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This year’s trends share a familiar wealth of examples, data, quotes, and research publications that can help us all anticipate the vectors of change. But at the core of 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024, readers will find a set of questions rather than answers. Each trend poses a number of moral, economic, equity-related, tactical, and other questions that the sector will have to answer.
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- (-) Community Philanthropy (14)
- (-) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (20)
- (-) Governance & Board Development (17)
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- Asset Development (5)
- Communications & Marketing (4)
- Corporate Philanthropy (8)
- Family Philanthropy (12)
- Finance & Investment (13)
- Grantmaking & Evaluation (22)
- Impact Investing (9)
- Operations & Legal Issues (11)
- Sector Leadership & Collaboration (30)
- Youth Philanthropy (7)
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Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This includes findings from interviews with 23 regional foundation leaders and in-depth exploration of a unique peer cohort, consisting of 10 leaders who met on an ongoing basis to discuss and support each other in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations.
Civic Foundations vs. Community Foundations
While civic foundations and community foundations share some similar characteristics, this document clarifies the primary differences between the two types of organizations.
Analysis of Policies, Practices, and Programs for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Analysis of Policies, Practices, and Programs for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a useful tool for foundation staff, leadership and other members of the philanthropy community who want to take action to advance DEI.
10 Things Every New Foundation Board Member Should Know
The Council on Foundations, in collaboration with BoardSource, has produced an easy-to-use guide for new foundation board members.
Learning Together: The Peer Action Learning Network for Diversity and Inclusion - Stories of Change
This fourth and latest report from the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) shares the learning journey and organizational change efforts underway in eight CMF community, family, and independent foundations that participate in the Peer Action Learning Network (PALN) and provides important lesson
Informed Giving: Information Donors Want & How Nonprofits Can Provide It
The report reveals the types and formats of information donors are interested in receiving and offers detailed recommendations to nonprofits.
Impact on Giving After the Repeal of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit
This study assesses the initial impact of the 2011 repeal of the Community Foundation Tax Credit in Michigan.
Diversity, Inclusion and Effective Philanthropy
Diversity, Inclusion & Effective Philanthropy provides a fresh perspective on how social diversity and inclusiveness can be used as practical considerations to achieve more impactful results in philanthropic giving.
Diversity & Inclusion in the Foundation Boardroom: Voices of Diverse Trustees
The Council of Michigan Foundations’ presents the practical knowledge and experiences of diverse individuals who have served on Michigan foundation boards and provides a compelling context for foundations seeking to build diversity and create an inclusive culture in the boardroom.
Do More than Grow: Realizing the Potential of Community Foundation Donor Advised Funds
In Do More than Grow: Realizing the Potential of Community Foundation Donor-Advised Funds, new data and analysis of donor behavior reveals the significant untapped strategic value in community foundation DAFs.
Rhetoric Versus Reality: A Strategic Disconnect at Community Foundations
Leaders of community foundations agree on the importance of strategy, but new research indicates that few actually use it in the programmatic and donor-related work of their organizations.
Grantmaking With a Racial Equity Lens
A focus on racial equity can increase your effectiveness at every stage of the grant-making process.