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SUMMARY:Phi Club: Recurring Giving\, Lasting Change (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the March Philanthropy Club meeting. \nRecurring donors give 42% more annually than one-time donors and provide reliable\, predictable funding that strengthens long-term impact. March’s PhiClub session will explore how nonprofits of all sizes can build sustainable donor relationships through recurring giving programs. \nPanelists: \nAmy Bolton\, Director of Development\, Esperanza Health Centers \nKate Spelman\, Director of Development\, Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources \nMolly Walsh\, Membership Manager\, Chicago Public Media \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-recurring-giving-lasting-change-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000
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SUMMARY:Reframing Problems for Social Change (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:How do we get ourselves unstuck? Social issues are complex\, and almost always interconnected. Forefront and Greater Good Studio are partnering to create a space to think about how we solve big social issues. How can nonprofits and grantmakers think about our partnerships in a new way? What if we can step back and plan for the ways our work intersects and can potentially support greater impact for good in our communities? \nGreater Good Studio has been working with social sector clients to reframe problems for the past 12 years. We find that the original problem statement often has one or more of the following issues: \n\nIt’s focused entirely on symptoms\, while root causes continue undeterred\nIt’s centering the wrong humans\, or no humans at all\nIt’s so vast that the only thing it inspires is overwhelm\n\nWhether you’re a designer looking to make a positive impact or a changemaker looking to get unstuck\, this workshop will give you concrete tools for starting or restarting your projects in a more strategic\, action-oriented\, and equitable way. \nYou will learn and practice methods for: \n\nMapping root causes\nWriting positive goals\nCentering the humans most impacted\n\nGreater Good Studio’s co-founder\, George Aye\, will facilitate this live\, 3-hour workshop. They have applied these methods to hundreds of projects across the social sector\, including in education\, community development\, public health and healthcare\, economic inclusion\, civic participation\, and arts & culture. \nTickets:  \n\nForefront Members w/budget under $2million: $10\nForefront Members w/budget over $2million: $25\nNon-member ticket: $50\n\nNot sure if you’re a current member of Forefront? Before registering\, email us at registration@myforefront.org to confirm your membership status.\n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/reframing-problems-for-social-change-in-person/
LOCATION:Forefront Office c/o Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, Second Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T094500
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175846Z
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250204T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T190757Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take a deeper look at available databases for researching individual donors and learn insider tips to connect with potential prospects. \nThis workshop is ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. \nThere will be time for Q & A with Forefront Librarians \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-individual-donors-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20241031T160440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T163125Z
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SUMMARY:Member Orientation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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. This orientation is open to current and prospective members of Forefront. \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\nThis is a virtual event. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/member-orientation-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20241211T183408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T165748Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropic Advisors
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, we will hear from three philanthropic advisors that specialize in Donor Advised Funds. These amazing leaders will share background on themselves\, their organizations\, and emerging practices. \nSpeakers  \nAlison Upton López\, Senior Director\, Ktisis Capital \nMolly Rand\, Senior Director Philanthropy\, Chicago Community Trust \nEric Weinheimer\, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist\, Bank of America \n  \nModerator \nCaleb Herod\, Director of Income & Assets\, Chicago Community Trust \n  \nThis event is open to Grantmakers members only. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/philanthropic-advisors/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T094500
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CREATED:20250130T180245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T185157Z
UID:2964076-1741942800-1741945500@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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CREATED:20250127T181238Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Conversations Anti-Racism session: The Continuum of Harm (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:From February through June of 2025\, the Chicago Poetry Center is offering free online Critical Conversations: Anti-Racism sessions open to any Illinois nonprofit organization employee or volunteer. \nDrawing on CPC’s decades of workshop facilitation\, Critical Conversations use poetry as a springboard to increase belonging and inclusion in the workplace. By centering the dialogue on lived experiences reflected in poems\, the process launches transformative discussions without requiring those most violently and directly affected by racism to tell or retell their stories of trauma and resilience. \nEach session is led by two trained and racially diverse facilitators. Sessions include exploration of a theme related to racial justice through discussion of contemporary poems\, sharing of personal experiences\, and guided writing practice. No prior poetry experience or education is needed! \nTwo types of Critical Conversations sessions will be offered through this program: Belonging and Inclusion\, and The Continuum of Harm. Participants may register for one Belonging and Inclusion session and one Continuum of Harm session. \nAll participants will also receive access to the Continuing Practice Guide\, which provides all of the materials and guidance needed for pairs or small groups to engage in additional self-guided discussions around racism and its impact on their lives and workplaces using poetry as the center and launch point. \nAccessibility: The session will take place over zoom and will be live captioned. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/critical-conversations-anti-racism-session-the-continuum-of-harm-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250129T194636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T202922Z
