Upcoming Programs

Future Matters: Why Now? | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
Tuesday, May 20 | The Union League Club of Chicago | 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Room 700 | 3 - 5pm (reception follows)
Co-sponsored by Donors Forum's Family Foundation Committee and The Center for Jewish Philanthropy at The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, this program is designed for family foundations -- especially trustees and members of the next generation -- and will feature philanthropist Stephanie Yang, Principle of SYD Consulting and author of Legacy and Innovation: A Guidebook for Families on Social Change Philosophy. Panelists will include Deborah Holloway, trustee, The Seabury Foundation. Organizations and individuals both experience life cycles and stages of development, assuming different roles and responsibilities as time passes. Bring multiple generations to this stimulating conversation with colleagues who have begun to consider what is needed to plan for the future. This session builds on last fall's program where you found ideas for involving the youngest family members in learning about your philanthropic values, and will help you clarify questions to ask and tactics to take in considering how different generations' perspectives contribute to the family's foundation leadership and legacy.

New Media and Philanthropy: How Foundations are Using Web 2.0 and Beyond | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
Wednesday, May 21 | Webinar | Noon - 1:15 pm
Wikis, blogs, podcasts, social networking sites (including myspace.com and LinkedIn), interactive gaming, and even fictional digital worlds such as SecondLife.com, are all quickly affecting philanthropy. Learn about these new media technologies and how they are becoming an important tool for funders to understand and utilize in their grantmaking. There will also be two cases studies on how leading foundations are creatively employing these new technologies to move ahead their specific funding interests. Presenters will include Nora Paul from the University of Minnesota, Chinwe Onyekere from the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, and Gary Kebbel from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Update on Rules and Regulations Governing Fundraising Activities | REGISTER
Wednesday, May 21 | Donors Forum Conference Room | 3 - 5 pm
Join the Public Foundation Fundraisers Network for an update on the rules and regulations governing fundraising activities. Elaine Waterhouse Wilson and Jodi Pellettiere of Quarles and Brady will go over the basics and answer questions about common legal issues that arise when raising money.

Addressing Youth Violence: Ideas and Solutions | REGISTER
Wednesday, May 28 | Donors Forum Conference Room | Noon - 2 pm (lunch provided)
As part of the Youth Task Force's year-long focus on youth violence, the group will discuss ongoing efforts to address this issue and look at what solutions have been effective. The session will include a discussion on what current research shows about attempts to reduce youth violence, as well as what approaches have brought success. Funders will have an opportunity to share information about their organizations' efforts. The session will also include a presentation from a representative from The Joyce Foundation on two of their successful programs.

MicroEdge Users Training in Gifts 6 | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
Tuesday, June 10 | Northern Trust | 181 W. Madison St. | Chicago | 9 am - 4 pm (8:30am networking breakfast)
This meeting, sponsored by the MicroEdge Users Group, will feature MicroEdge trainer Andrew Troup. He will lead a full-day session on topics tailored to the needs of program registrants, including ad-hoc reports, customizing organizer views, and Plus Pack 4. The training is geared toward experienced users of Gifts. Space is very limited; one registrant per organization will be accepted, pending filling the class. The registration fee of $225 includes breakfast and lunch. Download the registration form by clicking the link about. Please fax your registration by May 28 in order to reserve your spot for the training.

Arts and Culture Funders Group Capital Campaign Site Visits | REGISTER
Thursday, June 12 | Meet at Donors Forum | 8 am - 1 pm
Join the Arts and Culture Funders Group on a tour of new cultural institution spaces, and learn firsthand about varying stages of some capital campaign projects. In this final segment of a series of discussions that have focused on capital campaigns, we will tour three llocations - the Bronzeville Children's Museum, the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, and the Spertus Museum. Meet at the Donors Forum conference room at 8 am for coffee and a light breakfast. We'll depart for the site visits at 8:30 am sharp. Transportation will be provided.

State Healthcare Initiatives: An Update | REGISTER
Monday, June 16 | Donors Forum Conference Room | Noon - 2 pm (lunch provided)
From the Governor's proposals to provide health insurance to all Illinois residents, to his previous expansion of the All Kids Program and the creation of a Primary Care Case Management Program and Disease Management Program for All Kids, FamilyCare, and Medical Assistance participants, the State has become increasingly active in paying for healthcare and improving the quality of healthcare delivered. This session will explore the progress of state initiatives, including how they are faring in current budget discussions. The session will also look at how the State initiatives interact with City and County healthcare programs, and what impact they will have on the local health safety net. Panelists include Dr. Anne Marie Murphy, Director for Healthcare Programs, Office of the Governor, and Grace Hou, Assistant Secretary, Illinois Department of Health and Human Services.