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NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCE: Center for Effective Philanthropy is back with another season of the Giving Done Right podcast! In a time when effective giving is especially crucial, Giving Done Right provides guidance for philanthropists at every level of giving. The show covers everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gvJji6bE

Today is the LAST DAY to register for Forefront's Annual Summit! In a special episode of #GatheringGround, Forefront’s CEO, Monique B. Jones, joined Mary Morten for a deep dive into Forefront's journey to its 50th anniversary and a special preview of Forefront’s Annual Summit 2024: United and Thriving. Morten Group, LLC is a media sponsor of Forefront's Annual Summit. We thank them for their support and collaboration. Listen to the episode here: bit.ly/gatheringground. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving

Forefront’s CEO, Monique Jones, joined Mary Morten for a special episode of the Morten Group’s podcast, #GatheringGround. They delved into the journey to Forefront’s 50th anniversary, the significance of Forefront’s Annual Summit 2024: United and Thriving, and Forefront's unwavering commitment to building a united and thriving social impact community. Listen here: bit.ly/gatheringground. Morten Group, LLC is a media sponsor of Forefront's Annual Summit. We thank them for their support and collaboration. #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving

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 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

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

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

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

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!