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Welcome to the Council of Michigan Foundations' store!  We now offer a number of products, ranging from On Demand Webinars, Toolkits and Publications!  CMF Members, please make sure that you login and click to the product details to see your special member pricing. (please note that downloaded materials and webinars are not refundable)

 

How to Change a Fund

CMF Members:
$50.00
Non Members:
$50.00
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This webinar will clear up the mysteries about changing funds – what you can do, what you can’t and the proper procedures and documentation you need to make sure it’s all legal. Hosted by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance and originally published March 2015.

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Fund development, Public Policy & Legal Issues
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Staying Legal with Donor-Advised & Scholarship Funds

CMF Members:
$50.00
Non Members:
$50.00
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It is essential that any community foundation involved in these activities have a thorough understanding of the PPA and its implications for fund management. Hosted by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance and originally published January 2015.

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Finance, Public Policy & Legal Issues
On-Demand Webinar

Accelerating Learning and Results in Complex Work

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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Social change is complex! Foundations know that learning and adaptation are critical elements to achieving lasting change. In this webinar, we will explore four common mistakes foundations make in their quest to become more adaptive and offer practical Emergent Learning approaches and tools to accelerate both learning and results.

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Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
On-Demand Webinar

Strengthening The Grant Review Process

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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What are the roles of staff and board in reviewing proposals? What are the differences in review processes for solicited and unsolicited proposals? Two foundations will present review strategies that they have found to be effective.

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Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
On-Demand Webinar

Funding General Operating Support

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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What are the challenges and opportunities in providing general operating support to grantees? This webinar will explore these issues with examples from the presenters' own experiences.

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Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
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Judging the Soundness of Proposals

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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This webinar provides an introductory focus on the key elements and skills for effective proposal review and project selection. You will learn how to assess projects more effectively, identify red flags and assure that proposals selected have the best opportunity for success.

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Finance, Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
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Linking Strategy, Evaluation and Grants Management

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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In this webinar, we'll explore techniques for evaluating both strategy implementation and outcomes, and what information you need from and about your grantees to inform your strategy.

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Evaluation, Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
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Communicating with Grantees

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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How do grantmakers balance the need for progress reports and evaluation data without burdening the lean resources of the nonprofits? This session will focus on techniques to help you stay informed about project progress without overburdening either the grantee or yourself.

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Communications, Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
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Grant Due Diligence

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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How does the grantmaker effectively fulfill the dual roles of both sentry and steward? This session will focus on your responsibilities to your foundation, as well as your obligation to your grant applicants, and how best to stage your inquiry.

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Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
On-Demand Webinar

Problem Grants and Exit Strategies

CMF Members:
$70.00
Non Members:
$70.00
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What is the grantmaker’s role when a nonprofit is struggling or in a crisis? When the going gets tough, it’s good to be prepared.

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Grantmaking, Monitoring & Evaluation
On-Demand Webinar

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