Illinois' statewide association of nonprofits, foundations, and advisors. Forefront builds a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois.
Today is Forefront's annual Racial Equity Leaders Luncheon! Follow @MyForefront on Instagram for live updates throughout the day!
ALT Invitation graphic for Forefront Racial Equity Leaders Lunch on May 21 at 12:00 p.m. Features a stylized map in blue, an icon of a camera, and mentions live updates on Instagram at @MyForefront.
Today is Day 2 with @aapip. If you're there, consider attending the session of Sharmin Shahjahan, Racial Equity Collective Director, and James Hayakawa, Racial Equity Collective Coordinator, at 2:15 p.m. about Forefront's Multi-Sector Approach to Advancing Racial Equity.
ALT Promotional graphic for AAPIP Anniversary Conference, scheduled for May 19-21, 2025 at Swissôtel Chicago. The image features a stylized turquoise brushstroke spelling "AAPIP" above waves and a peach background.
#MembershipMonday Please join Forefront for an in-person ‘members and friends’ networking event for nonprofits, advisors and grantmakers in the Bloomington, Illinois and surrounding areas. Light refreshments will be served. Register here: myforefront.org/event/member…
ALT Promotional image for Forefront Networking Event on June 26, 2025 in Bloomington, IL, featuring event details and names of speakers including Doris Bowens, T.C. Bastin, and Dilane Mitchell.
COMMUNITY EVENT: National Council of Nonprofits, Unprecedented Cancellation of Federal Grants: What Nonprofits Should Do to Prepare and Respond on May 19 at 2:30 p.m. Central.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
ALT Promotional graphic for a free webinar titled 'Unprecedented Challenges Nonprofits Should Do: What to Prepare and Respond', hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits. The webinar is scheduled for May 19 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. It features speakers Amanda Fuchs, Senior Vice President of NCNN, Kara Young, Vice President of Policy and Strategy, and Tiffany Gourley Carter, Public Policy Director. The design includes headshots of the three speakers, the logo of the National Council of Nonprofits, and icons representing a calendar event.
Forefront estimates the House tax package would result in a loss of almost $168.4M in grant dollars to communities among private foundations located in IL. Ask your Congressional officials to remove this and other concerning provisions from the package. bit.ly/3S94Co5
ALT Promotional graphic for an event titled 'Racial Equity Leaders Lunch' scheduled for May 21 at 12:00 p.m., located at Impact House, 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60606. The image features a blue silhouette map of Illinois with names of participating organizations like the MacArthur Foundation, ACLU of Illinois, Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Illinois Partners for Human Services, Shakti Training, and the offices of Senator Durbin and Senator Duckworth. It includes logos for the Forefront Racial Equity Collective.
Forefront has launched a new form to report impact of federal changes. We want to understand how the recent executive orders are disrupting work, impacting people, and changing practice. Submit your response here: votervoice.net/Forefront/Sur…
COMMUNITY EVENT:
Fundraising Under Pressure: Strategies for Nonprofit Pivots & Growth by the Alford Group
Tomorrow, 4/10, 11:30 a.m.
This webinar is designed specifically for nonprofit organizations navigating urgent financial challenges.
Register here: alford.com/fundraising-under…
NEW RESOURCE: Former MSI Director Kate Piatt-Eckert recently co-authored an article for Stanford Social Innovation Review with Michelle Shumate, Lindsay Kijewski, and Christine Thompson. Available for free until April 3. Read here: ssir.org/articles/entry/prog…
Forefront is proud to announce the members of 2025 Racial Equity Collective Cohort! With our cohort members, we look forward to building on Cohort 2024’s work and deepening our collaboration with communities across Illinois. For more info, please visit myforefront.org/rec/cohort25…
ALT Graphic titled 'Building Capacity to Advance Equity', featuring portraits of 14 professionals from various organizations involved in Forefront's Racial Equity Cohort 2025.
Forefront has launched a new form to report impact of federal changes. We want to understand how the recent executive orders are disrupting work, impacting people, and changing practice. Submit your response here: votervoice.net/Forefront/Sur…
ALT Banner displaying a survey titled 'Impact of Executive Orders / Federal Budget on Nonprofits in Illinois' with the Forefront Public Policy logo and images of the Illinois State Capitol and the State of Illinois flag.
COMMUNITY EVENT: National Council of Nonprofits, The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy on Monday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. Central.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
ALT Promotional image for a free webinar titled "The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy" scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. eastern (2:00 p.m. central), hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits. Features an image of a gavel in the background.
Is your organization considering what it might look like to partner with another nonprofit? Could you use a bit of help? MSI Grants are available to help support partnership exploration, and applications are due April 2. Learn More: bit.ly/3Hho1gX
ALT Logo of the Forefront Initiative at the top, followed by a text "Exploring & Supporting Collaboration" and a cloud of related terms like "joint ventures," "strategic partnerships," "mergers," and "grants" in blue and white colors on a dark background.
Is your nonprofit considering getting a roommate? Join the Mission Sustainability Initiative at Forefront for an exploration of several ways organizations are expanding impact and saving money by sharing space. Register here: myforefront.org/event/sharin…
ALT Promotional image for Forefront Mission Sustainability Initiative webinar titled "Sharing Space for Greater Impact" featuring four speakers: Saran Dunmore, Emily Macaluso, Melissa Central, and B.J. Norken. Event scheduled for February 20, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. central. The logo of Forefront and Mission Sustainability are at the top as well as head shots for each of the four speakers.
COMMUNITY EVENT: Know Your Rights: Understanding the Rights of the Communities You Serve - 02/12/25: Join @AMPTchicago & @IllinoisAction, to learn about the issues impacting immigrants from all backgrounds across Chicago. bit.ly/IWAKnowYourRights
ALT Promotional poster for an event titled 'Know Your Rights: Understanding the Communities You Serve' featuring speaker Giselle Rodriguez. The event is organized by AMPT and will be held in English and Spanish on Zoom, February 12th at 10 AM. Details and registration link provided on a blue and white background with the image of a smiling individual.
COMMUNITY EVENT: Important Webinar from the @NatlCouncilNPs, tomorrow, 2/07/25 @ 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
ALT Promotional image for a free national webinar titled 'Executive Orders and Their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits' hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits. The webinar is scheduled for February 7th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern. The image features three smiling individuals in circular frames and a background showing a group of people in a meeting, reviewing documents.
Forefront Library is hosting Introduction to Prospect Research: Finding Grants on February 12, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. This introductory program is ideal for grantseekers who are new to the process or who would like to refresh their skills. Register here: myforefront.org/event/introd…
ALT Logo of Forefront Library over a blurred background of bookshelves and a building.
Is your nonprofit considering getting a roommate? Join the Mission Sustainability Initiative at Forefront for an exploration of several ways organizations are expanding impact and saving money by sharing space. Register here: myforefront.org/event/sharin…
ALT Promotional image for Forefront Mission Sustainability Initiative webinar titled "Sharing Space for Greater Impact" featuring four speakers: Saran Dunmore, Emily Macaluso, Melissa Central, and B.J. Norken. Event scheduled for February 20, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. central. The logo of Forefront and Mission Sustainability are at the top as well as head shots for each of the four speakers.
The REC Cohort 2025 will expand on Cohort 2024’s shared language and regional discussions and build a sustainable statewide cross-sector partnership to collectively advance racial equity. Applications now open until Friday, January 31! myforefront.org/rec/cohort25
ALT Image showcasing logos related for the facilitator of Forefront's Racial Equity Cohort 2025: the Center Equity, Efficiency, and Effectiveness (C3E), the State of Illinois and Public Narrative.