Community Philanthropy

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


Do More than Grow: Realizing the Potential of Community Foundation Donor Advised Funds

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Released: 04/2012

The study presents data and analysis of donor behavior that reveals the significant untapped strategic value in donor-advised funds.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Community Philanthropy


Foundations for Civic Impact: Advocacy and Civic Engagement Toolkit for Community Foundations

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Released: 09/2010

This toolkit is designed for foundations that want to educate and encourage their grantees about getting involved in civic and policy activities.

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Resource Type: Toolkits & Discussion Guides
Topic: Community Philanthropy


Rural Fund Development 101:Starting and Growing Rural Community Endowments

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Released: 03/2007

This guide will help you understand the basics of community endowments and how to create one.

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Resource Type: Forum Publication, Research
Audience: Regional Associations, Community Foundation
Topic: Community Philanthropy, Rural Philanthropy


Learning to Lead

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Released: 05/2013

This report from the James Irvine Foundation provides practical tools to help you take on leadership roles in your community, with insights and experiences from a variety of community foundations.

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Resource Type: Case Study, Research, Tools for Community Foundations
Audience: Community Foundation
Topic: Community Philanthropy, Leadership Facilitation


Seeking Shared Success: Business Model Innovation through Mergers, Affiliations, and Alliances

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Released: 01/2012

Do you want to know how a new structure can help your community foundation on the path to sustainable growth? Are you curious about the structural options available to help your foundation leverage expertise, promote philanthropy, and amplify community leadership and program strategy?

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Resource Type: Research
Topic: Community Philanthropy, Sector Leadership & Collaboration


What Does Community Philanthropy Look Like? Case Studies on Community Philanthropy - Volume 1

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Released: 03/2014

These case studies highlight the variety of forms community philanthropy organizations take to solving problems based on diverse local contexts. 

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Resource Type: Best Practices & Case Studies
Topic: Community Philanthropy


Framework for Community Leadership by a Community Foundation

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Released: 01/2014

Updated publication from CFLeads focusing on resident engagement for community foundations.

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Resource Type: Best Practice, Report
Audience: Community Foundation
Topic: Community Philanthropy, Leadership Facilitation


What Donors Value: How Community Foundations Can Increase Donor Satisfaction, Referrals, and Future Giving

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Released: 04/2014

This report explores what donors want from their community foundations and the strongest predictors of donor satisfaction. 

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Resource Type: Best Practices & Case Studies
Topic: Community Philanthropy, Resource Development & Fundraising


Community Foundations - The Really Big Picture

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Released: 05/2014

From the 2014 MCFV Bootcamp 101, this sample document outlines the structure of community foundations.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Audience: Community Foundation
Topic: Community Philanthropy


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