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Research shows that one of the greatest impediments to a prosperous future for all of Michigan's people is unequal access to resources. To help foundation leaders and their boards begin essential conversations about marginalized populations and determine the extent to which their organization's culture and grantmaking practices are aligned with a commitment to expanding opportunity in the communities they serve, CMF developed this discussion guide and self-assessment.
The Promise Indiana Deep Dive Day was developed after several questions following the session at the IPA/GIFT statewide conference in June 2016. Initially the goals for the day were to assist community foundations in understanding the benefits of the program for their community and what administrative responsibilities would be required to start a program in their community. Now, thanks to the work being done in 14 communities, focus on how this program can change the culture of our communities and our residents was also covered. The Promise Indiana program has brought attention to Indiana from around the country.
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This webinar will clear up the mysteries about changing funds – what you can do, what you can’t, and the proper procedures to make sure it’s all legal.
Learn the basic concepts of a supporting organization and why it can be useful for community foundations.
This page contains a collection of scholarship resources for community foundations.
This page contains materials and toolkis from the James Irving Foundation's Community Foundations Initiative II which as launced in 2005 and over a six-year period, involved a $12 million investment to accelerate growth and leadership for small and young community foundations in rural areas of California.
This page contains Finance/Investments resources for community foundations.
This page contains Asset Development and Donor Services resources for community foundations.
Every year, IPA partners with the Council on Foundations to bring members useful benchmarking data on foundation salaries and benefits.