Community Foundation

The 2013 Millennial Impact Report

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Released: 08/2013

This report provides a guide for organizations to better understand the Millennial generation, immerse them in the cause, and maximize the impact of their interest, time, and giving.

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Resource Type: Report, Research

Audience: All Members, Community Foundation, Public Foundation

Topic: Facts, Figures, Trends, Donor Development

Next Gen Donors - Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy Jewish Giving

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Released: 09/2013

Based on analysis of data collected this report examines the ways in which these high-capacity, Jewish next gen donors think about and experience philanthropy. It hones in on the ways they learn about giving, are motivated to give, and want to approach their own philanthropy.

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Resource Type: Report

Audience: All Members, Community Foundation, Public Foundation

Topic: Facts, Figures, Trends, Donor Development

The Next Generation of American Giving

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Released: 08/2013

The Next Generation of American Giving reveals multichannel preferences and charitable habits of Generation X, Generation Y, Baby Boomers, and Matures. Learn how differences among the generations affect their charitable behavior, and how understanding those differences is crucial to your fundraising strategy.

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Resource Type: Report

Audience: Community Foundation, Public Foundation

Topic: Facts, Figures, Trends, Resource Development & Fundraising

Convergence & Competition: United Ways & Community Foundations

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Released: 08/2005

For more than 100 years, United Ways and community foundations have helped shape the landscape of American philanthropy. They champion giving by providing means by which every individual and business can be philanthropic.

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Resource Type: Report

Audience: Community Foundation, Nonprofit Staff

Topic: Sector Leadership & Collaboration

COF: Diversity & Inclusive Practices

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Released: 12/2013

This webpage includes three publications "Ten Ways for Philanthropists to Consider Diversity and Inclusion," for family, community and independent foundations, along with "Leadership Insights," a video series.

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Resource Type: External Link

Audience: Community Foundation, Family Foundation, Independent Foundation

Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 1: Exploring, Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation

YAC Recruitment

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Released: 05/2007

Forms to use for YAC internal operations.

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Resource Type: Sample Document

Audience: Community Foundation, Youth Grantmakers

Topic: Policies, Public Policy & Legal Issues

Wealth Transfer in Michigan

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Released: 01/2010

This transfer of wealth analysis for all 83 Michigan counties, as well as for the State of Michigan prepared by the RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship.

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Resource Type: External Link

Audience: Community Foundation

Topic: About Philanthropy, Facts, Figures, Trends, Resource Development & Fundraising

Communicating with Nonprofits and Agency Funds

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Released: 06/2009

In 2009, CMF hosted a conference call that showcased two successful examples of communication strategies used by our member organizations and provided a facilitated space for everyone to share their ideas and ask questions.