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The Presidential Election and Michigan’s Transformation |
 Award winning journalist, author and philanthropist,
Dan Rather will discuss the upcoming Presidential Election and what it might mean for Michigan. A veteran White House correspondent, who covered President Ford, and author of
The American Dream, Rather confirms what our founding fathers always
believed: “that we are a country of visionaries, in ways big and small.”
How is vision essential to Michigan’s transformation – especially when it is
a national vision led by a new president? Launching our conference theme of
Achieving Michigan’s Transformation, this session will address how we can
all be visionaries for Michigan and the nation.
Presented in partnership with the Hauenstein Center for
Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University and Friends of the Ford.
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| When:
Sunday, October 12, 2008,
04:00 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Keynote |
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Dan Rather, Award-winning Journalist and Author |
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Opening Reception, Dinner & Entertainment |
 Enjoy an original scripted show on the 2008 Election by the Capitol Steps – a musical theatre group composed of former Senate staffers satirizing the very people and places that employed them. They’ve been putting the mock in democracy since 1981. |
| When:
Sunday, October 12, 2008,
06:00 PM
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09:30 PM |
| Type:
Special |
Aligning Forces for Health Quality |
 Across America and Michigan there are serious differences by region and race between the health care that people should receive and the care they actually receive. While poor health care is a national problem, fixing it requires local solutions and local cooperation. Join representatives from Michigan's two sites in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Aligning Forces for Quality national initiative to discuss how diverse teams are finally coming together to try to make a difference. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Feature |
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Bruce Siegel, Director, Center for Health Care Quality |
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Funding Public Education Reform |
 Improving public education is a national priority, but the education system is complex and public dollars far exceed private investment. Effective grantmakers need to think carefully about how they can affect change by using and leveraging private foundation funding. Come learn new ways to improve your philanthropic efforts and ideas that might change your assumptions about engaging in education reform. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Feature |
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Kati Haycock, President, The Education Trust |
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Ralph Smith, Executive Vice President, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Chair, Council on Foundations |
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The Impact of Climate Change on the Great Lakes |
 The Earth’s climate is warming, and scientists agree that observed temperature increases are the result of human activity. Explore the predicted impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes region, including ramifications for economic sectors, communities, people and wildlife. Learn how and why people from diverse walks of life are involved in the search for solutions and how philanthropy can help. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Feature |
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Dr. Rosina M. Bierbaum, Dean and Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environment University of Michigan |
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Larry Schwieger, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation |
Becoming the “Go To” Place for Charitable Gifts  |
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Learn the ins-and-outs of some of the more complicated, but rewarding scenarios that can make your community foundation the number one “go to” place for charitable gifts of all types and sizes. Eight donor case studies on topics like international grantmaking, real estate gifts, planned giving and more will be presented in this interactive session. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Bryan K. Clontz, Senior Consultant, Ekstrom & Associates |
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Development Essentials |
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Learn about asset development fundamentals – gifts acceptance, prospecting, professional advisors, planned gifts, donor relations, etc. – from two seasoned development professionals, one urban and one rural. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Ann Fergemann, Vice President of Donor Relations, Kalamazoo Community Foundation |
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Bonnie Hildreth, President, Barry Community Foundation |
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Governance 101 for Trustees |
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This "must attend" session will address the common areas all trustees, new or seasoned, inquire about: job description, responsibilities, legal requirements and board “best practices.” |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Peter J. Christ, Interim Director, The Grantmaking School, Johnson Center for Philanthropy |
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Barbara A. Willyard, Executive Director, Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan |
Bridging Your Family Foundation’s Generational Divide  |
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Family foundations often struggle with being “multi-generational.” Learn about the generational characteristics related to philanthropy, participate in interactive exercises to help your family bridge the generational divide and hear one family’s story about how they are addressing these challenges. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Priscilla Byrns, Trustee, Frederick S. Upton Foundation |
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Roberta King, VP Public Relations and Marketing, Grand Rapids Community Foundation |
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Betsy Upton Stover, Trustee, Frederick S. Upton Foundation |
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Communications Skill Building 101 |
