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What Boards and Executives Need to Know: Executive Searches
Board members and staff of philanthropic institutions regularly reach out to CMF to learn more about executive searches.
Conflicts of Interest at Foundations: Avoiding the Bad and Managing the Good
Produced in conjunction with BoardSource, this guide has been designed to help board members and foundation managers in defining conflicts of interest, identifying prohibited transactions and developing a conflict-of-interest policy.
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.
Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations
This edition provides considerable new value, reflecting changes in law as well as new circumstances in which the charitable sector functions, and new relationships within and between sectors.
Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff
Topics covered include definitions of self-dealing and a disqualified person; most common problem areas; penalties for violations; exceptions; recommended steps for foundations in handling self-dealing issues; and additional resources.
Ten Essential Responsibilities of Foundation Board Chairs
This 22-page resource will help new and seasoned board chairs understand their 10 essential responsibilities and gain practical tips for carrying them out. The responsibilities are adaptable to all foundation types: family, community, private/independent, or unstaffed.
What Did We Miss While Managing the COVID-19 Crisis?
This resource serves as a starting point for staff to assess which tasks need to rise to the top of the to-do list.
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.
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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