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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. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings.** \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Phi Club - Get in the Discovery Zone: Prospecting to Build a Major Gifts Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Prospecting for new major donors is one of the most powerful ways to plan for your organization’s financial future. In this session\, we will hear from three different fundraisers about their experiences and practical advice for how to mine for gold in your database\, use peer connections to inspire new support\, and focus your energy on bringing your best prospects closer to your mission. Our panelists come from three different roles\, representing large and small organizations\, so that our audience can learn from a variety of perspectives and experiences. \nPanelists: \nStacey Brownlee\, Prospect Development and Research Manager\, Chicago Public Media \nChandra Dennis\, Director of Major and Individual Giving\, Planned Parenthood of Illinois \nMonica Jirak\, Director of Development\, Openlands \nLisa Villani-Gale\, Director of Major and Planned Giving\, Chicago Public Media \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-get-in-the-discovery-zone-prospecting-to-build-a-major-gifts-pipeline/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T094500
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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. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings.**\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-24/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T094500
DTSTAMP:20260607T170624
CREATED:20250709T150643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T150801Z
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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. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings.**\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-25/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T170624
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Impact: Research-Backed Stress Interventions During Uncertain Times (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront invites the Education Funders community to hear the results of a cohort program for nonprofit leaders supporting resilience and renewal. \nNonprofit leaders and funders are often the stewards of hope and change in our communities—but who takes care of the caretakers? In this interactive 90-minute webinar\, participants will receive a powerful introduction to science-backed techniques that help leaders reduce stress\, increase clarity\, and reconnect with purpose. You’ll learn practical tools used by organizations like Chicago Youth Centers and the Chicago Learning Exchange to improve performance and well-being—personally and organizationally. This program is open to grantmakers only.  \nSpeakers: \nKevin Cherep\, Founder\, Kup of Joy \nHillary Cook\, Director of Programs\, Chicago Learning Exchange \nSana Jafri\, Executive Director\, Chicago Learning Exchange \nModerator: \nMichael Barber\, Senior Program Officer\, The Brinson Foundation \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-heart-of-impact-research-backed-stress-interventions-during-uncertain-times-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T090000
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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. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings.**\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-26/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual workshop will provide a brief overview of the Forefront Library’s databases\, print collection\, and online research guides\, with a focus on the Candid’s Foundation Directory Online. This introductory program is ideal for grantseekers who are new to the process or who would like to refresh their skills. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-prospect-research-finding-grants-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T090000
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The August 29 Member briefing has been canceled. Please join us on September 5.  \n  \nThe 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. \n**Registering for any one briefing and confirming your attendance with Zoom will supply you with your unique\, secure Zoom link that can then be used on the event date for which you registered as well as all subsequent Friday morning Forefront Member Briefings.**
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-27/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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