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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T103000
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SUMMARY:Reflections with Jim Parsons
DESCRIPTION:Forefront invites you to a special program with Jim Parsons\, who will retire as President of The Brinson Foundation at the end of 2019. Jim’s career in philanthropy coincides with a rich history of service on nonprofit boards\, including the National Center for Family Philanthropy\, the Chicago Architecture Center\, King-Bruwaert House\, and Denison University among many others. \nOn November 1\, Jim will join Forefront CEO Eric Weinheimer for an intimate conversation touching on what he has learned about board service\, funder/grantee dynamics\, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the social impact sector. \nProgram fee: This is a special free event just for Forefront Members. \nTime:     9am – 10:30am (Networking breakfast at 9am; Program begins at 9:30am) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \nSpeaker Bio \nJim Parsons is the President of The Brinson Foundation\, a private family foundation based in Chicago which supports education and scientific research programs. Jim is a past chair of the Board of Directors of Forefront\, where he continues to serve on both the Revenue Development and Communications and Policy Committees. He was a founding co-chair of the College and Career Access\, Persistence and Success (CCAPS) education group at Forefront from which The Partnership for College Completion was created. Jim is a member the Board of the Directors of the National Center for Family Philanthropy and the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Architecture Center. He also chairs the Board of Advisors of the Morton Arboretum and serves on the Leadership Council of the Chicago Public Education Fund\, the Investor Council of UChicago Consortium on School Research and the Illinois Attorney General’s Charitable Advisory Council. He previously served on the Board of Directors of King-Bruwaert House\, a continuous care retirement community\, the Board of Trustees of Denison University and is a life trustee and former Board chair of The Community House\, a social services agency located in the western suburbs.  Prior to his career in philanthropy\, Jim practiced law at Gardner\, Carton & Douglas (now Drinker\, Biddle & Reath) where he also served as Managing Partner. Jim received his law degree from The University of Chicago and his undergraduate degree from Denison University. \n  \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/reflections-with-jim-parsons/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190927T152013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T161345Z
UID:2909923-1572872400-1572876000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Dynamic Gift Acceptance Policy (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Not all donations are alike! This webinar breaks down how and why you and your team should build a functional “gift acceptance policy” to ensure you have both the right criteria to accept a gift and know which team members should be involved in receiving it. We’ll also discuss how the policy can be maintained over time. \nThis workshop is presented by our partners at Northern Trust. \nProgram Fee: Free Members of Forefront/ $15 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/dynamic-gift-acceptance-policy-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190828T221015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T143606Z
UID:2891958-1572955200-1572958800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #3: Social Media Storytelling (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling goes beyond your organization’s overall mission and allows potential supporters to connect with your work and feel like they can make a difference. We’ll share our best practices for telling engaging stories during #ILGive to make your donors feel like the champions they are. You also will see what effective storytelling looks like on different social media platforms and find out how those stories can promote online giving. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/il-give-series-3-social-media-storytelling-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190911T153604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T204833Z
UID:2908842-1573045200-1573050600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Effingham)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Library holds more than 3\,000 volumes on grantmaking\, fundraising\, nonprofit management and governance\, and is an invaluable resource. It also can be overwhelming. This workshop will provide a place to start a search for funding. You’ll get a brief overview of our databases\, the Library’s print collection\, and online research guides. The session also will take a deeper look at Candid’s database\, Foundation Directory Online. \nParticipants will leave with the ability to use Forefront Library databases to conduct research on potential grant funding. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \n“Full participation in this program is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-finding-grants-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190911T155844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T182418Z
UID:2908870-1573117200-1573122600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Decatur)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Library holds more than 3\,000 volumes on grantmaking\, fundraising\, nonprofit management and governance\, and is an invaluable resource. It also can be overwhelming. This workshop will provide a place to start a search for funding. You’ll get a brief overview of our databases\, the Library’s print collection\, and online research guides. The session also will take a deeper look at Candid’s database\, Foundation Directory Online. \nParticipants will leave with the ability to use Forefront Library databases to conduct research on potential grant funding. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \n“Full participation in this program is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-finding-grants-decatur/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190911T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T182553Z
UID:2908880-1573124400-1573129800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Decatur)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront’s Library holds more than 3\,000 volumes on grantmaking\, fundraising\, nonprofit management and governance\, and is an invaluable resource. This workshop will take a deeper look at the Library’s available databases for researching individual donors. This is a great opportunity to use the Library’s extensive resources to gather essential information on prospects and streamline your work. \nParticipants will leave with the ability to use the Forefront Library databases to conduct individual donor research. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n \n“Full participation in this program is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.”
