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Debunking Myths and Removing Barriers to Equitable Change
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Learn how to debunk common myths that could hinder how your foundation advances equity.
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Using Peacebuilding to Improve Funder-Nonprofit Collaboration
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In this workshop, we'll explore how conflict resolution can help us better understand the dynamics of philanthropy and enhance our work with grant partners, boosting the potential of our efforts.
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Impact Investing Fundamentals
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Explore impact investing fundamentals in this webinar tailored to serve both staff and board members.
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Responsible Adoption of AI in Philanthropy
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Join your Midwest colleagues and the Technology Association of Grantmakers for this timely and critically important primer on responsible AI adoption in philanthropy.
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Participatory Grantmaking: (Re)Connecting with the Model in Our Current Landscape
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This Midwest Partnership Series webinar explores “participatory philanthropy” as a (re)emerging model and how funders in the Midwest are implementing components of the model to strengthen their grantmaking.
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Improve Your Measurement Practices, Reduce Inequities and Boost Impact
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Ensure your grantmaking program's use of data reduces barriers and supports learning, decision-making, and reporting.
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Managing Executive Pay in Today’s Family Foundation Environment
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This session addresses challenges in compensation where questions most arise, such as how to determine disqualified persons and reasonableness for foundation executives, including family members.
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Self Dealing and Conflicts of Interest: Addressing Key Questions for Foundations
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CMF Experts in Residence address frequent questions about self-dealing, conflicts of interest, and other policies that foundations can use to remain compliant and avoid situations that could risk the organization’s reputation in the community.
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45 Tips for Better Teams through Equitable Employee Handbooks
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This session focuses on employee handbooks – a foundational document that establishes the working agreement between employees and the organization and is essential to creating equity and operationalizing your vision.
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Introduction to Donor Advised Funds
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Learn how to leverage DAFs to attract donors and maximize your community impact as a valuable grantmaking tool.