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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Start thinking about your organization’s fundraising strategies!\nThis introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan\, including tips on:\n» Making your case for support\n» Diversifying your organization’s fundraising base\n» Creating a plan of action \nPlus\, we’ll provide an extra level of support: an optional\, 30-minute exercise after the class. \nProgram fee: Free \nClick here for our cancellation policy. \n  \n \nFull 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-fundraising-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190918T181947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T183217Z
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SUMMARY:Disruptive Fundraising (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nFundraising models and ways of giving are changing\, and your organization needs to change with them to survive and thrive. This workshop will walk you through how organizational change theory can help you restructure your work to turn shifts in the giving landscape into opportunities. You’ll participate in hands-on sessions to problem solve real case study examples and walk away with tools to address and spark change in your organization. \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. \n \nFull 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/disruptive-fundraising-champaign/
LOCATION:Champaign Pubic Library\, 200 W Green St.\, #5193\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200430T164138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T152049Z
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SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant Series\, Session 2: Maximizing Board Engagement and Capacity During Times of Crisis (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for Ask A Consultant: a weekly interactive\, solutions-oriented\, virtual office hour with experienced consultants focusing on participants’ burning questions. \nDuring times of uncertainty\, board engagement and good governance are even more critical than usual. In this session\, ask our panel of professional consultants about how you can make sure your board is maximizing its capacity to help you through this tough time. \nClick here to register.  \nPanelists this week:  \nRena Henderson Mason leads Bold Agenda\, a consulting\, training and coaching firm focused on empowering board and staff leaders to embrace change\, push bold ideas and build great teams through a range of cycles. She helps facilitate the critical discussions\, processes and decisions that advance an organization with a focus on better governance\, courageous leadership\, strategic planning and a more inclusive and equitable approach. Prior to launching Bold Agenda\, Rena spent over 20 years helping scale businesses in the food\, real estate\, publishing and investment banking industries. Rena has an MBA from Harvard Business School and Bachelor’s in Finance from Georgetown University. She is a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer\, an ICF-certified coach and experienced facilitator. She serves as the Board Development Chair of the Arts Alliance Illinois. \nAmy Schiffman has more than 25 years in nonprofit development\, Amy partners with organizations to develop effective fundraising campaigns\, build strong leadership teams and empower them with tools to visualize and achieve mission impact. Since co-founding Giving Tree Associates in 2008\, Amy has helped clients raise tens of millions of dollars through individual major gifts\, foundation and corporate funding. Based in Chicago\, Amy is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is a frequent presenter at local and national conferences\, including gatherings offered by the Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Forefront\, Association of Consultants to Nonprofits\, JCC Association of America\, and Prizmah’s National Endowment & Legacy Institute. She is an adjunct faculty member at The University of Southern California (USC)/Hebrew Union College’s nonprofit management program and lives in Chicago with her husband and two children. \nModerator: \nSuzanne Griffith is the Founder and Managing Principal of VEGA Partners\, a leading Chicago-based social impact consultancy.  VEGA Partners develops powerful strategies for socially responsible organizations to make their good greater. With 25 years of experience in philanthropy and business\, Suzanne is leading the firm’s multi-disciplinary approach to creating sustainable social impact for companies\, philanthropies and non-profits. Suzanne previously held leadership roles in corporate social responsibility at Exelon Corporation and Urban Partnership Bank\, and fundraising roles at the Goodman Theatre and the original Jane Addams Hull Association\, managing multi-million initiatives for corporate reputation\, employee engagement and brand building. She is a graduate of Lawrence University and DePaul University and continues to study cultural anthropology\, leadership and creativity. Her Board service includes the Executive Committee of the African American Legacy Fund at the Chicago Community Trust\, the largest fund of its kind\, and Executive Committee of the Association to Nonprofit Consultants. Previous volunteer service includes the Board of Directors of Congo Square Theatre\, the Chicago Architecture Center’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee\, the Lawrence University Alumni Board\, and a literacy tutor with Tutoring Chicago. \n  \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-series-session-2-maximizing-board-engagement-and-capacity-during-times-of-crisis-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190918T181238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T183427Z
