The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered how we all connect and think about our relationships, work and personal well-being. For the social impact sector, the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges as we all think about how we effectively advance our missions and engage and support vulnerable communities throughout our state.

Forefront remains committed to connecting our Members and stakeholders and bringing them the vital information, resources, and programs to do their critical work in an effective and equitable way.

As such, Forefront is proud to announce that we will replace our traditional Annual Luncheon with a Virtual Summit on Wednesday, June 24. Our Virtual Summit, entitled Solidarity and Resilience in Illinois' Social Impact Sector, will feature diverse voices and points of view from the philanthropic, nonprofit, civic, and corporate communities and discuss the collective future of our sector.

Panel sessions will discuss the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by our sector – across healthcare, workforce, education, hunger, and the systems that underpin it all. You will also hear from thought-leaders about how we may leverage collective action to advance the critical equity and sustainability needs.

Please join us on June 24 and be part of how we shape our future. This Virtual Summit will be FREE for all operating nonprofits. We will offer accessible registration and a number of sponsorship opportunities for the funding community. Forefront will also offer full refunds to all operating nonprofits who have already purchased tickets for the Annual Luncheon.

To learn more about participating as a sponsor and supporter of this summit, please contact Yusef Garcia, Vice President of Development & Communications, at ygarcia@myforefront.org.