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SUMMARY:Building a Healthy Organizational Culture (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Changing an organization’s culture is no easy effort: you may need to tweak it a little\, or you may need a complete overhaul. But while changing your organizational culture sometimes can seem like an insurmountable challenge\, the rewards of the effort are well worth it. This two-hour workshop will explore the importance of building a healthy organizational culture. You will walk away with the ability to assess the current health of your organization’s culture and identify strategies to build a healthy organizational culture. \nInstructor: Laura McAlpine \nProgram fee: Free for Members of Forefront / $15 Non-members \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/2902378/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20190917T205354Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Marketing Revolution (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:Digital marketing and PR expert Alyssa Conrardy\, who focuses on impact organizations and nonprofits\, will inspire you to “Make These 10 Commitments and Change Your Nonprofit Forever.” Participants will learn: \n» The role marketing can and should play in advancing mission\n» 10 commitments you can make to start a marketing revolution at your own organization\n» How to audit your organization’s approach to marketing and figure out where to focus first \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/nonprofit-marketing-revolution-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T090000
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SUMMARY:Operational Excellence
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegistration for this program is now closed. \n  \nInvestment in supporting services and infrastructure is crucial to running an effective organization. In this workshop\, participants will explore the necessary resources in “non-program” functions – staff capacity\, technology systems\, and efficient workflow – to optimize their organization’s operations. You’ll leave the session with a renewed vision of operating at the highest levels. \nThis workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals responsible for department or organizational strategy\, financial management\, or operations. \nProgram fee: $35 Members of Forefront / $160 Non-members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/operational-excellence/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20190917T205705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T220205Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Policy Update (Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront Policy Director\, Bryan Zarou for a state-of-the-state public policy update and crash course in nonprofit advocacy. Learn about key issues impacting Illinois nonprofits\, explore current political thinking\,  and walk away with the tools to ensure your voice is heard. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/nonprofit-advocacy-101-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20190912T143818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T193808Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program is at capacity and registration is closed. \n  \nForefront’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. We encourage you to bring a laptop to get the most out of this hands-on experience. \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. \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org \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-january/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20190905T144725Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Theory of Change (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce the theory of change framework and provide a guide to developing your own clear and thoughtful articulation about the change you seek to make in the world. We’ll also explore how your theory of change can serve as the foundation of successful evaluation\, fundraising\, stakeholder communications\, and budgeting. \nInstructor: Pratt Richards Group \nProgram fee: Free for Members of Forefront / $15 Non-members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/creating-a-theory-of-change-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20191111T215757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T183018Z
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SUMMARY:You Ran Your Wealth Report. Now What? Prospect Research Tools and Tips
DESCRIPTION:Perplexed by individual prospect research? Maddened by giving capacity ratings? Overwhelmed by confusing wealth reports? \nThis session will cover the basics of prospect research\, including: \n– Where and how to find information about individual donors \n– How to use that information to inform an individual giving strategy \n– How to develop your larger process for individual donor research \n– The difference between wealth research and prospect management. \nJoin Forefront and Debbie Mayeroff\, Development Researcher\, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana \non January 27 and get the tools you need to turn effective research into concrete impact. \n\n\nProgram Fee: Free
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/you-ran-your-wealth-report-now-what-prospect-research-tools-and-tips/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20191209T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T203627Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Courageous Leadership (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn that daring leadership requires four sets of skills that can be learned: rumbling with vulnerability\, living into our values\, braving trust\, and learning to rise. Based on the research of Dr. Brene Brown and her “Dare to Lead” philosophy\, this webinar will help participants practice how to ask for what they need\, set boundaries\, and reach out for support in order to determine their call to courage as a leader. \n\nInstructor: Julie Boll\,  M.Ed.\, Founder and Principal Consultant\, Julie Boll Consulting \nProgram Fee: Free for Members of Forefront*/ $15 Non-Members \n*Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Login above or create a new account here. \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/call-for-courageous-leadership-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T182527
CREATED:20190918T183608Z
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SUMMARY:Lead Right Now (Effingham)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \n  \nThis is a two-part workshop: Thursday\, January 30\, 9am-4pm and  Friday\, January 31\, 9am-4pm \nDoing what you’ve always done will get you the same results you’ve always gotten. If you’re ready to make more progress on the things you care about\, join us for this multi-day program based on the principles and practices of adaptive leadership developed at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding that anyone can lead — anytime\, anywhere — while gaining tools and skills to kick-start new actions in your work. \nProgram Fee: $75 Members of Forefront/ $100 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/lead-right-now-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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