52 24 5790 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/85267e04057a981a1c9fb717d285a927.pdf 3da7f01b64f2f89ab9b1696e044026a2 PDF Text Text MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 MNF Board of Trustees AT-LARGE MEMBERS Richard H. Austin, Michigan Secretary of State John s. Lore, National Vice Chair, National Society of Fundraising Executives *Russell G. Mawby, CEO and Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation George w. Romney, Chairman, The National Volunteer Center, and Former Governor of Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan *Edward o. Blews, Jr. -- President Melvin L. Vulgamore -- President, Albion College Michigan Association of School Boards *Justin P. King -- Exec. Director R. Kenneth Gruber-- Exec. Dir., Impression 5 Science Museum Michigan Catholic Conference Council of Michigan Foundations *Dorothy A. Johnson -- President John E. Marshall III -- President, The Kresge Foundation Council of Michigan Urban Leagues N. Charles Anderson -- President Urban League of Detroit Joyce A. Brown -- President, Battle Creek Urban League Jewish Community Council David G. Gad-Harf -- Exec. Dir. [Position temporarily vacant] Michigan Association of School Administrators David Kahn -- Interim Exec. Dir. Paul R. Williams-- Supt., Lakeview Schools Sr. Monica Kostielney -- Exec. VP Frances Ryan -- Board Rep. **Michigan Chapter, Council of National Black Churches (in formation) INTERIM TRUSTEE: Charles w. Butler, Pres., CNBC and Pastor, New Calvary Baptist Church - Detroit Michigan Community Action Agency Association Herbert Yamanishi Exec. Director Barbara D. Young -- Exec. Director, Kalamazoo Co. Human Services Michigan Community College Association *Thomas M. Bernthal Exec. Dir. Richard W. McDowell -- President Schoolcraft College �Michigan Council for the Arts *Barbara K. Goldman -- Exec. Dir. Leon S. Cohan -- Senior V.P. and General Counsel, Detroit Edison Michigan Ecumenical Forum Steven L. Johns-Boehme Executive Coordinator Leonard M. Young -- MI Reg. Pres. RLDS Church Michigan Health Council (Position temporarily vacant] Beverly A. McDonald, R.D.H. -Past Pres., Michigan Dental Hygienist Association Michigan League for Human Services *Beverley L. McDonald -- Exec. Dir. Gale Colwell -- Exec. Director, The Community House Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan *Glenn R . Stevens -- Exec. Director James J. Duderstadt -- President, University of Michigan United Way of Michigan *Robert E. Ivory -- President Helen c. Philpott -- Chair, Community Foundation of Greater Flint *Founding Trustee **Invited, not yet confirmed -2- �MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 MNF Board of Trustees AT-LARGE MEMBERS Richard H. Austin, Michigan Secretary of state John s. Lore, National Vice Chair, National Society of Fundraising Executives *Russell G. Mawby, CEO and Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation George w. Romney, Chairman, The National Volunteer Center, and Former Governor of Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS Association of Indenendent Colleaes and Universities of Michigan *Edward o. Blews, Jr. -- President Melvin L. Vulgamore -- President, Albion College Michigan Association of School Boards *Justin P. King -- Exec. Director R. Kenneth Gruber-- Exec. Dir., Impression 5 Science Museum Michigan Catholic Conference Council of Michigan Foundations *Dorothy A. Johnson -- President John E. Marshall III -- President, The Kresge Foundation Council of Michigan Urban Leagues N. Charles Anderson -- President Urban League of Detroit Joyce A. Brown -~ President, Battle Creek Urban League Jewish Community Council David G. Gad-Harf -- Exec. Dir. [Position temporarily vacant] Michigan Association of School Administrators David Kahn -- Interim Exec. Dir. Paul R. Williams-- Supt., Lakeview Schools Sr. Monica Kostielney -- Exec. VP Frances Ryan -- Board Rep. **Michigan Chapter, Council of National Black Churches (in formation) INTERIM TRUSTEE: Charles W. Butler, Pres., CNBC and Pastor, New Calvary Baptist Church - Detroit Michigan Community Action Agency Association Herbert Yamanishi -- Exec. Director Barbara D. Young -- Exec. Director, Kalamazoo Co. Human Services Michigan Community College Association *Thomas M. Bernthal Exec. Dir. Richard W. McDowell -- President Schoolcraft College �Michigan Council for the Arts *Barbara K. Goldman -- Exec. Dir. Leon S. Cohan -- Senior V.P. and General Counsel, Detroit Edison Michigan Ecumenical Forum Steven L. Jahns-Boehme Executive Coordinator Leonard M. Young -- MI Reg. Pres. RLDS Church Michigan Health Council (Position temporarily vacant] Beverly A. McDonald, R.D.H. -Past Pres., Michigan Dental Hygienist Association Michigan League for Human Services *Beverley L. McDonald -- Exec. Dir. Gale Colwell -- Exec. Director, The Community House Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan *Glenn R. Stevens -- Exec. Director James J. Duderstadt -- President, University of Michigan United Way of Michigan *Robert E. Ivory -- President Helen c. Philpott -- Chair, Community Foundation of Greater Flint *Founding Trustee **Invited, not yet confirmed -2- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49463 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-05-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/59df8f97593e0247608498f354d0e045.pdf 61c9b34d5c7f6aa2a724f8a027204eae PDF Text Text MICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MlCIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Agenda Finance Committee Meeting April 23, 1991 -- 9:00 am to 11:00 am (300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405) 1. Welcome and Call to Order -- Robert Ivory, Committee Chairman 2. Review of the Finance Report, June 1990 - March 1991 3. Review of the Proposed Membership Dues Structure 4. Recommendations for Future Funding -- Summer Work Group (in cooperation with the Membership and Program Committees) 5. Plans for Addressing Future Tasks -- Summer Work Group on Employee Benefits -- Status of the Investment Policy 6. Adjournment �MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Summary of the Subcommittee on Membership Dues MNF Finance Committee April 18, 1991 -- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405) Trustees Present: Staff Present: B. Goldman, K. Gruber, R. Ivory, J. King, M. Lewis 1. Revised Finance Report. The Subcommittee reviewed the revised draft finance report from the new accounting system. 2. Draft Core Budget. The Subcommittee reviewed the draft Core Budget and the draft Cash Budget (requested at the 3/27 meeting). After considerable discussion, the Subcommittee unanimously recommended that half that core budget should be based on membership income or other stable sources. The committee requested that staff prepare a dues structure, for discussion at the 4/23 Finance Committee meeting. The subcommittee also requested that staff compile the list of potential Associatej"Network Members." Because new sources of information will be coming available in May making such a list possible, M. Lewis proposed and the Subcommittee agreed to target this task for summer. 3. The Subcommittee adjourned at 4:00. �MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELLOGG CENTER EASI' LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Agenda Finance Committee Meeting March 27, 1991 --9:00AM to 11:00 AM (300 N. Washington Sq., Suite 405) 1. Welcome and Call to Order -- Robert Ivory, Committee Chairman 2. Review of the Finance Report, June-December 1990 3. Development of Membership Contributions Policy Organizational Members Associate Members Other Members and Subscribers 4. Future Funding Plans -- Overview, Development of Guidelines Grants Publications and Fees Other Opportunities Core Funding vs. Program Funding 5. Overview of Future Tasks -- Review of Employee Benefits -- Development of an Investment Policy 6. Adjournment �MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Minutes of the MNF Finance Committee Meeting March 27, 1991 --9:00am to 11:00 am (300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405) Trustees Present: Staff Present: c. E. Blews, G. Colwell, K. Gruber, R. Ivory, Johns-Boehme, J. King s. Clarke, M. Lewis 1 . Welcome and Call to Order. to order at 9:15. Chair R. Ivory called the meeting 2. Review of the Finance Report, June - December 1990. The committee reviewed the draft report issued from the new accounting system. The Committee requested staff to make these changes in future reports: Separate "in-kind" from the cash budget Prepare a baseline budget, for planning purposes 3. Development of Membership Contributions Policy. After some discussion, the Committee agreed to meet as a subcommittee on April 18, to explore the question of dues structure. The Subcommittee will develop recommendations, building on the Founding Members' commitment of $1000/year for the first three years, and considering the diminishing amount of the Kellogg grant during those same years. The Committee requested that staff prepare an outline of revenue sources for years 2 and 3, for planning purposes. 4. Future Funding Plans. Due to limited time, the Committee chose to meet in a second subcommittee to discuss this issue. (Subsequently, this meeting was cancelled and the discussion postponed until the 4/23 ~eeting.] 5. outline of Future Tasks. Chairman Ivory reviewed these future tasks briefly, as future agenda items: Review of Employee Benefits Development of an Investment Policy 6. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 am. �MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 April 18, 1991 Cash Budgets for Years 2 & 3 Year 2 Founding Members Contribution Other Contributions MNF Publications/Fees Income Kellogg grant 10,000 11,700 2,000 160,163 Total 183,863 Year 3 Founding Members Contribution Other Contributions MNF Publications/Fees Income Kellogg grant 10,000 25,500 5,000 146,620 Total 187,120 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49462 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-05-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/90f6db424a18e9d98e99529f4612f121.pdf d6eda9b572a531d4160f8a1ff775cb6d PDF Text Text MICHIGAN34 NONPROFIT FORUM KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fa..x: 517/353-1872 Memorandum To: MNF Executive Committee From: Robert E. Ivory, Finance Committee Chairman Subject: Date: Proposed Budget Changes using 1990-91 Surpluses May 1, 1991 Based on the recommendations of the 4/23 Finance Committee meeting, our Executive Director spoke with Joel Orosz (our Kellog.g Program Officer) about budget changes utilizing some of our budget surpluses from the first grant year . Based on those discussions and the Committee's further deliberations on May 1, the MNF Finance Committee unanimously recommends the changes outlined below, using 1990-91 surpluses. Please Note: We now have preliminary approval to rollover our program funding surpluses into programs for the second year. The following proposed budget changes leave those program surpluses intact, and draw only from personnel and administrative surpluses, while still leaving comfortable surpluses in every line item. I. Creation of a New 1991-92 Staff Position from 1990-91 Personnel Budget surpluses We have preliminary approval from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to use most of the personnel budget surpluses for a new staff position in the second year: Administrative Assistant (salary range: $24,000 to 28,000, plus 20% fringe benef i ts) . That position is built into the Core Budget and the proposed membership income, so it will be covered by new income in years 3 and thereafter. RATIONALE: In the first six start-up months, a complete staff of two was entirely adequate. Now, however, that all MNF committees are operating, and now that field contacts are increasingly important, a third pair of hands is critical for basic operations. This position will become ever more important as we expand our internships and program-related staff. �Responsibilities of this person will include: coordinating meetings and managing conferences, providing staff support to committees, supervising students interns, managing memberships, producing the newsletter, managing office staff, and other duties under the direction of the Executive Director. The MNF Finance Committee unanimously recommends approval of the creation of this new staff position, authorizinq the Executive Director to fill the position at the beqinninq of the second qrant year (June 1991). II. Funding for additional Computer Technology. including a small Local Area Network (LAN) and software We also have preliminary approval from the Kellogg Foundation to transfer up to $11,500 from administrative surpluses (rent, postage, phone, copying, printing) to expand MNF's office technology, in order to accommodate the new staff member and anticipated program needs during the next few years. (A comfortable surplus will still be left in each line item.) RATIONALE: According to Joel Orosz, the Kellogg Foundation's intent is to support the start-up of the Forum, including preparing MNF for the years ahead. That includes investing in systems that will last and grow with MNF, rather than (as he put it) "cobbling together enough to get by." With the new staff member, MNF will need one additional computer. One computer has already reached memory capacity, and both current computers must be upgraded to handle desktop publishing software. With added interns and any program-related staff, MNF's needs will grow. With- advice from Joel Orosz and other Kellogg Foundation staff, our Executive Director ls exploring ways to expand MNF's computer capacity in light on long-range needs, including "networking" current and one additional computers and adding related software. In addition, at Kellogg's suggestion, she is looking into the purchase of a laptop computer for use in the field. The MNF Finance committee unanimously recommends approval of this budqet chanqe transferrinq up to $11,500 from 1990-91 surpluses to the "Furniture/Equipment" cateqory, for use in upqradinq MNF's computer systems and related office technoloqy. ref: I.1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1991-05-09_Budget-Change-Proposed Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1991-05-09 board book proposed budget change Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1991-05-09 board book proposed budget change. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49461 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-05-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9ebfc1baac7187a01b3aacc9bb436441.pdf d77b8a45d09f3e7eafbf7dff21c66bca PDF Text Text MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 MNF Board of Trustees Members of Record (May 9, 1991) AT-LARGE MEMBERS Richard H. Austin, Michigan Secretary of State John s. Lore, National Vice Chair, National Society of Fundraising Executives *Russell G. Mawby, CEO and Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation George W. Romney, Chairman, The National Volunteer Center, and Former Governor of Michigan ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS Association of Independent Colleoes and Universities of Michigan *Edward 0. Blews, Jr. -- President Melvin L. Vulgamore -- President, Albion College Council of Michigan Foundations *Dorothy A. Johnson -- President John E. Marshall III -- President, The Kresge Foundation Council of Michigan Urban Leagues N. Charles Anderson -- President Urban League of Detroit Joyce A. Brown -- President, Battle Creek Urban League Michigan Association of School Boards *Justin P. King -- Exec. Director R. Kenneth Gruber-- Exec. Dir . , Impression 5 Science Museum Michigan Catholic Conference Sr. Monica Kostielney -- Exec. VP Frances Ryan -- Board Rep. **Michigan Chapter. Council of National Black Churches (in formation) INTERIM TRUSTEE: Charles W. Butler, Pres., CNBC and Pastor, New Calvary Baptist Church - Detroit Jewish Community Council David G. Gad-Harf -- Exec. Dir. ( Position temporarily vacant] Michigan Association of School Administrators David Kahn -- Interim Exec. Dir. Paul R. Williams-- Supt., Lakeview Schools Michigan Community Action Agency Association Herbert Yamanishi -- Exec. Director Barbara D. Young -- Exec. Director, Kalamazoo Co. Human Services Michigan Community College Association *Thomas M. Bernthal -- Exec. Dir. Richard W. McDowell -- President Schoolcraft College �Michigan Council for the Arts *Barbara K. Goldman -- Exec. Dir. Leon S. Cohan -- Senior V.P. and General Counsel, Detroit Edison Michigan Ecumenical Forum Steven L. Johns-Boehme Executive Coordinator Leonard M. Young -- MI Reg. Pres. RLDS Church Michigan Health Council (Position temporarily vacant) Beverly A. McDonald, R.D.H. -Past Pres., Michigan Dental Hygienist Association Michigan League for Human Services *Beverley L. McDonald -- Exec. Dir. Gale Colwell -- Exec. Director, The Community House Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan *Glenn R. Stevens -- Exec. Director James J. Duderstadt -- President, University of Michigan United Way of Michigan *Robert E. Ivory -- President Helen c. Philpott -- Chair, Community Foundation of Greater Flint *Founding Trustee **Invited, not yet confirmed -2- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1991-05-09_Board-of-Trustees Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1991-05-09 board book board of trustees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1991-05-09 board book board of trustees. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49460 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-05-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4b8adaf8f40beb518c671e08d01d38cd.pdf 92e6cb4b038685fdd6b714396179bcac PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN ~24-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Agenda MNF Board of Trustees Meetin2 May 9. 1991 -- 10:00 to 3:00 Stutz-Bearcat Conference Room, Lobby Level · Hyatt Regency/Dearborn -- 9:30 COFFEE AND ROLLS 10:00 Welcome and Call to Order -- R. Mawby, Chair 10:05 Review of the Minutes 10:15 Report of the Finance Committee -- R. Ivory, Chair 10:45 Report of the Audit Committee -- G. Stevens 11:00 Report of the Membership/Nominating Committee 11:45 Review of the Proposed Dues/Contributions Structure 12:30 LUNCH 1:00 Report of the Program Committee -- B. McDonald & H. Philpott 1:30 Report of the Coordinating Committee on Voluntarism G. Romney 2:00 Report of the Public Policy Committee -- E. Blews 2:30 Staff Update 3:00 Adjournment � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49459 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-05-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ae777ab522b84eec10daa4348d3a37f7.pdf 368d30a4c6cf447211018369f7631009 PDF Text Text APPENDICES Board of Trustees Roster Action Framework generated by the Trustees at the October 1990 Annual Meeting Michigan Volunteer Coalition Roster and Design for the Campaign for Voluntarism Sample Clearinghouse Letters Union Institute Proposal (not funded) -describes strategy to implement Computer Bulletin Board Public Policy Committee Roster, Operating Framework and Position Statements Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar ill Committee Roster and Program Finance and Membership Committees' Design for Alternative Funding Sources 1990-91 Financial Statement for the Kellogg Foundation Grant �10/16/90 MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 MNF Board of Trustees AT LARGE MEMBERS Richard H. Austin secretary of State Treasury Building, First Floor 430 w. Allegan Lansing, MI 48918 517/373-2510 Fax: 373-0727 John s. Lore Senior Vice President st. John Health Corporation 22101 Moross Road Detroit, MI 48236 313/296-8680 Fax: 296-8699 Helen Milliken Board Member, Women's Research and Education Institute, Congressional caucus for Women 6103 Peninsula Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 616/946-0660 Fax: 267-5857 George Romney Chairman The National Volunteer Center 1840 E. Valley Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48013 313/642-5011 Fax: 642-5759 Russell G. Mawby CEO and Chairman W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 616/968-1611 Fax: 968-0413 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Edward o. Blews, Jr. President Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9160 Fax: 372-9165 Melvin L. Vulgamore President Albion College Albion, MI 49224 517/629-0210 Fax: 629-0509 Council of Michigan Foundation Dorothy A. Johnson President Council of Michigan Foundations One South Harbor Ave., Suite 3 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616/842-7080 Fax: 842-1760 John E. Marshall III President The Kresge Foundation 5215 Big Beaver Road P.O. Box 3151 Troy, MI 48007-3151 313/643-9630 Fax: 643-0588 �Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Michigan Association of School Boards N. Charles Anderson President Urban League of Detroit 208 Mack Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 313/832-4600 Fax: 832-3222 Justin P. King Executive Director Michigan Association of School Boards 421 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-5700 Fax: 371-5338 Joyce A. Brown President Battle Creek Urban League 182 w. Van Buren Battle Creek, MI 49017 616/962-5553 (no fax) R. Kenneth Gruber Executive Director Impressions 5 Science Museum 200 Museum Road Lansing, MI 48933 517/485-8166 Fax: 485-8135 Jewish Community Council Michigan Catholic Conference David G. Gad-Harf Executive Director Jewish Community Council 163 Madison Avenue Detroit, MI 48826 313/962-1880 Fax: 962-1885 Sr. Monica Kostielney Executive Vice President Michigan Catholic Conference 505 N. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9310 Fax: 372-3940 Paul D. Borman Chief Federal Defender 2255 Penobscot Building Detroit, MI 48226 313/961-4150 Fax: 962-1886 Board Representative Michigan Association of School Administrators INTERIM TRUSTEE: Charles w. Butler CNBC Chair and Pastor New Calvary Baptist Church 3975 concord Avenue Detroit, MI 48207 313/923-1600 (no fax) Don R. Elliott Executive Director Michigan Association of School Administrators 421 w. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-5250 Fax: 371-9093 Paul R. Williams Superintendent Lakeview Schools 15 Arbor Street Battle Creek, MI 49015 616/965-3080 Fax: 965-3068 * * -2- Michigan Chapter, Council of National Black Churches (in Formation) Invited, not yet confirmed �Michigan Community Action Agency Association Herbert Yamanishi Executive Director Michigan Community Action Agency Association 106 w. Allegan, #451 Lansing, MI 48933 5171484-1353 (no fax) Barbara D. Young Executive Director Kalamazoo county Human Services Department 201 w. Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 616/384-8000 Fax: 383-8862 Michigan Community College Association Thomas M. Bernthal Executive Director Michigan Community Coll~ge Association 2100 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-4350 Fax: 372-0905 Richard W. McDowell President Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 313/462-4400 Fax: 462-4470 Michigan Council for the Arts Barbara K. Goldman Executive Director Michigan Council for the Arts 1200 sixth Ave., suite 1180 Detroit, MI 48226 313/237-3735 Fax: 256-3781 Leon s. Cohan Senior Vice President and General Counsel Detroit Edison 2000 Second Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 313/237-8000 Fax: 237-7098 Michigan Ecumenical Forum Steven L. Johns-Boehme Executive Director Michigan Ecumenical Forum 809 Center Street Lansing, MI 48906 517/485-4395 (no fax) Leonard M. Young Michigan Region President Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 300 s. Mission Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804 517/773-6916 Fax: 773-6917 Michigan Health Council James R. Tarrant President Michigan Health council 1305 Abbott Road, suite 102 East Lansing, MI 48823 517/337-1615 Fax: 351-3560 Beverly T. McDonald, R.D.H. Past President Michigan Dental Hygienist Association 6715 Wellesley Waterford, MI 48095 313/634-7211 (no fax) Michigan League for Human Services Beverley L. McDonald Executive Director Michigan League for Human Services 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 401 Lansing, MI 48933 517/487-5436 Fax: 371-4546 Gale Colwell Executive Director The Community House 380 S. Bates Street Birmingham, MI 48009 313/644-5832 (no fax) -3- �Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan Glenn R. Stevens Executive Director Presidents council, State Universities of Michigan 230 N. Washington Sq., #302 Lansing, MI 48933 517/482-1563 Fax: 482-1241 James J. Duderstadt President University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340 313/764-6270 Fax: 936-0775 United Way of Michigan Robert E. Ivory President United Way of Michigan 300 N. Washington Sq., Suite 405 Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-4360 Fax: 371-4546 Helen c. Philpott Chair Community Foundation of Greater Fl i nt 1212 Woodlawn Park Drive Flint, MI 48503 313/239-8768 (no fax) -4- �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Summary of Small Group Reports from the 10/16/90 Meeting of the MNF Board of Trustees I. "To promote the awareness of Michigan's nonprofit sector" Group 1 concluded that a great deal is being done to make the public aware of specific seqments of the nonprofit sector, but little is being done to promote general awareness of the sector as a whole. The group discussed four steps which could be taken to address this information gap: 1)Clarify public understanding of the identity of the nonprofit sector 2)Combine resources of member agencies to raise the generalawareness J)Convene educational, legislative, and media groups to educate them 4)Find and recognize outstanding nonprofits II. "To promote the effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector" Group 2 discussed the concept of effectiveness and discussed ten ways in which they felt the overall effectiveness of nonprofits could be increased: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Share information Broker technical expertise Form a clearinghouse of ideas Share program and service successes Coordinate advocacy on issues of concern Offer professional developmental services (promote expertise for nonprofits) Find ways to introduce philanthropy into public education and the general community Increase positive image of nonprofits (e.g., through the press) Emphasize connection between non- and for-profit sectors Promote the sector's ability to communicate successes �III "To advance the cause of voluntarism" Group 3 discussed the need to {1) promote greater public understanding of the rationale for volunteering, and (2) involve schools and colleges in volunteer efforts to foster a lifelong commitment to volunteering by today's youth. The group made two recommendations: IV. 1} MNF should be supportive of Michigan's volunteer institutions, including at least the thirteen volunteer centers and the United Ways, as they prepare for the President's Points of Light Foundation media blitz and its implications for Michigan. 