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October 24, 2024
Each year, Forefront hosts our Annual Summit, a full day of programs to provide a space for education and collaboration…
June 20, 2024
The 103rd General Assembly adjourned the spring session on May 29th. The following is a roundup of items of interest…
May 21, 2024
Forefront recognizes four Board Members who complete their terms this year. We thank them for their service. Heather Alderman, President…
March 22, 2024
Forefront is pleased to welcome three new board members. They are: Adela Carlin, Senior Director of Training and Community Partnerships…
March 18, 2024
Every spring, United Philanthropy Forum, Council on Foundations, and Independent Sector convene serving organizations (PSOs) like Forefront from across the…
February 28, 2024
The first day on the Hill at #FOTH2024 was jam packed, including meetings with Sen. Duckworth and key staff from…
November 7, 2023
Forefront was honored to host Illinois community leaders, social impact colleagues, and other changemakers for the Annual Summit: Practicing…
May 30, 2023
First and foremost, conversations with the MSI are completely confidential. That means that anything shared or discussed with the MSI…
March 6, 2023
Every spring, United Philanthropy Forum, Council on Foundations, and Independent Sector convene philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) like Forefront from across…
February 9, 2023
This blog post is penned by Kate Piatt-Eckert, Forefront’s New Mission Sustainability Initiative (MSI) Director. MSI is a program dedicated…