This resource is intended to explore frequently asked questions involved in preventing and managing through challenging operational and grantmaking situations, primarily around situations of financial mismanagement and fraud.
This document is a reference tool for those considering establishing a scholarship program or other grantmaking program that benefits individuals.
This resource provides guidance for foundations on making grants to a variety of institution types, as well as grants to individuals.
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Sample interview questions compiled by the Scholarship Peer Community that are used for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships (LECS).
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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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Explore impact investing fundamentals in this webinar tailored to serve both staff and board members.
On July 1, 2024, the salary threshold for exempt employees (full- and part-time) was raised to $43,888. January 1, 2025, the salary threshold for exempt employees will increase to $58,656. Are you prepared?
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With the magnitude of changes in federal employment laws and regulations that employers have been expected to navigate in the last year, many are realizing that they need some more information and support. This presentation will provide you with a roadmap on hot topics.
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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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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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Join us for a thought-provoking session to rethink the way you approach employee volunteerism.
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Peers throughout the Midwest region learn about tools to keep community foundation work mission-aligned.
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On November 13th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the first in what is expected to be a series of long-awaited regulations interpreting the statute that codifies DAFs, which Congress enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
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Peers throughout the Midwest region review the legal requirements for scholarships and learn about emerging scholarship issues in the field.
Podcasts, radio commercials, and ad graphics you can use to encourage farmers to engage with their local community foundation.
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The Charitable Act would restore the non-itemizer charitable deduction and raise the caps from $300 for individuals ($600 for joint filers) to approximately $4,600 for individuals ($9,200 for joint filers).
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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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A board resolution serves as a written record of important decisions and actions approved by the organization's board.
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IPA shares ideas to engage Gen Z on social media by promoting the amazing work of your youth philanthropy councils.
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