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Benchmarking Foundation Governance

Benchmarking Foundation Governance shares data and infographics on crucial topics related to foundation governance — including composition, member expertise, structure, involvement, and characteristics of meetings. 

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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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Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities

A publication of the Internal Revenue Service, this document addresses activities that may jeopardize a charity's exempt status, recordkeeping, required public disclosures, and other issues of importance to public charities.

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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 jointly by

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