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Develop your skills and receive direct technical assistance on key aspects of foundation communications from seasoned professionals in the areas of web sites, annual reports, newsletters and media relations. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Michael Gallagher, Editorial Consultant, Council of Michigan Foundations |
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William Hanson, Director of Communications & Technology, The Skillman Foundation |
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Mitchell W. Hurst, Team Leader - New Media, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation |
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Wesley H. Maurer Jr., Publisher, St. Ignace News |
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Dianne E. Price, Director of Public Affairs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation |
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Gloria Z. Royal, Vice President Marketing Communications, Kalamazoo Community Foundation |
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Cynthia Shaw, Communications Director, The Kresge Foundation |
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Bruce Trachtenberg, Executive Director, Communications Network |
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Michael P. VanBuren, Communications Manager, W.K. Kellogg Foundation |
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Family Violence as an Unseen Cost of Michigan's Failing Economy |
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Families under stress react in various ways when the head of the household loses a job or a significant amount of income. In certain circumstances, women and children are the likely targets of violence as a result. Hear more about the documented risk of violence and opportunities for action to protect families in Michigan’s current and difficult economic times. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Rosalynn Bliss, Director, KidsFirst at St. John's Home |
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Shannon Garrett, Michigan Field Director, The White House Project |
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Navigating Today’s Investment Issue Maze |
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The recent credit crisis emphasized the importance of understanding investment risk. Learn how various investment classes are affected by the ever changing market environment and what you and/or your investment committee need to do to ensure the security of your investments. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Bruce M. Konstant, Vice President, Institutional Portfolio Strategist, Bank of America |
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Alan Ochalek, Vice President, Comerica Asset Management |
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Racial Equity Grantmaking |
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Race is one component to consider in diversity and inclusive practice, dominating much of the public discourse. Debates range from the efficacy of colorblind decision making to institutional barriers, overt racism, to personal responsibility. An interactive panel will discuss the age-old question: “what’s race got to do with it?” and how racially diverse boards, leadership, staff and cultural competency can increase grantmakers’ effectiveness and ability to serve racially diverse communities. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Susan Batten, Senior Associate, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Annie E. Casey Foundation |
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Lisa R. Jackson, Vice President, Research, Center for Effective Philanthropy |
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Johnny Lee Jenkins Jr., Michigan Program Officer, Arcus Foundation |
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Starting and Ending the Employment Relationship Right |
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What legal and employment policies are necessary to guide your organization through its relationships with employees? Walk through a model process – application, interview, hiring, discipline and termination – learning best practices and policies to recruit top-notch employees, manage your relationships with them and reduce organizational risks. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Jennifer M. Buckley, Attorney, Clark Hill PLC |
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Anne-Marie Welch, Associate, Clark Hill PLC |
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How Do You Store the Ketchup? |
 Author of The Difference,
Professor Scott Page believes
that when we peer out of our silos and see people doing strange
things with the ketchup, we should see opportunity and
possibility. He shows - using logic not metaphor - that progress
depends as much on our collective differences as it does on our
individual IQ scores. Page will share his fundamental insight – that in problem solving, diversity is powerful stuff – with foundation leader panelists in a provocative discussion that will change the way we think about diversity and its role in Michigan’s Transformation. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
12:30 PM
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02:00 PM |
| Type:
Keynote |
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Scott E. Page, Professor, University of Michigan |
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Ralph Smith, Executive Vice President, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Chair, Council on Foundations |
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Sterling K. Speirn, President and CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation |
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Pearl User Group |
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Fifty Michigan foundations use First Pearl, Community Pearl and Pearl to manage operations. Share your experiences with others using this grant, fundraising and accounting software or learn if it’s right for you. Hear about a new free update that includes Filter Builder – a tool for designing filters with little technical knowledge and integrating information from Guidestar.org and Outlook into Pearl – and preview a new concept called Workflow Processing in its beginning stages. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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04:00 PM |
| Type:
User Group |
