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SUMMARY:Grantmakers Institute 2023
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 four program dates\, related materials\, and meals during in-person sessions. REGISTER HERE. \nWho is the Grantmakers Institute for?\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 signing up. \nSession Design\nGrantmakers Institute is a multi-session\, cohort-based orientation to the field of philanthropy and the core concepts that inform the work of a grantmaking professional. Sessions are facilitated by lead faculty member Mae Hong\, Vice President of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors\, and a diverse faculty of experienced grantmakers from throughout Illinois. Written materials and some slide decks will be provided\, but participants should expect to learn primarily through active conversation and reflection with faculty members and peers. \nDates\nThe 2023 Grantmakers Institute takes place March 21\, 22\, 23\, and 30. Participants will have the most impactful experience if they commit to being part of the cohort\, and we strongly encourage attendance at every session. Registration for individual Institute sessions is not available at this time\, with the exception of Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health. \nUnderstanding the Sector and Your Role\nTuesday\, March 21\, 2023 – Noon to 4:00pm and\nWednesday\, March 22 – 9:30am to 4:00pm\nLocation: Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor\nGet situated within the larger context of your work with a dive into the current and historic realities of operating nonprofits\, institutional philanthropy\, and grantmaking as a profession. Faculty will also ground you in the principles and concepts to consider when building relationships with grantee partners and conducting due diligence. \nAssessing Nonprofit Financial Health\nThursday\, March 23 – 10:00am to Noon and\nThursday\, March 30 – 10:00am to Noon\nLocation: Virtual\nUnderstanding 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. If you would like to register for the two day financial health portion of the institute only\, you may do so here. \nConnecting the Dots\nThursday\, March 30 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm \nLocation: Forefront’s Chicago office\, 200 W Madison St\, 2nd Floor\nThe final session of the Institute will focus on insights about some of the aspects of grantmaking that may or may not be in your job description but almost certainly take significant time and effort. \nInstitute Facilitator: Mae Hong\, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors \nREGISTER HERE. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-institute-2023/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health 2023
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. \nDates: Thursday\, March 23 – 10:00am to Noon and Thursday\, March 30 – 10:00am to Noon\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $185 Non-Members / $95 Forefront Members \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/assessing-nonprofit-financial-health-2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. \nThis introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan\, including tips on: \n\nMaking your case for support\nDiversifying your organization’s fundraising base\nCreating a plan of action\n\nThis class is brought to you in partnership with Forefront\, a member of the Candid Community – a consortium of partners that provide local nonprofit communities with access to funding databases\, nonprofit trainings\, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded social sector professionals.  \nAccess to the recording will be provided to registrants of the live training. Upon completion of your registration\, you will be receiving an email from our webinar platform\, GoToWebinar. The email will contain your unique link to the live webinar. \nREGISTER HERE\nAccessibility \nIf you have a disability and may require accommodations in order to fully participate\, please contact us via onlinelibrarian@candid.org\, or you can reach us at (800) 421-8656 (option 3). For more information\, please visit our Disability Inclusion page. \nLive CART captioning will be available during this event.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-fundraising-planning-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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