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SUMMARY:UChicago Consortium on School Research Briefing on Standardized Tests
DESCRIPTION:Join CCAPS to hear the latest research from UChicago’s Consortium on School Research around Making Meaning of Multiple Standardized Tests.  Researchers from the Consortium will be joined by leaders from CPS and Advance Illinois who will share local and statewide perspectives on this potentially fraught topic. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/uchicago-consortium-on-school-research-briefing-on-standardized-tests/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Illinois Funder Briefings
DESCRIPTION:Forefront Illinois Funders’ Briefings feature opportunities to hear from and share local\, regional\, and national updates on responses to COVID-19 and its impact on Illinois communities.  Speakers and topics are updated on a rolling basis. \nIntersections of Race\, Religion\, and Social Justice in Philanthropy \nJoin us for a conversation with Dilnaz Waraich\, President of the Waraich Family Fund about the intersections of race\, religion\, and social justice in philanthropy. The Waraich Family Fund’s goal is to empower people and institutions to be self-sufficient\, build stronger communities\, and be a force of good in the Chicago region. Dilnaz is one of the conveners of the Year of Learning (https://yearoflearning.uic.edu/)\, a series of events designed to create a deeper understanding of Muslim communities\, nuances of funding\, and specific issues faced by community members. \nRegister Here
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/covid-19-illinois-funder-briefings-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T001206Z
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence for Mission Drivers: How to Build Successful Grantseeker/Grantmaker Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Interested in growing your impact as a mission driver? Join September’s Philanthropy Club for a discussion among sector leaders on how to build successful partnerships centered on shared values and goals. Learn from their experiences and explore what you can apply to your growth and development as a leader and mission driver. \nPanelists: \nJessyca Dudley\, Founder & CEO\, Bold Ventures \nJuwon Harris\, MPH\, CPH\, Health Educator & Outreach Specialist\, CDC Foundation \nRachael Marusarz\, MBA\, EdD.\, Vice President\, Development / Chief Development Officer\, Sinai Chicago \nChristy Uchida\, MBA\, President\, The Brinson Foundation \n  \nModerator:  \nJacki Davidoff\, Principal and Chief Potential Officer\, Davidoff Strategy
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/emotional-intelligence-for-mission-drivers-how-to-build-successful-grantseeker-grantmaker-partnerships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210811T165229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T165229Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Digital Giving
DESCRIPTION:Are you excited about digital giving on Giving Tuesday\, but not sure where to start or what to prioritize? This training course highlights the essential steps to succeed on Giving Tuesday without exhausting your limited time and resources. We’ll also point you towards other tools and resources available to make your giving day as successful as possible.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/intro-to-digital-giving/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210617T163727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T202356Z
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SUMMARY:Toward Racial Equity: A Conversation with the Communities of Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Forefront invites you to join us for a virtual discussion with leaders in Decatur\, Chicago\, Springfield\, and Carbondale on how these communities have made progress in their work advancing racial equity and the possibilities of partnership between nonprofits and philanthropy.  \nForefront President & CEO Monique B. Jones will guide a deeper conversation with community leaders featured in the Virtual Summit\, teasing out how the entire state can learn valuable lessons from these unique communities.  \nPanelists \nLinda Flowers\, President\, Carbondale Branch NAACP \nTony Holly\, Director of Strategic Grant Making\, Community Foundation of Macon County \nCandace Moore\, Chief Equity Officer\, City of Chicago\, Office of the Mayor \nJose Rico\, Director\, Truth\, Racial Healing and Transformation Chicago \nTiffani Saunders\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Consultant\, Memorial Health System \nRegister Here
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/toward-racial-equity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210726T203253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T140649Z
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SUMMARY:New Statewide Higher Education Plans
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear about two statewide higher education plans that will shape how Illinois will advance equity in higher education.  At this meeting\, we will hear from the Illinois Board of Higher Education as they share their newly completed Strategic Plan.  And from leadership of Chicago State University on its Action Plan from the Equity Working Group for Black Student Access and Success in Illinois Higher Education.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/new-statewide-higher-education-plans/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210304T214412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T200849Z
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Leadership Peer Consultations (September)
DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled.\nThe times we’re living through continue to require intensive levels of adaptation – individually\, organizationally\, on the community level\, and nationally – and we all need support as we attempt to effectively mobilize people to make progress on persistently tough challenges. These bi-monthly peer consultation sessions offer a highly structured space for gaining confidential support and new perspectives on the very real adaptive challenges you’re facing right now. Each drop-in session will offer the opportunity for at least three participants to present and receive feedback on a current challenge. \nPlease note: Participants will be best served by having prior experience with or exposure to the adaptive leadership framework – either through a Lead Right Now program at Forefront or elsewhere. If you’re unsure whether you fit that description\, please contact Lisa May Simpson at lsimpson@myforefront.org to discuss before registering. \nAdditional sessions will be offered on the following dates:\n• November 19
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/adaptive-leadership-peer-consultations-september/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T113000
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SUMMARY:How Should Cook County Spend Its $1 Billion American Rescue Plan Act Dollars?