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Henry A. Bromelkamp, President, Bromelkamp Company, LLC |
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Community Foundation Operating Models |
 Many community foundations, including the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, are using operating models for donor development, grantmaking, fiscal oversight and leadership. These models enable users to discover and analyze how they spend their time with development efforts vs. other activities like strategic planning, board visioning and financial sustainability. Learn how your foundation could use these models in this highly interactive session. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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04:00 PM |
| Type:
Workshop |
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Bryan K. Clontz, Senior Consultant, Ekstrom & Associates |
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A Holistic Approach to Education |
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Experience a brand new pre-K-8 school (complete with rooftop garden) with a range of programs to provide multiple services to children and their families, including tutoring, after school programs and access to cultural experiences. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Site |
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Bernard Taylor, Superintendent, Grand Rapids Public Schools |
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Carrie Tellerico, Principal, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy |
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Kurt Unangst, Family Resource Specialist, Michigan Department of Human Services |
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Community Information in the Digital Age |
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Public libraries are “go to” information hubs in communities. Explore how libraries are using new methods of collecting, organizing and providing access to information and how residents can be empowered as content creators using Web 2.0 tools. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Site |
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Kolene Allen, Web Branch Manager, Grand Rapids Public Library |
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Laurie Cirivello, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Community Media Center |
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Marcia Warner, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Public Library |
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George Wietor, Web 2.0 Project Director, Grand Rapids Community Media Center |
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Foreclosure’s Impact on Michigan Families and Neighborhoods |
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Neighborhood revitalization throughout Michigan is now jeopardized by the foreclosure crisis. The cost to the neighborhood and community let alone the family in dealing with foreclosure is huge. How can foundations help keep families in their homes? What are strategies for dealing with abandoned homes? These questions and more will be tackled during this visit to the historic, LEED-certified and newly restored Inner City Christian Federation headquarters – the former D.A. Blodgett Home for Children. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Site |
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Tracie Coffman, financial counseling manager, Home Repair Services |
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Wendy Lewis Jackson, Program Officer, The Kresge Foundation |
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Jeff Jahr, Senior Program Officer, Fremont Area Community Foundation |
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Sue Ortiz, Director of Housing and Family Services, Inner City Christian Federation |
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How Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology Informs Local Decision Making |
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The GIS tool provides rich data that can drive planning and programming decisions. Learn how mapping has helped West Michigan nonprofits and grantmakers as they work collaboratively to solve community challenges and try your hand at mapping your community. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Site |
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Jeremy Pyne, GIS Specialist, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership |
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Gustavo Rotondaro, Associate Director and GIS Manager, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Community Research Institute |
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In This Together…Learn, Share, Laugh |
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See the lovely pastoral campus of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids – an organization providing a community space for people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones to gather for support, education and fun. Learn about recent research demonstrating the importance of social and emotional support in successful cancer treatment and a new Children's Grief Program for children dealing with loss. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Site |
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LeAnn Arkema, President, Gilda's Club Grand Rapids |
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The Medical Mile – An Economic Driver |
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Check out the new Meijer Heart Center and the activity next door as the new DeVos Children’s Hospital rises from the ground. Discuss the regional economic impact of these facilities and others including the Lemmon-Holton Cancer Pavilion, Van Andel Institute and Michigan State University medical school and how this collaborative life sciences corridor is driving innovation. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Site |
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Michael Freed, Executive Vice President & CFO, Spectrum Health System |
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Steve Heacock, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Van Andel Institute |
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Marsha D. Rappley, Dean, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine |
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Assessing and Strengthening Your Foundation’s Strategy |