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SUMMARY:CCAPS Common Report Overview
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nHeard about “The Common Report” but interested in learning more about what it is and whether you should participate? Join this virtual conversation to hear from participating funders and nonprofits to get all your questions answered. (You can always find the latest template of the common report on the bottom of the CCAPS webpage here.) \nPanelists \nShira Bernstein\, Program Officer\, The Mayer & Morris Kaplan Family Foundation \nJill Reid\, Chief Advancement Officer\, High Jump \nChristy Uchida\, President\, The Brinson Foundation
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ccaps-common-report-overview/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250204T152213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T155008Z
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SUMMARY:CCAPS Research Briefing - Brookings Institution: Supporting Students To and Through College: What does the evidence say?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us over the lunch hour to hear researchers at the Brookings Institution share findings from their new report: Supporting Students To and Through College: What does the evidence say? \nThe full report can be found here: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/supporting-students-to-and-through-college-what-does-the-evidence-say/ \n  \nPanelists \nKatharine Meyer  – Fellow\, Higher Education\, Brookings Institution \nSarah Reber – Senior Fellow\, Economic Studies\, Brookings Institution \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ccaps-research-briefing-brookings-institution-supporting-students-to-and-through-college-what-does-the-evidence-say/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T094500
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250130T221537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T221537Z
UID:2964100-1742547600-1742550300@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250127T181654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T181654Z
UID:2963842-1742817600-1742824800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Critical Conversations Anti-Racism session: Belonging & Inclusion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:From February through June of 2025\, the Chicago Poetry Center is offering free online Critical Conversations: Anti-Racism sessions open to any Illinois nonprofit organization employee or volunteer. \nDrawing on CPC’s decades of workshop facilitation\, Critical Conversations use poetry as a springboard to increase belonging and inclusion in the workplace. By centering the dialogue on lived experiences reflected in poems\, the process launches transformative discussions without requiring those most violently and directly affected by racism to tell or retell their stories of trauma and resilience. \nEach session is led by two trained and racially diverse facilitators. Sessions include exploration of a theme related to racial justice through discussion of contemporary poems\, sharing of personal experiences\, and guided writing practice. No prior poetry experience or education is needed! \nTwo types of Critical Conversations sessions will be offered through this program: Belonging and Inclusion\, and The Continuum of Harm. Participants may register for one Belonging and Inclusion session and one Continuum of Harm session. \nAll participants will also receive access to the Continuing Practice Guide\, which provides all of the materials and guidance needed for pairs or small groups to engage in additional self-guided discussions around racism and its impact on their lives and workplaces using poetry as the center and launch point. \nAccessibility: The session will take place over zoom and will be live captioned. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/critical-conversations-anti-racism-session-belonging-inclusion-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T094500
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250130T221626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T221626Z
UID:2964102-1743152400-1743155100@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250310T133338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133338Z
UID:2964691-1743422400-1743426000@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:FY26 Illinois State Budget and Revenue Conversation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Responsible Budget Coalition\, the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois\, and the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy for a webinar on the proposed Illinois FY26 State Budget and state revenue options. In this webinar we will share more details on the Governor’s proposed FY26 State Budget and its impact on vital programs\, the landscape at the federal level\, and revenue options to address the state’s structural budget deficit. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/fy26-illinois-state-budget-and-revenue-conversation-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002337
CREATED:20250228T174619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T163021Z
UID:2964489-1743422400-1743427800@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Education Funders Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\nAmid the ongoing changes and uncertainties in education\, we invite you to join us for an informal lunch with fellow education funders. This gathering is an open space to share insights\, exchange ideas\, and discuss how we can navigate this moment together. There won’t be formal presentations—just an opportunity to connect\, compare notes\, and explore how we can collectively respond to the evolving landscape. Your perspectives will also help shape relevant programming moving forward. We hope you can join us in building community and supporting each other through these changing times.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/ed-funders-lunch/
LOCATION:Lloyd A. Fry Foundation\, 120 S. LaSalle St Suite 1950\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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