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SUMMARY:Introduction to GuideStar
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to use GuideStar\, the comprehensive website with millions of nonprofit organization profiles. Leveraging this tool to tell your story can help you reach funders. \nOutcomes: \nUpon completion of this course you should be able to: \n\nExplain what GuideStar is\nClaim your organization’s profile\nResearch potential nonprofit partners in GuideStar\nEarn a badge of transparency by updating your organization’s profile\nIdentify the charitable partners who access information from GuideStar
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-guidestar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program,Prospect Research Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T103000
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SUMMARY:The City of Chicago's Financial Incentive Programs
DESCRIPTION:Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) are funding sources intended to spur economic development in the City of Chicago. Interested in learning how your nonprofit can benefit? Join October’s Philanthropy Club to hear from Tim Jeffries who manages both programs. \nSpeaker: \nTim Jefferies is a Deputy Commissioner in the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development where he manages the City’s financial incentives programs\, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF)\, Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) and property tax abatements. Previous experience includes positions at the Active Transportation Alliance and Friends of the Parks. Tim has also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania.  \nModerator: \nRich Gage\, Senior Development Officer\, Lawrence Hall
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-truth-about-the-city-of-chicago-tifs-tax-increment-financing-and-the-neighborhood-opportunity-fund-nof/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T140000
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SUMMARY:How Should Cook County Spend Its $1 Billion American Rescue Plan Act Dollars?
DESCRIPTION:In 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 September 28\, 2021 at 10am\, and October 12\, 2021 at Noon.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/how-should-cook-county-spend-its-1-billion-american-rescue-plan-act-dollars-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210809T173922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T230156Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Wellness in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Mental health and wellness have long been misunderstood\, stigmatized\, and overlooked. Prior to the pandemic\, efforts were already underway to improve access to critical mental health and wellness supports for college students; however\, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new spotlight and urgency. Join us to learn from local and national leaders about current efforts\, including the Illinois Mental Health Early Action Act\, the role of peers in mental wellness\, and how higher education institutions and non-profits are working toward systems change. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mental-health-and-wellness-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T110000
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CREATED:20210929T193326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T002402Z
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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. \nFunding Rural Equity \nOn October 7\, we’ll be joined by Jawanza Malone\, Executive Director of the Wieboldt Foundation\, and Lindsay Ryder\, Director of the Integrated Rural Strategies Group at Neighborhood Funders Group. They will share examples of foundations advancing racial justice and making an impact in rural communities through support for community organizing\, values-aligned grantmaking\, and funder collaboration. Lindsay will also preview a soon-to-be-released Toolkit for funders to support them in moving forward with funding rural equity. The Toolkit will include a funder self-assessment\, as well as a set of recommendations and models/best practices to support funders in progressive implementation of a rural equity funding strategy. \nRegister Here
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/covid-19-illinois-funder-briefings-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210811T170732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T193023Z
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SUMMARY:Evaluating and Building on Past Digital Giving Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into evaluating the successes\, and opportunities\, of your digital giving strategy. We’ll take a look at what has worked from successful campaigns around Illinois and across the country\, and also collaborate with peers to learn from the best – our own community! At the end of this session you’ll have the tools to identify your highest impact strategies and let go of the ones that aren’t showing results.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/evaluating-and-building-on-past-digital-giving-experiences/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T060000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20201201T235428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T223225Z
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SUMMARY:Grantmakers for Equitable Evaluation Meeting (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nJoin fellow grantmakers for this quarterly peer-to-peer discussion about equitable approaches to evaluation. Bring your questions\, your experience\, and your challenges to this exploration of available tools and how they can be applied in the complex environment of a grantmaking institution. \n\n\n\nThis event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Members.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/grantmakers-for-equitable-evaluation-meeting-fall/
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T133000
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CREATED:20210915T164350Z
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SUMMARY:How Should Cook County Spend Its $1 Billion American Rescue Plan Act Dollars?
DESCRIPTION:In 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 September 28\, 2021 at 10am\, and October 5\, 2021 at 2pm.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/how-should-cook-county-spend-its-1-billion-american-rescue-plan-act-dollars-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210610T205827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T193317Z
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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
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-virtual-member-benefits-orientation-6/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210930T131625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T135434Z
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SUMMARY:Mitigating Cost of Risk via Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Although private foundations operate generally in a lower risk environment compared to most charities and commercial entities\, there are still some inherent fundamental risks that require a risk transfer solution (insurance). From network security and privacy (cyber) to fiduciary solutions\, you will walk away with a better understanding of market trends\, industry best practices\, and a checklist. Join your Finance Grantmaker colleagues on Wednesday\, October 13th\, for a panel discussion and audience questions as we walk through addressing some of those risks listed below with a risk transfer solution. \n\nDefining insuring agreements (D&O\, Fiduciary\, Employers Professional Liability\, Network security and privacy (Cyber)\, Crime\, etc.)\nState of the Market (Rising costs of insurance)\nAcquiring the right coverage; should a broker be used?\n\nPanelists: \nKelly Thresher – Lockton\, Small Business Unit Leader \nJonathan Little – AON\, Sr. Vice President\, Financial Services Group – Private and Nonprofit Practices \n  \nThis free event is only open to Forefront Grantmaker Finance Roundtable Members. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mitigating-cost-of-risk-via-insurance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210811T171938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T160901Z
UID:2927228-1634209200-1634216400@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:All-Star Panel on Digital Giving
DESCRIPTION:Want tips and tricks to turn your “same old same old” Giving Tuesday campaign into something more? Join us for an All-Star panel of past Giving Tuesday participants who will tell their success stories and provide insight on how to take your campaign to the next level. We’ll discuss how a focus on innovation led the panelists to new opportunities and blockbuster fundraising.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/all-star-panel-on-digital-giving/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210910T205856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T211514Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fundraising Planning
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. \nThis introductory class with the Forefront Library Team will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan\, including tips on: \n\nMaking your case for support\nDiversifying your organization’s fundraising base\nCreating a plan of action\n\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-fundraising-planning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211418
CREATED:20210917T210703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T210703Z
UID:2928149-1635328800-1635336000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Standards of Excellence: Mission and Strategic Planning
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 mission and strategic planning. This session will include a practical framework for capacity assessment\, an outline for self-led planning\, and also tools to help focus and prioritize program and organizational goals. This program is designed to be highly interactive with opportunities to workshop ideas and collaborate with peers built into our time together. \n Primary Learning Goals:  \n\nDevelop clear connection between your mission and ongoing strategic planning\nUnderstand the Guiding Principles and best practices around mission and strategy\nBecome familiar with Standards of Excellence broadly\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-mission-and-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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