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Category Archives: Leadership
Philanthropy and Government: New Partnerships for New Times
Join us for a discussion of how philanthropy can help government as it navigates consolidation efforts, whether foundations should provide short-term/gap funding support for programs, and how philanthropy can effectively educate and build relationships with elected officials. Speakers: Bill Rustem, … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Issues, Leadership, Session 4 - Tues. 10:30A-11:30A, Tuesday Sessions
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Governance as Leadership Clinic
If you are a board chair, trustee or CEO interested in increasing the engagement, power and value of your board or need help to moving to the next level, join this clinic to share your successes and dilemmas and to … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Issues, Leadership, Session 4 - Tues. 10:30A-11:30A, Tuesday Sessions
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Becoming a Diverse and Inclusive Foundation: Michigan Experiences
A growing group of Michigan foundations have committed to becoming more diverse and inclusive to increase their effectiveness and, ultimately, their impact. These foundations are beginning their organizational change efforts from different starting points, in different communities and with inspiring … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Session 4 - Tues. 10:30A-11:30A, Tuesday Sessions
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Growing the Generative Powers of Your Board
In today’s challenging environment, every organization needs an effective board that understands the context, contributes strategic vision and direction and operates in an inclusive way that ensures that every board member is contributing their expertise in support of mission. Join … Continue reading
Posted in Governance, Leadership, Session 3 - Tues. 9:00A-10:00A, Tuesday Sessions
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Building Foundation Transparency, Inclusion and Accountability
Over the past decade, the philanthropic sector has become increasingly focused on transparency and accountability to increase effectiveness. What does it really take to achieve those ends? Join this session to learn how one Michigan foundation used the Baldrige National … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Strategies, Leadership, Session 3 - Tues. 9:00A-10:00A, Tuesday Sessions
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The Role of the Board in Becoming a Diverse and Inclusive Foundation
Organizational change depends upon clear vision, commitment, engagement and leadership from the board. In this session, experienced trustees will share their perspectives, lessons learned and remaining dilemmas related to moving an agenda for diversity and inclusion in their foundations. Speaker: … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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Mapping Foundation Strategies and Investments for Greater Impact
In early 2011, a group of 11 Detroit funders embarked on a data mapping exercise with the Center for Effective Philanthropy using the Monitor Institute’s Strategy Landscape Tool in order to understand more fully where investments were being made. Join … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Session 5 - Tues. 1:30P-2:30P, Tuesday Sessions
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