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SUMMARY:If This…Then This (Decatur)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nHaving raw data on your organization’s impact is essential\, but how do you turn that data into a story and leverage it to best achieve your goals and mission? This workshop will teach you to develop an evaluation framework grounded in your strategic plan that will help you tell the story of your impact. Participants will think critically about the data they gather for their organization\, potential data they need to show progress towards goals and strategic directions\, and learn how to report data convincingly to stakeholders and funders to make key decisions. \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/if-this-then-this-decatur/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200429T191100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T153937Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Health & Planning Ahead in a Time of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:In these unprecedented times\, nonprofit organizations are experiencing a variety of challenges\, including shifting staffing structures\, sudden changes in service delivery or capacity\, and potential losses across multiple revenue streams. These changes put the financial health and resilience of nonprofits at risk as they navigate the current reality while staying mission focused. This webinar will address critical areas of focus in a time of uncertainty and provide tools that can be used in the short-term. Topics include: \n• Grounding financial decision-making in your values\n• Understanding your current financial position and what resources are available\n• Levers to increase resources available for immediate response\n• Tools for cash flow for the short term \nThis webinar is presented by Fiscal Management Associates (FMA). \nZoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nProgram fee: Free \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/understanding-financial-heath-planning-ahead-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200429T191640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T193314Z
UID:2915132-1589198400-1589203800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Adapting Your Finance Office in a Virtual World (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations are quickly adapting to running their organizations in a more virtual world. This sudden shift is particularly challenging to organizations trying to keep financial management processes and controls in place\, with a dispersed team working from home.  This webinar will introduce participants to a variety of technology solutions available to organizations to ensure proper controls and improve efficiency with a remote workforce including options for: \n• Paperless workflow for expense management and accounts payable\n• Automated check cutting\n• Technology options for employee time tracking\n• Virtual banking options \nThis webinar is presented by Fiscal Management Associates (FMA). \nZoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nProgram fee: Free \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/adapting-your-finance-office-in-a-virtual-world-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200430T165944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T212844Z
UID:2915177-1589292000-1589295600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant Series\, Session 3: Building Leadership and Adaptive Capacity (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for Ask A Consultant: a weekly interactive\, solutions-oriented\, virtual office hour with experienced consultants focusing on participants’ burning questions. \nNonprofit leaders are facing unprecedented challenges that require courage and the capacity to adapt in a rapidly changing environment. Join consultants Julie Boll and Amy Wishnick for a conversation about how to intentionally develop courage and adaptive capacity\, and to identify and leverage new found strengths in the midst of uncertainty. \nClick here to register. \nThis week’s panelists: \nJulie Boll\, M.Ed.\, GPC\, is the founder of Julie Boll Consulting\, which provides strategic planning\, leadership development\, and grant writing support to nonprofits. Julie has more than 18 years experience in the nonprofit sector\, serving in marketing\, public relations and grant development roles. She is a certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator\, and\, in 2019\, was a part of the inaugural global cohort of professionals selected by thought-leader Dr. Brené Brown to bring her work on developing more courageous leaders to nonprofits. For more information about Julie\, visit https://juliebollconsulting.com/. \nAmy Wishnick is passionate about organizations. With skill\, sensitivity\, and good humor\, Amy works with diverse organizations to enhance their management\, leadership\, and adaptive capacities to be more effective. Since founding Wishnick & Associates in 2004\, she has worked with an array of nonprofit clients on strategic planning\, executive transition management\, board development/governance\, different types of assessments\, and more. Wishnick & Associates works successfully with nonprofit organizations of all sizes and budgets. For more information about Amy\, visit www.wishnickandassociates.com. \nModerator: \nSuzanne Griffith is the Founder and Managing Principal of VEGA Partners\, a leading Chicago-based social impact consultancy.  VEGA Partners develops powerful strategies for socially responsible organizations to make their good greater. With 25 years of experience in philanthropy and business\, Suzanne is leading the firm’s multi-disciplinary approach to creating sustainable social impact for companies\, philanthropies and non-profits.  For more information about Suzanne\, visit http://www.vega-partners.com/. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-series-session-3-building-leadership-and-adaptive-capacity-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190827T162704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T195804Z
UID:2891480-1589360400-1589371200@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Best Board: Performance and Culture
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nIs your board asking the right questions? Do they know what a high-performance board should be doing? Do you have the right culture to build a high-performance board? Is your Board Chair/CEO relationship as strong as it can be? \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn to: \n\nIdentify the key elements in your own boards that will make a difference in the board’s culture and performance\nMove your boards from focusing on operations to governance\nIdentify the key elements of a high functioning Board Chair/CEO relationship\nDevelop an action plan that will help you enhance board performance and culture for greater impact on your mission\n\nThis workshop is ideal for nonprofit board members and nonprofit staff who engage with the board. \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.) \nForefront is offering additional board-related programs in 2020 focused on recruitment\, diversity and inclusion\, structure and process\, and fundraising. \n  \nReminder! Forefront is moving!\nThis program will be held in the Forefront conference room at our new office in the FBRK Impact House:\n200 West Madison\, 2nd floor\nChicago\, IL 60606 \n*Please note! Registration is required for this program and a government-issued I.D. is necessary to gain access to the building.  Please allow extra time to clear the security desk.* \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/building-your-best-board-performance-and-culture/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190918T181719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T210156Z
