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Forefront Library provides research that moves missions forward. Learn more about the library services and how Forefront can help your organization here: https://myforefront.org/library/

Please join the Forefront Board of Directors, leadership, and staff in congratulating Lacee Winfield on her promotion to Policy Manager!

Please join the Forefront Board of Directors, leadership, and staff in congratulating Sebastian Wong on his promotion to Director of Policy and Government Affairs!

Please join the Forefront Board of Directors, leadership, and staff in congratulating Sharmin Shahjahan on her promotion to Senior Director, Civic Engagement!

The members of Forefront's REC Cohort 2026 have thoughtfully planned round table discussions designed to foster meaningful dialogue and action. Please join us in these important conversations. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/reccohort26

Ensuring that your organization’s fundamentals are strong is one of the most important actions a nonprofit can take to maintain resilience. This webinar walks leaders through state and federal legal compliance requirements and best practices. Register here: https://bit.ly/468ehCg

How can we create workplaces where people of all ages can contribute, learn, grow, and achieve desired results – and where different people can strengthen one another? Join Solutions Through Dialogue at Annual Summit 2026 for an interactive session that challenges common assumptions about age and work. The workshop will be lead by Linda Beitz, Ed.D., Founder of Solutions Through Dialogue. Register at https://myforefront.org/annualsummit26/.

Forefront offices and services will be closed on September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We wish our community a safe and restful holiday.

Join Exponent Philanthropy at Annual Summit 2026 for a panel and discussion on Catalytic Philanthropy: a values-driven style of leadership that invites funders and donors to go deeper to transform their giving to make long-term systematic changes with the organizations and communities they serve. The workshop will be lead by Paul D. Daugherty, CEO of Exponent Philanthropy. Register: https://myforefront.org/annualsummit26/

Forefront’s free annual training on advocacy rules for public charities is presented this year in partnership with C3 Legal and attorney Norah Jones. Nonprofit leaders, staff, board members and volunteers are invited to learn more about the rules for engagement, when lobbyist registration is required, and election year dynamics. Register here: https://bit.ly/4h5koxr.