2) A voluntarism coordinating committee needs to be established through the MNF. This committee would most appropriately be chaired by George Romney. "To advance the cause of philanthropy" Group 4 discussed ten proposals which they felt would advance the cause of philanthropy: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Research and analyze contribution data in Michigan in order to determine where gaps exist. This information should be provided to the Media. Initiate a "Give 5" campaign. Disseminate information on the standards of fundraising. Educate organizations on the Charitable Solicitation Act. Focus on education {K-12). Also focus on foreign companies. Aim to help philanthropy become more pluralistic, i.e., to include minorities. MNF can provide information on various nonprofits, in order to encourage others to improve and collaborate {e.g., for greater costeffectiveness). �MICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, :MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An allianc~ to promot~ giving, voluntttring and a strong, ~ff~ctiv~ nonprojU s~ctor in Michigan. MNF Coordinating Committee on Voluntarism Diana Algra Executive Director MI Community Service Comm. 111 S. Capitol Bldg. P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909 517/335-1013 N. Charles Anderson President Urban League of Detroit 208 Mack Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 313/832-4600 James Barrett President Michigan Chamber of Commerce 600 s. Walnut Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-2100 Thomas Bernthal Executive Director Michigan Community College Assn. 2100 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-4350 Janet Blanchard, Co-Chair Former First Lady State of Michigan P.O. Box 888 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 Edward 0. Blews President Assn. of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9160 Charles w. Butler Chair, Council of National Black Churches and Pastor New Calvary Baptist Church 3975 Concord Avenue Detroit, MI 48207 313/923-1600 Mary Cady President Michigan Assn. of Volunteer Administrators 2029-C s. Elms Road Swartz Creek, MI 48473 313/230-0244 Lynette Campbell Director Neighborhood Assn. of Michigan 835 W. Genessee Lansing, MI 48915 517/485-4200 Janet Clark RSVP Director Greater Lansing VAC 6035 Executive Drive #105 Lansing, MI 48911 517/887-8004 Gale Colwell Chair, Michigan League for Human Services Executive Director The Community House 380 s. Bates Street Birmingham, MI 48009 313/644-5832 �Barbara Conrad Volunteer Services Director Michigan Dept. of Social Services P.O. Box 30037 Lansing, MI 48909 517/373-9210 Michelle Engler, Co-Chair First Lady State of Michigan P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909 517/335-7803 Frank Garrison President AFL-CIO 419 s. Washington Blvd. Lansing, MI 48901 517/487-5966 Elaine Gordon Coordinator Partnerships for Education P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 517/373-1809 Ernest B. Gutierrez Program Officer The Kresge Foundation P.O. Box 3151 Troy, MI 48007 313/643-9630 Charles Infante Contributions Director The Dow Chemical Company Willard H. Dow Center Midland, MI 48674 517/636-3620 William Ives Past Director Rotary Clubs International cfo Rose Exterminator P.O. Box 309 Troy, MI 48099 313/588-7005 Robert E. Ivory President United Way of Michigan 300 N. Washington Sq., #405 Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-4360 Steven Johns-Boehme Executive Coordinator Michigan Ecumenical Forum 809 Center Street Lansing, MI 48906 517/485-4395 Gerard Keidel Executive Director Michigan Assn. of School Administrators 421 w. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-5250 Mary E. Kennedy Chair, MI Corporate Volunteer Council Second Vice President National Bank of Detroit 611 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 313/225-1085 Justin P. King Executive Director Michigan Assn. of School Boards 421 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-5700 Sr. Monica Kostielney Executive Vice President Michigan Catholic Conference 505 N. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9310 Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Forum 34 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 517/353-5038 �Beverly A. McDonald, R.D.H. Secretary Michigan Health Council 6715 Wellesley Waterford, MI 48095 313/634-7211 Darryl White Chairperson Volunteer Centers of Michigan 220 w. Main st., ste. 103 Midland, MI 48640 517/631-7660 Helen c. Philpott Chair Community Foundation of Greater Flint 1212 Woodlawn Park Drive Flint, MI 48503 313/239-8768 Edith Wieland Chair Michigan School Volunteers Programs 293 Lagoon Beach Drive Bay City, MI 48706 517/684-3531 Sharon Radtke Executive Director Greater Lansing VAC 6035 Executive Drive, #105 Lansing, MI 48911 517/887-8004 Herbert Yamanishi Executive Director Michigan Community Action Agency Association 106 w. Allegan, #451 Lansing, MI 48933 517/484-1353 Gov. George Romney 1840 E. Valley Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 313/642-5011 Leonard M. Young Secretary, Michigan Ecumenical Forum Region President RLDS Church 300 s. Mission Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804 517/773-6916 48013 Glenn R. Stevens Executive Director Presidents Council, State Universities of MI 230 N. Washington Sq., #302 Lansing, MI 48933 517/482-1563 Michael Tate Assistant Director Cooperative Extension Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 517/355-2308 James Votruba Vice Provost of University outreach Michigan state University East Lansing, MI 48824 517/353-8977 Beverly Wesner President Michigan PTA 1011 N. Washington Lansing, MI 48906 517/485-4345 3 �MICIDGAN'S CAMPAIGN FOR VOLUNTEERISM Honorary Chairs Hon. & Mrs. John Swainson Hon. & Mrs. George Romney Hon. & Mrs. William Milliken Hon. & Mrs. James Blanchard Hon. & Mrs. John Engler CAMPAIGN CHAIRS Janet Blanchard Campaign Co-Chair Michelle Engler Campaign Co-Chair Frank Popoff Campaign Co-Chair Robert Stempel Campaign Co-Chair SUBCO:MMITfEE ON STATEWIDE PROMOTION: Michelle Engler, Chair; Frank Popoff and Robert Stempel, Co-Chairs SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGIONAULOCAL PROMOTION: Janet Blanchard, Chair; Robert Stempel, Co-Chair/Southeast Michigan and Frank Popoff, Co-Chair/Outstate Campaign Committee AFUCIO Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Michigan Cooperative Extension Service Council of MI Black Churches Council of MI Foundations Council of MI Urban Leagues Dept. of Social Services, State of MI Junior Leagues of MI MI Association of Broadcasters MI Association of Non-Public Schools MI Association of School Administrators MI Association of Schools Board MI Assn. of Volunteer Administrators MI Campus Compact MI Catholic Conference MI Chamber of Commerce MI Community Action Agency Association MI Community College Association MI Corporate Volunteer Council MI Ecumenical Forum MI Health Council MI League for Human Services MI Nonprofit Forum MI Partners in Education MI School Volunteer Programs NAACP Neighborhood Associations of MI PTA of Michigan Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan Retired Senior Volunteer Programs of MI Rotary Clubs of MI United Way of MI Volunteer Centers of MI �SUB-COMMITTEE ON STATEWIDE PROMOTION Michelle Engler, Chair Supporting Agency: Michigan Nonprofit Forum PROMOTING WORKPLACE VOLUNTARISM lead agency: MI Corporate Volunteer Council / / Sub-Committee Charge: to conduct joint planning and collaborative action aimed at: I. increasing visibility and recognition of existing volunteer efforts 2. increasing opportunities and incentives for volunteering; an 3. creating a climate of commitment to volunteering that permeates Michigan's leadership, its institutions, and its communities. PROMOTING COLLEGE VOLUNTEERJSM lead agency: Michigan Campus Compact I I I PROMOTION TIIRU TRADE & PROFESSIONAL ASSNS. lead agencies: MI Society of Association Executives, AFL/CIO ---- / STATEWIDE MEDIA PROMOTION lead agencies: MI State Chamber of Commerce, MJ Assoc. of Broadcasters I I I I I I I I I STATEWIDE "GIVE 5" CAMPAIGN lead agencies: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Fomm, United Way of Michigan ) / / PROMOTING K-12 VOLUNTARISM lead agency: Governor's Commission/Youth Service Michigan \ \ STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CAMPAIGN lead agency: Volunteer Centers of Michigan �Sub-Committee on Regional/Local Promotion Janet Blanchard, Chair Supporting Agency: Volunteer Centers of Michigan Subcommittee Chaq:e: To strengthen Michigan infrastructures that sustain voluntarism, and especially to assist existing Volunteer Centers, assist emerging ones, and stimulate new ones. / / / GOAL#! GOAL#3 ASSIST EXISTING VOLUNTEER CENTERS •assist leadership •increase visibility •strengthen funding base STIMULATE NEW VOLUNTEER CENTERS •identify/assist leadership •increase visibility •help to provide seed money •conduct regional summits GOAL#2 ASSIST EMERGING VOLUN1EER CENTERS •assist leadership •increase visibility •help to access seed money ) �l\1ICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICffiGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An tJIIilme1 to promoll 1irin1, rol1111t11rill1 tUUl" stTOIIf, •ff•cti" IUJif/ITOjil s1ctor ill Mkhiftue. June 18, 1991 ORGtNIZA170NAL JIEJllJE1lS bttl•,.._ u.u.,.,.,;. u.u---.. "'-delbt of Memorandum To: Michigan Community Leaders From: Maryellen J. Lewis, Executive Director ofM"Idtifllll C.:O..,rur of ltlidtif- &.de CJuudtu (111jorM41kM) CowociJ of /tlidti8411 U,._ Luawu Midtis1111 A.uoci4Aoft of Sdtool Adlrtiltislr~n Your ideas and help are needed to help shape the new Youth Service Michigan plan. Dozens of Michigan leaders are working on a statewide framework -- a vision to provide quality community service opportunities for every Michigan youth. If successful, this plan will bring new Federal dollars into Michigan, to help communities strengthen their youth programs and involve youth as partners in community problem-solving. It will also create a sustainable vision for Michigan communities. Do you believe this ia a worthy goal? If so, then your ideas and commitment are needed at this critical time. M"u:lti11111 ~ At'fi<M As..cy A.uoci4Aoft Micltis"" eo--u,. eo~~e,. ~ Pru>Utw CowociJ, Sl4lc u.u~niliu of M"u:N,.. What do you believe ia a worthy goal for this plan? it possible to provide service and leadership experiences for every youth in your community? Is How might this work in your community? What pieces are already in place for a community-wide plan? How would your company or organization help? To be successful, many groups must collaborate: schools, business and industry, churches, arts and health care agencies, united ways, and many more. Can your community serve as a model to help others accomplish this teamwork? You may be hearing from others about this plan, and we urge you to respond as quickly as possible. The timeframe is very shortt The Michigan Nonprofit Forum joins with the Council of Michigan Foundations and many others to assist with the planning process. So, if you prefer, please write to the following address by July 5, 1991: Michelle Engler, Janet Blanchard & George Romney Co-Chairs Coordinating Committee on Voluntarism Michigan Nonprofit Forum 34 Kellogg Center East Lansing, Michigan 48824 We look forward to hearing from you. For further information, you may want to write or call Ms. Donna M. Clarke at the Michigan Nonprofit Forum office. �.• MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELWGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Memorandum To: MNF Member Organizations and Friends From: Maryellen J. Lewis, Executive Director Subject: Upcoming Workshop on "Non-Profit Corporations and the Law" hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Date: April 3, 1991 cc: Russell G. Mawby, MNF Chair I know this is short notice, but I just received this information on a workshop that may interest some of your members: "Non-Profit Corporations and the Law." The cost is low -- $30/$20 including refreshments -and may be within the budget of many nonprofit professionals on your networks. The event will be held next Tuesday, April 9 from 1:30 to 4:30 at the First National Bank in Howell. Part of our mission is to keep Michigan's nonprofit sector informed of quality, reasonably-priced opportunities for professional development and assistance on sector-wide . issues. I hope you will share this information with others, and let us know how else we may be helpful to you and your colleagues. ref:V.4. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, l\flCHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 Memorandum To: Trustees, Michigan Nonprofit Forum From: Maryellen J. Lewis, Executive Director Subject: Date: Impact Survey of Budget Reductions, Michigan Council for the Arts February 21, 1991 For your information, I enclose a recent survey of the immediate impact of state budget cuts on the Michigan nonprofit arts community. The survey was limited to grantees of the Michigan Council for the Arts, which conducted the survey, and it focussed on financial liabilities, loss of jobs, cancelled activities, numbers of students impacted, and related issues. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me, or call Bunny Goldman, Executive Director of the Michigan Council for the Arts: 313/256-3735. Several other associations are conducting impact surveys, and others are compiling examples of successful responses and coping strategies. As this information comes in, I will keep you all informed. If you are aware of other surveys or reports that have sector-wide implications, would you please let me know? This is a time when information will be a critical ingredient for constructive dialogue and action. ref:IV.4. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 Kellogg Center, East Lansing, Michigan 48824 February 15, 1991 Application to the Union Institute·s Project on Statewide Associations for a Capacity-Building Challenge Grant 1. Describe the aspects of your organization that need strengthening or expansion. Identify your priorities and explain why you selected them. Our underdeveloped communication system now stands as a significant barrier to effective fulfillment of our mission. (See mission statement/Executive Summary) The clearinghouse function rests at the··· he .. r-t-. of the design of this organization. However, the cle~~~ghcuse is only one among many implementation responsibilities carried by the single fulltime professional staff person (with one support stat f person) . It has become apparent,. none the 1 ess, that the clearinghouse function must become operational cuickly. in order for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum to functiqn in all qther areas qf its missiqn. Once it is made operational, staff and interns can use and maintain the system to support MNF programs. Background. The Michigan Nonprofit Forum was designed to interface and augment services to nonprofits already provided in Michigan, and then to achieve goals only possible through sector-wide collaboration. Many of the services just now emerging in other states are already provided by Michigan organizations such as the Michigan League for Human Services, the Michigan Council for the Arts, and the Michigan Ecumenical Forum -- yet without reaching all nonprofits, and without achieving the "synergy " which a sector-wide alliance might achieve. The Michigan Nqnprofit Forum was desiQned tp achieye that synerQY through communication, planning and collaborative action. Example: As a result of MNF "s efforts, we are now working with the Michigan League for Human Services, the Michigan Environmental Council, the Battle Creek Urban League, the Detroit News and many local nonprofit partners in five Michigan cities to implement the �-3must accelerate development of the clearinghouse function -gathering, synthesizing and disseminating information in specific topical areas -- in order to move ahead in each of our mission areas. We must also accelerate the development of communication "hubs" around the state -- collaborative arrangements with local agencies which participate in the emerging computer hook-up, "fax tree," and other communication systems, and which serve as dissemination points to local communities of nonprofits. We must also orient/train our collaborators to use the systems; we must provide test information to demonstrate its worth; and we must evaluate and adjust the systems to best serve the needs of communities and the sector statewide. Also, since these "communication technologies " are at the heart of the unique services we can offer to Michigan ' s nonprofit sector, and therefore to potential members, we must advance this capacity in · order to expand and develop our membership base. The core of Clarification of MNF Memberships. MNF's membership are its statewide associations -Organizational Members -- which represent nonduplicative fields in the nonprofit sector. Each Organizational Member brings two representatives to the MNF Board, one a rotating elected practitioner from one of their members (e.g., a local human service agency or school), and the other the appointed executive serving the field statewide. This stable core insures that the policy-making board includes representation from these major parts of the nonprofit sector. In addition, the MNF Bylaws provide for Associate Members, who may be any other association or network related to the nonprofit sector, and for Individual Members. The Board is now developing these membership$. 2. Describe the program, service or administrative functjon that your on~anization would like to beQin or improve. Our current budget was designed to support the operation of the communication function through rotating student internships -- short commitments by students, for example to review an area of cutting-edge research or practice and prepare an " issue paper " or column for the newsletter -- and by pooled information from our member organizations (such as research universities, government relations staffs of United Ways, planning staffs of Community Action Agencies and Urban Leagues, and so on). �-5- (b) arranging with researchers and ins~itutes to include MNF in early circulation, and (c) establishing procedures for compiling information from staffs of member agencies. (3) Implement the electronic mail utility, beginning with the MNF board members as a test case. This involves orienting participants, loading useful materials, and assessing use and making adjustments. (4) Use our new desktop publishing software to produce the mastheads and formats for the MNF newsletter, Issues Briefs and Scholars Updates, as well as other occasional publications. Produce initial issues, and market-test them. (Eventually, these will be services to members and available on a subscription basis, a necessary source of income after our first year.) (5) Compile logistical information for planning local/regional roundtables, such as meeting spaces of various sizes within nonprofit organ~zatLans - in various Michigan cities. Using our database and with the guidan-e::e of 1 oca 1 members, campi 1 e top:Lca..l. l.i..sts. .af local leaders for invitation pools. (These also become poe 1 s for so 1 i citing individual members and --· ~ .. subscribers. ) .-··; : · 3. What are the potential benefits that the nonprofit Sector in your area can ~ain from this service? If possible, quantify these benefits or describe the qualitative impact. The benefits of MNF's emerging communication resource for Michigan's nonprofit sector are still anecdotal, but we can begin to see the pattern of future benefits: -- Because we are able to report new solid numbers defining the sector ' s place in Michigan ' s economy, we have achieved increased press interest and attention. With our systems operational, we intend to keep key journalists apprised of critical sector news; (We now have nearly 350 journalists on our list -- that will increase as a result of our Michigan Communication Project, described above. l -- One quick-and-dirty study by a nonprofit in Michigan ' s "thumb" area clarified the sector's role in local employment and expenditures. Another in Grand Rapids (in process) will compile the first salary and wage data for Michigan ' s nonprofit sector. We have already referred more than a dozen other communities to �-75. Describe some other program, service or administrative system your Qroyp has started and run, that indicates YOu woyld be successful with this new endeavor. Several projects are described in #1 above. In addition, we will conduct the third annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Workshop on May 10, and the program is fully committed (program attached). Although MNF was not yet funded last spring, current MNF staff coordinated last year's Workshop, attended by nearly 1200 nonprofit professionals. 6. What level of financial assistance do you need? We request a grant of $15,000, to cover the cost of a Special Program Assistant and related phone, postage, .copying and travel, in order to accelerate the development of our communication system. For us to fulfill our mission effectively, the development of this function must occur now, quickly, rather than parallel to other maturing systems. Most of the costs of this endeavor are elready budgeted or contributed. The bulletin board itself is-. dcnated ·. by the Michigan Community College Association. The modems · (for ten "hubs" per year) are included in our Kellogg grant. The student assistants, who will maintain the information system once operational, are already lined up as volunteers and rotating interns (included in the Kellogg grant). Information from our members is contributed. Software is already purchased, and publications are budgeted. What we need is an extra pair of hands, and some technical expertise, to complete our communication system as soon as possible. BUDGET: Special Program Assistant (fulltime for six months or, more likely, a graduate student working part-time now, fulltime in summer, part-time in fall ) 2,000 Fringe ( 201.) Phone ( $200/month for six months) 510,000 long distance, Travel for 1,200 1,000 Postage, copies and supplies TOTAL 800 15,000 �-9student interns to develop procedures for their work, which will continue to support the communi~ation system beyond this special project. Spend regular periods entering timely information into the bulletin board: Public policy information, training opportunities, new management insights, etc. Incorporate writing by student interns. Where appropriate, initiate interns to the technology. Informally check the use and value of the materials with users, and compile and review suggestions with staff for improvements. Maintain the e-mail, and check on its use informally, for review and improvements. Begin travelling to "hub" communities, to orient staff, develop procedures, trouble-shoot. Begin expanding local/regional contacts and logistical information, for planning roundtables. Produce one newsletter, one Public Policy Issue, and one Scholars Update. Disseminate to a selected group, with a questionnaire for assessing its value. Months 5-6: Continue operating bulletin board and e-mail, making adjustments. Train staff and student interns to operate independently. Train staff and interns to use the desktop publishing software. Compile responses to the questionnaire, with staff for improvements. review Develop an evaluation procedure with staff to assess the short- and longterm impact of MNF ' s new communication technology. 9. Will this effort move your association towards self-sufficiency? Exolain how. and include both gualitatiye and quantitative projections. As explained above, this grant will allow us to accelerate the development of our central communication function, which is needed now, in order for us to fulfill our mission. For us to recruit new members and income from �APPENDICES 1. 1990-1991 Budget 2. Program for Grantmakers/Grantmakers Seminar III 3. MNF Mission/Executive Summary 3. MNF Board of Trustees 4. MNF Coordinating Committee on Voluntarism 5. Letters of Endorsement �Michigan Ecumenical Forum 809 Ce nt er- S tr ee t. St. l l e 78 . Lans1 ng, M1 ch i gan 48906 (5 17) 4B5-4395 ~ t ev en L Johns -Boeh me Coo ro i~ator/ E x ecut i veD i rector February 15, 1991 It is with great pleasure that I am able to offer on behalf of the Michigan Ecumenical Forum this letter of unqualified support for the attached grant proposal from the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. The Michigan Ecumenical Forum, the successor body to the Michigan Council of Churches, is a nonprofit organization of the major churches and regional/local ecumenical organizations throughout the State of Michigan. As an organizational member of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, the Michigan Ecumenical Forum is excited about the mission and goals of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. This excitement was particularly reinforced by the response of a meeting of the Michigan Church Leaders to a presentation on the Michigan Nonprofit Forum by Maryellen Lewis, Executive Director of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. The excitement lay in the importance to the Michigan Ecumenical Forum and its members in receiving throughout the year cutting-edge information on the nonorofit sector and voluntarism from the Michigan Nonprofit Forum's network, as well as in having the possibility for feedback. In an age of raoid communications, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum's i nfonnati on-sharing vi a a orooosed computer b'u 11 eti n board and electronic mail is -vital to our membershio in keeping abreast with the emerging issues revolving around the nonorofit sector and voluntarism. On behalf of the Michigan Ecume~ical Forum, I urge you to give a positive response to this grant oroposal from the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Sincerely, r.:'futttt [/. 'fhtu .(S.,j,,<L (The Rev.) Steven L. Jahns-Boehme �FEB-18-91 MON 17:41 ARC MIDLAND MI VOtliNTAHY ACTION CHNntR 01~ MII>IANI> COt NTY INC. Slt"Cl~Wit~· •· C~· llh'l" • :.!:.!0 W. Mnln Stn·"·t • Midluucl, ~II ~;4t>-nl:\7 (::i 17) ();i 1-7f;()() February 18, 1991 Maryellen Lew~• Michiqan Nonprof~t Fozum 34 Kelloqq Center !&It Lan11ng, MI 41824-1022 Me. The Volunta%y Action Canter of Midland County would like to •ndor•• the concept of the Michiqan Nonprof~t rorum (MNF) serv1nq •• the etata-wide clear1nqhou1e reepcnlible for areas which benefit all M1ch1qan nonprofit orqanizationa . We bel.1eve th11 "hub" concept woul.d be of ~reat benef1c1&l value fot the Nichiqan nonprofit community, in both the f1nanc1&l and voluntee% area• o£ their operationa. The MNF eould p:ov1de •••1•tance th:ouqh1 1. Re•eazch update• -Many aqanci•• would xelieh havinq a tie into reeearch data wh~ch could be directly applied to their &%&a(•) of need and intereet . 2. Public policy update• - Leqi•lative action often impacta on many of the exi•tinq nonprofit orqan1zat1one. but it 1s difficult for smaller aqenciel to 1tay current. 3. Proqram Innovat1on•/Stat1•t1c•/Id••• - New proqrame are continually being initiated to addre•• aqe-old and/or new problem•. Throuqh th~• tradinq of information, the wheel would not need to be re-invented 10 often . 4. Electroaic ~•+l 1y1tem - Through the eatabliahment of a •tate-wide linkaqe 1y1tem, nonprofit orqanizat1ont could aha:• idea• me~• 1ucoes1fully , effio1ently and effect1vely . The uae of the KN! in th11 clear1nqhou • • function would b•nef1t all nonpJ:o!it participant•. Idea• could be shared 1n a prompt and eff1c1ent manner, alent; with develop.1nq a ba•• o£ information fo: futu~e u1e. P.02 �l..NITED ~ CF !'ORE CTY 123 Pe2 P.O. Box94a 8 ScUtl Monroe Street Monroe. Mld'IIQM 48181 Phone: (313) ~~-1331 FAX: (S1 S) 2.112·3378 February 18, 1991 Maryellen J. Lewis, Executive Oirector Michigan Nonprofit Forum 34 Kellogg canter East Lanainq, MI 48824-1022 Oear Maryellen: Please accept this letter as a confirmation of our meeting on January ~4, 1991, in my office, to ~iscuas your organization's questions an~ role in the state of Michigan with the nonprofit comaunity. And, to reaffirm to you my endorsement of your agency's service. The need tor information on pu.b lic policy, training in our field that addresses local and state issues, and collaboratinq with others to resolve these issues common to each of us would, indeed, be an invaluable aid to the citizens of our respective counties, as well as our state. With the cuts in human services being made at both the federal and state levels couple~ with the slow economy made worse by the war in the Golf, the need to "beef up our effective and efficient ~•livery ot services will never be more important. I aee your agency's service as a tool we can use to have these skills already in place for us to do the job that will need to be done. 11 Looking forward to working with you in the months and years ahead, I am, In community service, s;_nc.