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Comparing Philanthropic Giving Structures: Private Foundation or Community Foundation-Based Fund?
This document is a reference tool for considering which philanthropic giving structure is most appropriate to the unique situation and priorities of these individuals and families.
Our CMF Community: Advancing Equity for Transformative Change
This new publication honors the innovative leadership of CMF members, and the many unique ways philanthropy peers are working together and with their communities to make Michigan a place where all can thrive.
FAQS About Disasters
This resource is intended to explore frequently asked questions involved in managing disaster funds, specifically issues of concern to private foundations, community foundations, corporate foundation/giving programs and other public charities that manage grantmaking.
Sustainable Payout for Foundations, 2016 Update Study
The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) retained Cambridge Associates in 2000 to evaluate the private foundation payout rate required by the federal government based on the real returns of a group of 48 Michigan private foundations over a 25-year period, 1973 through 1997, given the market vola
Consumers Guide to Integrated Software for Community Foundations
Community foundations have different needs than private or corporate foundations. The software to meet them is different, too.
Charitable IRA Toolkit
The toolkit helps communicate the exciting giving opportunities available to donors.
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts
This handbook is a practical tool that will help you think through the pros and cons, the ins and outs, and the nuts and bolts of developing and supporting a healthy giving circle.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Self-Dealing for Family Foundation Boards
Federal law regarding conflicts of interest and self-dealing at foundations can be complex and confusing.
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.
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.
The NCFP Guide for Effective Family Philanthropy
Effective family philanthropy makes a collective commitment to meaningful societal change. It holds itself accountable to impact as defined by community, and to the proven practices that support it. It is adaptive, evolving with the family and the community or ecosystem within which it operates.
What Donors Value: How Community Foundations Can Increase Donor Satisfaction, Referrals, and Future Giving
To better understand how community foundations can best respond to the current environment, the Center for Effective Philanthropy asked donors about how satisfied they are with the community foundations with which they work. What matters most to them?
Considering Collaboration: Guidance for Community Foundations Assessing Partnerships
This tool is intended as a starting point. Use it with your board members and leadership staff to inform internal conversations about pursuing potential partnerships.
Next Gen Philanthropy: Finding the Path Between Tradition and Innovation
Next-Gen Philanthropy: Finding the Path Between Tradition and Innovation, consider a series of questions that every next-generation donor should carefully consider, as well as recommendations based on the past experiences of other next-generation donors.
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.
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.
Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide?
This report presents the full range of study findings, which are based on survey responses from 1,074 family foundations.
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