American cities and towns\, such that the wealth gap between Blacks and whites deepened throughout the country. \nThis is more than just a documentary series. It’s an urgent educational tool that will open eyes\, join hearts\, spark debate\, and inspire action. Each episode is designed to stand alone for classroom and community use\, as it unfurls a key part of a riveting larger history. \nRegister here for the docuseries. \nTuesday\, May 28\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 2: The Chicago Plan\, Part 1 \nTuesday\, June 11\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 3: The Chicago Plan\, Part 2 \nTuesday\, June 25\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\, Episode 4: A Million in Captivity  \nTuesday\, July 9\, 2:00 – 3:30 pm\, Episode 5: We Have Found the Enemy\, and It’s Not Us \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/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-in-person-docuseries/
LOCATION:Private: Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Classroom 2D\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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