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SUMMARY:Navigating the 2024 Midwest Grantmaker Salary & Benefits Report
DESCRIPTION:Looking to attract and retain talent at your foundation? You’ll need to know the latest data on salary and benefits to stay competitive. \nThis special members-only webinar covers information in the 2024 Midwest Grantmaker Salary\, Benefits\, and Demographic Report\, a free report available only to members of Forefront and our regional philanthropy-serving partners in Indiana\, Iowa\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Ohio\, and Wisconsin. \nThe report is based on data from the national salary survey conducted by the Council on Foundations. Jason Ludwig\, the Council’s Director of Content\, and Brittany Kienker\, Ph.D.\, of Council on Michigan Foundations\, will present key findings and address questions on using and navigating the data to meet your foundation’s unique needs. \nSpeakers:\nBrittany Kienker\, Ph.D.\, Knowledge Insights Expert in Residence\, Council on Michigan Foundations\nDr. Brittany Kienker is Principal and Owner of Kienker Consulting LLC and Knowledge Insights Expert in Residence at Council on Michigan Foundations (CMF). In her roles with CMF and Kienker Consulting\, Brittany is a sought-after expert and advisor to foundations\, philanthropy serving organizations\, consultants\, and researchers nationally. She regularly develops cutting-edge educational resources and presentations designed for grantmakers\, in addition to generating the annual Midwest Grantmaker Salary Survey Report. Her work with the Johnson Center for Philanthropy (GVSU) on foundation and donor advised fund payout rates has garnered national attention. \nJason Ludwig\, Director\, Content\, Council on Foundations\nJason Ludwig is a recovering journalist turned political consultant turned nonprofit communications professional who brings more than two decades of experience to the Council. An award-winning writer\, seasoned editor\, and successful outreach and brand manager for more than 20 political campaigns\, elected officials\, advocacy groups\, and 501(c)3s\, Jason is proud to work today on behalf of foundations and the communities they serve. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/navigating-the-2024-midwest-grantmaker-salary-benefits-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:Health Funder Meeting - Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Join the Health Funder Affinity Group on December 5th to hear an update from advocates and practitioners about the Harm Reduction landscape\, the needs of the community\, and intersectionality of immigration\, housing\, reproductive justice and racial justice. The community will lead the dialogue to educate funders on what harm reduction is\, the disparities of overdose deaths that remain in Black\, Brown and Indigenous communities\, and the barriers and opportunities related to opioid settlement funds bring visibility to this critical\, life-saving work. We will have a mock overdose prevention center onsite to explore and will be joined by key City of Chicago\, State of Illinois\, and Region 5 SAMHSA guests to participate in the dialogue. \n  \nPanelists \nChelsea Laliberte Barnes\, MSSA\, LCSW\, Co-Founder & Co-Chair\, Illinois Harm Reduction & Recovery Alliance \nMelissa Hernandez\, Executive Director\, Puerto Rico Project \nTanya Sorrell\, PhD PMHNP-BC\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Assistant Director\, NIH NIDA Clinical Trials Network; Co-Chair\, IHRRC\, Rush University Medical Center; Illinois Harm Reduction & Recovery Alliance \nKimberly Wallace-Hutson\, MBA\, Executive Director\, Transforming Re-Entry Services \n  \nModerator \nMary Pounder\, Executive Director\, Comer Family Foundation \n  \nCo-hosted by: Josh McGowan\, Senior Program Officer at the Circle Of Service Foundation and Divya Mohan Little\, Program Officer at Polk Bros. Foundation \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/health-funder-meeting-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Networking Coffee Social
DESCRIPTION:Forefront would like to invite you to our second Member Networking event! On Tuesday\, December 10th\, we will be holding an afternoon coffee social exclusively for current Forefront members at Impact House from 2:00-4:00 pm.  \nPlease join us for an afternoon to learn more about Forefront’s programs and services\, and most importantly to network and make connections with fellow social impact professionals. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided for guests. \nNot sure if you are a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-networking-coffee-social/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Thursdays: How Your Nonprofit May Benefit From\, and Comply With\, New Laws in Illinois (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront’s policy team\, sector advocates\, and state agency personnel to learn the details of newly enacted laws that will benefit or regulate the nonprofit sector and provide tools for advancing racial equity in Illinois. \nPresenters will cover Illinois Gives Act\, Workforce Development Through Charitable Loan Repayment\, Illinois Equal Pay Act amendments\, and Board of Directors’ Demographic Reporting\, all of which go into effect after 12/31/24. Attendees will learn how to participate and how to comply. \nThe event recording will be shared with all registrants. \nPanelists: \nLori A. Beeler\, Director\, GATU\, Gov. Office of Management and Budget\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\n \nJosh Gibb\, Board President\, Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations \nAnna Koeppel\, Legislative and Policy Director\, Illinois Department of Labor  \nNorma Seledon\, Director of Leadership Development & Capacity Building\, Equality Illinois \nAmy Sneirson\, Equal Pay Act Manager\, Illinois Department of Labor  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/public-policy-thursdays-how-your-nonprofit-may-benefit-from-and-comply-with-new-laws-in-illinois-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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