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \nIn March 2021\, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)\, an ambitious initiative to stimulate the US economy\, support residents\, and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Cook County will receive over $1 billion from the federal government through ARPA and is in the process of developing a responsible\, comprehensive\, and equitable spending plan to strategically use these one-time resources to support both immediate recovery needs and long-term transformative initiatives. To ensure the best possible outcome for all\, Cook County is seeking community input to guide its ARPA spending plan. \nThe County is partnering with Forefront to offer three listening sessions to hear directly nonprofit organizations and foundations that are based in or serve Cook County. Sandra Lewis\, Director of External Affairs\, Office of the President of the Cook County Board will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. \nIf your organization is located in West or South Suburban Cook County and you would like to host your own virtual or in-person listening session with your clients or community residents\, please reach out to project consultant Consuella Brown at brownconsuella@yahoo.com to a schedule a time to hold an event. \nAdditional listening sessions will be held on October 5\, 2021 at 2pm\, and October 12\, 2021 at Noon.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/how-should-cook-county-spend-its-1-billion-american-rescue-plan-act-dollars/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210823T160301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T185521Z
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SUMMARY:Redefining Literacy for the Philanthropic Community
DESCRIPTION:Literacy is a tool for liberation and equity. Understanding that\, the Chicago Literacy Alliance and its network of more than 100 member organizations are working with communities to advance economic and social justice through greater access to literacy. \nJoin us as the CLA takes us through their Equity Through Literacy Framework – a research-based\, equity-focused theory of change that connects greater literacy to positive social outcomes. This framework demonstrates literacy’s connection to access\, equity\, engagement\, civic fluency\, and ultimately community progress. \n  \nPanelists: \nKaitlyn Childs\, Network and Evaluation Specialist\, Chicago Literacy Alliance \nJurema Gorham\, Founder and Executive Director\, Burst Into Books \nChristy Uchida\, President\, The Brinson Foundation \nMiriam Warren\, Board Chair\, Yelp Foundation \n  \nModerator:  \nKen Bigger\, Executive Director\, Chicago Literacy Alliance
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/redefining-literacy-for-the-philanthropic-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210901T163803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T164818Z
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SUMMARY:Standards of Excellence: Board Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The Standards of Excellence Institute\, a project of Maryland Nonprofits\, provides nonprofits with a common-sense approach to achieving the highest standards in governance and management through an extensive library of educational resources and a nationwide network of support. As part of our commitment to serving Illinois’ social impact sector\, Forefront staff members have undergone training to become Standards of Excellence Licensed Consultants who can bring best-in-practice approaches and resources to our community. \nJoin the Forefront team and your nonprofit colleagues in a workshop focused on Standards of Excellence in Board Leadership. Learn more about board responsibilities and best practices in governance as well as tools to help enhance board engagement. This session will also examine the role of D.E.I. in the nonprofit boardroom and provide policies\, assessments\, and other tools that can be customized to fit your organizational needs.  \nPrimary Learning Goals:   \n\nBecome familiar with Standards of Excellence broadly   \nUnderstand the Guiding Principle and best practices around board leadership and governance \nDevelop confidence in creating policies and tools that are consistent with the mission and capacity of the organization  \n\nForefront is launching a new Pay-What-You-Can ticket model for our programs. The goal is to be as accessible as possible to our community as the recovery from the pandemic is ongoing. We continue to offer ticket levels for our Forefront Members\, as well as the public. New ticket levels include an Community Access and a Forefront Supporter level. The Community Access tickets are intended for individuals and organizations that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic or other factors. The Forefront Supporter level is for folks who are able and interested in supporting the work for our community with a slightly larger contribution. We trust that you will select the ticket level that best fits your current situation. \nTicket levels: \n\nCommunity Access : $5\nGeneral Admission – Member : $15\nGeneral Admission – Non-member : $45\nForefront Community Supporter : $65