 How do foundations maximize their impact? What is the role of strategy? Is your foundation strategic? Are you? This interactive workshop, based on the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s (CEP) groundbreaking research on decision making at foundations, will help you answer these questions and more. Learn the four categories of decision makers ranging from nonstrategic to strategic, where you currently sit on CEP’s strategy continuum and practical solutions for getting to where you’d like to be to increase your foundation’s impact and effectiveness. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
02:30 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
Workshop |
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Lisa R. Jackson, Vice President, Research, Center for Effective Philanthropy |
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Scott Page, Professor of Complex Systems, Political Science and Economics, University of Michigan |
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eGrant.net User Group |
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Several Michigan foundations have chosen eGrant.net for managing online scholarship and/or grant applications. Come discuss how your application cycle fared this year, ideas for enhancements, or questions about online applications and reports. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
04:00 PM
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05:00 PM |
| Type:
User Group |
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Henry A. Bromelkamp, President, Bromelkamp Company, LLC |
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Community Foundation CEO Meeting |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
04:00 PM
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05:30 PM |
| Type:
Meeting |
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Green Gala at the GRAM |
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Enjoy a special evening of local food, visual arts, music from the Emmy-nominated Grand Rapids Symphony and learning more about the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s (GRAM) certification as the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified art museum in the world. |
| When:
Monday, October 13, 2008,
06:30 PM
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09:30 PM |
| Type:
Special |
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Community Foundation Program Officer Breakfast |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
07:00 AM
-
08:00 AM |
| Type:
Meeting |
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Our Scorecard for Achieving Michigan’s Transformation |
 In spring 2007, the Center for Michigan began asking residents how
well Michigan is transforming its economy, government and social
systems during this complex time of change, challenge and global
competition as part of its
Michigan's Defining Moment (MDM)
campaign.
In this session, conference
attendees will participate in an MDM Community Conversation and
become part of the 10,000 residents the campaign plans to engage
by 2010. An
Envision Michigan story contest winner will also share
his essay of hopeful vision for Michigan’s future. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
07:00 AM
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08:45 AM |
| Type:
Keynote |
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Breannah Alexander, Member, Michigan Community Service Commission and CMF’s Michigan Community Foundations' Youth Project Committee |
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Craig Ruff, Senior Policy Fellow, Public Sector Consultants |
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Community Leadership for Smaller Foundations |
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This nuts and bolts session will give CEOs and trustees a checklist for determining when your foundation is ready to tackle a community initiative, pitfalls to avoid and a hands-on plan requiring little time, money or staff, to guide your foundation successfully and smoothly into a community leadership role. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Ann Irish Tabor, President, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation |
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De-Mystifying School Financial Aid for College and Post-Secondary Education |
 Learn about the college/university financial aid process, including how FAFSA results are used and how financial aid packages are put together. Presenters will assist foundation scholarship administrators with how to best evaluate an applicant’s financial need and how to maximize foundation scholarship impact. Participants will then explore how financial aid departments and scholarship providers can best work together to improve student access to post-secondary education. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Juston Draeger, Assistant Director of Communications, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators |
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Jo Ann Litton, Manager of Scholarships and Outreach, Grand Valley State University |
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Using Generational Messages to Reach Donors of All Ages |
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Knowing why people of different generations think and behave differently is important to effective donor communications. Learn about the traits of five American generations as they relate to philanthropy: what events shaped them, what they value and what motivates them in their giving. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Roberta King, Vice President Public Relations and Marketing, Grand Rapids Community Foundation |
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10 Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs |
 Few roles are more significant in ensuring a foundation’s success than that of the board chair. Because of that, many individuals find assuming the position a daunting prospect. In July 2008, BoardSource, with support from the Council of Michigan Foundations, released a new guide called 10 Essential Responsibilities for Foundation Board Chairs to assist new chairs in understanding their role and as a helpful refresher for more seasoned chairs. Come learn the 10 essential responsibilities and dig deeper into this topic with colleagues. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Marla J Bobowick, Consultant, BoardSource |
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Family Foundation Missteps – Staying out of Hot Water |
