Forefront offices and services will be closed on June 19th in observance of Junteenth.

Forefront Member, Claire Poelking, of the MacArthur Foundation, penned a blog post for the Center for Effective Philanthropy on changing practices in philanthropy: bit.ly/3W1BMaT.

The IL General Assembly adjourned after enacting a variety of legislation with substantial impact to #nonprofit businesses + the FY25 budget. Be sure to prepare for new requirements and opportunities by reading Forefront’s full analysis: myforefront.org/articles/2024g… #twill

Join IL Dept. of Labor, Polsinelli, & @SeyfarthShawLLP to learn how changes to Federal Overtime Rules, Wage Payment & Collection Act, Personnel Record Review Act, + Equal Pay Act impact #nonprofits. Q&A available. Free & open to public. [myforefront.org/event/public-p…] #twill

This month, we hosted a meeting with Deputy Governor Grace Hou, Deputy Mayor Jackie Rosa, and philanthropic leaders to identify steps to strengthen partnerships between government and nonprofits. We look forward to continuing to work together to improve our State and City!

Nonprofits across Central Illinois: check out this opportunity on August 22 to network with other sector professionals and learn more about grant writing, with an expert panel featuring Forefront’s own Director of Policy and Government Affairs. bit.ly/46mBv70

Forefront's Kate Piatt-Eckert and Emily Long enjoyed a tour of the new WBEZ studio, where design touches throughout the newsroom celebrate the recent merger with the Chicago Sun-Times.

Lisa May Simpson (Chief of Staff), James Hayakawa (Racial Equity & Network Coordinator), and Sharmin Shahjahan (Racial Equity Collective Director) represented Forefront at the launch of Grand Victoria Foundation's shift to racial justice grantmaking. Learn more here: grandvictoriafdn.org/news-resources…

We are a Demographics via Candid partner! What does that mean? Funders get better demographic data to learn who they are funding. Nonprofits share their demographic data only one time, in just one place. Join the movement by going to candid.org/dvc. #Data1x

Thanks to NBCUniversal & Walton Foundation, hosts of a panel discussion highlighting Black Philanthropy Month during #NABJ24 with Gabrielle Wyatt, CEO of the Highland Project and Monique B. Jones, CEO of Forefront; moderated by Morgan Radford, NBC News Daily anchor.

Are you interested in doing civic education and voter engagement this fall? Apply for a grant from the Nonprofits Engaging Voters project for capacity building support for your work! Learn more here myforefront.org/wp-content/upl… and apply here forms.gle/sdXYyztuwHNRMG…

Early registration discounts available for Forefront's Annual Summit 2024 featuring dynamic speakers & three breakout sessions: Court Rulings' Impact on Our Sector, Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector, and Business Model Innovation Through Collaboration. bit.ly/3LuKlWx

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: myforefront.org/sponsorship-op….

The time is now! Early registration discounts for Forefront's Annual Summit 2024 end on 9/4. Rates for Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile are only available until 9/2. Get your team registered and join us. bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving

Forefront offices and services will be closed on September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We honor the contributions of labor leaders and organizations in Illinois and across the nation that lead to a federal holiday dedicated to working Americans.

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 here: myforefront.org/sponsorship-op….

Today is the LAST DAY to use our early registration discount! Get your team registered and join us for a day of dynamic programming. bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving

Forefront shared #GrantResearch and #GrantWriting tips and tools last week at IL Prairie Community Foundation’s annual #nonprofit workshop in #BloNo. Download helpful resources here: ilprairiecf.org/nonprofits-wor…

ACT NOW: Forefront’s bi-annual Policy Survey is an important opportunity for stakeholders like you to inform our policy agenda. Foundations and operating nonprofits across the State should submit one response; the survey closes on 9/30. Participate here: 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: bit.ly/3LuKlWx #ForefrontUnitedAndThriving