Mission Sustainability Initiative

The Mission Sustainability Initiative (MSI) at Forefront is dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive by providing the resources for leaders to regularly and thoughtfully explore collaboration and partnership strategies. Holistic support solutions include confidential conversations, educational programming, community convening, vetted consultant lists, toolkits, and opportunities to apply for funding.

MSI services are available at no cost to all Illinois-based nonprofits. Explore our resources below or reach out to the MSI Director at [email protected].

What are strategic partnerships?

What the MSI provides

The Mission Sustainability Initiative at Forefront provides holistic resources and support to successfully explore a wide range of approaches to sector connections and partnerships. Resources and support can range from:

Free, confidential, friendly, and helpful conversations with nonprofits thinking about strategic partnerships with advice on accessing information and assistance.

A wealth of free resources, including research, best practices, and referrals to legal assistance and consultants.

Grants for one-time costs incurred in assessing organizational readiness for exploring or implementing a strategic partnership.

Regular programming so sector leaders are part of an environment in which partnership strategies are regularly and thoughtfully considered.

The MSI’s Impact

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about MSI Consultation & Grants and read our FAQ.

Our Funders

Forefront is very grateful for the generous support of the following funders, who make the MSI and the MSI Fund possible:

Joanne Otte from the Chicago Community Trust and Anne Posner from RRF Foundation for Aging are Co-Chairs of the MSI Fund.

Forefront also thanks launching contributors: Cuore e Mani Foundation, Dentons, Dunham Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, Lazard, Sidley Austin LLP, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, William Blair & Company, L.L.C., and Winston & Strawn LLP.

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