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-individual-donors-decatur/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190927T162644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T162825Z
UID:2909954-1573131600-1573135200@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Final Steps to Success for #ILGive (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:With only a few weeks until #ILGive\, there’s still plenty of time to make sure your #ILGive campaign is ready to go. In this webinar we’ll go over last minute tips and best practices to engage with your supporters and be successful on #ILGive. The #ILGive team will also be available to answer any and all of your last minute questions.\nProgram Fee: Free\nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/final-steps-to-success-for-ilgive-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190916T211250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T195922Z
UID:2909187-1573552800-1573556400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Circle Up! Circles for Effective Meetings and Relationship Building (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:New this year. It’s a gathering arrangement that’s been around for centuries. More recently\, circle meetings are gaining wider acceptance as an effective way to enhance collaboration\, trust\, and generosity in organizations. Learn more about the structures\, rituals\, artifacts and the roles of the host\, guardian\, and scribe. Leave with a plan to host one of these potentially-transformative meetings at your organization. \nProgram Fee: Free Members of Forefront/$15 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/circle-up-circles-for-effective-meetings-and-relationship-building-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190828T221957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T144319Z
UID:2891968-1573552800-1573560000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #3: How to Use Powerful Images to Boost Your Online Fundraising (Quincy)
DESCRIPTION:In this third session of our #ILGive series you will learn tips on how great images help donors visualize the impact they have when they make a gift and why it’s important to be strategic when choosing images. \n  \n \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ilgive-series-3-how-to-use-powerful-images-to-boost-your-online-fundraising-quincy/
LOCATION:John Wood Community College\, 1301 S 48th Street\, Quincy\, IL\, 62305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190904T171301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T162334Z
UID:2900315-1573567200-1573570800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Plain Language: Promoting Equity through Effective Communication (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Over 30 million people in the U.S. struggle with reading and writing. When content is presented in a confusing and difficult way\, they’re blocked from accessing critical information about health\, employment\, and community services and related topics. This workshop from the Clear Language Lab\, which promotes equity and transparency through effective communication\, will help you identify benefits of plain language\, use basic principles of plain language\, and assess how reader friendly your current communications are. \nProgram fee: Free for Members of Forefront / $15 Non-members \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/plain-language-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190916T212319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T150014Z
UID:2909252-1573639200-1573642800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:iCAT - Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\, an evaluation based on anonymous survey results from key stakeholders\, can help organizations better understand their strengths and challenges. Participants in this webinar will be given a quick overview of the iCAT; why an organization would use it; and who should participate in the survey and debriefing. Forefront provides free\, once-a-year access to the iCAT as a benefit for Nonprofit Members. We recommend that any Member interested in utilizing the iCAT join us for the webinar. \nProgram Fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/icat-impact-capacity-assessment-tool-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190912T201625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T140745Z
UID:2909084-1574163000-1574168400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Possibility (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships joined and guided by shared value and purpose can create magic. Explore the many possibilities organizations have to create social good when they come together for long-term\, durable partnerships. Join Forefront as we bring nationally-acclaimed experts BoardSource to the Monmouth/Galesburg community to share insights about what works in a partnership\, pitfalls to avoid\, and strategies for nonprofit leaders interested in exploring options for collaboration. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-power-of-possibility-galesburg/
LOCATION:Knox College\, Alumni Hall\, Trustees Room (302) 2 East South Street\, Galesburg\, IL\, Alumni Hall\, Trustees Room (302)\, 2 East South Street\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20191009T162332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T181932Z
UID:2910458-1574175600-1574181000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Does Business Know Best?
