Nonprofit Advocacy Training, Policy Update & Dialogue with Forefront

Gather for training on nonprofit advocacy and lobbying, hear policy updates and discuss opportunities for local advocacy efforts. Join NICNE and Forefront of Illinois for a half-day, in-person gathering designed for nonprofit leaders, staff and board members to engage in real connection, honest conversation, and unite around opportunities for practical action in response to legislative challenges facing the nonprofit sector. When we come together, we find strength, inspiration, and new ways forward. Date: Monday, November 9 Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: NICNE at NIU Rockford, 8500 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 Cost: $20 NICNE Members, $25 General Admission Sebastian Wong, Policy and Government Affairs Director and Lacee Winfield, Policy Coordinator of Forefront of Illinois will lead an engaging and essential workshop to guide your advocacy and lobbying efforts. For 50 years, Forefront of Illinois has served as a trusted resource and leader committed to educating, unifying, and mobilizing the sector in Illinois. Forefront staff will: • Lead an interactive training on nonprofit advocacy and lobbying. • Share a detailed state and federal legislative update including Forefront's annual policy agenda. • End with a facilitated forum with NICNE staff, filled with insightful discussion focused on: the most urgent challenges facing your organization and the communities you serve; shared challenges and emerging needs; and new opportunities for collaboration and partnership to amplify our collective voice and uplift the value of our sector. Our conversation and learning will be rooted in the real needs of the communities we serve in the Rockford region, ensuring solutions that are relevant and actionable. About Forefront: Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing nonprofits and grantmakers, as well as their advisors and allies. For fifty years (founded in 1974), Forefront has served as a trusted resource and leader committed to educating, unifying, and mobilizing the sector in Illinois. Their mission is to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. They provide education, advocacy, and thought leadership, and facilitate collective action around issues that are important to our members and to the sector. Their goal is to create a united and thriving social impact sector that has a transformative impact on the wellbeing and economic security of communities and promotes equity across the state of Illinois. About NICNE: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) has been providing capacity building, training, technical assistance and resource support to nonprofit organizations within our region since August 2004. As the region's primary resource for nonprofit management, initiative leadership, and leadership development, NICNE strengthens nonprofits and encourages collaboration resulting in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community. NICNE's mission: Promote, model and grow innovation, excellence and social impact. NICNE is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with Northern Illinois University, Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. Learn more at our website, www.niu.edu/nicne/