•.rely , < '. .. . ~~:::zc;;A- ;~4 . c.o. cappuccilli, Executive Director united Way of Monroe County CDC/ln �MICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An allianct to promott giving, voluntttring and a strong, t/ftctivt nonprofit stctor in Michigan. Michigan Nonprofit Forum Public Policy Committee Roster (September 24, 1991) Edward o. Blews, Committee Chair President Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Michigan Richard B. Austin, Secretary of State State of Michigan Joyce A. Brown, President Battle Creek Urban League Charles w. Butler, Chair Council of National Black Churches, Michigan Chapter James J. Duderstadt, President University of Michigan David Gad-Barf, Executive Director Jewish Community Council Barbara K. Goldman, Executive Director Michigan Council for the Arts Robert E. Ivory, President United Way of Michigan Dorothy A. Johnson, President Council of Michigan Foundations constance Julius, Director of Telecommunications Michigan Community College Association Gerard Keidel, Executive Director Michigan Association of School Administrators Justin P. King, Executive Director Michigan Association of School Boards �Sr. Monica Kostielney, Executive Vice President Michigan Catholic Conference Beverley L. McDonald, Executive Director Michigan League for Human Services Richard w. McDowell, President Schoolcraft College Caryn Nessel, Government Affairs Consultant Michigan Jewish Conference Linda Patterson, Administrative Director Council of Michigan Foundations Helen c. Philpott, Chair Community Foundation of Greater Flint Maryann Pierce, Instructor Thomas M. Cooley Law School George w. Romney, Chairman The National Volunteer Center Anne Rosewarne, President Michigan Health Council Kathleen Strauss, Chair, Government Relations committee Jewish Community Council Melvin Vulgamore, President Albion College Herbert Yamanishi, Executive Director Michigan Community Action Agency Association Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio Michigan Nonprofit Forum -2- �PRINCIPLES OF JURISDICTION & CONSENSUS* MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE Given the wonderful diversity of the nonprofit sector, which is one of its greatest strengths, and the importance of broad consensus and a strong spirit of mutuality when addressing matters of public policy and public interest, the following principles, as articulated at the Fall 1990 initial meeting of the Board of Directors, are intended to bring focus to the work of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum's Public Policy Committee: I. MATTERS OF COMMON CONCERN: The Michigan Nonprofit Forum Public Policy Committee shall address those topics of general concern to the entire nonprofit sector, which cut across and are not limited to specific subdivisions or facets of the nonprofit sector. II. POSITIONS OF MUTUAL INTEREST: The Public Policy Committee shall develop and recommend to the Board of Directors formal positions and program initiatives (in cooperation with the Program Committee) which clearly reflect the mutual interests and common concern of all segments of the nonprofit sector represented within the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, and shall not recommend formal positions when such broad consensus and mutuality of interest cannot be achieved. A. INFORMATION SHARING: The Public Policy Committee shall serve as a clearinghouse for identification and exchange of information on policy issues of concern to the nonprofit sector and activities and initiatives of the various Members of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum which are of interest to other Forum Members. B. PROGRAM INITIATIVES: The Public Policy Committee may recommend to the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Board of Directors professional development program initiatives to serve Forum Members in the area of public policy. III. UNANIMITY/CONSENSUS: The By-Laws of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum (Article III, Section 7) stipulate that a unanimous vote is required for adoption of public policy positions by the Board of Directors; therefore, the Public Policy Committee as a practical matter shall operate on a principle of unanimous consensus for submitting recommendations to the Board of Directors. IV. PROCEDURAL ROLE: The role of the Public Policy Committee is to serve as a working committee for discussing and internally analyzing matters of public policy and submitting recommendations to the Board of Directors; the Public P alley Committee in itself does not have the authority to adopt or announce positions or declarations. *Adopted by Michigan Nonprofit Forum Public P alley Committee on April 4, 1991. EOB :bg :37.55 �.. -... - MICIDGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KEJ.I.()GG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1021 Phone: 5171353-5038 Fax: 5171353-1872 Proposed Position Statement on the Bulk Mail Rate Increase for Nonprofit Organizations BACKGROUND In the past, nonprofit organizations have paid a lower, or ."preferred" rate to mail bulk materials, including programrelated materials and solicitation letters for tax-exempt contributions. In February, that rate increased substantially, and current proposals could increase the rate in october by as much as another 45%. RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE BOARD OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM UNANIMOUSLY ADOPT A POSITION URGXRG FULL WORDING OF THB PRBWBRRBD BULK MAILING RATB WOR NONPROFIT ORGARIZATIONS. FURTHER, THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO CONVEY .THIS POSITION TO THE MICHIGAN CONGRESSIONAL 'DELEGATION AND MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, AND TO NOTIFY MNF TRUSTEES AND OTHER ·NONPROFIT LEADERS THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. Rationale: In order to maintain the rate at post-February levels, Congress must earmark $649 million specifically for this purpose. Unless congress appropriates full funding in the next few weeks, the nation's nonprofit sector will face a significant handicap in the challenging years ahead. Both the House and Senate budget committees have recommended reduced funding. In the next week or so, their recommendations will go to a Conference Committee that has yet to be appointed after which allocation decisions will be made by Congress. Time is limited, but the decision has such far-reaching implications that it deserves our deliberate participation. �RECOMMENDED POSITION PAPER ON FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTIBILITY OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Background Historically, Congress has provided in the Internal Revenue Code for the full deductibility from income taxes of charitable contributions to recognized nonprofit organizations holding Federal 501( c) tax-exempt status and organized and operated for religious, charitable, sdentific, educational and certain other purposes. For many years, that full deductibility of charitable contributions has been available to taxpayers filing Schedule A as part of the long-form tax filing. In 1981, the Congress established a new "non-itemizer 11 charitable contribution deduction of up to $100 for persons who file the short form and do not utilize Schedule A. Regrettably, the non-itemizer deduction was repealed in 1986. Then in 1990, the Congress established a floor or threshhald of 3% of income to be subtracted from Schedule A deductions (including charitable contributions) before recognizing them for tax purposes, for persons filing individual returns with income above $100,000 and for joint filers reporting income above $150,000. This new threshhold provision in the Internal Revenue Code will "sunset" or expire in 1996 unless it is renewed by the Congress. RECOMMENDED MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM POSITION THE PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM ADOPT A POSITION URGING CONGRESS NOT TO RENEW (AND CERTAINLY NOT TO INCREASE) THE 3% FLOOR OR SUBTRACTION FROM SCHEDULE A DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS) FROM TAXPAYERS WITH HIGHER INCOMES, BECAUSE SUCH A FLOOR IS A PHILOSOPHICAL AND PRACTICAL DISCOURAGEMENT TO CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH ARE SO CRITICAL TO THE ABILITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PERFORM SERVICES WHICH ARE SO VITAL TO THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF THE NATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE OF MODEST MEANS OR FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS, AND WHICH ENORMOUSLY REDUCE THE DEMANDS AND BURDENS ON GOVERNMENT; AND FURTHER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPT A POSITION URGING CONGRESS TO RESTORE THE NON-ITEMIZER CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO FURTHER FOSTER THE SERVICES CITED ABOVE AND TO ENCOURAGE TAXPAYERS OF MODEST MEANS TO CONTRIBUTE; AND FURTHER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE THESE POSITIONS AND CONCERNS AS APPROPRIATE. �-2Rationale Generous charitable g1vmg and the eleemosynary spirit and hallmarks of our American society are absolutely essential to the ability of the nonprofit sector to serve so substantially the general welfare, health, education and cultural vitality of our pluralistic nation. Enlightened tax policies which recognize and encourage charitable contributions to qualifying nonprofit organizations are critically important, and have long been recognized in American law. Both the repeal of the non-itemizer deduction (granted by a recent innovation in tax policy) and the imposition of a 3\ floor on Schedule A deductions for higher income taxpayers are distressing erosions in such enlightened tax policy toward the nonprofit sector. The continuation beyond its "sunset" date and any increase in the 3\ threshhold would constitute a very serious and damaging discouragement and depression in charitable giving. Congress should be reminded of this regularly between now and the sunset date. EOB :bg:40.14 �MICmGAN34NONPROFIT FORUM KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Pboae: 5171353-5031 Fu: 5171353-1872 RECOMMENDED POSITION ON FIHANCIAL ACCOQNTING STANQARQS BOARP NONPROFIT ACCQUNTING PRQPOSALS Backgrounci The Financial Accountinq Standards Board (FASB), which sets recoqnized standards for financial accountinq and auditinq, has proposed three very siqnificant chanqes in nonprofit corporation accountinq. The proposals threaten to erode financial support for nonprofit organizations, create onerous administrative and valuation burdens and distort the financial picture of nonprofit corporations. These proposed FASB standard chanqes would: 1.) Require nonprofit orqanizations to count pledqes as actual revenues (rather than the general practice by nonprofit& currently of recordinq pledqes at the time the cash payment is received); 2.) Require nonprofits to record as revenue the value of all contributions of works of art or other items of historical siqnificance and to appraise virtually all such items in order to do so; and 3.) Require the value of services contributed to nonprofit orqanizations to be recorded as current revenues. Responses to and comments on these proposed changes are beinq souqht by the Financial Accountinq Standards Board before it renders a final decision. RECOMMENQED MICBIGAH NOHPRQFIT FORUM POSITION THAT THE PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OP THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM ADOPT A FORMAL POSITION EMPHATICALLY OPPOSING THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD'S CHANGES TO REQUIRE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO RECORD AS CURRENT REVENUES PLEDGES OF CONTRIBUTIONS, CONTRIBUTED WORKS OF ART AND ITEMS OP HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND CONTRIBUTED SERVICES, WHICH WOULD DISTORT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CREATE ONEROUS ADMINISTRATIVE AND APPRAISAL BURDENS, IMPOSE MISLEADING AND INACCURATE ASSUMPTIONS, AND POTENTIALLY ERODE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR; AND FURTHER, THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BE ASKED TO CONVEY THIS POSITION TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD. �RATIONALE 1.) The FASB standard to require accrual recordinq of pledqes as current revenues would force nonprofit orqanizations to abandon the current practice qenerally of recordinq pledqes at the time the cash payment is received. The proposed standard fails to recoqnize that 100' of pledqes do not always translate into actual revenues. The line between a firm pledqe and a statement of intent is not always clear. Thouqh there have been some court decisions supportinq leqal enforcement of pledqes, it is ridiculous to imply that nonprofit& would or could qo to court to enforce pledqes. To do so would alienate donors and depress the willinqness of people to pledqe. And to count pledqes as revenues distorts the financial statements, showinq a hiqher level of income than is accurate or realistic. · 2.) Requirinq donated art and historical works to be appraised and recorded as revenues would be an unreasonable and unnecessarily costly imposition. Such qifts are rarely assets which could be sold at their appraised value to produce revenues, if the donor desired to do so. And since donors qive out of a desire to support a charitable cause rather than on the financial strenqth or statements of the orqanization, the request is simply unnecessary. 3.) To record contributed services as revenues would create an administrative niqhtmare, forcinq major new systems to track such services and methods of valuinq them. And philosophically, it desecrates or trivializes the spirit of voluntarism which is at the heart of the nonprofit sector, translatinq it from somethinq which is unique to just another thinq with a price taq attached to it. �MICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, :MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 1991 Program Committee Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar III William s. Banfield President Michigan College Foundation 26101 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48076 313/357-1844 Charles A. Infante Manager, Contributions Program The Dow Chemical Company Willard H. Dow Center Midland, MI 48674 517/636-3620 Keith Bankwitz, SFRE President Manager, Educational Foundation Society of Manufacturing Engineers P.O. Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121 313/271-1500 x510 Nancy s. Ironside VP for Development Pause for Cause 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 52 Lansing, MI 48933 517/489-0610 Russell Gabier Executive Director Irving s. Gilmore Foundation 136 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 615 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 616/342-6411 Dorothy A. Johnson, Co-chair President Council of Michigan Foundations One South Harbor Ave., Suite 3 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616/842-7080 Casey Granton Program Coordinator Michigan Council for the Arts 1200 Sixth Avenue, suite 1180 Detroit, MI 48226 313/256-3718 Constance P. Julius Director, Telecommunications Michigan Community College Assn. 2100 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-4350 R. Kenneth Gruber Executive Director Impression 5 Science Museum 200 Museum Drive Lansing, MI 48933 517/485-8116 Maryellen J. Lewis Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Forum 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405 Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-4360 Ernest B. Gutierrez, Jr. Program Officer The Kresge Foundation 3215 w. Big Beaver Road P.O. Box 3151 Troy, MI 48007-3151 313/643-9630 John s. Lore, Co-chair Senior Vice President St. John Health Corporation 22101 Moross Road Detroit, MI 48236 313/296-8680 �Joel J. Orosz Program Officer W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 616/968-1611 Paul J. Strawhecker, SFRE President Vice President, Development Northwood Institute 3225 Cook Road Midland, MI 48640 517/832-4205 Barbara Owens Director of Development U of M Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 313/593-5393 James R. Tarrant President Michigan Health Council 1305 Abbott Road, Suite 102 East Lansing, MI 48823 517/337-1615 W. Calvin Patterson III Executive Director McGregor Fund 3333 W. Fort Street, Suite 1380 Detroit, MI 48226 313/963-3495 S. Mark Terman, NSFRE President Western Michigan Chapter Executive Director Library of Michigan Foundation P.O. Box 30159 Lansing, MI 48909 517/373-1297 Dianne Bostic Robinson Executive Director Barat Human Services League of Catholic Women 5250 John R Detroit, MI 48202 313/833-1525 Patricia R. Waxweiler Director of Development Genesee Substance Abuse Services 1101 Beach Street Flint, MI 48502 313/257-3201 Diana R. Sieger Executive Director Grand Rapids Foundation 209c Waters Building Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616/454-1751 Lawrence Wells Assistant to the Director Michigan League for Human Services 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 401 Lansing, MI 48933 517/487-5436 Samuel Sniderman Sr. Jacquie A. Wetherholt, SSJ Deputy Executive Director Director of Development/Grants Michigan Association of School BoardsChair, Women in Development Committee 421 W. Kalamazoo St. St. John Health Corporation Lansing, MI 48933 22101 Moross Road 517/371-5700 Detroit, MI 48226 313/296-8680 Glenn R. Stevens Executive Director Presidents Council, state Universities of Michigan 230 N. Washington Sq., #302 Lansing, MI 48933 517/482-1563 �MICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KEI.I.QGG CENTER EAST LANSING, :MICIUGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 Pro;posed Sources of Other Income for 1991-92 (prepared for the October 1 meeting of the MNF Finance Committee) In 1991-92, a total of$12,163 must be raised from sources other than the W.K. Kellogg Foundation ($160,163), the ten Founding Member Organintions ($10,000), MNF subscriptions ($2,000), and the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar (which is heavily subsidized and not intended to produce excess revenue for MNF general support). On August 6, the MNF Executive Committee approved a budget which proposed the following sources for that $12,163: Other Organizational Member Dues Membership Campaign General Contributions 2,000 2,000 8,163 Based on the proposals of the Membership Committee, these are some potential sources for the $8,163 of General Contributions: Individual Trustees (now 36 persons) New "Network Associates" (10 @$100-500) Agency/Individual" Associates" (40 @$50) Other Individual Donors General Support Grants 3,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 The last two - Individual Donors and General Support Grants from corporations and foundations - should also be cultivated for Year 3, when the required "General Contributions" increase sharply to $54,913. �MICIDGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KEIJ.OGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 MNF 3-Year General Cash Income WXcludin& GGS) (from the 1990 Kellogg Proposal, revised 813/91) Yearl Founding Members W .K. Kellogg Foundation TOTAL 10,000 156,342 Founding Members Other Contributions/Dues W.K. Kellogg Foundation MNF Fees and Publications TOTAL 10,000 12,163 150,163 2,000 Founding Members Other Contributions/Dues W.K. Kellogg Foundation MNF Fees and Publications· TOTAL 10,000 54,913* 138,620 5,000 $166,342 Year2 $174,326 Year3 $174,933 * This revised Year 3 contributions figure reflects the added staff position (Administrative Assistant, salary range $24,000 to 28,000 plus 20% fringe) approved by the Trustees at the 5/9/91 board meeting. NOTE: Kellogg funds designated for the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar budget are not included here ($12,000 in 1991, $10,000 in 1991, $8,000 in 1991). Also, the Year 1 budget includes $9000 non-recurring start-up costs, but Years 2 & 3 include larger program budgets. Costs for outside evaluation vary from year to year, highest in the second year. Years 2 & 3 include a 5% inflation factor on most line items, required by the Kellogg Foundation's program officer in the design phase. However, these increases are moderated by minimal evaluation costs built into the design of Year 3. �( Pr-oj ec t Nu mb er ( & PO I n i ti a I s : UPMM~' TJ D FINANCIAL REPORT TO W. K. KELLOGG fOUNDATION EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDING : I Approved Budget (line items per Commitment Letter, Proposal. or approved revision) PERSONNEL MEETINGS COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD GRANTMAKERS/GRANTSEEKERS TRAVEL EQUIPMENT OFFICE EXPE.NSE PUBLICATIONS EVALUATION TOTALS June 30, 1991 II Actual Expenditures of W!<Kf funds 101,400 5,700 7,000 12,000 8,000 9,000 18,700 3,000 7,542 77,098 1,403 0 12,000 5,182 13,084 14,769 0 0 168,342 123,536 NEXT PERIOD'S BUDGET III Differences between I & II 24,302 4,297 7,000 0 818 (4,0841 1,931 3 ,000 7,542 v IV Previously Approved Proposed (if different from IV) 99,400 9,650 3,000 10,000 6,000 0 15,800 5,000 11,313 44,806 132,706 9,850 3,000 10,000 8,ooo 11,500 15,800 5,000 11,313 16Q, 163 204,969 44,806 NOTE: Explanation should be given for substantiJl deviations in actual and/or proposed expertditures from originally approved budget items. Less WI<Kf Balanr:e (III above) 160,163 Proposed WKKf Payment I hereby certify the above ex pense statement preDared on: a cash basis (check one ~an accrual basis that applies) and resulting balance to be ( Orrect. I further ( ertify that this organization continues to be classified ~san organizat ion des cr i bed in Se ction 509(a) of the Internal Reve nu e Code. Grantee: United Way of Hi c!:Wian Robert E. Ivory, t1NF _] rea surer (please type) Chief fi nan cia l Officer Name and Ti tl e ~yellen J. L e wj~ - ~~I Executive DirectQ r (plea se type) Projec t Dire c tor Name and Ti t le Rr ii JR II Til E rOR H 1-11 Til OP IGH itd / Chief Financial Of icer ( sign l ure ) '-. (.(t?ZJ, c~/UJz / &i~~ Project Direct or <;IGt i/\ II JilES TO THE KE' (I(; gnature) FOIJNil /\ 1l llfl ( 1'11010 November 4, 1991 (Date) Nov ember 4, 1991 (Date) COP I ES UQf ACCEP l /\IJL E) �' .. Budeet Notes Financial Rax>rt to the W.K. Kello&& Foundation Period from June 1. 1990 throu&h June 30. 199~ 1. Thirteen Month Year: As discussed with our Program Officer, Joel Orosz, we have adjusted our repo¢ng period to coincide with our fiscal year 'ending June 30. To accomplish this, our first reporting year covers 13 months, including one month from the second grant~ year. Funds for that thirteenth month are included in this payment request. 2. Adjusted Second Year: For the same reason, the second year has been adjusted, excluding the first month and adding one month from the third grant year. · 3. Balance Forward: The full balance from 1990-91 has been included in the proposed revised budget for 1991-92, as discussed with our Program Officer. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, :MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: . 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective 110nprojit sector in Michigan. Annual Prof:ress Report ~ W. K. KellOf:f: Foundation (Covering the 13-month period from June 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991) I. Introduction In May 1990, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation awarded a three-year grant to the United Way of Michigan for implementation of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum-- an alliance of organizations and individuals to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. Previously MNF had operated since August 1988 as an informal alliance, which then developed collaborative plans for a staffed entity to serve a sector-wide mission: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector. and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. Beginning on June 1, 1990 --initially supported by this grant and by additional funds from the founding organizations-- MNF was established under the direction of a Steering Committee composed of board leadership (volunteers) and executives (staff) of ten founding organizations (quickly expanded to sixteen statewide associations and organizations, and five at-large members-- list appended). This first annual Progress Report reviews the original vision of the founders and how that vision has taken shape in Michigan's rapidly evolving context. II. Summary of Proposed Project Creation of the Staffed Alliance. The newly-staffed Michigan Nonprofit Forum was created as a special kind of organization with a unique structure. It was not intended to be a free-standing organization, fully self-sufficient and independent of its members. Instead, the original design recognized Michigan's rich landscape of well-established and emerging networks serving nonprofit issues. Rather than create another competitor in a time of scarce resources, the founders sought to create a mechanism for finding common ground -- shared concerns, mutual opportunities, and collective "blind spots -- and for mobilizing joint action. They reasoned that: �"Within Michigan's nonprofit sector, many associations already exist to serve particular fields, such as health, human services, and education. Much like a chamber of commerce or a trade association, these constituency-controlled associations serve the needs of their members through advocacy (to impact tax laws and public policy), joint purchasing to achieve economies of scale, information dissemination, and/or training and technical assistance. Even so, many-- possibly most- nonprofits in Michigan, particularly medium and small agencies, are not reached by these services and operate in relative isolation. "Further, even these existing associations of nonprofits do not often work cooperatively and have no formal mechanism for planning together with the closelyallied communities of funders and government agencies. Instead, fragmentation within the sector, and lack of a comprehensively-informed public, hamper constructive development. " ... [T]he Michigan Nonprofit Forum will, for the frrst time, create a statewide mechanism for dialog, planning and cooperative action among all stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. . .. The activities of the Forum will address voluntarism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector not as proprietary functions but as public ~oods, which broadly affect the state's economy, polity and quality of life, and which therefore merit careful analysis and planning, human resource and organizational development, informed public discussion and policy-development, and dependable support. " ... Toward that end, the MNF will promote dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community development, education, religion) and economic sectors (nonprofit, for-profit and public) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise public awareness and recognition of the nonprofit sector's role and significant contributions in Michigan." (1990 Proposal to the Kellogg Foundation, pp. 2-3) As originally conceived, MNF would operate with minimal staff (an executive and a secretary) and maximum participation by organizations and individuals on issues of shared concern. Mission Areas and Proposed Activities. Within MNF' s broad mission, the founders included four broad areas for collaborative action: 1. To promote public awareness and understanding of Michigan's nonprofit sector: what it is, how it functions, and what part it plays in communities and the state. 