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SUMMARY:Funders Respond to 2020
DESCRIPTION:2020 saw variable shifts to funding practices in response to the pandemic. Join February’s Philanthropy Club to hear how leaders from five Illinois foundations altered their grantmaking strategies to maximize their impact. \n  \nPanelists: \nAnna Lee\, Director\, Community Impact\, Chicago Community Trust \nAntonio Martinez\, Jr.\, CEO\, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation \nMignon Stewart\, Program Officer\, Prince Charitable Trusts \nOwen Washburn\, Vice President\, Global Philanthropy\, JPMorgan Chase & Co. \nSteve Moon\, Director of Elgin Programs\, Grand Victoria Foundation \n  \nModerators:  \nJennifer Holmes\, Assistant Director\, Corporate and Foundation Relations\, Rush University Medical Center \nStuart Jamieson\, Development Professional\, Nonprofit Management Coach\, and Consultant
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/funders-respond-to-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T032642
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Governance Series (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*This event is for nonprofits organizations serving Knox and Warren Counties and current members of The Nonprofit Network.* \nTake your board from good to great with this three-part training series designed specifically for incoming and current nonprofit board members. Led by BoardSource consultant Linda Wastyn\, each session will build upon the last to provide participants with an in-depth look at principles and best practices in nonprofit governance and practical approaches to board service today. Topics will include: \n• The Board/Staff Relationship\n• The Board as Ambassador\n• Building a Culture of Inquiry and Adaptability\n• Roles and Responsibilities of the Nonprofit Board\n• Setting the Mission\, Vision and Strategic Goals\n• Recruitment & Retention\n• Evaluations & Self-Assessment\n• And More! \nSessions will take place Tuesdays\, February 2\, 9\, and 16 from 3:30pm-5pm. All sessions will be held online via Zoom. \nSeries Cost: $50 for NPN Members | $75 Non-Members \nFee covers registration for up to two individuals per organization and includes a personalized certificate of completion. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/nonprofit-governance-series-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T120000
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CREATED:20201215T163152Z
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SUMMARY:An Update from Practitioners on College Completion
DESCRIPTION:As a part of our two-part series spotlighting on-the-ground experiences and insights\, we will hear directly from practitioners focused on college completion and the college to career transition. \nFeatured speakers to be announced later.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/an-update-from-practitioners-on-college-completion/
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T032642
CREATED:20210122T170839Z
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SUMMARY:Ask a Consultant: Using Data for Storytelling (Part One) - Data for Driving Strategy & Measuring Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join Forefront and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits for February’s convening of our Ask a Consultant series.  This session is the first in a two-part series on leveraging data for storytelling. \nFunders often request or require data and respond well to powerful stories about real people. How do you build a compelling narrative with data to back it up? This program will focus on how to get started collecting and using data in your strategy\, program design\, and impact measurement. If you’re not sure where to start collecting data\, or you have some information and want to learn more ways to use it\, this program is for you. \nPanelists:\nMargaret Conway\, Co-Founder and Director of Learning\, Convergence Design Lab\nSarah Keister Armstrong\, Principal\, Sarah Keister Armstrong & Associates\nArthur Padilla\, Senior Managing Partner\, StrataG. Works \nModerator:\nSuzy Lee\, Director of Nonprofit Strategy & Engagement\, Forefront \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ask-a-consultant-series-session-11-using-data-for-storytelling-pt-1-data-for-driving-strategy-measuring-impact/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T141500
DTSTAMP:20260621T032642
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Inclusive Economic Mobility
DESCRIPTION:With events such as pandemics\, civil uprisings\, political scandals\, and major climate events taking place on a seemingly consistent basis\, the urgency to design new economic models that are regenerative in nature and break the chains of the current take-make-waste approach is critical for social\, environmental\, and economic stability. \nJoin us for a webinar with leading Circular Chicago Coalition members from the private and social sector to discuss why Chicago is uniquely positioned to take forward an inclusive circular economy agenda and how Circular Chicago can be a potential blueprint for economic growth and racial equity for Illinois as a whole. \nPanelists will share their insights into what a Circular City is and how it compares to the current linear economic model\, how racial justice and economic mobility feature prominently in an inclusive circular city\, and how the private and public sector can collaborate to be equitable partners in the circular transition. \nPanelists:\nSabira Lakhani\, Product Manager\, Rheaply\nJonathan Pereira\, Executive Director\, Plant Chicago                                                                                                                                                     \nPeter Perrault\, Senior Manager\, Circular Economy & Sustainable Solutions Sustainability\, Enel North America\nRenay Loper\, VP of Program Innovation\, PYXERA Global (Moderator)
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/reimagining-inclusive-economic-mobility/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T032642
CREATED:20200820T171244Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Virtual Member Benefits Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Every other month 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. \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\nFuture orientations on April 13 and June 8.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-virtual-member-benefits-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Foundation Directory Online Essential
DESCRIPTION:Looking for grants for your nonprofit? \nCome learn with the Forefront Library Team how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Essential\, a prospect research tool for fundraisers\, with over 235\,000+ grantmaker profiles. You will learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities similar to those you serve. \nNOTE: This class is for nonprofit organizations looking for funding. It is not geared to individuals seeking grants. \nOutcomes: \nUpon completion of this course you should be able to: \n\nExplain what FDO Essential is and how it differs from FDO Professional\nIdentify your needs in preparation for searching for potential grantmakers in FDO Essential\nResearch potential grantmakers using a project-based search in FDO Essential\nEvaluate prospects for strong or weak fit using FDO\nIdentify the options for accessing FDO Essential\nAccess resources for getting help with FDO Essential
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-foundation-directory-online-essential/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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