Public Policy & Legal Issues

Philanthropy and Government Working Together: The Role of Offices of Strategic Partnerships in Public Problem Solving

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Released: 05/2013

This report describes the role that offices designed to catalyze partnerships between philanthropy and government are playing in problem-solving.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues, Sector Leadership & Collaboration


Impact on Giving After the Repeal of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit

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Released: 02/2013

This study assesses the initial impact of the 2011 repeal of the Community Foundation Tax Credit in Michigan.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Community Philanthropy, Public Policy & Legal Issues


What Every Grantmaker Should Know: Frequently Asked Legal Questions

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Released: 12/2009

This publication provides resources to help foundations understand their legal requirements and obligations.

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Resource Type: Best Practices & Case Studies
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues


Office of Foundation Liaison Fact Sheet

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Released: 07/2015

This resources gives background information and contact information for Michigan's Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL).

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues


Lessons Learned for Funders of Advocacy Efforts & Evaluations

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Released: 08/2012

This report chronicles the Colorado Trust's strategy for funding advocacy and provide a strategic evaluation for their successes and failures.

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Resource Type: Best Practices & Case Studies
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues


A Philanthropist's Guide to Working with Government and Local Communities

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Released: 08/2014

This new report from The Bridgespan Group contains extensive resources about community collaboratives, public-private partnerships and much more.

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Resource Type: Best Practices & Case Studies
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues


Where should the issue of the dissolution of a community foundation be addressed?

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What will happen to a donor's fund should the foundation cease to exist? Should our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws include a specific reference to dissolution?
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Resource Type: Technical Assistance
Audience: Community Foundation, Donor Advised Funds
Topic: Bylaws, Public Policy & Legal Issues


Funders Guide on Grants and Immigration Status

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Released: 01/2015

Philanthropy plays an important role in addressing the needs and lifting up the challenges facing our country’s diverse population of newcomers. This flowchart addresses some common concerns and questions about investing in this dynamic and critically important funding space.

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Resource Type: Infographic
Audience: All Members
Topic: Advocacy, Public Policy & Legal Issues
Funding Area: Advocacy, Social Justice


A First Look at Gov. Snyder's 2018-19 Budget

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Released: 02/2018

This summary from the Michigan League for Public Policy provides highlights of the entire 2019 budget proposal.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues


Exploring Michigan's Urban/Rural Divide

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Released: 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.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Public Policy & Legal Issues


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