2. To promote the effectiveness of the sector. 3. To advance the cause of voluntarism in the state. 4. To advance the cause of philanthropy in the state. 2 �The founders' deliberations recognized that a wide array of activities were already underway in Michigan to serve these broad goals, and that MNF would be "the new kid on the block," seeking to build bridges, identify common ground and overcome turf issues through mutual benefit. The founders also recognized that new and overlooked viewpoints must be included in the dialog to achieve new insight and effective action. To accomplish its mission, MNF would undertake activities in these areas: (A) Dialogue: "The Forum will regularly convene discussions among sector leaders and stakeholders on key and emerging issues . . . [to] serve both as a resource for understanding and a catalyst for further action. Further, through cooperation with existing networks, ... the Forum will promote dialogue throughout all levels of the sector, in order to raise the quality and extent of local discussion and informed action in the state as a whole." (B) Infonnation Sharine and Research: "The Forum will compile and disseminate current information and insights ... [and] serve as a responsive clearinghouse of information on the sector -- including an interactive computer network with hubs across the state -- ... raising awareness and understanding of emerging issues. . .. The Forum will also work to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars ... [to] promote collaborative analysis and broader reporting on the role, diversity, capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan." (C) Public Policy Infonnation: "In addition to its broader informationsharing function, the MNF will have a particular emphasis on stimulating greater awareness and understanding of public policy issues that effect the sector as a whole. . .. [T]he MNF will become a hub for gathering and disseminating critical information on sector-wide issues of common concern, and for promoting broader dialogue and understanding. " (D) Capacity-Buildine: "[T]hrough its member organizations and others throughout the state, MNF will identify existing in-state resources for technical assistance and for education in philanthropy and voluntarism, as well as existing areas of need and interest in the state ... [in order to] increase awareness of [existing] resources and serve as a catalyst for collaborative planning and action [for unmet needs and underserved regions]." (E) Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar: "As a centerpiece for its work, MNF will ... bring the sector's stakeholders together for day long presentations and discussions .... " (1990 Proposal, pp. 4-5) In its first year, MNF would make progress in each of these areas, as part of an overall strategy to create the alliance by demonstrating its worth. define it by principled experience and example. then recruit from its success. 3 �ill. FirSt-Year Proems In its first year, the MNF board has successfully created a working organization to serve its shared agenda. Under the board's leadership and with the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, MNF conducted programs and created an operating framework of broad-based input and deliberations. From this strong beginning, MNF is already preparing to take on some of the largest, most complex issues facing the sector in its second year. A. Dialowe. MNF founders sought to create a mechanism for achieving shared understandings and collaborative action across Michigan's nonprofit sector. In MNF' s original design, dialogue was both a goal in itself, and also a means for refining MNF's continuing mission and timely objectives. In its first year, MNF successfully convened key leaders and conducted action-oriented discussions on a wide range of topics, testing out the strategy's viability and usefulness in a variety of settings. To begin, MNF's first board meeting was structured as a forum, with representative small groups (each a cross-section of the sector) identifying top priority issues facing the sector. MNF's thirty-seven Trustees, consisting of voluntary and professional leadership from across the sector, thus defmed MNF's first action framework (appended). In the months that followed, many of those action plans were implemented. In particular, the issue of voluntarism became an organizing theme for a series of forums leading to a statewide Campaign for Voluntarism (to begin at the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar IV on April24, 1992). Three forums were held (December 20, March 18 and April 11), bringing together leaders from thirty-seven statewide organizations involved with voluntarism (roster appended). As a result, a comprehensive Michigan Campaign for Voluntarism has been designed, with commitments by each of the participating organizations to conduct related activities (design appended). In addition, an article was produced by one participating organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and distributed to its 37,000 subscribers statewide. Other dissemination plans are being developed by several others, including the Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators, the Michigan School Volunteer Programs, the Michigan Society of Association Executives. and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. In addition, MNF conducted two public policy meetings (Apri14, April 26), bringing together nonprofit and civic leaders in MNF's Public Policy Committee to discuss pressing public policy issues affecting the sector. These discussions resulted in a framework for collective deliberation, an agenda of top priority issues for further exploration, and three position statements on critical issues, subsequently adopted by the MNF board (discussed further in section C below). The 1990-91 planning committee for the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar also produced cross-sector dialogue and insight. The GGS Planning Committee was structured to convene funders and fundseekers from diverse fields, to plan a statewide conference to benefit the nonprofit community as a whole. As a result of these planning meetings (August 7, October 2 and February 11), committee leadership recognized that this committee -- in 4 �addition to producing the annual GGS Seminar -- itself exemplifies the Forum's mission and represents a continuing opportunity to build alliances and achieve mutual understanding on difficult issues. The 1991-92 Committee has been structured with this in mind: that it represents a special kind of forum and a continuing opportunity to advance the field. MNF also conducted several smaller, more specialized or localized forums, consistent with its original design. For example, because of interest in MNF's work on voluntarism, a group of nonprofit leaders in Big Rapids convened a group of 13 professionals to meet with MNF staff, to explore ways to participate in the statewide initiative to start new Voluntary Action Centers (VACs). Similar meetings were held in Holland, Adrian, Traverse City, Muskegon, and two in Alma. These local planning efforts are self-sustaining, assisted by the new state network, Volunteer Centers of Michigan. MNF also conducted local discussions as part of five workshops in June (in Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Traverse City) co-sponsored with the Foundation for American Communications, on media relations for nonprofits. MNF led luncheon discussions among the 50 to 80 participants, focussing on critical issues, perceived needs, and potential follow-up activities. Based on those discussions, plans are now being developed for self-sustaining networks of nonprofit communicators. In late spring, MNF joined with the Council of Michigan Foundations and other partners to produce a series of three planning meetings for a statewide Youth Service Michigan plan. MNF had initiated related discussions among educators and MNF trustees in the late fall and winter, in response to the National and Community Service Act passed by Congress in October 1990. Others also recognized this important opportunity for Michigan, so a natural alliance was created in the spring to produce a plan to position Michigan for the national competition for funding. MNF' s major contribution was enlisting its Organizational Members in the planning process, and alerting its networks including nearly 3,000 professionals and citizens, who responded enthusiastically to the opportunity to participate in the planning process (primarily through letters and calls). The three planning forums involved nearly 100 Michigan leaders in the formal planning process. Resulting recommendations are now before the Governor, who is forming a Governor's Commission on Youth Service Michigan to complete and submit the plan to Washington for potential funding. B. Infonnation Sharing. MNF founders also sought to create a hub for the exchange of information on the sector. The original design included (1) creation of a distribution system -- through existing networks as well as new avenues -- to circulate information on critical issues relating to the four mission areas; (2) a responsive "clearinghouse" function on timely issues; (3) stimulation and then dissemination of new research on the sector in Michigan; and (4) creation of a computerized bulletin board, to make information easily accessible across the state. In its first year, MNF made significant progress in all four areas. B-1: Distribution System. In the course of the year, MNF has identified 296 network organizations (in addition to Organizational Members) which relate to the nonprofit 5 �sector. These range widely from Volunteer Centers which serve individual communities of nonprofits, to statewide organizations like the Michigan Orchestra Association. In some cases, these networks publish information received from MNF in their newsletters; in others, the organizations have included our information in other communications with members. In addition, MNF has compiled a growing database of over 4200 nonprofits and related organizations, segmented so that mailings can be carefully targeted to particular audiences. (We anticipate that the database will double in 1991-92, based on lists now identified.) For example, four mailings reported on the work of MNF's Michigan Volunteer Coalition and plans for Youth Service Michigan - targeted to youth-serving and educational organizations, as well as to organizations that could serve as strong partners in comprehensive youth community service designs, such as United Ways and Urban Leagues (copy of the 6/18 letter attached). Smaller mailings reported regionally on training opportunities, such as the low-cost workshop on "Nonprofit Corporations and the Law" conducted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce Oetter attached). Copies of useful research were distributed, primarily to MNF Organizational Members for their use and distribution (cover letter for the impact survey of state budget cutbacks on the arts attached). Plans for 1991-92 include formalizing these communication systems into newsletters and Issue Papers, mailed to those who join as subscribers and members as well as those in strategic networks. Plans also include shifting most (not all) dissemination to the Computer Bulletin Board as this becomes feasible (discussed below). B-2: Clearinghouse Function. As MNF has become more widely known, calls have increased requesting a wide range of information. In some cases, calls relate to MNF mailings -- for example, scores of calls resulted from the mailings on the Youth Service Michigan plan. Others fall in these general categories: media inquiries, requests for demographic information on the sector, requests which result in referrals to specific nonprofit agencies, requests for funding information or technical assistance, and general requests concerning employment in the sector. With the assistance of our evaluation advisors, we have designed a form to capture details of these requests, to track the growth and usefulness of this function. Plans also include creation of various Information Sheets responding to common inquiries. During the first eight months, MNF staff made presentations to groups throughout the state, such as to the regional meetings of the Michigan Association of School Boards and the United Way of Michigan, and to statewide meetings of the Michigan Association of School Administrators and denominational leaders convened by the Michigan Ecumenical Forum. More recently, presentations have been made to non-board organizations, such as the Flint association of volunteer administrators, the state association of animal advocates, the Michigan Campus Compact, the Volunteer Centers of Michigan, the Accounting Aid Society, the Calhoun County elected officials (convened by their state legislator), the American Association of University Women, and the Social Science Research Bureau conference on "Privatization of Public Services." 6 �MNF staff also have increasingly been identified as resources for sharing information and for assisting access to statewide networks -- for example, to assist the "Funding Fundraising" initiative by the National Society of Fundraising Executives, and the "Into the Streets" initiative for college student community service, conducted by the Campus Outreach Opportunity League. Also, the MNF Executive Director now serves as a member of the Policy Board of the Social Science Research Bureau. This kind of information dissemination also can serve as a catalyst for innovation or change. For example, as part of its efforts to assist the promotion of volunteering statewide, MNF reached out to networks of organizations (such as United Ways, Chambers of Commerce, and Cooperative Extension offices) in communities that lacked volunteer centers. As a result, 15 communities have been identified that show interest in starting up volunteer centers, including several communities (such as Big Rapids, Cadillac and Three Rivers) which were stimulated by MNF's inquiry. These communities have now been drawn into the loop of assistance that can be provided by strong, experienced Volunteer Centers through the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. Similarly, MNF has helped to spread interest in youth community service programs through its mailings. In the coming year, we will explore how best to be of assistance to this movement -- such as convening roundtables to consider curriculum innovations that incorporate community service, for possible wider implementation. Currently, MNF's database includes 1,324 persons whose work relates to youth or young adult community serv1ce. B-3: Research. MNF convened two scholars roundtables (one at Calvin College and one at the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar), to identify interest and promote greater attention to nonprofit research questions. Mailings continue to keep contact with interested scholars, and plans are underway to co-sponsor annual or semi-annual roundtables with the Nonprofit Michigan Project at Michigan State University. In addition, MNF has served in an advisory role to several colleges considering or developing academic programs on the nonprofit sector, including Michigan State University (the MNF Executive Director is a member of their Third Sector Planning Committee), Grand Valley State University, and Calvin College. MNF staff also work closely with the Nonprofit Michigan Project, which will share a student intern in 1991-92. Plans for 1991-92 include developing MNF's ability to serve as a utility for scholars and nonprofit professionals, by (a) disseminating research insights, (b) communicating practitioners' concerns in the form of valid research questions, and (c) providing access to sectorwide data collection for scholars. This will be discussed at the Scholars Roundtables as well as in MNF's policy and program committees. B-4: Computer Bulletin Board. As committed in the proposal, a Computer Bulletin Board has been created within the Michigan Community College Association's system. However, the work of making that system functional and actually used by the nonprofit community still remains. 7 �The original plan called for "hubs" around the state, which would receive MNF information for further, local dissemination, and which would relay local information for statewide dissemination. This has, in fact, been the MNF operating design, using the mail and telephone. However, the leap to a computer network has been delayed, for several reasons: -- Few nonprofits are in the habit of using computer systems for communications, in contrast to word processing or data manipulation. --Although the concept of serving as a "hub" has been discussed with several networks, actual translation of that general idea into practice will require close working relationships and experimentation, including significant staff time. -- The collection of quantities of timely information represents a logistical problem that is only beginning to be addressed. It will take both numerous interns and many willing nonprofit professionals. This is a challenge that still lies ahead. When this problem frrst became apparent early in 1991, MNF submitted a proposal to the Union Institute for a small grant for a temporary staff person to address it (attached). The grant was not approved, so the problem of staff time remains the primary obstacle. C. Public Policy Infonnation. The MNF founders saw a special opportunity for MNF in the area of public policy. On cross-sector issues, areas of common concern to all parts of the nonprofit sector, they proposed to create a mechanism for achieving common understandings and developing action strategies. In its frrst year, MNF initiated sector-wide consideration of public policy issues and made important contributions to the state and national debate. For example, the overarching theme of the Public Policy Committee meetings was that lack of public understanding -- both of legislators and the voters -- about What is the nonprofit sector, Why do we have it, What does it do, How does it fit into the puzzle of government and private sector services, and Why is it worthy of our continued support? As a result, two major recommendations of the Public Policy Committee have resulted in progress toward a MNF White Paper on the nonprofit sector, and the first of a possible series of taped Summits on the issues, bringing together leaders from government, business and the nonprofit sector (committee roster appended). In addition, the Public Policy Committee deliberated on several critical policy issues, resulting in three Position Statements (later approved by the Board of Trustees) concerning: (1) the proposed increase in the nonprofit postal rate; (2) erosion of the charitable tax deduction at the federal level; and (3) the new accounting standards proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (attached). As a result, MNF alerted network agencies throughout the state, as well as key legislators and agencies at the state and national levels. 8 �In 1991-92, MNF will formalize this information exchange, by identifying a network of contacts at each Organizational Member and network agency, and by producing Public Policy Alerts/Updates on an irregular basis. A column in the newsletter will be devoted to these issues as well. In addition, the Public Policy Committee meetings, which represent cross-sector gatherings of concerned leaders, will be developed further as informational forums, possibly with outside speakers/resource persons on tough issues. D. Capacity-Buildin&. MNF founders did not originally intend to create a large, staffed organization that would provide extensive direct training and assistance to nonprofit organizations. Instead, MNF would identify existing opportunities for professional development and assistance, and serve as an information clearinghouse, a catalyst for expanded assistance, and a mechanism for joint planning. In its first year, MNF established itself as an information resource and as a vehicle for collaboration to improve the capacity of the sector. MNF contacted universities and groups currently providing training, as well as colleges considering programs to serve the nonprofit sector. In this work, MNF was guided by the statewide survey completed by the Council of Michigan Foundations through its Improving Philanthropy Project, which identified educational programs in philanthropy currently being conducted in Michigan colleges and universities. MNF currently has identified 135 researchers and 125 educators interested in the nonprofit sector as a field of study. As a result, MNF has collaborated with several providers -- such as the Accounting Aid Society and Michigan State University-- in the design and implementation of training programs, and plans are under discussion for more. MNF has also disseminated information on training opportunities, although this function awaits the completion of the computer bulletin board for full development. MNF collected information on needs from GGS participants in 1990 and 1991, and other needs assessments from around the state are being gathered (soon on a systematic basis, using a student intern). In the coming year, this information will form the basis of a Providers Roundtable (hopefully an ongoing planning network), so that nonprofits can receive quality assistance regardless of geographic location. In addition, MNF has been working with the Accounting Aid Society to update its catalog of professionals providing technical services to nonprofits. With the help of a student intern this fall and winter, the updated text should be available by spring. MNF has also advised several communities on conferences and workshops for nonprofits, such as the Jackson Community Foundation and the School of Public Administration at Grand Valley State University. Because it represents a nexus of information, MNF can usually provide names of experts in a wide range of fields. This seems to be a useful service, so plans are underway to compile lists for easy reference on a variety of topics. 9 �E. Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar. With considerable growth over three years, the 1991 GG Seminar was conducted on May 10, 1991 and attended by 1,260 professionals: Health & Human Services NSFRE Higher Education K-12 Arts Priv/Comm/Corp Funders Religion Government United Ways Other 40% 21% 11% 8% 8% 6% 5% 4% 1% 13% GGill established MNF as the sponsor of this event (previously sponsored by the Council of Michigan Foundations), and gave MNF high visibility-- even providing the debut for the MNF videotape, shown at the Speakers Dinner on May 9 and at the luncheon on May 10. Participants gave the entire program high ratings, even finding GGill less impersonal that the smaller GGII! (committee roster and program attached) The GG Seminar is much more than a free-standing event. It represents a major opportunity-- both through its planning process and at the event itself-- to advance MNF's mission of achieving a cohesive community of stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. The Seminar can draw from and build on MNF's work throughout the year; the Seminar can also inform MNF's mission in the subsequent year. Thus MNF's sponsorship represents a special challenge to the Planning Committee for GGIV, scheduled for April24, 1992. F. Start-up Functions. In addition to the five activity areas described above, a major challenge for MNF's leaders was to create an operating alliance, capable of executing collaborative activities through networks, with minimal MNF staff. In its first year, all the major organizational components have been developed, and the organization is fully operational ((501(c)(3) authorization still pending). F-1: Governance: Because of its unique collaborative structure and purposes, MNF' s governance was a special challenge. MNF Steering Committee members formed a task force in July to formulate by-laws-- adopted in October and amended in May-- that define a governing board and expanded membership, as well as inclusive committees which draw widely from Michigan's nonprofit sector to define current programs and future directions. The goal of the founding members was to keep the governing board small enough for effective deliberations, yet to keep MNF's leading edges-- its program and policy committees -- as broadly inclusive as possible. They accomplished this FIRST by limiting board membership to no more than 20 statewide networks of nonprofits (such as the United Way of Michigan and the Michigan League for Human Services), plus 5 smaller or more 10 �specialized networks of nonprofits (such as the Michigan Orchestra Association or the Flint Council of Churches), plus 5 At-Large Members with statewide prominence in the nonprofit sector. The governing board is explicitly designed to bring diverse voices to the table, representing as broad and rich a cross-section of Michigan's nonprofit sector as possible. SECOND, the founding members defmed MNF's operating committees as inclusive-that is, those committees explicitly seek diverse representation from interested stakeholders across the state. The Program Committee, Public Policy Committee and Grantmakers/Grantseekers Program Committee are examples. F-2: F.stablishine an Office and Staff: Although it serves as an alliance, MNF must also operate as a well-managed and accountable organization. For this purpose, the Steering Committee engaged an Acting Executive Director on June 1, 1990, who established an office under the auspices of the United Way of Michigan. After an extensive search, MNF leaders hired Maryellen Lewis as Executive Director on November 1, 1990, who hired an Administrative Secretary. Based on the experience of the first year, on May 9, 1991 MNF leaders approved the creation of an administrative assistant position for Year 2 (after discussion with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation). F-3: Student Internships: MNF has engaged its first two student interns this fall. Previously, both space and staff time represented unresolved obstacles to adding student interns to the office operations. During its first seven months, MNF operated out of a single office with two desks, contributed by the United Way of Michigan. In January, MNF moved into temporary space in the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University, at first with only a two and then a three month agreement. At that time, staff took on several new responsibilities, including bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing and other financial management services previously provided by the United Way of Michigan. So until recently, the recruitment, deployment and supervision of student interns remained undeveloped. Nonetheless, MNF developed relationships with several colleges, including Michigan State University, Lansing Community College and Cooley Law School, which will result in both volunteer and paid student internships in 1991-92. Job descriptions for student projects have already been drafted, and plans for supervision are being outlined. Two student interns begin on October 1, 1991. F-4: Evaluation. The MNF executive has been working with three evaluation advisors from Michigan State University: Dr. Christopher Clark, chairman of educational administration, Dr. Frank Fear, chairman of community development, and Dr. Mary Andrews, associate dean of human ecology. Based on their advice, preliminary systems have been developed to track MNF operations, and a process evaluation plan is being developed by Dr. Clark. On their advice, a graduate student was sought to work with them but were unsuccessful last spring. Since no funds were expended on evaluation in 1990-91 and rollover of all funds has been approved, a major evaluation design will be possible in 1991-92. 