COMMUNITY NEWS: Polk Bros. Foundation Program Director for Education Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow will retire in November. Suzanne co-chaired both Forefront's Poverty Task Force and Education Member Group and has been a long-term partner with Forefront and many other organizations in building thriving communities across Chicago and Illinois. Forefront thanks Suzanne for her years of service and wishes her good fortune in her future endeavors. Read the full update from Polk Bros. here: https://lnkd.in/gMhB-2FC.
Forefront (Illinois)
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 5,838 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.
- Website
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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
Locations
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Primary
200 W Madison St
2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
Employees at Forefront (Illinois)
Updates
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Forefront FY25-26 Policy Survey Now Open: Forefront’s bi-annual Policy Survey is an important opportunity for stakeholders like you to inform our policy agenda as we prepare for the new Congress and General Assembly in 2025. Foundations and operating nonprofits across the State should submit one response; Forefront membership is not required. The survey is mostly multiple choice; it closes on 9/30. Participate here: https://bit.ly/3Txj62j
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Discounted rates for Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile are EXTENDED until Wednesday, September 11. Gather with Illinois' social impact sector community in Chicago at Forefront's Annual Summit 2024. Register here: 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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Discounted rates for Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile are EXTENDED until Wednesday, September 11. Gather with Illinois' social impact sector community in Chicago at Forefront's Annual Summit 2024. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving
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We're so excited to be in conversation with the wonderful Mary Morten of Morten Group, LLC about our upcoming Annual Summit and our 50th anniversary!
🎉 Just wrapped up an amazing LinkedIn Live episode of Gathering Ground—but we’re not done yet! Join us this Wednesday at 10:45am for a special episode featuring Monique B. Jones, LCSW, CEO & President of Forefront (Illinois), as we dive into Forefront’s 50th anniversary and the United and Thriving Summit. 💼✨ We’ll explore how Forefront has shaped the social impact sector in Illinois and what’s ahead for the future. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation! 📅 Mark your calendars for this Wednesday and get ready to tune in live! Join us on Linkedin at https://lnkd.in/gQUcfZEv #GatheringGround #Forefront50 #SocialImpact #LinkedInLive
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Forefront FY25-26 Policy Survey Now Open: Forefront’s bi-annual Policy Survey is an important opportunity for stakeholders like you to inform our policy agenda as we prepare for the new Congress and General Assembly in 2025. Foundations and operating nonprofits across the State should submit one response; Forefront membership is not required. The survey is mostly multiple choice; it closes on 9/30. Participate here: https://bit.ly/3Txj62j
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Forefront’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Director, Holly Ambuehl shared #GrantResearch and #GrantWriting tips and tools at Illinois Prairie Community Foundation’s annual nonprofit workshop in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. IPCF has publicly provided helpful grant research and grant writing resources here: https://lnkd.in/gWxu_Ue3. We thank IPCF for the invitation and opportunity to collaborate.
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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
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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.