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/standards-of-excellence-board-leadership/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210910T212604Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Foundation Directory Online Essential
DESCRIPTION:Looking for grants for your nonprofit? \nCome learn from 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-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T223456
CREATED:20210907T140755Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking about Collaboration: A Conversation about Fiscal Sponsorships and Back Office Services
DESCRIPTION:Passionate about your program and the clients/community that you serve and thinking about ways to expand impact? Please join a webinar hosted by the Mission Sustainability Initiative to learn about existing partnership models that leverage established infrastructure and operational expertise in support of other nonprofits. Whether your organization has been in existence for a long time or you started a mutual aid or other effort in response to the 2020 health\, racial\, and economic crises\, find out about some options to increase impact\, overcome challenges\, and address equity. \nPanelists: \n\n\nDede Cadet\, Organizer\, Justice Cream Deandra “Dede” Cadet (she/her) has a passion for connecting people\, resources\, ideas\, and stories to bring us to joy\, healing\, and collective liberation. Dede was the Cofounder and Executive Director of InterAction Initiative Inc. an organization she co-founded at 22 years old as a student activist to cultivate young BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) as racial justice leaders and amplify their counter-narratives. Now she is the Development & Operations Coordinator at Radical Monarchs a national movement for young girls and gender expansive youth of color to grow in fierce sisterhood\, collective power and radical brilliance. In 2018\, Deandra was named a Dalai Lama Fellow\, a global program which recognizes young social change leaders. She currently serves on the Board for New Leaders Council Chicago and InterAction Initiative Inc. Chicago is her new home where she organizes with her local mutual aid group in McKinley Park and provides technical and development support for Justice Cream. She loves taking walks near the lake and collaborating with other women of color on projects that center collective liberation and racial justice.\n\nJill O’Donovan\, Chief Innovation Officer\, YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago  After 21 years of litigating complex insurance cases in courts across the U.S.\, Jill joined YWCA Metropolitan Chicago in 2016 and currently is the Chief Innovation Officer. In this role\, she applies her wide expertise and legal skills to develop and secure funding for new strategies and programs to help empower the women and families in and around Chicago. Her most recent initiative is the Impact Shares YWCA Women’s Empowerment Exchange Traded Fund which launched on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2018. Jill also oversees YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Women’s Health Exchange\, an online resource to connect individuals to health insurance and educate on matters of physical\, mental\, and financial wellness. Jill is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law and George Mason University. Jill became a court-certified mediator for the Cook County\, Illinois Law Division Mediation Program in 2013 and continues to serve as an arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program.\nKhalid M. Qazi. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer\, National Able Network Khalid Qazi joined National Able Network\, Inc. in 2003 as Controller and was promoted to become its Chief Financial Officer in 2011. Mr. Qazi manages a team of five accounting professionals responsible for all budgeting\, forecasting\, compliance\, and financial reporting associated with more than 30 publicly- and privately-awarded contracts annually. Mr. Qazi serves as the primary point of contact for federal\, State\, and independent auditors\, and has consistently led the Agency into outstanding audit results. His reputation as a leading expert in non-profit accounting and compliance has brought him to the attention of philanthropic foundations and other non-profits who routinely rely on him for advice and support.\n\n*If you are interested in learning more about the legal aspects of fiscal sponsorships\, in particular\, check out Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights’ webinar: Advocacy By The Book: The Ins and Outs of Fiscal Sponsorships \, Wednesday\, September 22\, at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/thinking-about-collaboration-a-conversation-about-fiscal-sponsorships-and-back-office-services/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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