11 �IV. Future Plans - Year 2 As part of its planning for the fall meeting of the Trustees, the MNF Executive Committee will review and set priorities for 1991-92 (and set the stage for 1992-93) at its October 8 meeting. For this purpose, a preliminary list of goals was distributed for review at the August 6 Executive Committee meeting, including these: Promms to Develop 1. Strengthen MNF's capacity to respond and even take leadership on public policy issues (such as liability issues). 2. Continue the Grantmakers/Grantseekers series, incorporating it as an integral part of MNF' s ongoing work. 3. Begin a series of fonnal MNF-sponsored Summits/Public Policy Forums on critical issues (one or two per year). 4. Kick off the Michigan Campaign for Voluntarism. 5. Lay groundwork for a statewide "Give 5" campaign, sequenced to begin Spring 1993 (perhaps at Grantmakers/Grantseekers V), in cooperation with the Council of Michigan Foundations and the United Way of Michigan, and others. 6. In cooperation with MSU' s Nonprofit Michigan Project, conduct an annual/semi-annual Scholars Roundtable and disseminate research on the nonprofit sector as tools for practitioners. 7. Assist better communication among providers of training and technical assistance to nonprofits, for joint planning and more comprehensive services to all regions. 8. Fonnalize MNF publications and dissemination networks. 9. Implement the Computer Bulletin Board. Services to Develop 1. Increase capacity to collect and share infonnation. 2. Increase capacity to convene stakeholders for dialogue and collaboration. 3. Produce "Issue Papers," such as the White Paper proposed by the Public Policy Committee. Administrative Goals 1. Develop membership base and services. 2. Implement Finance Committee's design for alternative funding sources, beginning in the second year (appended). 3. Increase involvement of student interns. 4. Implement the formal evaluation, and incorporate into Board planning process. V. Dissemination In its first year, MNF shared infonnation about its work through several national networks. As a member of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, MNF 12 �communicates with existing and emerging state associations of nonprofits, at conferences and through the mail and phone. As a member of the Independent Sector, MNF has access to a much larger network of stakeholders, and has participated in the national dialogue at conferences and regular telephone communication (particularly about pressing national public policy issues such as the postal rate). MNF has also participated in the national "Into the Streets" initiative for college student community service, and continues to communicate with individuals from other regions about college/nonprofit agency partnerships. Outside of Michigan, several aspects of MNF's experience have gained attention and may be useful elsewhere. For example, the Michigan alliance appears to be unique in at least three ways: -- MNF includes funders as partners -- MNF includes educators as partners -- MNF includes religious organizations as partners Plans for sharing this kind of information remain informal, in much the same way as other states share information with us. This seems to be the most appropriate and effective means of dissemination at the moment. Eventually, articles will be prepared for publication, but perhaps not during the second year. 13 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_1991-Annual-Progress-Report_WK-Kellogg Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1991 Annual Progress Report WK Kellogg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1991 Annual Progress Report WK Kellogg. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49458 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/eb70b85a83fe4e240bfa934231acaa24.pdf c64208ccd8524bff0d20dbfb8253aa21 PDF Text Text COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS Michigan Nonprofit Forum 903 E. Michigan Ave. Albion MI 49224 (517) 629-5040 February 22, 1990 MEMORANDUM 10: Thomas M. Bernthal Edward J. Eagen Barbara Goldman Dorothy Johnson Beverley L. McDonald James Tarrant Edward 0. Slews Don Elliott Robert Ivory Justin King Glenn Stevens FROM: MaryellenJ. Lewis SUBJECT: Draft Proposal Here are three rough pieces of the proposal to implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum (MNF). I continue to work on the narrative, but I need your input on these pages as soon as possible by phone. I will call each of you early next week to get your comments. By then you should also receive the completed draft, but these pages address the heart of the proposal: (1) The third revised Summary/Mission Statement. (2) The first Workplan draft (without timeline). (3) The first best-guess budget. Give me your best advice. I will work over the weekend, so feel free to call me then if you prefer: (517) 629-5040. Then, as you know, I w i l l get a complete proposal to you by Wednesday or Thursday, for discussion at our meeting on Friday. If all goes well, Kellogg expects to hear from us by about March 15. Best regards, Maryellen J. Lewis MNF Consultant A'n Association of Foundations and Corfj<>rnti»i> Making Grants for Charitable Pur}><.>*< s. �(3rd draft, 2/19/90) Proposal: To Implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Summary: Leaders of ten statewide organi zations concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan have been working as a Steering Committee since August 1988 to design the Michigan Nonprofit Forum: a strategic network of statewide organizations that wi 11 seek to advance the shared i nterests and concerns of Michigan's nonprofit sector. Those founding members now propose to implement the Forum to operate over the next five years, guided by its Steering Committee of ten to fifteen member organizations (represented on the Steering Committee by their Presidents/Chairs and thei r CEOs). The founding Steering Committee members include the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, the Counci1 of Michigan Foundations, the Michigan Association of. School Administrators, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the Michigan Community College Association, the Michigan Council for the Arts, the Michigan Health Council, the Michigan League for Human Services, the Presidents Council of State Universities of Michigan, and the United Way of Michigan. The primary mission of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum w i l l be: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector and to help advance the cause of voluntari sm and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the MNF w i l l promote dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community development, education, religion) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise p u b l i c awareness and recognition of the sector's significant contri butions. To accomplish this mission, the Forum w i l l undertake activities in these four areas over the next five years: (1) Dialogue: The Forum w i l l regularly convene discussions among sector leaders on key and emerging issues, such as those related to taxes, governance and l i a b i l i t y ; it w i l l serve both as a catal yst for understandi ng and a resource for further action. Further, through cooperation with existing networks across the state—such as those represented by the member organizations—the Forum w i l l promote dissemination of that kind of dialogue throughout all levels of the sector, in order to raise the quality and extent of local discussion and �•informed action "in the state as a whole. (2) Information Sharing and Research: The Forum will also compile and disseminate current information and insights, as a basis for analysis, planning and action in the state, both within the sector and among policymakers and the public. It w i l l not only serve as a responsive "clearinghouse" of information on the nonprofit sector (with a Michigan bent), but w i l l also serve a leadership role in raising awareness and understanding of emerging issues. In particular, it w i l l serve as an information resource on Michigan's nonprofit sector for those seeking to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. The Forum w i l l also seek to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars of the nonprofit sector, so that a more solid knowledge base w i l l underlie p u b l i c policy and practice in the state. In collaboration with Michigan's colleges and universities, the Forum w i l l promote collaborative analysis and broader reporting on the role, diversity, capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. (3) Advocacy: The Steering Committee represents unique access to a large part of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. Although member organizations monitor issues impacting their fields, the MNF w i l l serve as a hub for gathering and disseminating critical information on sector-wide issues. The Forum w i l l serve as an efficient exchange on current policy issues shared across the nonprofit sector, keeping Michigan's nonprofit sector f u l l y informed and up to date. Also, on issues of common concern, based on unanimous consent of the Steering Committee, the Forum w i l l add its voice in the policy arena and its efforts to m o b i l i z i n g support throughout the state. f4) Capacity-Bui 1 ding: W h i l e many support services are provided by Michigan's nonprofit associations, many nonprofits have not been reached. Nonetheless, human resource and organizational development in the nonprofit sector are w i d e l y recognized as critical investments for the 1990s. Therefore, working through its member organizations, the MNF w i l l seek to identify existing in-state resources for technical assistance and education in philanthropy and voluntarism, as well as areas of need and interest in the state. Using that information as a guide, the MNF w i l l work to match assistance/experience with need/interest, and to develop local and regional structures that w i l l sustain that kind of assistance in the future. The Forum not only w i l l provi de a mechanism for i ncreasi ng awareness of resources across the sector but also w i l l serve as a catalyst for collaborative planning and action. �Workolan [Timeline to followl START-UP TASKS Establish office and procedures. Schedule quarterly Steering Committee meetings, for governance and plannlng. Compile segmented resource list of associations and organizations, service centers and providers, MI scholars of the nonprofit sector, key c i v i c leaders, other knowledgeable persons—for MNF's operating network. Develop liaisons Interns. with colleges and universities for student Develop collaborative mechanisms with associations organizations conducting related work In the state. and Disseminate information about the MNF: written and oral presentations through newsletters and state/local/reglonal meetlngs. Develop working relations with key state leaders and personnel for legislative updates and Information sharing. Collect and compile existing MI and local Information and materials (e.g., local surveys of nonproflts) that w i l l supplement and augment Information to be received from MSU's current statewide "snapshot" of the MI nonprofit sector—to begin to establish the MNF Information Clearinghouse. ACTIVITIES CV f1) Dialogue Identify key participants for productive bi-monthly forums. Identify issues and resource persons. Conduct six bi-monthly MNF Lansing Forums annually. Identify local sponsors and resource persons for local/regional Forums, to carry the dialogue about critical Issues to the grassroots level. Conduct six local/regional forums annually. Cultivate local/regional spin-off dialogues (two per year) that �w i l l be self-sustaining and mutually-reinforcing through the MNF network. Develop dissemination mechanisms for state/reglonal/local Forum Insights, Including a quarterly MNF Newsletter. (2) Information-Sharing and Research Collect and d i s t i l l current Information Into Issues papers—and/or arrange for experts to prepare non-technical papers In their areas of expertise—on the nonprofit sector, especially the role, diversity, capacity and Impact of the nonprofit sector In Michigan. (12 per year.) Develop and use a dissemination network for the issue papers, i n c l u d i n g member organi zations (for distribution to thei r members) and key civic leaders across the state. Develop a mechanism for responding to specific inquiries about the Michigan nonprofit sector—that is, implement the MNF Information Clearinghouse. Develop collaborative mechanisms for networking among scholars of the MI nonprof11 sector, i ncludi ng the MNF Research Update (quarterly—probably a column of the newsletter). Through member organizations, identify research and policy issues to guide researchers of the sector. Through member organizations, facilitate research to investigate those questions. Conduct or co-sponsor two "scholars forums" on the MI nonprofit sector annually, focussing on issues of pressing concern in this state. Through member organizations and the media, disseminate MI research insights. With the Michigan Community College Association, develop and implement a MNF computer bulletin board (using the MCCA facility and 800 number), including a menu of sector-wide resources (such as legislative updates, updates on funding sources, workshops, technical assistance), as well as fieldspecific communications maintained by sponsoring organizations (e.g., neighborhood associations information). Develop and implement a strategy to l i n k major communities and regions, then others, into the MNF computer network. �(3) Advocacy Develop 1Inkages for gathering and disseminating Information on critical and emerging Issues common to the MI nonprofit sector (such as the ongoing "legislative updates"—a column In the newsletter and a section of the computer bulletin board). Develop efficient communication 1Inkages (through member organizations, nonprof1t clrculars, conferences, local forums and associations, the media, other communication hubs) for getting Information out through the state, and gathering Insight In. Develop a media relations strategy, and disseminate targeted press releases regularly, to raise p u b l i c awareness of the MI nonprofit sector and the Issues affecting It. Based on unanimous consent of the Steering Committee, use those mechanisms to mobilize joint action on Issues shared across the MI nonprofit sector. (4) Capacity-BuiIdlng Identify and contact all In-state sources of technical assistance and human resource development for MI nonprofit organizations (e.g., on fundralslng, board development, management, p u b l i c relations, volunteer recruitment; also Insurance pools, joint purchasing). Identify and contact all In-state Initiatives to promote voluntarism and philanthropy, especially those In precollege and higher education Institutions. Through member organizations, Identify areas of need and Interest not currently served. Help to match assistance/experience with unmet need/Interest. Develop collaborative strategies that w i l l establish local/regional structures (two per year) to sustain these kinds of supports eventually In all parts of the state, linked through the MNF network. Through local sponsors, conduct four practical workshops annually, related to the MNF mission. �MNF BUDGET (annual for 5 years) PERSONNEL COSTS Executive director (range: salary & 2Q% fringe) Admin, secretary (range: salary & 20% fringe) 2 rotating student internships Staff travel $48-60,000 21-27,000 25,000 4,000 OFFICE EXPENSE *Rent & utilities (includes 3 pkg spaces) 4,200 *Office equipment (including 2 PC systems, 4 phones, 1 typewriter) (UNITED WAY OFFERS USE OF COPIER & FAX) 10,000 Furniture (in addition to donated) 1,000 Telephone: Instal1 ation (3 1ines, 4 stations) Monthly @ $300. 500 3,600 *Photocopies 2,500 Supplies 1,500 Subscriptions & publications Mi sc. overhead 1,000 2,000 * To be reimbursed to United Way PROGRAM EXPENSES 4 steering committee meetings 400 6 Forums in Lansing 1,800 6 regional/local forums (in cooperation with local sponsors) 1,800 1 presentation to a national conference 1,000 [Grantmaker/Grantseeker co-sponsorshi p??] ???? Honoraria for 8 papers/presentations @250 Related travel (12 @ $125) 2,000 1,500 �Publication and dissemination costs (above in-kind contributions by MNF member organizations) 3,000 Computer bulletin board: operators (6 @ $100/mo.) 7,200 honoraria for network 10 modums/year for new network hubs, O200 2,000 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_CMF-1990-Draft-Proposal-to-Implement-MNF Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-02-22 CMF draft proposal to implement MNF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-02-22 CMF draft proposal to implement MNF. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49457 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-02-22 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7dd182632fabac1391fbb59226c59cfa.pdf cac6942e59aecb089beb1d9a9c540ae3 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Organizing Documents (September 1990) Tab 1: Mission and Members Tab 2: Statement of Principles Tab 3 : Guidelines for Representation Tab 4: Articles of Incorporation Tab 5: Bylaws Tab 6: Funded Proposal, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Tab 7: MNF Steering Committee Minutes 8/31/88-6/27/90 Telephone (517) 371-4360 • FAX (517) 371-4546 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Table-of-Contents Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee table of contents Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee table of contents. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49456 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ed788db2001fe7e912499988c8648936.pdf 93e81a70f245408bb92fb31756fbb6b5 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 Guidelines to Member Organizations for Representation on the Board of Trustees (Adopted 6/27/90) Organizational Members of the MNF Board of Trustees each have two Representatives, also known as MNF Trustees: (1) The chief operational officer (or equivalent), and (2) A senior volunteer member of the Board. (3) Where there is no chief operational officer, the Organizational Member has two Board Representatives. The Board Representative(s) isjare selected by each member organization according to their own procedures. In most cases, that person serves as the current or past Chairperson or Chairperson-elect of the member organization. In other cases, another leading Board member has been selected. Whatever the person's formal role, there are several characteristics that contribute to effective participation on the MNF Board of Trustees. For example: The Representative should have an interest in issues of voluntarism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The Representative should be an acknowledged leader whose voice truly "represents" the organization. -- Some consideration should be given to continuity of representation, even if officers change from year to year. --- �. MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 Board of Trustees Statement of Principles NATION-\L PHILA THROP Y DAY O V lo IQQQ ~~.t-~ · . -:- (Adopted 6/27/90) As members of the policy-making body of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, we commit ourselves to be guided in our deliberations by the Forum's mission: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. We recognize the great diversity of the sector and the wide range of stakeholders that the Forum proposes to engage in this mission: nonprofit organizations and professionals, funders, educators and researchers concerned with philanthropy and voluntarism, policyrnakers and civic leaders, the media, the public sector as it relates to philanthropy and voluntarism, volunteers, and other concerned citizens and contributors. Because of this great diversity, we commit ourselves to seeking common ground and to building bridges that will benefit the Public Good through collaboration and capacity-building. Although some Forum initiatives that we choose may not involve the entire sector and all its stakeholders, as a whole the Forum agenda will be designed to achieve ever greater awareness, effectiveness and informed support of Michigan's nonprofit sector and voluntary community. In particular, we commit ourselves to these OPERATING PRINCIPLES: -- We will distinguish carefully in the activities of the Forum between initiatives that serve the Forum's broad mission and those that would serve only proprietary interests which are more appropriately addressed by our individual organizations or associations. -- We will acknowledge diversity by recognizing the variety of circumstances of Members and by incorporating those differences into the decision-making process. -- We will seek as a Board to operate from a principle of consensus and collaborative action through the Forum. Telephone (5 17) 371-4360 • FAX (517) 371-4546 _-f n . ~-- �-- We will seek and be guided by the best information on Michigan's nonprofit sector, philanthropy and voluntarism, particularly in areas not represented on the Board. -- Since this Board does not claim to be a "representative body'' (and recognizes that "representativeness'' is not a realistic goal), we will seek to achieve the greatest scope possible in our Board membership and to secure much greater, diverse input through each of our organizational networks. -2- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Statement-of-Principles Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee Statement of Principles Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee Statement of Principles. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49455 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7112f1ab43b46997eea7044687efc756.pdf e0d3fabd70a4d62730ee6b644803c0a0 PDF Text Text MNF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Executive Committee: Russell G. Mawby, Committee Chair and MNF Chair N. Charles Anderson, (designated by MNF Chair) Edward 0. Blews, MNF Secretary Barbara G. Goldman, Membership Committee Chair Robert E. Ivory, MNF Treasurer Dorothy A. Johnson, GGS Co-Chair John S. Lore, GGS Co-Chair Beverley L. McDonald, Program Committee Co-Chair Helen C. Philpott, MNF Vice Chair Glenn R. Stevens, Audit Committee Chair Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio 2. Budget and Finance Committee: Robert E. Ivory, Committee Chair Paul D. Borman Joyce A. Brown Gale Colwell R. Kenneth Gruber John E. Marshall III Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio 3. Audit Committee: Glenn R. Stevens, Committee Chair Leon S. Cohan Barbara D. Young Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio 4. Membership and Nominating Committee: Barbara G. Goldman, Committee Chair Justin P. King Melvin L. Vulgamore Leonard M. Young Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio �5. Public Policy Committee: Edward 0. Slews, Committee Chair Richard H. Austin Charles W. Butler James J. Duderstadt Don R. Elliott Barbara G. Goldman Dorothy A. Johnson Justin P. King Sr. Monica Kostielney Richard W. McDowell Helen Milliken George W. Rornney James R. Tarrant Herbert Yamanishi Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio 6. Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar (GGS) Program Committee: Dorothy A. Johnson, Co-Chair John S. Lore, Co-Chair R. Kenneth Gruber Glenn R. Stevens James R. Tarrant Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio 7. Program Committee: Beverley L. McDonald, Co-Chair Helen C. Philpott, Co-Chair Thomas M. Bernthal David G. Gad-Harf R. Kenneth Gruber Steven L. Johns-Boehme Beverly T. McDonald Paul R. Williams Barbara D. Young Maryellen J. Lewis, ex officio � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Standing-Committees Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee standing committees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee standing committees. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49454 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4c87fac90235528844bab99e34f558c0.pdf 25e21e9ff8c1e8b4b0e70c8dc757d415 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite40S, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 Small Groups Annual Meeting of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum MNF MISSION: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector . and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. GROUP #1: "To promote the awareness of Michigan's nonprofit sector" Richard H. Austin Edward o. Slews, Jr. (Group Leader) Gale Colwell Don R. Elliott Barbara K. Goldman Steven Johns-Boehme James R. Tarrant (Reporter) Herbert Yamanishi [David o. Egner, Notetaker] GROUP #2: "To promote the effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector" N. Charles Anderson David G. Gad-Harf John s. Lore (Group Leader) Russell G. Mawby Beverley L. McDonald Richard w. McDowell Glenn R. Stevens Leonard M. Young (Reporter) [Constance P. Julius, Notetaker) GROUP #3: "To advance the cause of voluntarism" Leon s. Cohan Robert E. Ivory (Group Leader) Justin P. King (Reporter) Sr. Monica Kostielney Maryellen J. Lewis [ex officio) Beverly T. McDonald George Romney [Lawrence Wells, Notetaker) �GROUP #4: "To advance the cause of philanthropy" Thomas M. Bernthal Joyce A. Brown (Reporter) R. Kenneth Gruber Dorothy A. Johnson (Group Leader) John E. Marshall III Helen c. Philpott Paul R. Williams Barbara D. Young [Carroll Kiegstra, Notetaker] � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Small-Groups-Annual-Meeting Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee small groups annual meeting Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee small groups annual meeting. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49453 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1a38f1d6d86d00078aee50eb5ee4708d.pdf e9e7691df94e62d6c7cfa677b8b2c939 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 40S, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting June 27, 1990 -- 9:00 to 12:00 at the Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards Present: Members Edward o. Blews, Jr. Don R. Elliott Barbara K. Goldman Robert E. Ivory Dorothy A. Johnson Justin P. King Beverly L. McDonald Glenn R. Stevens James R. Tarrant Staff Maryellen J. Lewis Guests: Constance P. Julius Lawrence Wells Unable to Attend: Thomas M. Bernthal 1) Call to Order: As Acting Chair, Dorothy Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. 2) Review of the Minutes: Minutes of the May 10, 1990 meeting were reviewed and approved as submitted. 