Forefront
Forefront builds a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. Forefront is the nation’s only statewide membership association that includes nonprofits and grantmakers, as well as public agencies, advisors, B corps, and social enterprises. We provide education, advocacy, thought leadership, and facilitate collective action around issues that are important to our Members and to the social purpose sector.
05/22/2026
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05/19/2026
It was our pleasure to host Forefront's third annual Racial Equity Leaders Lunch last week.
Our esteemed speakers - Illinois Attorney General, The Honorable Kwame Raoul, Lawrence Benito of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Venu Gupta of Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, Amanda Hwu of Illinois Community Power Fund, and moderator, Kayce Ataiyero of The Joyce Foundation gave advice and guidance on building community, increasing equity, and strengthening our democracy. We thank our community members for their presence and attention.
This event was sponsored by Healing Illinois Illinois Arts Council and The Joyce Foundation. We thank them for their partnership and sponsorship in making this program possible.
A full recap is forthcoming!
05/11/2026
Strengthen your nonprofit in 2026!
Join Forefront’s six-week Nonprofit Capacity Building Cohort to build stronger boards, finances, fundraising plans, and evaluation systems—with Forefront Memberships included and optional Impact Capacity Assessments. June 23–July 28. Limited spots! https://bit.ly/4we79jG
We’re grateful to IFF, a nonprofit lender and real estate consultant, for their partnership and sponsorship in making this program possible.
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200 W. Madison, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL
60606
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |