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Considerations for Foundations in Times of Disaster

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... when disaster strikes. Foundations can play a variety of roles amidst a disaster. Understand how your organization ... your community with the models and resources available. Foundation Roles in Disaster Response The following are among ... disaster relief and/or emergency hardship.” A community foundation may create disaster relief/emergency hardship ...

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Performance Reviews

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... enable a comprehensive and objective assessment of employees' performance, job satisfaction, and alignment ... overall effectiveness. This information allows foundation leaders to make informed decisions and implement ...

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Lessons Learned: Funding School-Based Substance Use Prevention Programs & Mental Health Initiatives

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... programs. In collaboration with Indiana's Department of Education and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, IPA members Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, and North Central Health Services ...

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Education: K-12

Managing Executive Pay in Today’s Family Foundation Environment

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... to determine disqualified persons and reasonableness for foundation executives, including family members. Balancing ... Today’s Family Foundation Environment Join a discussion about current and emerging trends of greatest impact for family foundations. This session ...

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USDA Food & Nutrition Security Relevant Links

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... Links below were curated by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) following their conversation ... Initiative (AFRI) A1344 Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases NIFA also supports additional programs ...

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Stakeholder Engagement with CFLeads

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... All community foundations agree on the importance of effective community engagement. It is a critical component ... with guest speakers Molly Sanchez from Innovia Foundation and Jason Neises from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Stakeholder Engagement with ...

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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 ... in the community. As new employees and trustees join foundation leadership, questions arise about the rules and ...

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45 Tips for Better Teams through Equitable Employee Handbooks

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... Recording Learn how equity comes into play in many areas of your organization, including benefits, conflict ... your vision. Resources Download a free copy of Big Change Consulting’s Equitable Employee Handbook ... Code Policy (Pulliam Trust): You are a representative of the Trust, and we ask that you dress in a manner ...

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Introduction to Donor Advised Funds

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... donor advised funds (DAFs) are critical in the community foundation toolbox. This webinar will share DAF basics and ... and financial parameters. Participants will also learn about recent and emerging research that informs the sector's understanding of DAFs, including the National Study on DAFs. What you'll ...

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Listserv Guidelines

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... and online communities. Go here to view a full list of IPA listservs. This guide will help you connect with peers ... and online communities. Go here to view a full list of IPA listservs. Usage Guidelines Subject Line Clarity: ... aid in content navigation. Identify Yourself: At the end of each message, kindly list your name, position, and ...

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Blurred Lines: Aligning Giving & Volunteering Strategies Across the Corporate Portfolio

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... incentives to volunteer efforts all are important aspects of corporate social responsibility. When these ... through their own giving and volunteering as part of their work experience, it can create a vibrant culture of philanthropy within the organization. Join us as we learn ...

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Developing an Engaged Community Foundation Board

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... environment where board members are responsible for a mix of endowment oversight, fundraising, and grantmaking for the ... Learning Objectives Understand the role of a community foundation board member: a succinct overview Fine tune your ... board engagement Developing an Engaged Community Foundation Board ...

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Change for Good: Improve How Work is Done to Solve Pain Points and Recapture Capacity

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... looking to do more for your community and increase your foundation's impact? Yet, are staff working long hours ... community by improving how their work is done. Lee Kuntz of Innovation Process Design and Kim Cryan of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation will help foundations take away concrete ideas ...

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Knight Foundation's $250K Local Journalism Matching Grant

Learn about a $250K matching grant from Knight Foundation to support local news in Indiana. Learn about a ... requests must be sent to Knight Foundation by the end of this year. During the IPA Philanthropy Leads opening ...

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Workforce Development Collaborative: Indiana Labor Market Report

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... Collaborative meeting, Jason Kloth, president and CEO of Ascend Indiana, briefed members on the significant ... Collaborative meeting, Jason Kloth, president and CEO of Ascend Indiana, briefed members on the significant ... why they should be engaged in the continuum of learning. About This Issue Collaborative IPA's Workforce ...

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Workforce Development

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Education: K-12

All Member Call: Governor's Public Health Commission Recommendations

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... Indiana State Senator Dr. Judith Monroe, President/CEO of CDC Foundation; Fmr. Indiana State Health Commissioner How ... Use a positive approach. Connect the needs of your community at the state level for a greater system’s ...

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Affordable Health Benefits for Small Foundations

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... competitive benefits package is the tool that can make all of the difference. Watch this recording to learn about these creative benefits solutions: Professional ...

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Grantmaker Salary, Benefits, & Demographics Reports

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... benefits, and demographics data on full-time paid staff as of Feb. 1, 2023, at foundations based in Indiana, Illinois, ... benchmarking, and contain information presented by foundation type, staff position, and asset size. The Midwest ... . These reports are distributed exclusively to members of IPA and its Midwest PSO partners. Information contained in ...

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A Corporate Case Study in Diverse Philanthropy

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This session is presented in celebration of black philanthropy month and will address the origin of the CREA Foundation as a philanthropic response to racial injustice, ... of Social Impact, CREA, LLC & Executive Director, CREA Foundation, Inc. as they share the latest trends in diverse ...

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Navigating Seasons of Change Within Family Foundations

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... transition planning is essential for the long-term health of family foundations. Are you considering how to best ... transition planning is essential for the long-term health of family foundations. Are you considering how to best ... to your founding principles • Considering the role of outside trustees for family foundations • ...

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