3) Update on New Members: a. The following newly-elected members have accepted MNF's invitation to join the Steering Committee: At-Large: Richard Austin John Lore Russell Mawby Helen Milliken George Romney �Organizations: Jewish Community Council [pending ratification] Michigan Catholic Conference [pending ratification] Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Ecumenical Forum These organizations have not yet been contacted: Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity Council of Michigan Urban Leagues b. The "Statement of Principles" (to orient new members) was approved, with the following rewording, and allowing for further editorial changes that would not change the meaning and intent. First Operating Principle: "We will distinguish carefully in the activities of the Forum between initiatives that serve the Forum's broad mission and those that would serve only proprietary interests, which are more appropriately addressed by our individual organizations or associations." Third Operating Principle: "We will seek as a Steering Committee to operate from a principle of concensus and collaborative action through the Forum." 4) c. The "Guidelines for Representation" were approved, allowing for further editorial changes that would not change the meaning or intent. d. Optional dates for the fall Annual Meeting were submitted to Maryellen Lewis for later confirmation. Governance: a. Election: Edward 0. Blews was elected Secretary, and Robert E. Ivory was elected Treasurer. b. Bylaws: The Acting Chair appointed a Bylaws Committee to draft bylaws before the next meeting: Glenn R. Stevens, Chair Barbara K. Goldman Justin P. King Maryellen Lewis, ex officio c. Bank Account and Investment Policy: Treasurer Ivory was authorized to initiate a separate bank account for the Forum, with the Executive Director and the Officers authorized to sign. The Executive Director may sign checks individually up to a certain limit, after which a Board signature would also be required. Several ceiling amounts were proposed -- $500, $1,000, -2- �$2,000 -- but the matter was finally delegated to the Treasurer, who will make recommendations based on early experience with the Forum's finances. Member agencies agreed to send their organization's Investment Policies to Maryellen Lewis, to assist in the development of an MNF Investment Policy. d. Search Committee: Committee Chairman Blews requested and received approval for (1) recommendations I through IV of his Committee's June 27 memorandum (attached), (2) the process, schedule and documents described in the second June 27 memorandum(attached), and (3) a postponement of the second closing date from September 15 to September 28. The Committee went into executive session from 10:00 to 10:50 to discuss the Executive Search. 5) Program Report: a. Grantmakers/Grantseekers Program Committee: Dorothy Johnson reported that she and John Lore will Co-Chair the Committee. The Steering Committee enthusiastically endorsed the plan and urged that the leadership of this key committee continue in future years to be shared by a grantmaker and a grantseeker. Dorothy Johnson continued by reporting on the 1990 financial statement (attached) and the formation of the 1991 Committee (master attached), which will retain many experienced members and should include representatives of MNF Member Organizations, achieving an effective balance between grantmakers and the broad range of grantseekers. The Michigan chapters of the NSFRE will be represented, and she suggested that their representation be formalized in the eventual redefinition of this working group as an MNF Standing Committee. b. FACS Michigan Communication Project Update: Maryellen Lewis reported on this program (summary attached) in which MNF serves as an advisor. The program has been funded by the Kellogg foundation and -- as approved by the Steering Committee at its last meeting -- MNF will assist in the design of journalist education programs relating to the nonprofit sector, and of media/marketing workshops for nonprofits in five regions. The Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan League for Human Services also have formal roles in the Project, which is conducted by the Foundation for American Communications in Los Angeles (Peter c . McCarty, Executive Vice President). -3- �6. c. Michigan Volunteer Coalition : Maryellen Lewis reported on the progress of the MVC, an ad hoc coalition convened by George Romney on June 20 in Lansing (report attached). At that meeting, Romney invited the MNF to serve as the coordinating agency for the MVC, an idea supported by the six attending Steering Committee members. Today the Committee unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed that involvement as central to the forum's mission and in its best interest as an emerging organization . d. National database on the Nonprofit Sector: Maryellen Lewis reported on progress being made by MNF to help secure for Michigan the state's data -- drawn from IRS files of #990 forms -- on the nonprofit sector. Eventually, that data will be available to scholars and agencies across the state, through the CRIS database at Michigan State University. e. Scholars Network: The Committee discussed the MNF Scholars Network now in formation, which will stimulate research, teaching, and publication on Michigan's nonprofit sector and the translation of new data into useful tools for practitioners. Constance Julius expressed special interest in having the Michigan Community College Association become involved in related teleconferencing. f. Computer Bulletin Board: Maryellen Lewis reported that Thomas Bernthal had authorized C.J.Schroll to work with the Forum to develop the computer bulletin board. She will meet with him in July. Other Business: a. Dorothy Johnson reported on a new series of workshops for nonprofits that will be sponsored by the Accounting Aid Society called the "Nonprofit Leadership Forum 11 to be co-sponsored by the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Council for the Arts. She proposed, and the Committee concurred, that we should help to cosponsor this series. She also urged the Acting Executive Director to seek ways to develop the Forum's potential role in this area of training , which is central to the Forum's mission. Don Elliott proposed, and the Committee concurred, that in related areas that are "in keeping with our operating principles 11 , decisions concerning MNF involvement be delegated to the Executive Director. -4- �The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. attachments: Statement of Principles Guidelines for Representation Search Committee memos GGS financial statement & roster FACS summary MVC report Edward 0. Blews, Jr. Secretary -5- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Previous-Meeting-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee previous meeting minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee previous meeting minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49452 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bf1c306b20d006d8ad027a05b5a72da4.pdf fd1c26222dafa454d18f517a486cf165 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the Incorporators of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum September 26, 1990 at the Michigan Community College Association 2100 Michigan National Tower, Lansing Present: Members Thomas M. Bernthal Edward 0. Blews, Jr. Barbara K. Goldman Robert E. Ivory Dorothy A. Johnson Justin P. King Beverley L. McDonald Russell G. Mawby Glenn R. Stevens James R. Tarrant staff Maryellen J. Lewis Donna Clarke Guests David Egner Unable to Attend: Don R. Elliott 1) Call to Order: As Acting Chair, Russell Mawby called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. 2) Adoption of the policies and proceedings of the MNF Steering Committee. The Trustees unanimously adopted the policies and proceedings of the MNF Steering Committee as policies of the Board. 3) Review and Adoption of the Bylaws: The Bylaws were moved and duly adopted by a unanimous affirmative vote, after adoption of the following modifications: ARTICLE III, Section 6: A quorum at any duly called meeting of the Trustees shall consist of not less than a simple majority of the Trustees including not less than one representative from each of two-thirds of the ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS and at least one AT-LARGE MEMBER. Any proper action of those present at a duly called and constituted meeting shall be the action of the Board and the Membership. �ARTICLE IV Section 9: The Executive Director shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Forum. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall not be a Trustee. 4) Affirmation of New Members. The following organizations and persons, having received and officially accepted the invitation of the Steering Committee, were unanimously affirmed as new members of the Board of Trustees, effective at the next scheduled meeting: Organizational Members: Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Jewish Community Council Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Ecumenical Forum At-Large Members: Richard H. Austin John s. Lore (Russell G. Mawby, also an incorporator) Helen Milliken George Romney Further, the Trustees agreed to a recommendation by the President of the Council of Baptist Pastors, Rev. Charles Butler, to redirect the Steering Committee's invitation originally intended for that organization. Instead, based on Reverend Butler's recommendation, the Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to invite the emerging Michigan Chapter of the Council of National Black Churches to become a member of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum's governing board, upon the Chapter's official establishment. Further, the Trustees by consensus agreed to invite Reverend Butler to serve in the newly-created capacity of Interim Trustee, until such time as the Michigan Chapter officially accepts the invitation for membership and determines its two official representatives/Trustees to serve on the MNF Board, or until the May meeting of the Board. 5) Affirmation of the Officers of the Forum. The following officers, duly nominated and elected by the Steering Committee, were unanimously affirmed by the Trustees: Russell G. Mawby, Chair Helen c. Philpott, Vice Chair Edward 0. Blews, Jr., Secretary Robert E. Ivory, Treasurer �6) Chairman's Report and Update on New Members. (Update on New Members included in #5 above . ) The Chairman reported on the 8/10 meeting of the Executive Task Group (now the Executive Committee). The Trustees approved the following roster of Committee Chairs appointed by the Chair, Russell Mawby: Budget and Finance Committee: Robert E. Ivory .( ex officio as Treasurer) Audit Committee: Glenn R. stevens Membership and Nominating Committee: Barbara K. Goldman Public Policy Committee: Edward 0. Blews, Jr. Grantmakers / Grantseekers Seminar CGGSl Program Committee: Dorothy A. Johnson and John s. Lore (Co-Chairs) Program Committee: Beverley L. McDonald and Helen C. Philpott (Co-Chairs) Further, the Trustees created a new Committee to serve as the Forum's interface with the Michigan Volunteer Coalition, initiated by MNF Trustee George Romney. (The Forum now staffs and coordinates the Coalition.) The Trustees anticipated that the new Committee (the MVC Coordinating Committee) will be chaired by Governor Romney and Co-Chaired by Janet Blanchard and Judith Hooker, who also chair and cochair the Coalition. Finally, the Board reviewed and revised the Executive Task Group's draft agenda for the October 16, 1990 Trustees meeting. 7) Financial Reoort. The following recommendations were duly proposed and unanimously adopted: Recommendation #1: The Executive Director is hereby authorized to sign checks in amounts up to $1,000; checks in amounts over $1000 must also be co-signed by an authorized Trustee. Recommendation #2: The fiscal year of the Forum shal l begin July 1 and end June 30, consistent with its funding year and with the quarterly calendar of the Unite4 Way of Michigan, its fiscal agent. Recommendation #3: The Board authorizes the Secretary to apply for tax exemption for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. The Board also affirmed the financial commitments made by the Founding Members for the first year of operation of the MNF, and authorized the Treasurer and Executive Director t o issue invoices to these organizations for their $1000 contributions. The Trustees delegated to the Finance Committee the drafting of policies and procedures regarding future member contributions . �- - 8) - - -- - - Program Report: (a) Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar (GGSl Program Committee: Dorothy Johnson reported on the successful work by the program committee. (Draft GGS/1991 program attached) (b) Computer Bulletin Board: Thomas Bernthal reported that the new MNF computer bulletin board, sponsored by the Michigan Community College Association, will be operational by October 1. He suggested the possibility of an orientation for Trustees in the near future. (c) FACS Michigan Communication Project: Maryellen Lewis reported on this collaboration with the Foundation for American Communications in Los Angeles. Three Journalist Education programs are under development for next spring, each of which will include the nonprofit sector as a central theme: (1) Poverty (with the Michigan League for Human Services), (2) the Environment (with the Michigan Environmental Council), and (3) the Michigan Nonprofit Sector (supported in part by the Detroit News). Other partners in this effort include the Michigan Press Association and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. In addition, five "media relations" · workshops are being developed, with the aim of creating networks of nonprofits within regions which can effectively collaborate to inform the public through the news. In the process, MNF is helping to create a statewide organization of nonprofit staff and leaders responsible for public communications. (d) Michigan Volunteer Coalition: Chairman George Romney and Co-Chairs Janet Blanchard and Judith Hooker met with Maryellen Lewis to develop the following strategies: (1) Janet Blanchard will approach the Governor about getting bipartisan support for designating 1991 the Year of the Volunteer in Michigan; (2) Judith Hooker suggested, and the others concurred, that nine regional meetings should be developed to convene leadership teams, develop local strategies, and begin to mobilize support and resources; (3) Governor Romney suggested the possibility that the President's Points of Light Foundation designate Michigan as its one state model, bringing further visibility, prestige and possibly resources to the effort. Since that meeting, Romney and Lewis met with Norman Brown and Joel Orosz at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, leading to their request for a "concept paper" on such a statewide initiative coordinated through the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. �9) The meetinq adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Secretary � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Organizational-Meeting-of-the-Incorporators-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee organizational meeting of the incorporators minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee organizational meeting of the incorporators minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49451 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/06768f99be60dc35aa4edc04e76e6014.pdf ec39d9957a855da512775cd9ec997722 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 9/26/ 90 300 N. Washington Square, Suite405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 Maryellen J. Lewis, Acting Executive Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In response to pressing changes and challenges in the nonprofit sector, leaders of ten statewide organizations concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan met on August 31, 1988 to consider the formation of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Initially conceived as a mechanism to convene members for joint discussions about shared issues, the Forum has evolved into an entity charged with facilitating a new awareness and increased capacity of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and with interfacing funders, nonprofits and the public (working collaboratively with the existing efforts in the state) to promote voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan. To achieve these goals, the Forum does not itself serve as a trade association, competing for memberships and support with existing associations in Michigan. Nor does it provide the field-specific services and advocacy provided by current Michigan associations. Instead, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum creates, for the first time, a statewide mechanism for dialogue, planning and cooperative action among all stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. The Forum brings together in its Steering Committee and its design not just traditional charities, but also public and private funders and tax-supported institutions (such as the public schools and universities) that also have an increasinglyrecognized stake. The activities of the Forum address voluntarism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector not as proprietary interests but as public goods, which broadly affect the state's economy, polity and quality of life, and which therefore merit careful analysis and planning, human resource development, informed public discussion, and dependable investment. MNF Mission and Goals. Nonprofit Forum is: The primary mission of the Michigan to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the Forum promotes dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and Telephone (517) 3714360 • FAX (517) 3714546 �humanities, community development, education, religion) and economic sectors (nonprofit, public and for-profit) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise public awareness and recognition of the nonprofit sector's role and significant contributions in Michigan. To accomplish this mission, the Forum undertakes activities in these five areas: 1. Dialogue: The Forum regularly convenes meetings (local, regional and statewide) among sector leaders and stakeholders; it serves as both a resource for understanding and a catalyst for further action. 2. Information Sharing and Research: The Forum compiles and disseminates current information and insights, as a basis for analysis, planning and action. The Forum also works to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars of the nonprofit sector, toward a more solid knowledge base for public policy and practice in the state. 3. pyblic Policy Information: The Forum seeks greater awareness and understanding of public policy issues that affect the sector as a whole. 4. Capacity-Building: Human resource and organizational development in the nonprofit sector are widely recognized as critical investments for the 1990s. So, within the Forum's broad mission of improved sector effectiveness and greater public understanding and commitment, the Forum promotes greater awareness of resources _across the sector and facilitates collaborative planning ·and action. 5. Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar: As a centerpiece for its work, the Forum conducts the annual GrantmakersjGrantseekers Seminar, which brings the sector's stakeholders together for day-long presentations and discussions. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 MNF Board of Trustees The Forum's Board of Trustees serves as the governing body. Although it is not intended to represent all stakeholders -- an impossible task -- it does bring together a small number of statewide organizations with broad reach into many fields. Organizational Members Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Jewish Community Council Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards *Michigan Chapter, Council of National Black Churches Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts Michigan Ecumenical Forum Michigan Health Council Michigan League for Human Services Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan At Large Members Richard H. Austin, Michigan Secretary of State John s. Lore, National Vice President, Society of Fund Raising Executives Russell G. Mawby, CEO and Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Helen Milliken, Board Member, Women's Research and Education Institute, Congressional Caucus for Women George Romney, Chairman, The National Volunteer Center, and Former Governor of Michigan * In process �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 9/26/90 300 N. Washington Square, Suite405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901-8219 MNF Board of Trustees AT LARGE MEMBERS Richard H. Austin Secretary of State Treasury Building, First Floor 430 w. Allegan Lansing, MI 48918 517/373-2510 Fax: 373-0727 John s. Lore Senior Vice Presidentts st. John Health Corporation 22101 Morass Road Detroit, MI 48236 313/296-8680 Fax: 296-8699 Helen Milliken Board Member, Women's Research and Education Institute, Congressional Caucus for Women 6103 Peninsula Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 616/946-0660 Fax: 267-5857 George Romney Chairman The National Volunteer Center 1840 E. Valley Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48013 313/642-5011 (no fax) Russell G. Mawby CEO and Chairman W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 616/968-1611 Fax: 968-0413 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Edward 0. Blews, Jr. President Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9160 Fax: 372-9165 Melvin L. Vulgamore President Albion College Albion, MI 49224 517/629-0210 Fax: 629-0509 Council of Michigan Foundation Dorothy A. Johnson President Council of Michigan Foundations One South Harbor Ave., Suite 3 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616/842-7080 Fax: 842-1760 John E. Marshall III President The Kresge Foundation 5215 Big Beaver Road P.O. Box 3151 Troy, MI 48007-3151 313/643-9630 Fax: 643-0588 �Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Michigan Association of School Boards N. Charles Anderson Executive Director Urban League of Detroit 208 Mack Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 313/832-4600 Fax: 832-3222 Justin P. King Executive Director Michigan Association of School Boards 421 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-5700 Fax: 371-5338 Joyce A. Brown President Battle Creek Urban League 182 W. Van Buren Battle Creek, MI 49017 616/962-5553 (no fax) R. Kenneth Gruber Executive Director Impressions 5 Science Museum 200 Museum Road Lansing, MI 48933 517/485-8166 Fax: 485-8135 Jewish Community Council Michigan Catholic Conference David G. Gad-Harf Executive Director Jewish Community Council 163 Madison Avenue Detroit, MI 48826 313/962-1880 Fax: 962-1886 Sr. Monica Kostielney Executive Director Michigan Catholic Conference 505 N. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9310 Fax: 372-3940 Paul D. Borman Chief Federal Defender 2255 Penobscot Building Detroit, MI 48226 313/961-4150 Fax: 962-1886 Board Representative Michigan Chapter, Council of National Black Churches (in Formation) INTERIM TRUSTEE: Charles w. Butler CNBC Chair and Pastor New Calvary Baptist Church 3975 Concord Avenue Detroit, MI 48207 313/923-1600 (no fax) Michigan Association of School Administrators Don R. Elliott Executive Director Michigan Association of School Administrators 421 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-5250 Fax: 371-9093 Paul R. Williams Superintendent Lakeview Schools 15 Arbor Street Battle Creek, MI 49015 616/965-3080 Fax: 965-3068 -2- �Michigan Community Action Agency Association Herbert Yamanishi Executive Director Michigan Community Action Agency Association 106 w. Allegan, #451 Lansing, MI 48933 517/484-1353 (no fax) Barbara D. Young Executive Director Kalamazoo County Human Services Department 201 w. Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 616/384-8000 Fax: 383-8862 Michigan Community College Association Thomas M. Bernthal Executive Director Michigan Community College Association 2100 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-4350 Fax: 372-0905 Richard W. McDowell President Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 313/462-4400 Fax: 462-4470 Michigan Council for the Arts Barbara K. Goldman Executive Director Michigan Council for the Arts 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 1180 Detroit, MI 48226 313/237-8000 Fax: 256-3781 Leon S. Cohan Senior Vice President and General Counsel Detroit Edison 2000 Second Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 313/237-8000 Fax: 237-7098 Michigan Ecumenical Forum Steven L. Johns-Boehme Executive Director Michigan Ecumenical Forum 809 Center Street Lansing, MI 48906 517/485-4395 (no fax) Leonard M. Young Michigan Region President Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 300 S. Mission Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804 517/773-6916 Fax: 773-6917 Michigan Health Council James R. Tarrant President Michigan Health Council 1305 Abbott Road, Suite 102 East Lansing, MI 48823 517/337-1615 Fax: 351-3560 Beverly T. McDonald, R.D.H. Past President Michigan Dental Hygienist Association 6715 Wellesley Waterford, MI 48095 313/634-7211 (no fax) Michigan League for Human Services Beverley L. McDonald Executive Director Michigan League for Human Services 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 401 Lansing, MI 48933 517/487-5436 Fax: 371-4546 Gale Colewell Executive Director The Community House 380 S. Bates Street Birmingham, MI 48009 313/644-5832 (no fax) -3- �Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan Robert E. Ivory President United Way of Michigan 300 N. Washington Sq., Suite 405 Lansing, MI 48933 517/371-4360 Fax: 371-4546 Glenn R. Stevens Executive Director Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan _J ON. Washington Sq., #302 Lansing, MI 48933 517/482-1563 Fax: 482-1241 Helen C. Philpott Chair Community Foundation of Greater Flint 1212 Woodlawn Park Drive Flint, MI 48503 313/239-8768 (no fax) James J. Duderstadt President University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340 313/764-6270 Fax: 936-0775 -4- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Mission-and-Members-Includes-Executive-Summary Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee mission and members, includes executive summary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee mission and members, includes executive summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49450 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c59280a178e275c0311d167b68f0288e.pdf 0153d4ef155744129c99b3a3d3779172 PDF Text Text UNITED WAY OF MICHIGAN INCOME / EXPENSE STATEMENT AS OF - August 31, 1990 MI N O N P R O F I T F O R U M ASSETS Checking Account Investments Investments A / R Other Prepaid Other TOTAL ASSETS - M.N.F. CURRENT (7,694.09) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Y.T.D. 894.36 150,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MI NONPROFIT FORUM LIABILITIES A/P-M.N.F. A / P - FICA A / P Federal Withholdings A / P State Withholdings A / P City Withholdings\5 A / ? Other Withholdings A / P Retirement Accrued Benefits Deferred Revenue 0.00 (126.52) (219.00) 51.85 (24.12) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (581.99} (1,359.52) (205.92) TOTAL LIABILITIES - M.N.F. (288.52) (2,171.55) Ml. Nonprofit Forum Fund NET A/L - M.N.P. FUND 0.00 (7,982.61) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 148,722.81 �UNITED WAY OF MICHIGAN INCOME / EXPENSE STATEMENT AS OF - August 31, 1990 M.N.F. I N C O M E Contributions / M.N.F. Grants / M.N.F. Program Fees / M.N.F. Meet. Reimbursements / M.N.F. Misc. Inc. / M.N.F. Transfers From Fund 1 CURRENT 0 .00 0.00 0 .00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Y.T.D 0 .00 ( 168,342 . C O ) 0 .GO 0 .00 0 . 