Application deadline is April 25, 2018!

It’s Giving Tuesday!! Not Too Late To Give!
A few years ago, Forefront Illinois was inspired by the global initiative Giving Tuesday to create a giving movement in Illinois. ILGIVE stands for “I’ll Give for Giving Tuesday”. Forefront facilitates the process for nonprofit organizations to make it easier …

The Mind of a Millennial Philanthropist
“I would argue that I have been a philanthropist all my life. There’s always been a desire to repay the community for what they’ve given me.” The millennial generation, born between 1982 and 2002, makes up the largest segment of the …

Kindness Is Contagious
"Everybody deserves a meal! You should not be hungry. Not in this country. There's a whole lot of things you can be, but hungry is not one of them." -Rosalyn Young

A Philanthropist Speaks: Conversation with Liz Thompson
Hearing the master speak taught me that I have not met many philanthropists. Donors, yes. True philanthropists, not so much.
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A Look at Corporate Giving During Black Philanthropy Month
"What's really impactful to me is meeting with the individuals served by the organization... I can look at an application and it's very different to read on paper what an organization is doing versus seeing it live and in action. …
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Conversation with Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, Founder of Black Philanthropy Month
"I am giving voice to African-Americans leading the charge in giving back and facilitating philanthropy..."
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Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Accepting Applications Now
The Ben & Jerry's Foundation is looking to support nonprofits committed to social change.
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What Great Nonprofit Board Members Routinely Give
This post addresses the three things all nonprofit board members should do to help the charities they serve thrive.
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