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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-32/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T094500
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:There is no member briefing on October 10. \n  \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-33/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T041605
CREATED:20250828T145720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T145720Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T094500
DTSTAMP:20260606T041605
CREATED:20250709T152400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T152400Z
UID:2966285-1760691600-1760694300@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. \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-34/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T041605
CREATED:20251015T192715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T195346Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Year-End Fundraising Made Simple (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions to supercharge your Q4 giving campaigns. Attend one—or both for maximum impact!\n\n—————–\nPart 1: Jumpstart Your Year-End Fundraising Strategy\nOctober 21\, 2025 — 10:00 AM (CT)\nYour year-end campaign doesn’t need to feel like guesswork. In this first session\, we’ll cut through the noise and set you up with a solid strategy rooted in what works—so you’re not scrambling in December.\n\n3 Key Takeaways:\n\nAudit & Adapt: Learn how to review last year’s campaign performance and identify quick wins for 2025.\nPlanning: Set goals\, create calendars\, and decide on how to prioritize outreach to re-engage lapsed donors\, strengthen current supporters\, and attract new ones.\nBoard & Team Alignment: Get practical tips for rallying staff and board members so fundraising feels like a shared mission\, not a solo act.\n\nREGISTER FOR PART ONE HERE\n\nPart 2: Master the Messaging & Tools for Year-End Success\nOctober 23\, 2025 — 1:00 PM (CT)\nEven the best plan falls flat without the right words and systems behind it. In this second session\, we’ll focus on crafting compelling appeals and using templates and tools that save time\, reduce stress\, and boost results.\n\n3 Key Takeaways:\n\nStory-Driven Appeals: Discover how to use storytelling that inspires generosity without slipping into desperation.\nSmart Tools & Templates: Explore resources that eliminate the “blank page” problem and streamline your donor communications.\nMaximize Engagement: Learn proven techniques for more meaningful donor interactions and stronger year-end results.\n\nREGISTER FOR PART TWO HERE\nSpecial Note: These webinars are two parts of one journey\, but each can stand alone. Join one\, or both\, depending on your needs.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/webinar-series-year-end-fundraising-made-simple-part-1-jumpstart-year-end-fundraising/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Year-End Fundraising Made Simple (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions to supercharge your Q4 giving campaigns. Attend one—or both for maximum impact!\n\nPart 2: Master the Messaging & Tools for Year-End Success\nOctober 23\, 2025 — 1:00 PM (CT)\nEven the best plan falls flat without the right words and systems behind it. In this second session\, we’ll focus on crafting compelling appeals and using templates and tools that save time\, reduce stress\, and boost results.\n\n3 Key Takeaways:\n\nStory-Driven Appeals: Discover how to use storytelling that inspires generosity without slipping into desperation.\nSmart Tools & Templates: Explore resources that eliminate the “blank page” problem and streamline your donor communications.\nMaximize Engagement: Learn proven techniques for more meaningful donor interactions and stronger year-end results.\n\nREGISTER FOR PART 2 HERE\nSpecial Note: These webinars are two parts of one journey\, but each can stand alone. Join one\, or both\, depending on your needs.\n\n\n\n—————–\nPart 1: Jumpstart Your Year-End Fundraising Strategy\nOctober 21\, 2025 — 10:00 AM (CT)\nREGISTER FOR PART 1 HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/webinar-series-year-end-fundraising-made-simple-part-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T150000
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SUMMARY:Financial Management During a Time of Uncertainty and Crisis (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Forefront\, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory is pleased to offer free financial management capacity building services to nonprofit organizations this Fall\, including training\, coaching\, and technical assistance projects. We seek to help Illinois-based and -serving organizations to mitigate current or anticipated threats to their organization’s sustainability. \nJoin us October 23 for this online workshop where we will explore guiding principles for scenario planning as well as provide an overview of cash management tools\, cost intelligence strategies\, and compliance and risk management concerns. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/financial-management-during-a-time-of-uncertainty-and-crisis-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T094500
DTSTAMP:20260606T041605
CREATED:20250709T152515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T152515Z
UID:2966291-1761296400-1761299100@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. \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-35/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T041605
CREATED:20250925T143756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T143756Z
UID:2967558-1761642000-1761645600@myforefront.org
SUMMARY:Phi Club: The Adventures of Planned Giving (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This session will briefly explore why we love this field\, then examine the foundations of a strong planned giving program. We will look at key definitions\, a few of the planned giving platforms and ways to effectively market and steward your program. The presenters will walk through the implications of recent tax law changes and Federal Government actions\, and talk through some very cool “real life” examples of estate gifts. \nSpeaker: \nBill Lynerd\, Major and Planned Giving\, The Field Museum \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-the-adventures-of-planned-giving-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T094500
DTSTAMP:20260606T041605
CREATED:20250709T152640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T152640Z
UID:2966295-1761901200-1761903900@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. \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-36/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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