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SUMMARY:Tap Into Your Board’s Fundraising Power
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues for the June convening of the Philanthropy Club of IL.\n\nPartnering with board members to build relationships with our prospects leads to larger gifts from more loyal major donors. Join us for a conversation and Q&A with a seasoned fundraiser and an experienced board member. We will discuss why engaging your board in fundraising activities should be central to your strategy\, how to overcome obstacles\, and give directions for how to carry out this work.\n\n\nPanelists \nLucy Kim\, Chief Advancement Officer\, Chicago Public Media \nChuck Lewis\, Chairman\, Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation\, former vice chair\, Investment Banking\, Merrill Lynch\, board member and chair\, Development Committee\, Chicago Public Media \nModerator \nLisa Villani-Gale\, Senior Philanthropy Officer\, Chicago Public Media \n\n\nRegister here. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/tap-into-your-boards-fundraising-power-june-philanthropy-club/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T140000
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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\, 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-2/
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:20240613T130000
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SUMMARY:Mission Sustainability Initiative Funders Briefing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:The Mission Sustainability Initiative at Forefront (MSI) launched in 2016 to support strategic partnerships and sustained collaboration among nonprofits. Over the past eight years\, it has provided hundreds of organizations with confidential consultations\, essential tools and resources\, and the critical funding needed to develop collaborative\, sustainable business models. As the challenges facing nonprofits continue to mount\, the need for MSI services continues to grow. Grantmakers are invited to join us in learning more about this unique initiative and exploring how we can do more together. \nAt this briefing we’ll share data and stories highlighting the MSI’s impact\, review a recently released national study on nonprofit collaboration\, and share guidance for funders interested in facilitating and supporting collaboration. \nThis event is open only to Grantmakers. \nPlease RSVP below to join us for a 60-minute gathering at the Chicago Community Trust office. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP no later than June 6. \nMission Sustainability Initiative Funders Committee\nCommunity Memorial Foundation\nCuore e Mani Foundation\nThe Crown Family Philanthropies\nHealthy Communities Foundation\nThe Lohengrin Foundation\nPolk Bros. Foundation\nRRF Foundation for Aging\nSearle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mission-sustainability-initiative-funders-briefing-in-person/
LOCATION:The Chicago Community Trust\, 33 S. State Street\, Suite 750
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T012606
CREATED:20240530T204634Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting the Future of the Nursing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join the deans of three top Illinois nursing programs for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the critical topic of nursing workforce development. We will examine the multifaceted challenges and opportunities shaping the current landscape of the nursing profession and explore strategies for recruitment and retention\, diversification of the nursing workforce\, and preparing nurses for the complexities of modern healthcare delivery. \n  \nSpeakers \nLorna Finnegan\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, Dean and Professor\, Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing \nEileen Collins\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, ATSF\, Dean and Professor\, University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing \nChristine M. Kennedy\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, John L. & Helen Kellogg Dean\, Rush University College of Nursing \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 elevator.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/crafting-the-future-of-the-nursing-workforce/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000
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CREATED:20231219T202806Z
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SUMMARY:Deciphering GATA and Finding Related Resources: Live Training with GOMB Experts (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Forefront\, Illinois Partners for Human Service\, and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) as they walk users through the pre-award process to become GATA (Grant Accountability and Transparency Act) pre-qualified. This virtual training intuitively guides our community partners through every step of the application process while providing a high level overview of how to successfully respond to a grant application with helpful tips. \nPanelists: \nLori Beeler\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit Director\, Illinois Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nAlec Lopata\, Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator\, Forefront \nLauren Wright\, Executive Director\, Illinois Partners for Human Service \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/deciphering-gata-and-finding-related-resources-live-training-with-gomb-experts-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:A Unified Agency in Illinois: Making Access to Early Childhood Simpler\, Better\, Fairer.
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Early Childhood launch in 2026 is underway\, marking a significant step towards enhancing early childhood services in IL.\n\n\nThe Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation creating the Department of Early Childhood\, a cabinet level State agency that will administer programs for young children that are currently spread across three agencies. This change will impact programs that serve children in schools\, early childhood centers\, family childcare and through home visiting. In the current system\, this fragmentation results in duplicative paperwork\, inconsistent eligibility requirements\, and other inefficiencies that frustrate families and deny children the quality care and learning they deserve. This fragmentation is not new nor unique to Illinois. In this session\, we will hear from both some of the State leaders who helped secure passage of this legislation for a new agency\, as well as national leaders who understand the promise of a unified\, quality system for young learners. \nPlanning is underway to launch this new agency in 2026\, a key step towards making Illinois the best State in the nation to raise a young child. Please join us as we explore the promise that the new agency holds and the critical roles that each of us — parents and providers\, district leaders\, higher education leaders\, advocates and funders — have in making the vision a reality. This will be the first in a series of conversations on the important work underway to transform early childhood in Illinois. \n  \nSpeakers \nSwati Adarkar\, Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Policy and Early Learning\, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education\, U.S. Department of Education \nJenna Bannon\, Associate Director\, Children & Families Program\, National Conference of State Legislatures \nKatie Hamm\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development at Administration for Children and Families (ACF)\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \nAnn Whalen\, Early Childhood Transition Director\, Illinois State Board of Education \n\n  \nThis event is sponsored by the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/a-unified-agency-in-illinois-making-access-to-early-childhood-simpler-better-fairer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T012606
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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 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-3/
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:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T012606
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SUMMARY:Equitable Support for the Illinois Arts Sector
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Arts Council has used their recent leadership transitions to take a deep dive into understanding the needs of the arts community in Illinois. Join Illinois Arts Council leaders to learn about the outcomes of their recent Equitable Grantmaking Assessment Initiative and the significant changes they’ve made to their grantmaking in response. Attendees will also be invited to explore opportunities to collaborate with the agency. \nSpeakers include Nora Daley\, Illinois Arts Council Board Chair; Joshua Davis-Ruperto\, Executive Director; Encarnacion Teruel\, Deputy Director; Teresa Davis\, Director of Strategic Partnerships; and Jackie Banks-Mahlum\, Director of Programs. \n  \nThis virtual event is open to Grantmakers.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/equitable-support-for-the-illinois-arts-sector/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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