This is a collection of resources submitted by various presenters for breakout sessions included in Think Boldly. Act Urgently., CMF's 44th Annual Conference in Ypsilanti, Michigan, September 18-20, 2016.

Resource type:

Archived Resource

State of the State Survey (Fall 2016)

Publication date:

11/2016

The State of the State Survey is a public opinion survey of adults living in Michigan, gauging sentiments on various issues.

Resource type:

Research, Data & Reports

Across the Returns Continuum

Publication date:

03/2017

This resource offers a framework for investing across the returns continuum.

Resource type:

Research, Data & Reports

Topic(s):

Impact Investing

Better Together: Regional Alliances and Small Community Foundation Sustainability

Publication date:

08/2005

This research project finds that regional alliances take multiple forms and, despite inherent challenges and potential pitfalls, are a valuable vehicle for community foundations seeking to minimize operating costs and enhance service quality.

Resource type:

Report

Research

Audience:

Community Foundation

Topic(s):

Sector Leadership & Collaboration

Peer Networks

Getting to Impact Why Evaluation is Key

Publication date:

12/2011

Do you think evaluation is only for large foundations? Not anymore. Understand the benefits of incorporating a simple evaluation process into your work.

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Audience:

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What Drives Foundation Expenses & Compensation? Results of a Three-Year Study

Publication date:

11/2008

This report presents findings from the most recent report on the Foundation Expenses and Compensation Project and documents how differences in type, size, and operating activities of foundations affect their finances and charitable administrative expenses.

Resource type:

Report

Audience:

All Members

Topic(s):

Administration, Management & Finance

Finance

Exploring Michigan's Urban/Rural Divide

Publication date:

04/2018

Amid a polarizing political climate, this report aims to provide a deeper understanding of what’s happening in our rural and urban areas, particularly how issues and topics affect the perspectives of Michiganders when it comes to immigration, housing, education, health care and more.

Resource type:

Research, Data & Reports

Topic(s):

Public Policy & Legal Issues