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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (050126 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 twice a month 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. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-050126-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T090000
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SUMMARY:Phi Club: The Seamless Integration of Major and Planned Giving (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will engage in a lively and informative conversation about employing a strategic mindset as we build donor relationships. The program will help professionals embrace the idea of cherishing and cultivating relationships with a “long view” in mind\, focusing attention on the thoughtful integration of our giving initiatives. Discussions will include blending the need for immediate gratification with the benefits of (often significant) future generosity.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-the-seamless-integration-of-major-and-planned-giving-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T140000
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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-7/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program,Nonprofit Resilience Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Legal Compliance and Best Practices (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring that your organization’s fundamentals are strong is one of the most important actions a nonprofit can take to maintain resilience. This webinar walks leaders through state and federal legal compliance requirements and best practices. We’ll cover Corporate Structure\, Organizational Documents and Annual Reporting; the Role of the Board; Finances and Fiscal Management; and Operational Practices. We’ll also discuss how to conduct a DIY DEI risk assessment.\n  \n\nSpeakers:\nAmy Cook\, Attorney\, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights\nMichael Ortega\, Attorney\, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights\n  \n\nChicago Lawyers’ Committee provides pro bono legal services to eligible organizations through the Nonprofit Resilience Hub.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/getting-your-ducks-in-a-row-legal-compliance-and-best-practices-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public,Nonprofit Program,Nonprofit Resilience Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T090000
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (051526 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 twice a month 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. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-051526-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Assessing Revenue Risk (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Two-part session: May 19 and June 2\, 2026\, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\n\nTo be considered for this virtual program\, please fill out this application by May 1\, 2026\n\n  \nToday’s nonprofits are navigating a complicated landscape of unprecedented changes and risk to existing earned and contributed revenue structures. In this environment\, high levels of uncertainty are making a data-driven approach to revenue planning more critical than ever. This clinic will guide participants through the process of understanding their baseline financial health and equip organizations with the tools to analyze and quantify the risks to the various revenue streams. Key focus areas for this clinic will include:\n\n-Understanding baseline financial health as a starting point for quantifying risk\n-Strategic alignment of income generating activities with organizational mission and values\n-Understanding and evaluating different revenue models\, potential risks and challenges\, and effective risk management strategies\n\n\n \nPresented by BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory in partnership with the Nonprofit Resilience Hub.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/assessing-revenue-risk/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Program,Nonprofit Resilience Hub
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SUMMARY:Forefront 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/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-17/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (052926 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 twice a month 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. Please do not share your link with others.** \nDisclaimer: By registering for and entering into this Forefront member briefing\, you attest that you are not misrepresenting yourself or the institution you represent. You will keep all information confidential unless authorized to share. Unauthorized recording\, streaming\, AI transcribing\, and copying of the member briefings is prohibited. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-052926-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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