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SUMMARY:Introduction to Proposal Writing (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Candid for a webinar on Introduction to Proposal Writing. \nAre you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so\, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes! \nThis class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: \n\nThe basic elements of a proposal\nThe “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal\nHow to follow up whether the answer is yes or no\n30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline (in-person classes only)\n\nPlease Note: \n\nA version of this course is also offered in Spanish.\n\nFor more information and to register for this program\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-proposal-writing-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
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SUMMARY:Mission Sustainability Initiative (MSI) Resource Roundtable (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This discussion will highlight some of the pro bono resources available to nonprofits as they explore strategic partnerships and organizational restructuring. Explore the supports and services offered by the Turnaround Management Association\, Compass Pro Bono\, Lawyers for the Creative Arts\, Forefront\, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights\, IFF\, and others. \nPanelists: \nJan Feldman\, Executive Director\, Lawyers for the Creative Arts \nElizabeth Janczak\, Pro-Bono Committee Co-Chair\, Turnaround Management Association Chicago/Midwest Chapter \nVickie Lakes-Battle\, Executive Director\, IFF \nMelissa Lapica\, Managing Director-Chicago\, Compass Pro Bono \nAmy Cook\, Attorney\, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/mission-sustainability-initiative-msi-resource-roundtable-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy: What's the Government Got to Do with It? (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Engage with Forefront’s Advocacy and Government Grants Leaders to learn tips on engaging with elected officials to advance the mission of your non-profit\, how to access\, and manage government funding like a BOSS! \nThe session will include brief presentations\, interactive Q&A\, and dedicated time in breakout rooms with Forefront Subject Matter Experts on advocacy and government grant funding. \nSpeakers \nHolly Ambuehl\, Director of Policy & Government Affairs\, Forefront \nAlec Lopata\, Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator\, Forefront \nLisa May Simpson\, Chief Program Officer\, Forefront \nJennifer Holmes\, Moderator\, Philanthropy Club of Illinois \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/philanthropy-whats-the-government-got-to-do-with-it-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
CREATED:20240109T170227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T145908Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Executive Director Roundtable (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar has been cancelled. \n  \nJoin us for an intimate gathering of nonprofit executive directors\, for a time of networking and engagement with an insightful and personal conversation led by Felicia Houston\, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Human Development Counseling. She is the current Community Relations Specialist for Ingalls Behavioral Health Services. She has the unique skills to lead an insightful conversation regarding mental health and how leading can affect us. \nThis webinar is open to CEOs and Executive Directors at nonprofit organizations only.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/nonprofit-executive-director-roundtable-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Network,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Budgets (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Candid for a webinar on the Introduction to Project Budgets. \nAre you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea\, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back\, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. \nThis class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. We will discuss: \n\nThe basic components of a project budget including income and expenses\nHow to estimate the realistic cost of a project\nWhat other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal\n\nFor more information and to register for this program\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-project-budgets-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
CREATED:20240129T144225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T144225Z
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SUMMARY:More Than a Mindset: What Nonprofits Can Learn from Entrepreneurs (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, nonprofit leaders have narrow conceptions of revenue generating strategies and never consider the world of entrepreneurship and the possibilities that it might offer for our organizations. \nThe Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University invites you to the first Axelson Access program for 2024 which will bring together Dr. Denise E. Williams\, Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Metropolitan State University\, L. Brian Jenkins\, Founder and CEO of Entrenuity\, and Paul Hawkinson\, Associate Professor of Business Strategy and Finance at North Park University\, in a conversation to stretch our notions about entrepreneurship and what it has to do with nonprofit organizations. \nIn this interactive panel discussion\, hear stories\, have myths we hold punctured\, and explore challenges and strategies for new methods of revenue generation. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/more-than-a-mindset-what-nonprofits-can-learn-from-entrepreneurs-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T110000
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101 for Foundations / Foundations on the Hill Training (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Public Policy Thursdays: Advocacy 101 for Foundations & Foundations on the Hill Training \nThis free 90 minute virtual training is designed to help all foundations in Illinois understand the rules for foundations when it comes to policy and advocacy. \nIn Part 1\, the 45 minutes\, foundation staff will learn about federal and state rules\, including when and how foundations are permitted to fund policy and advocacy work for their grantees. Additionally\, we will briefly review a new Voter Engagement Guide for Foundations. \nIn Part 2\, the second 45 minutes\, those attending Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) 2024 will learn more about what to expect on the Hill and related legislative priorities. This event is required for FOTH participants. Q&A and discussion will be available. \nThis event will be recorded. Forefront membership is not required to attend. \nPanelists: \nCarrie Davis\, Director of the Democracy Program\, Joyce Foundation \nSusan Finkle Sourlis\, Senior Counsel\, Bolder Advocacy \nAngie Jean-Marie\, Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Consultant\, Nonprofit VOTE \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/advocacy-101-for-foundations-foundations-on-the-hill-training-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T143000
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SUMMARY:Bridges 2023 Convenings Report
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the newly released report\, Charting the Journey Towards the North Star: Examining and Working for Equity in Post-Secondary Education\, summarizing rich qualitative learnings from a series of convenings held in 2023. The report presents both challenges and opportunities for equitable career development in Construction/Trades\, Information Technology and Community College pathways. In addition to presenting the report’s findings\, a panel of participants will share insights and answer questions. Learn more about the Bridges funding initiative at bridgestobrighterfutures.org. \nRegister here.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/bridges-2023-convenings-report/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