 Most mistakes family foundations make are inadvertent. Self-dealing dos and don’ts are often counterintuitive. Explore some of the basic areas where family foundation board members might get into trouble through a skit developed, written and performed by family foundation trustees. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Marguerite H. Griffin, Senior Vice President, Northern Trust Bank, FSB |
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Funding Strategies to Improve the Lives of African-American and Latino Men |
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Hear about several foundations’ efforts in Detroit, Cleveland and Chicago to improve the lives of African-American/Latino men and boys in the U.S. and the results of a recent public policy think tank report examining the anti-educational messages many African-American youth face and proposed strategies to combat those messages. Afterwards, discuss possible collaborative opportunities for Michigan funders to serve this population in the future. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Tonya Allen, Vice President of Program, The Skillman Foundation |
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Randell McShepard, Vice President - Public Affairs, RPM International, Inc. |
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Phillip Thomas, Sr Program Officer Community Development, Chicago Community Trust |
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Global Sustainability Investing |
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Sustainability in investing is the degree to which a company addresses the social and environmental needs of the present without compromising the quality of life of future generations. This investment approach involves rewarding companies who proactively and positively address human rights, environmental, governance and other issues instead of boycotting “sin stocks.” Learn how to incorporate this area into your investment policy and how to find companies meeting these criteria. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Eric Fernald, Director of Research, KLD Research and Analytics, Inc. |
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Peter Jacobs, Vice President, Northern Trust Investments |
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How Grantmakers Can Join the Web 2.0 Revolution |
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Web 2.0 tools and technology offer tremendous opportunities for foundations to reach and interact with target audiences. Come take a closer look at Web 2.0 and its exciting potential for your foundation. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Mitchell W. Hurst, Team Leader - New Media, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation |
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Lynn Labieniec, CEO, Beaconfire Consulting |
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Amanda St. Pierre, PR & Marketing Specialist, Grand Rapids Community Foundation |
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Susan Trabucchi, Senior Program Officer, The Fetzer Institute |
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Unlocking Creativity and Inspiring Ideas through Improvisation |
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Leaders today need to be agile, innovative, collaborative and able to deal with the unexpected. This highly interactive session will explore how the tools of improvisation can unlock new ways of thinking, communicating and "being" – leading to heightened innovation, improved communication and less stress and negativity. Participants will learn exercises to foster creative risk-taking and teamwork, improve decision making and encourage new ideas in the workplace. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
09:00 AM
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10:30 AM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Mary Jane Pories, President, Fishladder, Inc. |
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15 Great Marketing Ideas |
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This fast paced session promises that you’ll leave with at least five great marketing ideas you can implement immediately! Each speaker will take 2 minutes (yes there will be a gong!) to outline a successful marketing effort they implemented in their community and "how to" handouts will detail all 15 ideas. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
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12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Building Unrestricted Endowment Assets |
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In 2004 the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation undertook a five-year asset development initiative to raise $15 million in gifts and pledges for unrestricted endowment funds to support its broad community grantmaking program and another $10 million in new documented bequests to ensure future funding. As they prepare to celebrate the success of the Fund the Future campaign, hear what they learned about the myths and realities of targeted asset development and donor interest and responsiveness. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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James Buhr, Former Trustee, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation |
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Cheryl W. Elliott, President and CEO, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation |
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Judith A. Peters, Director of Development, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation |
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Matching Donors with Community Needs |
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How do you best match current donors with community needs to maximize your foundation’s grantmaking impact? Learn techniques to make this process easier and obtain communication tools and tips for program and development staff to use when talking to donors about opportunities. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Phil D'Anieri, Program Director, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation |
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Richard Lord, Treasurer, RNR Foundation, Inc. |
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Jennifer R. Poteat, Fund Advisor, Jennifer R. Poteat Fund, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation |
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Considering International Grantmaking as a Family Foundation |
