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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (050126 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members twice a month for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-050126-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
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SUMMARY:Phi Club: The Seamless Integration of Major and Planned Giving (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will engage in a lively and informative conversation about employing a strategic mindset as we build donor relationships. The program will help professionals embrace the idea of cherishing and cultivating relationships with a “long view” in mind\, focusing attention on the thoughtful integration of our giving initiatives. Discussions will include blending the need for immediate gratification with the benefits of (often significant) future generosity.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-the-seamless-integration-of-major-and-planned-giving-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260304T145632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T145708Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute 2026 | Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s annual Grantmakers Institute is a cohort-based learning series that helps new grantmakers further their skills and make connections across the philanthropic community in Illinois. Taught by a diverse group of experienced grantmakers\, the Institute aims to strengthen the entire sector through sharing best practices\, sparking conversation\, and building community. Registration includes all five program dates\, related materials\, and meals during in-person sessions.\n  \n\n\nGrantmakers Institute is designed to serve individuals who are new(er) to and currently working in a foundation\, corporate giving program\, or other philanthropic institution. If you’re unsure whether this is the right program for you\, please contact us at registration@myforefront.org before registering.\n  \n\n\nTo learn more about the pedagogy and practice of the Grantmakers Institute\, please contact Suzy Lee\, Senior Director of Programs and Learning\, slee@myforefront.org.\n  \n\n\nThe 2026 Grantmakers Institute takes place April 21\, 28 and May 5\, 6\, and 13.  All sessions of this institute are in-person at Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor. Participants will have the most impactful experience if they commit to being part of the cohort\, and we strongly encourage attendance at every session.\n  \n\n\n\nIndividual session descriptions will be posted soon.\n  \n\n\nApril 21: 9am – 4pm\nApril 28:  9am – 4pm\nMay 5: 9am – Noon\nMay 6: 9am – Noon\nMay 13: 9am – 4pm\n  \n\nForefront Member registration: $750\nForefront Not-Yet-Member registration: $1\,250 \nNot sure if your organization is a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-2026-day-3/
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:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260304T145753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T145753Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute 2026 | Day 4
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s annual Grantmakers Institute is a cohort-based learning series that helps new grantmakers further their skills and make connections across the philanthropic community in Illinois. Taught by a diverse group of experienced grantmakers\, the Institute aims to strengthen the entire sector through sharing best practices\, sparking conversation\, and building community. Registration includes all five program dates\, related materials\, and meals during in-person sessions.\n  \n\n\nGrantmakers Institute is designed to serve individuals who are new(er) to and currently working in a foundation\, corporate giving program\, or other philanthropic institution. If you’re unsure whether this is the right program for you\, please contact us at registration@myforefront.org before registering.\n  \n\n\nTo learn more about the pedagogy and practice of the Grantmakers Institute\, please contact Suzy Lee\, Senior Director of Programs and Learning\, slee@myforefront.org.\n  \n\n\nThe 2026 Grantmakers Institute takes place April 21\, 28 and May 5\, 6\, and 13.  All sessions of this institute are in-person at Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor. Participants will have the most impactful experience if they commit to being part of the cohort\, and we strongly encourage attendance at every session.\n  \n\n\n\nIndividual session descriptions will be posted soon.\n  \n\n\nApril 21: 9am – 4pm\nApril 28:  9am – 4pm\nMay 5: 9am – Noon\nMay 6: 9am – Noon\nMay 13: 9am – 4pm\n  \n\nForefront Member registration: $750\nForefront Not-Yet-Member registration: $1\,250 \nNot sure if your organization is a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-2026-day-4/
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:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260304T145908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T145932Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute 2026 | Day 5
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s annual Grantmakers Institute is a cohort-based learning series that helps new grantmakers further their skills and make connections across the philanthropic community in Illinois. Taught by a diverse group of experienced grantmakers\, the Institute aims to strengthen the entire sector through sharing best practices\, sparking conversation\, and building community. Registration includes all five program dates\, related materials\, and meals during in-person sessions.\n  \n\n\nGrantmakers Institute is designed to serve individuals who are new(er) to and currently working in a foundation\, corporate giving program\, or other philanthropic institution. If you’re unsure whether this is the right program for you\, please contact us at registration@myforefront.org before registering.\n  \n\n\nTo learn more about the pedagogy and practice of the Grantmakers Institute\, please contact Suzy Lee\, Senior Director of Programs and Learning\, slee@myforefront.org.\n  \n\n\nThe 2026 Grantmakers Institute takes place April 21\, 28 and May 5\, 6\, and 13.  All sessions of this institute are in-person at Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor. Participants will have the most impactful experience if they commit to being part of the cohort\, and we strongly encourage attendance at every session.\n  \n\n\n\nIndividual session descriptions will be posted soon.\n  \n\n\nApril 21: 9am – 4pm\nApril 28:  9am – 4pm\nMay 5: 9am – Noon\nMay 6: 9am – Noon\nMay 13: 9am – 4pm\n  \n\nForefront Member registration: $750\nForefront Not-Yet-Member registration: $1\,250 \nNot sure if your organization is a current member? Email us at registration@myforefront.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-2026-day-5/