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront for a spirited debate between two social sector leaders about the value of for-profit thinking in nonprofit spaces. \nPhil Buchanan is President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and author of Giving Done Right. Dorri McWhorter\, CEO of YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and former partner at Crowe Horwath\, will join Phil for a friendly yet contentious dialogue about the premise of his book: that the discussion of giving and the nonprofit sector needs to be reclaimed from the ‘business-knows-best’ crew. \nDoes the discussion need to be reclaimed? Or do we ignore the lessons of for-profit business at our peril? Hear Phil’s and Dorri’s perspectives and add your voice to the conversation. Attendees will also receive a copy of Buchanan’s book. \n\n\n\n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/does-business-know-best/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190912T201243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T211229Z
UID:2909076-1574240400-1574245800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Diversifying Boards (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to visualize the faces and voices that make up your board table. How diverse is it? As the decision-making body at the highest level of organizational leadership\, boards play a critical role in creating an organization that prioritizes\, supports\, and invests in diversity\, inclusion\, and equity. Join Forefront as we bring nationally recognized board experts BoardSource to Springfield to help you understand the impact a diverse board has on making a social difference and learn strategies to balance the perspectives at your board table.\nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members\nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/diversifying-boards-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190927T170533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191109T013658Z
UID:2909968-1574242200-1574247600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Fathers and Fatherhood: Building Strong Families and Communities Together
DESCRIPTION:The session is co-sponsored by Forefront’s Partnership to End Poverty\, Healthcare Affinity Group\, and Partnership to End Domestic Violence.    \nFor nonprofits\, there is a greater movement to engage fathers and support responsible fatherhood as integral to building thriving\, resilient families and communities. Join us to hear how agencies are reimagining their services and shifting the narratives of their work to be inclusive of fatherhood. Panelists will also explore how such change contributes to the prosperity\, health\, and well-being of families and communities. \nPresented through the lens of direct service agencies\, the session aims to: \n\nIllustrate how agencies working to address poverty\, reduce violence\, and improve children’s health and well-being strengthen their impact by integrating fatherhood into their work.\nDemonstrate that integrating fatherhood into our work is connected to social justice\, racial\, economic\, and gender equity.\nBuild the nonprofit and foundation sectors’ knowledge for the need to shift norms and practices to elevate both mothers and fathers as positive influences in their children’s lives.\nAddress negative stereotypes that isolate and ignore assets of fathers\, placing greater burdens on mothers\, children\, and communities.\n\nPresenters will include Agnes Meneses\, Chicago Foundation for Women; Ed Davies\, Children’s Home & Aid; Neha Gill\, Apna Ghar; and Nucha Isarowong\, Ph.D\, Erikson Institute.  Kandace Thomas\, Irving Harris Foundation\, will moderate. \nNetworking and light breakfast at 9:00 am
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/fathers-and-fatherhood-building-strong-families-and-communities-together/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190828T224831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T172701Z
UID:2891991-1574251200-1574254800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:#ILGive Series #3: How to Use Powerful Images to Boost Your Online Fundraising (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:In this third session of our #ILGive series you will learn tips on how great images help donors visualize the impact they have when they make a gift and why it’s important to be strategic when choosing images.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ilgive-series-3-how-to-use-powerful-images-to-boost-your-online-fundraising-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20190927T161152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T195023Z
UID:2909939-1574330400-1574334000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Higher Functioning You (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Good leaders don’t just happen overnight. They’re molded from experience through trial and error\, successes and challenges. Jacki Davidoff\, Principal and Senior Consultant of Davidoff Mission-Driven Business Strategy\, will share secrets on how improving your personal habits and organization will\, in turn\, make you a stronger\, more effective leader. \nYou will learn to: \n\nDevelop your leadership and organizational effectiveness\nApply principles of a learning culture to yourself and teams you lead\nCultivate your ability to be self-confronting as a leader\n\nProgram Fee: Free Members of Forefront/ $15 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/becoming-a-higher-functioning-you-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191125T144500
DTSTAMP:20260621T210445
CREATED:20191001T202445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T203353Z
UID:2910101-1574688600-1574693100@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Research Briefing with Davis Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Davis Jenkins is a Senior Research Scholar at the Community College Research Center. He will be providing an overview of his current research.\nHis bio can be found here: https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/person/davis-jenkins.html
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/research-briefing-with-davis-jenkins/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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