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Practice

Giving in Numbers 2023

Giving in Numbers™: 2023 Edition examines 2022 trends in corporate community investments and employee engagement.

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Policy

A First Look at Gov. Whitmer's 2022 Budget

Following an unusual budget cycle, with the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting typical budget deliberations and the need for a rare third revenue estimating conference before the 2021 budget was completed, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has presented her 2022 budget recommendation.

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Choosing a Corporate Philanthropy Approach

This resource provides an overview of important topics and distinctions among the three primary forms of corporate philanthropy: corporate giving programs, corporate foundations, and corporate donor-advised funds (DAFs).

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Equity

A CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity

Corporate Insights into the CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity presents an update on what has been heard from corporate leaders in response to the A CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity and what it means for what comes

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Exploring Michigan's Urban/Rural Divide

Recent elections and the level of polarization that seem to prevail today suggest that Michigan residents see themselves living different lives based on their urban or rural geography.

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People

Value of Volunteer Time

Independent Sector's study reveals that the estimated value of a volunteer hour reached $23.07 in 2014, up $2.22 from 2009.

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Practice

Measuring the Value of Corporate Philanthropy

This research report aims to meet that need, by presenting the corporate philanthropy community with an analysis of current measurement studies, models, and evidence drawn from complementary business disciplines as well as from the social sector.

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Policy

Nonprofit Advocacy: A Michigan Primer, 2013

The Michigan nonprofit sector has a rich tradition of creating change in local communities.  Despite the historical successes of influencing public policy at all governmental levels, many nonprofits are hesitant to engage in advocacy.  This primer, now in its third edition and produced

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