Illinois' statewide association of nonprofits, foundations, and advisors. Forefront builds a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois.
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.
#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: https://t.co/XiHV2StulZ
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: https://t.co/oIQ45crtNV
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. https://t.co/c5lBRV19ur
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: https://t.co/AMprlbANnr
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: https://t.co/VoRkuk9c9I
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: https://t.co/EypZQ4HAho
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 https://t.co/xBfBth5boK
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: https://t.co/AMprlbANnr
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: https://t.co/Ik3u4QbrHf
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: https://t.co/20tt4UKwPu
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: https://t.co/MlXM5m4knq
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. https://t.co/BGWpOZpoQw
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: https://t.co/WbAZmoFCX4
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: https://t.co/MlXM5m4knq
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! https://t.co/MaYBBGahGD