UID:2909484-1589450400-1589455800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Strategic Planning (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event has been cancelled. \nAt some point every nonprofit leader will be called upon to help their organization develop and implement a strategic plan. This workshop will guide you through the steps of creating and activating a plan — from preparing the people and structures of your organization to begin the planning process all the way to ensuring a successful implementation. Attendees will leave with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to make sure their strategic plan succeeds. \nProgram Fee: Free 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.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/getting-started-with-strategic-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200429T192231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T192738Z
UID:2915145-1589803200-1589808600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Scenario Building & Contingency Planning (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:While nonprofit organizations cannot predict the future\, they can begin to anticipate how they would adjust to a variety of major and minor shifts in their original strategic plans and budgets so that they are equipped to make difficult\, complex decisions as financial or human capital crises arise in the months ahead. Building potential scenarios and back up plans can give leaders\, their staff\, boards\, and funders the confidence they need to press on and continue to deliver on programs. This webinar will address: \n• Guiding principles for successful scenario planning processes\n• Participatory processes organizations can use to weigh options\, implications\, and trade-offs\n• Questions to consider when accounting for key revenue and expense drivers\n• How to use tools available to undertake scenario planning \nThis webinar is presented by Fiscal Management Associates (FMA). \nZoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nProgram fee: Free \nNeed help? Email us: registration@myforefront.org
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/scenario-building-contingency-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190911T205359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T185624Z
UID:2908910-1589887800-1589893200@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Monmouth/Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nForefront’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-monmouth-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190911T210232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T185619Z
UID:2908924-1589895000-1589900400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Monmouth/Galesburg)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \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. \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-monmouth-galesburg/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200513T194217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T211100Z
UID:2915756-1589896800-1589900400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant\, Session 4: Navigating HR in a Virtual World (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for Ask A Consultant: a weekly interactive\, solutions-oriented\, virtual office hour with experienced consultants focusing on participants’ burning questions. \nWhether it is working remotely or operating in a heightened capacity\, human resource structures have changed. In this session\, our panel will focus on practical ways to support and manage staff virtually\, stay in close communication during times of crisis\, build a cohesive online culture\, and make key decisions that are focused on organizational stability. \nClick here to register.  \n  \nPanelist this week: \nHeather Eddy has worked with nonprofits and institutions to build capacity\, and the past 12 years she has specifically worked to strengthen executives\, boards\, managers and philanthropic leaders. As a frequent speaker\, she increasingly contributes knowledge in the areas of strategic philanthropy\, executive succession\, team building\, and engagement of boards/governing bodies. \nK Sujata brings over two decades of nonprofit experience in organizational development\, fundraising\, and team building to her consulting practice which is focused on leadership development and organizational resilience. \n  \nModerator:  \nLisa May Simpson oversees Forefront’s Member Engagement programming to ensure it is designed to meet the needs of Illinois grantmakers\, nonprofits\, and advisors. She joined Forefront in 2012 as Member Services Manager\, was promoted in 2016 to Director of Education\, and now serves as Vice President of Learning & Engagement. Lisa has served as an independent coach\, facilitator\, and consultant for a variety of individuals and organizations including Chicago Women in Philanthropy\, the Chicago Arts Learning Initiative (CALI)\, and Ingenuity\, Inc.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-session-4-navigating-hr-in-a-virtual-world-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190829T163146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T193835Z
UID:2892055-1589965200-1589976000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Appreciating Conflict and Having Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:  \n*This program has been cancelled. \n  \nNo workplace is without conflict\, but you can learn to successfully navigate conflict in your organization so that your team comes out of it focused on ways to improve. This workshop will explore approaches to engaging with conflict at your organization and navigating the difficult but necessary conversations with your colleagues\, leaders\, and board to create an environment of trust where all parties can walk away feeling respected\, seen\, and heard. \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.) \n  \nReminder! Forefront is moving!\nThis program will be held in the Forefront conference room at our new office in the FBRK Impact House:\n200 West Madison\, 2nd floor\nChicago\, IL 60606 \n*Please note! Registration is required for this program and a government-issued I.D. is necessary to gain access to the building.  Please allow extra time to clear the security desk.* \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/appreciating-conflict-and-having-difficult-conversations/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190911T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T185604Z
