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What’s New for the IRS Form 990?
This session will cover the most recent changes to the Form 990 including how best to respond to questions that provide foundation policy and transparency. There have been multiple changes to the new form since it was introduced. In addition, … Continue reading
Posted in Community Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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25 NEW Marketing Ideas
Twenty-five Community Foundations will each share one great idea they have used to promote the visibility of their foundation and send you back to your office with a whole new bag of tricks!
Posted in Community Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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Michigan’s Metros – Advancing Innovation
Michigan’s cities are highly innovative according to the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings. How do we take advantage of that innovation? Four priorities have been developed to shape the State’s Urban and Metro Agenda for the next three years: quality … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Issues, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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Building Collective Impact for Aging
By 2015, the 65+ population will make up 14 percent of Michigan’s population. By 2030, the population will be 20 percent, while other groups of prime working age will decline. What support systems do we have in place to support … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Issues, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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The Perpetuity Question: To Continue to Be or Not to Be?
While existing in perpetuity continues to be the norm for the majority of family foundations, the limited life options – also known as spending out or sunsetting – is attracting more attention. Learn about the motivations, strategies and experiences associated … Continue reading
Posted in Family Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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Understanding Nonprofit Financing and Business Models
Understanding nonprofit financing and business models is essential for analyzing the financial viability of grantees and picking the best grantmaking strategies for achieving your foundation’s goals. Yet many grantmakers have insufficient knowledge to make the best decisions. Join this session … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Strategies, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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What is Your ROI for Corporate Philanthropy?
How can we demonstrate the value of corporate philanthropy to our companies? Previously seen as an “expense” rather than “revenue generating,” companies have discovered that partnerships between private enterprise and public interest can produce profitable outcomes. Corporate giving is the … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 2 - Mon. 4:00P-5:00P
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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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Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
How would you gauge the philanthropic spirit of the Next Generation in your community? Does your community foundation have an intentional strategy for involving the next generation of philanthropists to serve as vital resources for the community? Join Mike Goorhouse … Continue reading
Posted in Community Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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Brave New World: The Power (and Challenges) of Coordinated Funding
As in most communities, funders of human service programs in Washtenaw County traditionally engaged in parallel, uncoordinated grantmaking. That all changed this year, when the local community foundation, United Way, and government units decided to closely coordinate their goals, strategies, … Continue reading
Posted in Community Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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International Bonds and Emerging Markets: Expanding the Opportunity Set
With the recent economic recession still fresh in their minds, endowments and foundations continue to look for ways to further diversify their investment portfolios. Traditional asset classes often take a back seat to “alternative” or “non-traditional” investments as options worthy … Continue reading
Posted in Investment, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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The Great Debate On Evaluation and Impact
Pressure from policymakers, the media and community leaders and internal desire to get the greatest impact from grant investments, has led foundations to consider the cost/benefit of evaluation. What is the true ROI of evaluation? Join this session for a … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Strategies, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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CMF Players – Same Family, New Governance Issues
Can you believe the CMF Players haven’t figured out governance yet? After three years of board meetings they continue to find new issues to discuss and debate as they strive to govern their family foundation. Come to listen and participate … Continue reading
Posted in Family Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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How Do We Measure the Impact of Corporate Philanthropy in Our Communities?
How do we, as funders, measure the impact of our corporate giving in the communities we support? Are we truly impacting the sustainability of our grantees or just providing a “quick fix?” During this session, we will explore how to … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Foundation, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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Hearing Your Community’s Voice
The growing emphasis on achieving measurable impact has led many foundations to invest in longer term, more place-based strategies, realizing that effectiveness means listening to the voice of the communities they seek to serve. Join this session to learn about … Continue reading
Posted in Grantmaking Strategies, Monday Sessions, Session 1 - Mon. 2:30P-3:30P
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