CREATED:20240119T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T205946Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing  QuickBooks for  Nonprofit  Organizations (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:** ** This program has been POSTPONED. New date: March 27\, 2024. Register here. ** **\n————— \nPlease join Forefront and BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory for this virtual training and walk away with practical steps in configuring QuickBooks to support financial management best practices for nonprofit organizations. \nInexpensive\, user-friendly\, and widely used across the nonprofit sector\, QuickBooks is often the best choice for small organizations with limited resources to invest in accounting software. However\, originally designed for companies in the for-profit realm\, QuickBooks has limitations when it comes to tracking and reporting on restricted donations and grants. \nOver the course of working with many organizations to build and strengthen financial management systems\, BDO has refined some key QuickBooks customizations and “workarounds” to help facilitate nonprofit accounting in this for-profit system. In this webinar\, we will provide an overview of how to structure the system\, as well as examples of how to execute key transactions. \nNote that this is not a 101 “How to use QuickBooks” training. It is focused on structuring and designing QuickBooks and is intended for participants who are already using or somewhat comfortable with QuickBooks. \nSpecific topics will include: \n\n\n\nStructuring the Chart of Accounts\nConfiguring the Class and Customer functions to track programs and funders\nTracking temporarily restricted revenue\, including how to process releases from restriction\n\nIntended Audience: Anyone interested in QuickBooks customizations for nonprofit organizations. Note that this is not a 101 “How to use QuickBooks” training. It is focused on structuring and designing QuickBooks for nonprofit organizations and is intended for participants who are already using or somewhat comfortable with QuickBooks. \nSpeaker: \nGretchen Upholt\, Managing Director\, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory \nGretchen serves as a lead for several key product areas including training and finance technology consulting\, and as a representative of BDO to nonprofits and funders in the Midwest region. In addition to her leadership in the practice\, she splits her time between playing an active role as trainer\, coach\, and curriculum developer for cohort and other training initiatives and as consultant to nonprofit clients across the country\, helping nonprofit leaders improve their financial management skills and processes. An experienced staff and program manager\, Gretchen is skilled in training\, capacity building\, research\, and program and volunteer management. \n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/optimizing-quickbooks-for-nonprofit-organizations-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
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SUMMARY:Foundations on the Hill 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 Foundations on the Hill will take place in Washington D.C. from February 25-28\, 2024.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/save-the-date-foundations-on-the-hill-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research (In-person\, Evanston Public Library)
DESCRIPTION:Are you working in a nonprofit and want to get better at raising funds and finding donors? Join Forefront’s Knowledge Services Manager\, Christina Caputo\, and the Evanston Community Foundation on February 28th for an in-person session of Introduction to Prospect Research. \nDiscover how to find potential funders for nonprofits in this introductory workshop. The session will provide a brief overview of Forefront Library’s Online Research guides\, how to utilize your library’s resources\, and a deeper look at Candid’s database\, The Foundation Directory Online (FDO). \nRegistration is required to attend the workshop. Please bring your laptop for live engagement with the software. \n\nPresenter: Christina Caputo\, Knowledge Services Manager at Forefront\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 28th\nTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Evanston Public Library | 1703 Orrington Ave | Falcon Room\, 303\n\nAbout the facilitator: Christina Caputo directs the Knowledge Services at Forefront (formerly Donors Forum) which is Illinois’ statewide association that services the social impact sector\, providing crucial support to nonprofits\, grantmakers\, advisors and allies. You can read Christina Caputo’s full bio here. \nIf you have trouble registering\, please contact spock@evanstonforever.org for support. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-in-person-evanston-public-library/
LOCATION:Evanston Public Library\, 1703 Orrington Ave\, Falcon Room 303\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260608T164524
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SUMMARY:Internal Controls  for Small  Nonprofit  Organizations (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Forefront and BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory for this virtual training and learn about key concepts and best practices to strengthen internal controls in small and growing organizations. \nNonprofits with limited paid staff and/or inherited systems and workflows often struggle to embed strong internal controls in financial management processes. This workshop provides an overview of the foundational components of operational excellence—effective teams\, integrated technology systems\, and efficient workflow— while highlighting opportunities for improved processes and policies which minimize the potential for financial fraud or errors. \nKey focus areas for this workshop will include: \n\nComponents of operational efficiency\nDeveloping a culture of collaboration and accountability\nEnsuring proper controls are in place in key financial processes\n\nIntended Audience: Anyone interested in an introductory understanding of nonprofit operations and systems\, particularly for managing government funding. This training is aimed primarily at those who have little to no experience with government funding. \nSpeakers: \nGretchen Upholt\, Managing Director\, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory Gretchen serves as a lead for several key product areas including training and finance technology consulting\, and as a representative of BDO to nonprofits and funders in the Midwest region. In addition to her leadership in the practice\, she splits her time between playing an active role as trainer\, coach\, and curriculum developer for cohort and other training initiatives and as consultant to nonprofit clients across the country\, helping nonprofit leaders improve their financial management skills and processes. An experienced staff and program manager\, Gretchen is skilled in training\, capacity building\, research\, and program and volunteer management. \nMelissa Cameron\, Experienced Manager\, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory Melissa specializes in delivering BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory’s trainings for nonprofits and funders. With several years of experience in nonprofit arts administration roles (with Emerald City Theatre\, the League of Chicago Theatres and American Theater Company)\, she leads content development and delivery standards for our operations training curriculum. Melissa has a passion for data and maximizing the power of Excel and puts that knowledge and experience to work building dashboards\, annual budget templates\, and multi-year financial models for BDO clients. \nSpanish interpretation available by request. Please contact registration@myforefront.org no later than Friday\, February 23.\n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/internal-controls-for-small-nonprofit-organizations-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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