Perplexed by individual prospect research? Maddened by giving capacity ratings? Overwhelmed by confusing wealth reports? This session will cover the...
Participants will learn that daring leadership requires four sets of skills that can be learned: rumbling with vulnerability, living into...
This program has been cancelled. Fundraising is vital for nonprofits but can be extremely challenging if you’re going...
How strong is your corporate citizenship portfolio? In this program for corporate citizenship professionals, we will explore an assessment process...
This program has been cancelled. This is a two-part workshop: Thursday, January 30, 9am-4pm and Friday, January...
Chicago Board of Ethics Executive Director, Steven Berlin, will lead an informative discussion on the new lobbying reforms and their...
Join the Philanthropy Club on February 2 to learn about Illinois’ financial landscape. This month’s meeting will be led by...
Registration is now closed for this program. This workshop is designed for Board Chairs (incoming or existing) and...
The Forefront Library will host an informal coffee hour for Members to learn more about Forefront’s resources and to meet...
This session for operating nonprofits and grantmakers will explore what constitutes as trauma, how thoughtfully applying Trauma Informed Care helps...
They’re out there, people. They can wreak havoc large and small, and managers and colleagues must deal with them. But...
This program is at capacity and registration has closed. Forefront’s Library holds more than 3,000 volumes on grantmaking,...
At this meeting, we will focus on basic needs for college students. Sophie Milam, from the Greater Chicago Food Depository,...
Join all Illinois Census advocates in a one-day event to ensure statewide coordination of a complete Census count in 2020....
Registration has now closed for this series. The Grantmakers Institute is a six-session series for current grantmakers. See...
To ensure financial resilience in the long-term, it is critical to understand the “story” behind your organization’s financial results so...
Have you ever felt like you were just guessing about what and how your Board wants to hear from you?...
New this year. Learn the principles of community-based change management and effective methods for engaging communities you serve to make...
The range of public funding options varies widely depending on your organization’s size and mission. No matter what, you need...
Take your fundraising to the next level in this full-day. Diversify your organization’s fundraising base, create a plan of action,...
Evaluation – by grantees and foundations – is key to knowing whether we’re making the change we want to see...
This program has been cancelled. Financial pressures, public policy changes, and other unforeseen difficulties can derail an organization....
Does your foundation value diversity, inclusion, and equity? How are those values reflected in your organization's approach to learning and...
Engagement starts at the recruiting process and is a journey that continues as boards orient, train, and evaluate their members....
Get up to speed on the ins and outs of writing and submitting grant proposals! This introductory workshop combines detailed...
UIC has recently developed an on-track indicator for 6-year college graduation and additional studies have launched to better understand factors...
In this lively lunchtime conversation, we will dispel – once and for all – the myths around supporting and engaging...