Today is the LAST DAY to use our early registration discount! Get your team registered and join us for a day of dynamic programming. https://bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving
Forefront (Illinois)
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 5,829 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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http://www.myforefront.org
External link for Forefront (Illinois)
- 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
Employees at Forefront (Illinois)
Updates
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We are celebrating 50 years at the Forefront! Special thanks to one of our early sponsors, Comer Family Foundation, who are partnering with us in building a vibrant social sector for all of Illinois. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at Forefront here: https://lnkd.in/gDDcNk-t.
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Forefront was thrilled to help celebrate the grand opening of LIFT, Inc. Chicago’s new space!
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Public Policy Thursdays: We were thrilled earlier this month to host Mayor Brandon Johnson and his team for a funder briefing at our office in Chicago. Our commitment to public-private partnerships is strong, and we are excited to continue to create space for our sector to partner with government. #twill
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The time is now! Early registration discounts for Forefront's Annual Summit 2024 end on September 4. Discounted rates for Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile are only available until September 2. Get your team registered and join us for a day of dynamic programming. https://bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving
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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 October 2. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3Hho1gX
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We are celebrating 50 years at the Forefront! Special thanks to one of our early sponsors, RRF Foundation for Aging, who are partnering with us in building a vibrant social sector for all of Illinois. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at Forefront here: https://lnkd.in/gDDcNk-t.
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We are thrilled to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month in August! This year’s BPM theme is AfroFutures of Giving! Forefront’s Philanthropy Club of Illinois does an outstanding job highlighting Black Philanthropy Month every August. View the recording here: https://bit.ly/3AJjYdf (timestamp, 12:39-13:49), which includes this month’s moderator, Alexandria Walker, paying tribute to Black Philanthropy and highlighting methods to diversify giving. Be sure to subscribe and join us in the future. #AfroFuturesOfGiving #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BPM2024 #FutureOfFunding #EquityInFinance
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Repost from CAN TV: Exciting news from CAN TV! We’re thrilled to welcome four exceptional new members to our Board of Directors. Please meet: 🔹 Clarence Booth, Customer Solutions Specialist at West Monroe Partners 🔹 Matthew Johanson, Co-Founder & Senior Partner at Just Act Partners 🔹 Monique B. Jones, President & CEO of Forefront 🔹 Tiffany Hamel Johnson, President & CEO of Chicago United These leaders bring a wealth of expertise in finance, business, and community development. Their diverse skills will undoubtedly help CAN TV deepen its community connections and expand our reach throughout Chicago. Join us in welcoming them to the CAN TV family! 🌐 Learn more about our mission and impact at www.cantv.org.
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