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! myforefront.org/rec/cohort25

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: myforefront.org/event/sharing-…

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: myforefront.org/event/introduc…

COMMUNITY EVENT: Important Webinar from the National Council of Nonprofits, tomorrow, 2/07/25 @ 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

COMMUNITY EVENT: Know Your Rights: Understanding the Rights of the Communities You Serve - 02/12/25: Join AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits & Illinois Workers In Action, to learn about the issues impacting immigrants from all backgrounds across Chicago. bit.ly/IWAKnowYourRig…

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: myforefront.org/event/sharing-…

Forefront offices and services are closed on February 17, 2025 in honor of Presidents Day.

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: bit.ly/3Hho1gX

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: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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: votervoice.net/Forefront/Surv…

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 myforefront.org/rec/cohort25/

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: ssir.org/articles/entry…

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: alford.com/fundraising-un…

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: votervoice.net/Forefront/Surv…

Please join us at our annual Racial Equity Leaders Lunch featuring round table discussions facilitated by MacArthur Foundation, Shakti Training, the Office of Senator Dick Durbin, the Office of Tammy Duckworth, ACLU of Illinois, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, and Illinois Partners for Human Service. bit.ly/4jVkhn1

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. bit.ly/3S94Co5

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: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#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: myforefront.org/event/members-…

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.

Today is Forefront's annual Racial Equity Leaders Luncheon! Follow Forefront on Instagram for live updates throughout the day!