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More family foundations are making grants internationally, discovering that a small amount of money can make a big impact. Trends suggest that next generation trustees are also highly interested in grantmaking abroad. Hear success stories from several families who are already giving in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. Learn about international grantmaking's unique attributes, how your foundation can start giving internationally and how larger private foundations can be important partners in the process. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Marguerite H. Griffin, Senior Vice President, Northern Trust Bank, FSB |
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Carol Paine-McGovern, President, Paine Family Foundation |
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Douglas Bitonti Stewart, Executive Director, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation |
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Funders Collaborating on Neighborhood Development |
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Learn about the intricacies of partnerships among foundations, municipalities and community partners to advance a common neighborhood agenda. Gain insight into challenges facing decaying neighborhoods and why resources from multiple sources are necessary for systemic change. Panelists will share stories about taking risks in partnerships, high stakes grantmaking and the importance of credibility with stakeholders. They will also address the need for state and regional level grants to address issues in targeted communities. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Tonya Allen, Vice President of Program, The Skillman Foundation |
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Christine J. Kageff, Vice President Philanthropy/Community Relations, JPMorgan Chase Foundation |
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Laura J. Trudeau, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation |
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Michigan Philanthropy in 3-D |
 Recent polls indicate that few civic leaders understand the multifaceted work or value of foundations. Why does this matter to your foundation and to philanthropy’s efforts to transform Michigan? Learn about an innovative state pilot to engage outside leaders in Michigan philanthropy and what your foundation can do to help. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Karen Aldridge-Eason, Foundation Liaison, Office of the Governor |
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David Egner, President, Hudson-Webber Foundation |
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Vicki Rosenberg, Vice President, Communications, Education & External Relations, Council of Michigan Foundations |
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Mark Sedway, Director, Philanthropy Awareness Project |
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Office Policies, Procedures and Protocols Roundtable |
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Administrative and support staff often have the most experience with solving workplace operational challenges since they serve on the front lines each day. Join support staff colleagues to share ideas and solutions you’ve implemented in your organization in areas like using technology to effectively manage projects, creative human resources approaches, unique document retention policies and more. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Project Streamline: Drowning in Paperwork, Distracted from Purpose |
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Are you frustrated with inefficiencies in grant application and reporting processes? Project Streamline, a collaboration among eight philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, is working to develop standards for the documentation required in these processes. Session participants will provide input from their experiences, and consider recommendations for improving grantmaking practice. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Teresa Crawford, Grants Manager, Frey Foundation |
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Transforming Evaluation – Strategies for Results |
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Logic models provide a supportive technique for evaluation design. Learn how to best structure information collection and reporting requirements and clarify evaluation questions to grantees. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
11:00 AM
-
12:15 PM |
| Type:
Concurrent |
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Meg Blinkiewicz, President, Michigan Association for Evaluation |
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Lisa Wyatt Knowlton, Partner, Phillips Wyatt Knowlton, Inc. |
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Our Blueprint for Michigan’s Prosperity |
 America has become a connected nation of 363 metropolitan areas – defining a blueprint for America’s prosperity. More than two-thirds of Michigan’s 10 million residents live in five metro area counties. Join a conversation about the role philanthropy can play in the four vital ingredients necessary for prosperous metro areas and Michigan’s transformation: innovation, human capital, infrastructure and quality places. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
12:30 PM
-
02:00 PM |
| Type:
Keynote |
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Angela Glover Blackwell, founder & CEO, Policylink |
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Bruce Katz, Vice President, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings |
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Rip Rapson, President/CEO, The Kresge Foundation |
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Transformation Requires Creativity and Activism |
 The media reminds us that this is a time of great adversity for Michiganders. How can one individual or one foundation make a difference and be involved in Michigan’s transformation? Join legendary activists and philanthropists in an inspirational conversation about creativity and activism and how both are vital to overcoming adversity and capitalizing on opportunities for transformation. |
| When:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008,
02:30 PM
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04:00 PM |
| Type:
Keynote |
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Tom Beech, President & CEO, The Fetzer Institute |
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Judy Collins, Singer, Songwriter & Philanthropist |
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Ruby Dee, Actress & Philanthropist |
