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. The National Council of Nonprofits is hosting this informational webinar to explain the current legal landscape and to highlight how philanthropic leaders are acting with urgency in supporting nonprofits during this difficult period. We’ll conclude with actionable steps nonprofits and all who support the charitable sector can take. Register: https://lnkd.in/gqKfCf_Z
Forefront (Illinois)
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 6,242 followers
Building a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois.
About us
Forefront builds a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. Founded in 1974, we are the nation’s only statewide membership association for nonprofits, philanthropy, public agencies, advisors, and our allies. We provide education, advocacy, thought leadership, and project management to attract investment to the sector, develop top talent, improve systems and policies, and build organizational capacity. Currently, our Members number over 1,100. Our Nonprofit Members work in 26 issue areas across the state. Our Grantmaking Members include private foundations, such as family and independent foundations, public charities, corporations, donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, and individual philanthropists. Our Advisor Members include consultants, attorneys, investment managers, and other professional advisors to grantmakers and nonprofits. We also actively engage social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and B-Corps in our work to spur innovation in the sector. Together, our efforts help educate children, shelter the homeless, enrich the arts, and address a host of other critical issues to create healthier and more vibrant communities throughout Illinois.
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- philanthropy, nonprofits, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit management, governance, board development, social impact sector, and public policy advocacy
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200 W Madison St
2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
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Updates
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Is your organization considering what it might look like to partner with another nonprofit? Are you in conversation about a possible collaboration? Could you use a bit of help? MSI Grants are available to help support partnership exploration, and applications are due April 2. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3Hho1gX
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It's time for Grantmaker's Institute 2025! Taking place, April 10, 17, 24, and 29, Forefront’s annual Grantmakers Institute is a cohort-based learning series that helps new grantmakers further their skills and make connections across the philanthropic community in Illinois. Register here: https://bit.ly/3BYovqF
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Doris Bowens, Forefront's Manager of Membership and Member Services, attended a successful Lunch and Learn at Impact House hosted by JMT Consulting. Dr. John Davidoff and Buu-Linh Tran, CPA, provided insights into how organizations can approach digital change with a holistic mindset. Always thrilled to learn and connect with our colleagues in the social impact sector.
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Upcoming Forefront Programming Introduction to Prospect Research: Individual Donors - MARCH 7, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. This workshop will take a deeper look at available databases for researching individual donors and learn insider tips to connect with potential prospects. Ideal for nonprofit professionals conducting fundraising or prospect research. There will be time for Q & A with Forefront Librarians. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g25FMzhZ
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Thank you to 18 Illinois Congressional offices for meeting with our delegation of 30 Illinois nonprofit leaders last week at #FOTH2025! Special thanks to Reps. Davis, LaHood, Schneider and Ramirez for cosponsoring the #CharitableAct (H.R.801/S.317).
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LAST CALL! Forefront and Greater Good Studio are partnering to create a space to think about how we solve big social issues. How can nonprofits and grantmakers think about our partnerships in a new way? What if we can step back and plan for the ways our work intersects and can potentially support greater impact for good in our communities? – Join us for Reframing Problems for Social Change – March 5. Register here by noon on March 4: https://lnkd.in/gMYK-CNY
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#FOTH2025: Thank you to United Philanthropy Forum, Independent Sector and Council on Foundations for the combined efforts to bring a historically large delegation to D.C. this week. 30 of Forefront's leaders, board members, and community members set aside almost a week of their time to share stories of impact and hold federal legislators accountable for representing Illinois and it's social impact sector. Special thank you to Forefront's Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Holly Ambuehl, for her role in coordinating this week's events.
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Forefront and Greater Good Studio are partnering to create a space to think about how we solve big social issues. How can nonprofits and grantmakers think about our partnerships in a new way? What if we can step back and plan for the ways our work intersects and can potentially support greater impact for good in our communities? – Join us for Reframing Problems for Social Change – March 5. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMYK-CNY
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Forefront and Greater Good Studio are partnering to create a space to think about how we solve big social issues. How can nonprofits and grantmakers think about our partnerships in a new way? What if we can step back and plan for the ways our work intersects and can potentially support greater impact for good in our communities? – Join us for Reframing Problems for Social Change – March 5. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMYK-CNY
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