00 0 .00 (168,342.00) �UNITED WAY OF MICHIGAN INCOME / EXPENSE STATEMENT AS OF - August 31, 1990 CURRENT Y.T. M.N.F. EXPENSE Prof. Sal. / M.N.F. Cler. Sal. / M.N.F. 4,961.55 0.00 10,915.38 0.00 TOTAL SALARIES / M.N.F. 4,961.55 10,915.38 Mec. & Dent. Ins. / M.N.F. Life Ins. / M.N.F. Retire. / M.N.F. Disability / M.N.F. FICA / M.N.F. Unemploy. / M.N.F. WorK. Comp. / M.N.F. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 253.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 708.51 0.00 0.00 TOTAL BENEFITS 253.04 708.51 TOTAL COMPENSATION 5,214.59 11,623.89 Prof. Serv. / M . N . F . Cler. Serv. / M.N.F. 0.00 1,236.13 0.00 2,123.29 TOTAL CONTRACT SERVICES 1,236.13 2,123.29 Paper / M . N . F . Off. Supp. / M.N.F. Copying /M.N.F. Printing / M.N.F. Pubs, Subs, /M.N.F. Postage / M.N.F. Telephone / M.N.F. Networks / M . N . F . 0.00 39.00 0.00 202.45 494.91 2.75 154.24 0.00 0.00 48.79 0.00 572.80 494.91 187.60 154.24 0.00 TOTAL OPERATIONAL COSTS 893.35 1,458.34 Off. Rent. / M.N.F. Utilities / M.N.F. Move. Cost./ M.N.F. Parking / M . N . F . 0.00 0.00 0.00 54.00 O.CC 0.00 O.CO 54.00 TOTAL OCCUPANCY COSTS 54.00 54.00 M". Accom. /M.N.F. Mt. Meals / M.N.F. Mt. Other / M . N . F . 10.00 415.29 0.00 10.00 415.29 0.00 TOTAL MEETING COSTS 425.29 425.29 0.00 8.18 94.32 0.00 0.00 18.18 315.76 0.00 Tr. Tr. Tr. Tr. Accom. / M . N . F . Meals / M.N.F. Miles / M.N.F. Air / M . N . F . �UNITED WAY OF MICHIGAN INCOME / EXPENSE STATEMENT AS OF - August 31, 1990 Tr. Park / M . N . F . Tr. Other / M . N . F . CURRENT 4.75 0.00 Y.T.D. 16.5C 0.00 TOTAL TRAVEL COSTS 107.25 350.44 Org. Dues / M . N . F . 52.00 177.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.00 177.00 Eq. Rent. / M.N.F. Eq. Purch. / M . N . F . Hardware / M . N . F . Software / M.N.F. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 259. -4 3,147.00 0.00 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS 0.00 3,406.94 MISC. Ad]. / M.N.F. 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENSE / M . N . F . 7,982.61 19,619.19 NET INCOME / EXPENSE - M.N.F 7,, 982.61 (148,722.81 Part. Fees / M . N . F . MiSC. Exp. / M . N . F . Advertise. / M.N.F. TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Income-and-Expense-Statement Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee income and expense statement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee income and expense statement. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49449 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c562cb2df8b326da20f40de659334d48.pdf ba2b1aa4a10a174ed1d49e1b8e8dee7f PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. WashinitQn Square, Suite405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing. Michigan 48901 -8219 Minutes of the Executive Task Group August 10, 1990 -- 9:00 to 2:00 at the United Way of Michigan Present: 2) ?&if~ Edward o. Blews, Secretary Barbara K. Goldman, Nominating Task Group Robert E. Ivory,Treasurer and Nominating Task Group Dorothy A. Johnson, Nominating Task Group Maryellen J. Lewis, Acting Executive Director Russell G. Mawby, Chair Beverley L. McDonald, Nominating Task Group Unable to Attend: 1) NATI ONAL ,HILAN THROPY DAY NOV l b . IQQO Helen c. Philpott, Vice Chair Call to Order: Chairman Mawby welcomed members and convened the meeting at 9:05 a.m~ Update on Grantmakers/Grant~eekers Seminar Dorothy Johnson reported on the successful first planning meeting of the GGS Committee on August 7, 1990 and indicated that two major speakers have already been confirmed: James Joseph and Harold (Bud) Hodgkinson. Maryellen Lewis reviewed the program outline and invited comments and suggestions. Dorothy Johnson commended MNF members for their participation and urged continued active involvement and support. The task group enthusiastically endorsed the Committee's work, which was viewed as the capstone event of the Forum's annual work. 3) Review of the Draft Articles of Incorporation The Task Group reviewed and endorsed the Articles of Incorporation with minor editorial changes. In addition: a) Ed Blews agre ed to reconfirm the Forum 's designation as a "membe r ship" organization. T ($17) 371-4360 • FAX {517) 371-4.5-46 �b) The Task Group recommended the addition of nonvoting Associate Members as a way to include all the other broad-based organizations in Michigan. other tiers of nonvoting memberships were also discussed. c) Maryellen Lewis reported that an attorney from the Kellogg Foundation had agreed to review the Articles before the next Steering Committee meeting. d) The Task Group recommended two-year staggered terms for Officers. 4) Review Draft Program Structure The Task Group endorsed the proposed committee structure for the Bylaws, with the following changes: The proposed Resource Development Committee will be incorporated into the Budget and Finance Committee. References to the "Policy Manual" will be deleted. The Treasurer shall not be a member of the Audit Committee. The GGS Committee Co-Chairs need not Trustees. ~ be The Nominating committee shall also be the Membership Committee. 5) Standing Committee Rosters The Task Group developed recommendations to the Chair for his committee appointments, including the follow i ng persons as Chairs: Budget & Finance: Robert Ivory (ex offico as Tresurer) Aud i t: Glenn Stevens Membership & Nominat ing: Barbara Goldman Pub li c Policy: Edwa rd Blews ~: Dorothy Johnson & J oh n Lore, Co-Chairs Program : Bev er l ey McDonald & He l e n Ph il pott, Co-Chairs -2- �6) Program for October 16th Board Meeting After discussion, the Task Group agreed on this tentative program for the 10/16 meeting: 9:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:15 10:15 - 10:45 BREAK 11:00 - 12:00 LUNCH 1:00 - 2:00 ADJOURNMENT Introductions History and Mission Review of Finance, Articles, Bylaws "Think Tanks" on 4 areas of the MNF Mission: Voluntarism, Philanthropy, Public Awareness, and Improving the Effectiveness of the Sector. Feedback from Think Tanks Discussion Included the following suggestions: This may be an event appropriate for "photo opportunities", a press release, perhaps a press conference. An appropriate and discreet procedure for billing the lunch should be developed. Perhaps one or more Committees could meet following the meeting at 2:00 p.m. Information about the Think Tanks could be sent out in advance, to invite reflection and ideas. 7) The meeting adjourned at 1:20. Respectfully submitted, Maryellen Lewis Acting Executiv e Director � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Executive-Task-Group-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee executive task group minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee executive task group minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49448 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c5465c27ca3b59c7bd09dde83602787b.pdf dff75310df58bf30ce716f0d4c915d3a PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Washington Square, Suite405, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901 -8219 BYLAWS OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM (Adopted September 26, 1990) ARTICLE I: (1) Name and Membership Name and Puroose of the Corporation. The name of the Corporation shall be Michigan Nonprofit Forum (hereinafter referred to as "Forum"). The Forum shall exist for charitable and educational purposes, specifically: To promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. Within these general purposes, the corporation has been organized to have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on nonprofit corporations under the laws of the state of Michigan, provided, however, that this corporation shall not engage in actions or exercise powers not in furtherance of these purposes. (2) Membership. The Membership or Members shall consist of not less than ten nor more than twenty ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS -- together representing a broad and diverse cross-section of Michigan's nonprofit sector -- and not more than five AT-LARGE MEMBERS. New Members shall be nominated and duly elected by an affirmative vote of twothirds of the current Members present at a duly called and constituted meeting. Members shall serve until the qualification and appointment of their successors, or until their resignation or removal from Membership. ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS shall be (a) Michigan-based associations which represent statewide segments of the nonprofit sector, or (b) other broad-based Michigan organizations. Such organizations chosen to be Organizational Members must each have as a central concern or must have a substantial impact on the advancement of philanthropy, voluntarism and the nonprofit sector, and must support the purposes of this Forum. Current Members shall nominate and du ly �elect new Organizational Members with due care to achieve breadth, depth and balance in the Forum's deliberations. As much as reasonably possible, Members shall be non-duplicative in their fields and membership bases. Each Organizational Member shall designate two voting representatives who shall be known as TRUSTEES, each carrying one vote and who shall serve until the qualification and appointment of their successors, or until their resignation or removal from office. Each Organizational Member shall determine and designate its own representatives/Trustees, which shall consist of either (a) the Chief Operational Officer and a Board Representative, or (b) two Board Representatives, in cases where the organization has no Chief Operational Officer. Guidelines for selection of the Board Representatives may be determined by the Trustees. AT-LARGE MEMBERS shall be individuals of widely recognized statewide prominence who contribute significantly to the advancement of Michigan's nonprofit sector. At-Large Members shall also be known as Trustees and shall each carry one vote. Together, the At-Large Members and the designated representatives of the Organizational Members shall make up the Board of Trustees, which shall develop policy for and oversee the management of the business and property of the Forum. (3) Foundino Members and Founding Trustees. The Organizational Members represented by the signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING MEMBERS of the Forum. Founding Members shall be Members as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Members are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan (AICUM) Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Michigan Association of School Administrators MASA) Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) Michigan Council for the Arts (MCA) Michigan Health Council (MHC) Michigan League for Human Services (MLHS) Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan (PCSUM) United Way of Michigan (UWM) -2- �The individual signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING TRUSTEES. Founding Trustees shall be Trustees as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Trustees are: Thomas M. Bernthal, Executive Director, MCCA Edward 0. Blews, Jr., President, AICUM Don R. Elliott, Executive Director, MASA Barbara K. Goldman, Executive Director, MCA Robert E. Ivory, President, UWM Dorothy A. Johnson, President, CMF Justin P. King, Executive Director, MASB Russell G. Mawby, Chairman & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Beverley L. McDonald, Executive Director, MLHS Glenn R. Stevens, Executive Director, PCSUM James R. Tarrant, Executive Director, MHC (4) Removal from Membership. A Member may be removed from the Corporation if the Member: (a) Fails to remain an eligible Member, according to standards determined by the Board; or (b) Engages in egregious conduct contradictory to the purposes of the Forum. A Member may only be removed by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (5) Membership Liability. A Member of the Forum shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Forum. (6) Associate Members. The nonvoting designation ASSOCIATE MEMBERS shall be open to organizations which represent networks of nonprofit members or statewide organizations with demonstrated interest in or impact on the nonprofit sector. The terms, obligations and privileges of ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP shall be determined by the Board of Trustees. (7) Other Members. Other categories of membership may be created by the Board of Trustees, at its discretion, which shall determine the terms, obligations and privileges of such membership. -3- �Article II: (1) Dedication of Assets Dedication of Assets. The properties and assets of the Forum are irrevocably dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Forum shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Member, Trustee or Officer of the Forum. ARTICLE III: Board of Trustees (1) Designation of Trustees. All properly designated representatives of duly elected Organizational Members and all duly elected At-Large Members (as defined in Article 1, Section 2 above) shall be Trustees. (2) Terms of Office. All Trustees shall serve until the qualification and appointment of their successors, or until their resignation or removal from office. All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the Chair until the next regular meeting of the Trustees. (3) Meetinqs and Notices. Meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the request of no less than one-fourth of the Trustees. Written announcements of each meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be made by, or at the direction of, the Chair not less than ten and no more than sixty days before the date set for the meeting and shall include the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. Preliminary or reminder notices may be made at any time. (4) Regular Meetings. The Trustees shall hold two regular meetings annually, which shall also be known as the meetings of the Membership: on September 1 and on March 1, or as provided by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act within 90 days following those dates. The September 1 meeting shall be the Annual Meeting. The two regular meetings shall be the record dates for determining the Members of Record and their designated representatives, entitled to notice of and to vote at Membership meetings. The Board of Trustees may fix the day, time and place for each regular meeting of the Trustees. (5) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the written request of not less than one-fourt h of the Trustees. -4- �(6) Quorum. A quorum at any duly called meeting of the Trustees shall consist of not less than a simple majority of the Trustees -- including not less than one representative from each of two-thirds of the ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS and at least one AT-LARGE MEMBER. Any proper action of those present at a duly called and constituted meeting shall be the action of the Board and the Membership. (7) Adootion. Adoption of new program initiatives shall require a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Public policy positions may be adopted regarding matters of common concern of the Membership and shall require a unanimous affirmative vote of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Other actions shall require a majority affirmative vote of the quorum present, except as provided in these Bylaws. (8) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Trustees consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Board. (9) No Compensation. Trustees shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (10) Liability. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, a Trustee shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for a breach of the Trustee's fiduciary duty, and the Forum shall assume all proper liability, except in the case of: (a) A breach of the Trustee's legal duty of loyalty to the corporation or its members; (b) Acts or omissions by the Trustee not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (c) An affirmative vote or other lawful concurrence by the Trustee in an unlawful corporate act, including those prohibited by these bylaws and by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act; (d) A transaction from which the Trustee derived an improper personal benefit; or (e) An act or omission by the Trustee that is grossly negligent. -5- �(11) Indemnification. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, the Forum shall indemnify any person who serves as its Trustee, Officer, employee or agent who is a party or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding, against expenses -- including attorneys' fees, judgments, penalties, fines, and amounts paid in settlement -- actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with an action, suit or proceeding incurred by reason of the fact that the person is or was a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation or its members, and -with respect to any criminal action or proceeding -- if the person had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful. However, as prescribed by the Act, indemnification shall not be made for a claim, issue, or matter in which the person has been found liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought has determined upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for expenses which the court considers proper. Article IV: Officers and Executive Director (1) Forum and Board Officers. The Officers of the Forum shall be identical to the Officers of the Board of Trustees. The Officers shall be elected annually by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (2) Designation of Officers. The Officers of the Board ·shall be a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, all nominated and duly elected by the Board. (3) Duties of the Chair. The Chair shall serve as the president of the Forum and president of the Board of Trustees. The Chair or, when absent, the Vice Chair shall preside at the regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall appoint Committee Members and Committee Chairs, with Board ratification, consistent with designations in these Articles. The Chair shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. -6- �(4) Duties of the Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall preside at regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees when the Chair is absent. The Vice Chair shall become Interim Chair, pending Board action, should the Chair resign or become unable to perform the duties of office. (5) Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of the following duties: (a) issue notice of all meetings; (b) keep all minutes which shall be signed by the Secretary upon approval by the Board; (c) maintain the corporate records; and (c) make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (6) Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the custody of all monies, securities and other property of the Forum. The Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of appropriate fiscal recordkeeping for the Forum. (7) No Compensation. Officers of the Board shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (8) Requirements for Officer Particioation. Requirements for Officer participation shall be determined by the Board. When such requirements are not satisfied and proper remediation procedures have been followed (according to procedures determined by the Board), the Board may elect to remove an Officer office by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (9) Executive Director. The Executive Director shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Forum. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall not be a Trustee. ARTICLE V: (1) Committees of the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees shall create the following Standing Committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chair and ratified by the Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Standing Committee Chairs shall report directly and regularly to the Board of Trustees. All Standing Committees shall include the Executive Director as a nonvoting ex officio member. Committee Members shall each have two-year terms, staggered to maintain continuity, except as designated by the Board. -7- �(a) Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Chairs of Standing Committees, the immediate past Board Chair, and one other Trustee designated by the present Board Chair. The Board Chair shall chair the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees (1) in recommending to the Board appropriate matters for its consideration at scheduled Board meetings; (2) in implementing and developing details of policy positions previously adopted by the Board; (3) in addressing and enacting policy matters delegated by the Board; (4) in emergencies and between Board meetings when prompt policy attention is required (subject to subsequent reporting and, where appropriate, ratification by the Board); (5) and in personnel matters and oversight relating to the Executive Director. (b) Budget and Finance Committee. Members of the Budget and Finance Committee must all be Trustees, and the Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer. The Budget and Finance Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the financial health of the Forum, and shall make recommendations for Board approval concerning the Forum's annual and longrange budget. The Committee shall develop fundraising policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's resource development operations. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (c) Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall be chaired by a Trustee other than the Treasurer, who shall not serve on the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall oversee the annual audit of the Forum. Members of the Audit Committee may include such non-Trustees as necessary to insure a responsible, comprehensive and enlightening audit. (d) Membershio and Nominating Committee. Members of the Nominating Committee must all be Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates for ORGANIZATIONAL and AT-LARGE MEMBERS to the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates to the Board for the Offices of the Board. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. -8- �(2) (e) Public Policy Committee. The Public Policy Committee Chair must be a Trustee. Members of the Public Policy Committee may include such nonTrustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's mission. The Public Policy Committee shall develop policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's work in the area of public policy related to philanthropy, voluntarism and the nonprofit sector. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (f) GrantmakersjGrantseekers Seminar Program Committee. The GGS Program Committee shall plan and oversee the annual GG Seminar. The GGS Program Committee shall be Co-Chaired by one representative of the grantmaking community and one representative of the grantseeking community. At least one Co-Chair must be a Trustee. Membership on the Committee may include such non-Trustees as will insure a successful event, consistent with the Forum's mission. Membership shall include official representation from each of the Michigan Chapters of the National Society of Fundraising Executives, and shall include balanced representation from grantmakers, grantseekers and other stakeholders, as determined by the Board. (g) Proqram Committee. The Program Committee must be chaired or co-chaired by Trustee(s) of the Forum. Membership may include such non-Trustees as will insure the effectiveness of the Forum's programs, consistent with its mission. The Program Committee shall develop policies for Board approval and shall make recommendations to the Board concerning new program initiatives in the four areas of the Forum's mission: (1) Voluntarism, (2) Philanthropy, (3) Public awareness of the nonprofit sector, and (4) Effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. The Program Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by a Committee may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Committee Members consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Committee. -9- �(3) Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that may be taken at any Committee meeting may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice by complying with the following provisions concerning written ballots. The delivery entitled included Committee Chair shall direct the mailing or of one written ballot to each Committee Member to vote on the matter. Information shall be that: (a) Sets forth the proposed action; (b) Provides Committee Members with an opportunity to specify approval, disapproval or abstention for each proposal; (c) Indicates the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; (d) States the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure or measures; and (e) Provides and specifies a reasonable time by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted. All written ballots shall be maintained in the Committee records. (4) Other Committees. The Board may establish, at its discretion, such other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it deems necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the Forum and the conduct of its affairs. ARTICLE VI: (1) Standard of Care Duties and Liability. The Trustees shall adhere to the standard of Care required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: A Trustee or Officer of the Forum shall discharge the duties of that position in good faith and with that degree of diligence, care, and skill which an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position. In discharging those duties, a Trustee or Officer, when acting in good faith, may rely upon the opinion of the Forum's counsel; upon the report of an independent appraiser selected with reasonable care by the Board; or upon financial statements of the Forum represented to the Trustee or Officer as correct by the Officer of the Corporation having charge of its books or account, or as stated in a written report by an independent public or certified public accountant or firm of accountants fairly to reflect the financial condition of the Forum. -10- �(2) Self-Dealing Transactions. Except as approved in Section 3 below, the Board shall not approve a self-dealing transaction. A self-dealing transaction is one to which the Forum is a party and in .which one or more of the Trustees has a material financial interest, or a transaction between the Forum and one or more of the Trustees, or between the Forum and any person in which one or more of its Trustees has a material financial interest. (3) Aooroval. The Board of Trustees may approve a selfdealing transaction if the Board determines and documents that the transaction is in the best interest of, and is fair and reasonable to, the Forum and, after reasonable investigation under the circumstances, determines that this corporation could not have obtained a more advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances. Such determinations must be made by the Board, in good faith, with knowledge of the material facts concerning the transaction and the Trustee's interest in the transaction, and by a vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present, without counting the vote of the interested Trustee(s). (4) Loans. The Forum shall not make any loan of money or property to, or guarantee the