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Touring Grants Available for Arts Orgs.

Philanthropic Finesse February 9, 2018

Application deadline is April 25, 2018!

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It’s Giving Tuesday!! Not Too Late To Give!

Philanthropic Finesse November 28, 2017

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 …

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The Mind of a Millennial Philanthropist

Philanthropic Finesse November 21, 2017

“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 …

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Kindness Is Contagious

Philanthropic Finesse October 20, 2017

"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

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A Philanthropist Speaks: Conversation with Liz Thompson

Philanthropic Finesse August 30, 2017

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

Philanthropic Finesse August 23, 2017

"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

Philanthropic Finesse August 14, 2017

"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

Philanthropic Finesse February 3, 2017

The Ben & Jerry's Foundation is looking to support nonprofits committed to social change.

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The Obamas Need Your Help

Philanthropic Finesse January 22, 2017

“True democracy is a project that’s much bigger than any one of us.” Barack H. Obama, 44th President, United States of America As Barack and Michelle Obama transition from their public roles as President and First Lady of the United …

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What Great Nonprofit Board Members Routinely Give

Philanthropic Finesse January 3, 2017

This post addresses the three things all nonprofit board members should do to help the charities they serve thrive.

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