UID:2908934-1589972400-1589977800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Quincy)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nForefront’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-quincy/
LOCATION:John Wood Community College\, 1301 S 48th Street\, Quincy\, IL\, 62305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190918T182217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T184012Z
UID:2909513-1589974200-1589979600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Words Matter (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \nThe words we choose to use in our communications matter more than you may think. They can advance our missions\, further our causes\, and strengthen the stakeholders we hope to help. On the flip side\, language can perpetuate stereotypes\, exclude certain groups\, and forge divides where they didn’t previously exist. In this interactive session\, we’ll break down the many considerations nonprofits need to make around their choice of words\, style\, and voice. Then\, we’ll help you learn how to make use of A Progressive’s Style Guide\, an amazing 38-page document from sumofus.org and activistteditor.com that will help your nonprofit combat discriminatio \nn\, build bridges\, and speak authentically about (and with) the people and communities you serve. \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/words-matter-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190911T210946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T185637Z
UID:2908948-1589979600-1589985000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Quincy)
DESCRIPTION:In light of the COVID-19 outbreak\, this event has been cancelled. We are currently determining whether or not we will be able reschedule this workshop for a later date. Please check back soon for updates.  \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. \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-quincy/
LOCATION:John Wood Community College\, 1301 S 48th Street\, Quincy\, IL\, 62305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central IL,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T120000
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Our Grant Writing Practices
DESCRIPTION:  \n*This program has been cancelled. \n  \nThis is a two-part workshop: Tuesday May 26\, 9am-12pm and  Tuesday\, June 16\, 9am-12pm \nGrant writing\, while largely viewed as a solitary or isolated activity is integral to organizational development and serves as a bridge to funders and other external stakeholders. The ways that grant writers are positioned to perpetuate systems of oppression within philanthropy are not often taken into consideration\, even as grant writers often are faced with using their skill set to convey the strengths\, challenges\, hopes\, and plans of organizations and communities. Grant writers of varying levels of experience are invited to this 2-day workshop to examine the ways that grant writing perpetuates systems of oppression and to incorporate tools and strategies that will lead to decolonizing grant writing while seeking funding. The various aspects of a proposal\, strategic planning\, program planning\, organizational leadership and our relationship with funders will be discussed by examining the dynamics of power\, relationships\, expectations and values. \nInstructor: Deidra Somerville \nProgram fee: $70 Members of Forefront / $320 Non-member (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \n  \nReminder! Forefront is moving!\nThis program will be held in the Forefront conference room at our new office in the FBRK Impact House:\n200 West Madison\, 2nd floor\nChicago\, IL 60606 \n*Please note! Registration is required for this program and a government-issued I.D. is necessary to gain access to the building.  Please allow extra time to clear the security desk.* \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/decolonizing-our-grant-writing-practices/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20200520T172854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T213634Z
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SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant Series\, Session 5: Virtual Messaging with Meaning (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for Ask A Consultant: a weekly interactive\, solutions-oriented\, virtual office hour with experienced consultants focusing on participants’ burning questions. \nClick here to register. \nRight now\, virtual communication is more paramount than ever before. So how do you make sure your message lands well in an inbox or a newsfeed? Ask questions to our panel of experts in market research\, visual and verbal communication\, and human-centered design to learn how you can create a strong foundation for messaging that can adapt with the changing landscape. \nFeatured consultants will include Carol White of CB White\, Lidia Varesco Racoma of Varesco Design\, and Emily Taylor of teenyBIG. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-session-5-virtual-messaging-with-meaning-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T135106
CREATED:20190827T201041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T175925Z
UID:2891597-1590656400-1590667200@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Evaluation for Social Justice: Cultural Sensitivity\, Humility and Learning
DESCRIPTION:  \n*This program has been cancelled. \n  \nCulture is a major driver in people’s decision-making\, thinking and behavior. It can be an asset for effective change\, or it can be a barrier to progress. As a professional evaluating the impact and importance of your programs and services\, you need to be aware of culture as you make decisions. This workshop will explore cultural learning\, cultural assets\, and how philanthropy\, programming\, and evaluation practitioners can integrate culture in a way that moves towards effective action. \nThis program is part of a series. View other programs in the series here: \n\nIntroduction to Evaluation for Social Justice\n\nEvaluation for Social Justice: Community Engagement \nEvaluation for Social Justice: Responding to Context\n\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.) \n  \nReminder! Forefront is moving!\nThis program will be held in the Forefront conference room at our new office in the FBRK Impact House:\n200 West Madison\, 2nd floor\nChicago\, IL 60606 \n*Please note! Registration is required for this program and a government-issued I.D. is necessary to gain access to the building.  Please allow extra time to clear the security desk.* \n  \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/evaluation-for-social-justice-cultural-sensitivity-humility-and-learning/
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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