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:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260429T181644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T204352Z
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SUMMARY:Out-of-School Time Landscape
DESCRIPTION:An Education Funders Event\n\n\nPlease join the Education Funders group on Wednesday\, May 13 from 2 – 3pm for a conversation on the state of the out-of-school time (OST) landscape in Chicago and Illinois. American Institutes for Research (AIR) will share findings and recommendations from a study they recently conducted on the policy and funding landscape\, including insights and recommendations from the field. There will also be time for discussion on how education funders might work together to strengthen this critical sector\, especially in the wake of federal funding cuts. \nPanelists \nAllison Angeloni\, Director of Policy\, Steans Family Foundation \nMelissa Yasik\, Senior Researcher\, American Institutes for Research \nArielle Lentz\, Out of School Time Researcher\, American Institutes for Research \nTo encourage candid and robust exchange\, this call\nwill not be recorded. All information shared is confidential. Unauthorized\nrecording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying are prohibited. During the\nprogram\, closed captions are available for accessibility; however\, a permanent\ntranscript will not be stored or made available.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/out-of-school-time-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260415T164336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160501Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Philanthropic Responses to Education Reforms and What Can Be Learned
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy’s recent report\, titled\, “The Three R’s of Education Across Chicagoland: Racism\, Resistance and Reform” discusses a number of flashpoints affecting Chicago Public Schools over the last six decades. This upcoming Education and Equity session will provide funder colleagues an opportunity to reflect on the history of philanthropic responses to some of these flashpoints and reflect on lessons learned and apply that learning to support the emerging needs as we transition to a fully elected school board. \nPanelists \n\nElizabeth Todd-Breland\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, History\, UIC\nJianan Shi\, Principal\, JShi Consulting LLC\n\n  \nRegister Here!  \nThis event is open to members of the Education & Equity Network.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/exploring-philanthropic-responses-to-education-reforms-and-what-can-be-learned/
LOCATION:Robert R. McCormick Foundation\, 205 North Michigan Avenue\, Suite 4300\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260416T173257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T173836Z
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SUMMARY:Back at the Table: Family Foundations Dine Around
DESCRIPTION:The Family Foundations Network is excited to bring back the Dine Around\, an evening designed for meaningful connection\, peer exchange\, and candid conversation. \n\n\nWe’ll kick off the evening with networking and drinks from 5:00 – 5:45 PM\, offering time to connect and reconnect with peers across the field. From 5:45 – 6:00 PM\, we’ll transition into a brief welcome to frame the evening\, followed by dinner and facilitated small-group conversations on timely topics shaping family philanthropy: \n· Next-Generation Engagement \n· Measuring Impact \n· Our Role in Chicago – Together \nWhether you are reconnecting or joining for the first time\, we invite you to be part of this reenergized tradition. \nRegister here! \nThis event is hosted by Amy Perkal\, Crown Family Philanthropies\, and Mary Ann Roeser\, The Duchossois Family Foundation.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/back-at-the-table-family-foundations-dine-around/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T094500
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20251105T154215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T171553Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (051526 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members twice a month for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-051526-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20260415T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182026Z
UID:2971353-1779181200-1779188400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Philanthropy in Tumultuous Times: Spending to Meet the Moment - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:In today’s volatile environment and amid shifts in philanthropic support\, foundations face difficult decisions about how to sustain and grow impact in their communities. In this interactive\, in-person session\, we will explore approaches and frameworks that help organizations align mission and investment governance\, share peer insights from the Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Foundations\, and discuss how institutions can adapt spending policies to meet the moment. \nPlease join George Suttles\, Executive Director\, Commonfund Institute and Nicole Melwood\, Director\, Commonfund OCIO as they engage with the Forefront community on this timely topic. \n9:00 am – 9:30 am\, Networking Breakfast  \n9:30 am – 11:00\, Program (Hybrid) \n  \nRegister here!  \nThis event is open to members of the Grantmakers Finance Roundtable. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/philanthropy-in-tumultuous-times-spending-to-meet-the-moment-hybrid/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20251202T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T160712Z
UID:2968480-1779361200-1779364800@myforefront.org
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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-17/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T094500
DTSTAMP:20260603T231209
CREATED:20251105T154333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T171546Z
UID:2968047-1780045200-1780047900@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (052926 Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members twice a month for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-052926-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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