obligation of, any Trustee, Officer, employee or agent; provided, however, that the Forum may advance money to a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Forum for expenses reasonably anticipated to be incurred in performance of assigned duties, so long as such individual would be entitled to reimbursement for such expense absent that advance. (5) Disclosure. Trustees shall disclose the material facts as to any relationship or interest relating to contracts, programs, policies or other transactions that may be considered by the Board. A transaction may nonetheless be approved, as provided above in Section 3 of this Article. ARTICLE VII: Administrative Matters (1) Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Forum shall be determined by the Board of Trustees. (2) Investment Policy. The Trustees shall adopt and oversee an Investment Policy that shall provide for careful and prudent investment of the Forum's resources. -11- �(3) Permanent Records of the Forum. The Forum shall keep at its principal office the original or copy of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the Members and Trustees at all reasonable times during office hours. The Forum shall keep appropriate books and records of accounts; written minutes of the proceedings of its Members, Board and Committees; and a record of each Member's and Trustee's name and address. All such records shall be kept at the principle office of the Forum. Upon leaving office, each Officer, employee or other Agent of the Forum shall turn over to the successor or the Board Chair, in good order, originals of such corporate monies, books, records, minutes, lists, documents, contracts or other property of the Forum as have been in the person's custody during the term of office. On written demand of the Forum, any Trustee may inspect, copy, and make extracts of the accounting books and records, record the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote, and the minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board, and Committees at any reasonable time for a purpose reasonably related to t h e Trustee's interest as a Trustee. Any such inspection and copying may be made in person or by the Trustee's agent or attorney. ARTICLE VIII: (1) Upon proper dissolution of the Forum, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with the Act. ARTICLE IX: (1) Dissolution Amendments to these Articles The Trustees may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present. At least ten and no more than sixty days written notice of the intent and content of the actions shall be sent to all Trustees before the meeting. -12- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49447 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8ceca4daec7ba1aa61797767d47f6800.pdf 5d67356e6b6eb79c06b1ea085c214bf1 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CORPORATION AND SECURITIES BUREAU (,OR BUREAU UU ONLY) Date Aec:etftd CORPORAnON IDENTIFICATION NUMBER l I I J-1 1 I ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION For uH by DomeatJc NonproftJ Corporation• (Please read information and instructions on last page) Pursuant to the provisions of Act 162, Public Acts of 1982, the undersigned corporation executes the following Articles: ARTICLE I Michigan Nonprofit Forum ARTICLE II The purpo~e or purposes for which the corporation is organized are1 charitable and educational, specifically to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan ' s nongrofit sector. and to adyance the cause pf yolyntarism and philanthropy in the state. Within these general purposes, the corporation has been organized to have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on nonprofit corporations under the laws of the State of Michigan, provided, however, that this corporation shall not engage in actions or exercise powers not in furtheranc• of these purposes. ARTICLE III The corporation is organized upon a non stock a. The description and value of its real property assets are1 ngne b. The description and value of its personal property assets are& cash 1165,000 egyicment t0,500 c. The corporation is to be financed under the following general plan: grAnts. cgntribytions d. The corporation is organized on a membershig basis. �ARTICLE IV 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405 Lansing, Michigan 48933 2. The mailing address of the registered office is the same. 3. The name of the resident agent at the registered office is: Robert E. Ivory, Treasurer ARTICLE V The names and addresses of all the incorporators are as follows: Thomas M. Bernthal, MCCA, 2100 Michigan National Tower, Lansina. Ml 48933 Edward 0. Blews, Jr., AICUM, o50 Michigan National Tower, Lansing, MI 48933 Don R. Elliott, MASA, 421 w. Kalamazoo St .• Lansing, MI 48933 Barbara K. Goldman, MCA, 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 1180, Detroit, MI 4822o R0 bert E. ly 0 ry, UWM, 300 N. Washington 5 0 ., Suite 405, Lansing, MI 48933 Dgrgthy A, Jghnsgn, CME, One Sguth HArbgr, Suite 3, GrAnd HAven, MI 49417 Jystin P. King. MASS. 421 W. Kalamazoo St •• Lansing. MI 48933 Bussell G. MAwby, Kellggg Endn,, 400 Ngrth Aye,, BAttle Creek, MI 49017 BeverleY L. McQonald. MLHS. 300 N. Wash. Sq,, Suite 401, Lansing, MI 48933 Glenn R, Stevens, PCSUM, 30o Townsend St, Suite 450. LAnsing, MI 48933 JAmes R. TarrAnt, MHC, 1305 Abbott RoAd, Suite 102, EAst Lansing, MI 48933 ARTICLE VI 1. Restrictions on Operations (a.) Qedicati 0 n of Assets: The properties and assets of the Forum are irrevocably dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Forum shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Member, Trustee or Officer of the Forum. (b.) Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation_ shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporate exempt from Federal income taM under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). 2. Dissolution and Disposition of Corporate Assets Upon proper dissolution of the Forum, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with the Act. -2- �. .. -. . Use space below for additional Articles or for continuation of previous Articles. Please identity any Article being continued or added. Attach additional pages if needed. I (We), the incorporator(s) sign my (our) name(s) this _____ day of - - - - - - - - - - . 19_. I ,. ,. .. 3 �DOCUMENT WILL II! RETURNED TO NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS INDICATED IN THE BOX BELOW. Include name, street and number (or P.O. box), city, state and ZIP code. Maryellen J. Lewis, Acting Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Forum 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 405 Lansing, MI 48933 Name of person or organization remitting fMS: United Way of Hic higan Preparer's name and business telephone number: Maryellen J. Lewis ( 517 371-4360 INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 1. The articles of incorporation cannot be filed until this, form, or a comparable document, is submitted. 2. Submit one original copy of this document. Upon filing, a microfilm copy will be prepared for the records of the Corporation and Securities Bureau. The original copy will be returned to the address appearing in the box above as evidence of filing. Since this document must be microfilmed, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected. 3. This document is to be used pursuant to the provisions of the Act by one or more persons for the purpose of forming a domestic nonprofit corporation. 4. ARTICLE II - The purpose for which the corporation is organized must be included. It is not sufficient to state that the corporation may engage in any activity within the purposes for which corporations may be organized under the Act. 5. ARTICLE Ill- The corporation must be organized on a stock or nonstock basis. Complete Article 111(1) or 111(2) as appropriate, but not both. Real property assets are items such as land and buildings. Personal property assets are items such as cash, equipment, fixtures, etc. 6. ARTICLE IV - A post office box may not be designated as the street address of the registered office. 7. ARTICLE V - The Act requires one or more incorporators. The addresses should include a street number and name (or other designation), city and state. 8. This document is effective on the date approved and filed by the Bureau. A later effective date, .no more than 90 days after the date of delivery, may be stated as an additional article. 9. This document mult be signed In Ink by each incorporator listed in Article V. However, if there are 3 or more incorporators, they may, by resolution adopted at the organizational meeting by a written instrument, designate one of them to sign the articles of incorporation on behalf of all of them. In such event, these articles of incorporation must be accompanied by a copy of the resolution duly certified by the acting secretary at the organizational meeting and a statement must be placed in the articles incorporating that resotution into them. 10. FEES: 11. Mail form and fee to: Filing fee & Franchise fee (Make remittance payable to State of Michigan) . . . $20.00 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Corporation and Securities Bureau Corporation Division P.O. Box 30054 6546 Mercantile Way Lansing, Ml 48909 Telephone: (517) 334-6302 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Articles-of-Incorporation Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee Articles of Incorporation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee Articles of Incorporation. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49446 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f14b9174bb674c0882e99794f4601f6e.pdf 44925356cadf97a0286c9853cec2afe3 PDF Text Text Agenda Meeting of the Steering Committee at the Michigan Nonprofit Forum September 26, 1990 -- 9:00 to 12:00 at the Michigan Community College Association 2100 Michigan National Tower, Lansing, Michigan 1) Welcome & Call to Order: Dorothy A. Johnson, Acting Chair 2} Review of the Minutes of the June 27 meeting. 3} Review and Adoption of the Articles of Incorporation, with appropriate amendments. Recommendation: That the Steering Committee pass a resolution authorizing the Secretary, Edward 0. Blews, to sign the Articles on behalf of all the incorporators listed in Article V, and to incorporate this resolution into the Articles, as required by Michigan Law. 4) Adjournment. Organizational Meeting of the Incorporators of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1} Call to Order: Russell G. Mawby, Acting Chairman 2) Adoption of the policies and proceedings of the MNF Steering Committee as policies of the Board of Trustees. Review and Adoption of the Bylaws, with appropriate amendments -- Glenn R. Stevens, Chair, Bylaws Committee 3) 4) Affirmation of the new members, effective at the Oc~ober meeting. Organizational Members: Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Jewish Community council Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Ecumenical Forum At-Large Members: Richard H. Austin John s. Lore [Russell G. Mawby, also an incorporator] Helen Milliken George Romney �5) Affirmation of the Officers of the Forum: Russell G. Mawby, Chair Helen c. Philpott, Vice Chair Edward o. Blews, Jr., Secretary Robert E. Ivory, Treasurer 6} Chairman's report and update on new members Russell G. Mawby 7) Financial Report -- Robert E. Ivory, Treasurer Recommendation #1: That the Executive Director be authorized to sign checks in amounts up to $1000; that checks in amounts over $1000 must also be co-signed by an authorized Trustee. Recommendation #2: That the Fiscal Year of the Forum begin July 1 and end June 30 consistent with its funding year and with the quarterly calendar of the United Way of Michigan, its fiscal agent. Recommendation #3: That the Board authorize the Secretary to apply for tax exemption for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Recommendation #4: That the Board discuss and adopt a policy regarding Member contributions. 8} Program Report 9) Adjournment -2- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-09-26_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-09-26 steering committee agenda. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49445 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-09-26 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/651ab8d2ad78e8b292af502bcf3b3404.pdf a8fa0a099a3a6e4e87e6fdbbf0f657b9 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM c/o AICUM 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing MI 48933 517/372-9160 Dr . Joe 1 Orosz Associate Program Director W.K . Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek MI 49017-1611 June 14, 1990 Dear Joel: I am writing in support of the proposal submitted by the Foundation for American Communications. As you know, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum has been involved with the proposed FACS Michigan Communication Project from its inception, because of its potential for serving the nonprofit sector in this state. On May 10, the MNF Steering Committee formally approved our involvement in the FACS Michigan Communication Project. We will serve in an advisory capacity, in particular to assist FACS to develop a Journalist Education Program on the nonprofit sector and and to implement five media relations/marketing workshops for nonprofit organizations in various communities. (The specific tasks are outlined in the .. Working Agreement .. you have received.} The MNF Steering Committee affirmed the importance of this initiative, in light of our mission to improve public understanding and commitment to the nonprofit sector as a Public Good. We are looking forward to collaborating with FACS to improve the quality of information reaching ~he public through the news. Please let me know if you need further information. Sincerely, Maryellen J. Lewis Acting Executive Director � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_WKKF-Letter-of-Support Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee WKKF letter of support Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee WKKF letter of support. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49444 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/98ab5b4d914fdcb42d26fa215712213f.pdf a849fa55d3299a5a2d99be778eb06d47 PDF Text Text MICHIG~N NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. WasbinJUlO Square. Suite 40S. P.O. Boll&219. Llnsin1. Michipn 48901 -8219 Board of Trust••• Statement of Principles NA T I O N - \ L PHILA NT H ROPY DAY NOV lo . IQQQ --::c .?(. ~~j~ . .. n.~-- As members of the policy-making body of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, we commit ourselves to be guided in our deliberations by the Forum's mission: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector. and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. We recognize the great diversity of the sector and the wide range of stakeholders that the Forum proposes to engage in this mission: nonprofit organizations and professionals, funders, educators and researchers concerned with philanthropy and voluntarism, policymakers and civic leaders, the media, the public sector as it relates to philanthropy and voluntarism, volunteers, and other concerned citizens and contributors. Because of this great diversity, we commit ourselves to seeking common ground and to building bridges that will benefit the Public Good through collaboration and capacity-building. Although some Forum initiatives that we choose may not involve the entire sector and all its stakeholders, as a whole the Forum agenda will be designed to achieve ever greater awareness, effectiveness and informed support of Michigan's nonprofit sec tor and voluntary community. In particular, we commit ourselves to these OPERATING PRINCIPLES: --We will ·distinguish carefully in the activities of the Forum between initiatives that serve the Forum's broad mission and those that would serve only proprietary interests which are more appropriately addressed by our individual organizations or associations. -- We will acknowledge diversity by recogn1z1ng the variety of circumstances of Members and by incorporating those differences into the decision-making process. -- We will seek as a Board to operate from a principle of consensus and collaborative action through the Forum . Telephone (517) 371-4360 • FAX (517) 371-4S46 �-- We will seek and be guided by the best information on Michigan's nonprofit sector, philanthropy and voluntarism, particularly in areas not represented on the Board. -- Since this Board does not claim to be a "representative body" (and recognizes that "representativeness" is not a realistic goal), we will seek to achieve the greatest scope possible in our Board membership and to secure much greater, diverse input through each of our organizational networks. -2- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Statement-of-Principles Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee Statement of Principles Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee Statement of Principles. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49443 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/75570e32994252d4388139b3c9a6c411.pdf 874d723b624a6456a8190584bf1c2c53 PDF Text Text June 27, 1990 MEMO TO: Michigan Nonprofit Forum Steering Committee FROM: Search Committee Edward Slews, Chair Don Elliott Robert Ivory Dorothy Johnson James Tarrant SUBJECT: INTERIM STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM The following official actions were adopted by the Board of Directors of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum at its May 10, 1990 meeting: 1. "On motion duty made, seconded and adopted, Maryetten Lewis r.xzs appointed to serve as the Acting Executive Director of the Michigan Nonprofit Forwn untit such time as an Executive Director is·appointed, subject to satisfactory performance in the interim." 2. "On motion duty made, seconded and adopted, it r.xzs determined that, upon format approvat of the grant at the requested tevet, Maryetten Lewis witt be compensated as Acting Executive Director at a tevet of at teast $40,000 per annum and benefits equat to those offered through the United Way of Michigan, with the finat tevet of compensation and benefits to be determined at the next me~ting of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum on recommendation of the Search Cammittee.n Since the grant proposal was funded at the requested level effective June 1, 1990, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Search Committee (membership listed in memo heading) hereby submits the following recommendations to the Steering Committee regarding the Acting Executive Directorship. These recommendations are conveyed for consideration and · action at the June 27 meeting of the Forum. The first recommendation is in direct response to the charge articulated in the second official action cited above. The other recommendations are matters which in the judgment of the Search Committee should be clearly addressed in relationship to the interim staffing situation. I. ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION #A: THE SEARCH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM STEERING COMMITTEE MODIFY ITS PREVIOUS POSITION TO APPROVE MONTHLY SALARY COMPENSATION AT A RATE OF $43,000 PER ANNUM AND ADDITIONAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS EQUAL TO 20% OF COMPENSATION FOR PURPOSES OF FRINGE BENEFITS TO MARYELLEN LEWIS, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1990, AND CONTINUING DURING THE PERIOD OF HER SERVICE AS ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM. �MNF Steering Committee -2- June 27. 1990 EXPLANATION: Upon further inquiry following the last Michigan Nonprofit Forum meeting. it was discovered that the full-time equivalent of the half-time compensation being paid to Ms. Lewis through the Council of Michigan Foundations (for her Forum work) was $43.000 per annum. Thus the $43.000 annualized salary rate recommended above will continue Ms. Lewis at the equivalent of her previous rate. as a matter of fairness. while she performs the full-time interim duties we have asked her to assume. This rate is well within the annual salary range ($40.000 to $50.000) stipulated in the grant proposal and is under the $50.000 rate actually funded in the proposal. II . HIRING OF ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY RECOMMENDATION #B: THE SEARCH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARYELLEN LEWIS TO SECURE SECRETARIAL SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A TEMPORARY AGENCY DURING THE PERIOD OF HER SERVICE AS ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND To EXPEND FOR THAT PURPOSE A MONTHLY AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE MONTHLY EQUIVALENT OF THE AMOUNT BUDGETED FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY IN THE PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEWIS BE ASKED TO USE THIS TIME AND PROCESS TO SEEK EVALUATE AND ORIENT A UALIFIED AND PROFICIENT SECRETARY FROM A TEMPORARY AGENCY WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED FOR HIRING IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY POSITION BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHEN SELECTED. EXPLANATION: This recommendation is designed to address a dilemma. Considering that we have asked Maryellen Lewis to serve as Acting Executive Director during the search process (scheduled to take at least five months). she must be provided secretarial support during that period. However. new support staff persons probably shouldn't be hired officially (and good secretarial candidates would be reluctant to consider the position) until the Executive Oirector is selected. The authorization to utilize temporary secretarial service provides several advantages: 1.) it fills the need for secretarial services during the interim; 2.) it gives the opportunity to try out secretaries on a probat.ionary period without unemployment compensation or workers' compensation exposure or other liability; 3.) if an individual is retained through a temporary service for a significant period of t ime (usually 90 days but often negotiable) there is no liquidated damages penalty for then hiring them ; 4.} it saves the cost of fringe benef its during this interim period; and 5.) it defers official hiring of a secretary until the Executive Director is named. III. ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION #C: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFFIRM THAT ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARYELLEN LEWIS HAS THE FULL AND APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION FOR IMPLEMENTATION. ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING OF THE FORUM'S PROGRAM AND OPERATION DURING THE INTERIM ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERIOD. CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICIES AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIR ON ANY COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS WHICH MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE INTERIM PERIOD. �MNF Steering Committee -3- June 27, 1990 EXPLANATION: This recommendation is believed necessary in light of the five month schedule for the Executive Director search/selection process mandated by the Board. For the sake of the success of the Forum during the critical early months and in fairness to Ms. Lewis, it should be made clear that as Acting Executive Director she has the authority necessary to carry out the duties of the position. IV. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION #D: THAT THE SEARCH COMMITTEE OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO SIGN WITH ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARYELLEN LEWIS A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING HER COMPENSATION, PERFORMANCE, NOTICE PROVISIONS AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS FOR HER PERIOD OF SERVICE AS THE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM. Thank you for your considerat i on of these recommendations. EOB:jej :7.51 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Search-Committee-Staffing-Recommendations Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee search committee staffing recommendations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee search committee staffing recommendations. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49442 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d6d71a6283a1e86d86f916c386e2c4ac.pdf 1d43df580491fb6ec15db33fcff63c3a PDF Text Text SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETING DATES FOR MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM SEARCH COMMITTEE* Meeting Day/Date Time Nature of Meeting Purpose of Meeting Location Tuesday, June 26, 1990 9:15 a.m. Telephone Conference Call - Final Review/Confirmation of Search Process Documents/ Recommendations Telephone Monday, October 1, 1990 9:00 a.m. Noon Physical Meeting - Criteria for Review of Appl i cations - Division/Distribution of Appl i cations to Committee Members AICUM Office 650 Mich. Nat•l. Tower Lansing, Michigan Week of October 8, 10:00 a.m. 1990 (Specific Noon Date/Time to Be Set) Physical Meeting - Determination of SemiFinalists Listing (10-12) - Assignments of Reference Check Calls AI CUM Office Monday, October 15, 1990 Telephone Conference Call - Reports of Reference Checks -Determination of Finalists Telephone 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (3-5) Monday, October 29, 1990 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Physical Meeting Monday, November 12, 1990 (If Necessary) 9:00 a.m. Noon Physical Meeting -Interviews of Finalists Selection (If Possible) Arrrw ay Grand Pl az a - Final Selection Determined (If Necessary) AICUM Office -Fin~ (Grand Rapids ) )> 0 0 I'Tl (NOTE: ~ Revised to accammodate change in appLication deadLine to September Meeting of MNF Officers and Nominating Committee Members.) EOB:jej :7.50 28~ 1990~ per approvaL at 8/ 10/90 :z 0 c: 3: 0 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Search-Committee-Schedule Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee search committee schedule Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee search committee schedule. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49441 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3f104bb62867ca7a646a98bc21820b54.pdf 5bedddf93a8a17989029a5a4d4cd0854 PDF Text Text -. MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting May 10 , 1990--11:30 P.M. AICUM, 650 Michigan National Tower, Lansing Present: Edward 0. Blews, Association of Independent Colleges ; Don R. Elliott, Mich1gan Associat i on of School Administrators; Sandra Hussey , Counc1l of Mich i gan Foundations ( represe nti ng Doroth y A. Johnson, with prox y ) ; Robert E. Ivory, United Wa y o f M1chigan ; Constance Julius, Michigan Communit y College Asso c ia t i o n ( representing Thomas M. Bernthal, with pro xy ) ; Maryellen J. Lewis , Michigan Nonprofit Forum; Beverley McDonald , Michigan League f o r Human Services; James R. Tarrant, Michigan Health Counci l; Lawrence Wells, Mi chigan League for Human Serv ices (guest). Absent: Thomas M. Bernthal, Michigan Community College Association ; Barbara Go 1dman, Michigan Counc i 1 f o r the Arts; Dorothy A. Johnson, Counc i 1 of Michigan Foundations; Justin P. King, Mich i gan Association of School Boards; Glenn R. Stevens, Presidents Council , State Uni versities of Michigan. 1. Welcome and Call to Order. Edward Slews welcomed the Committee to AI CUM and began the introductions. Robert Ivory opened the meet i ng at 11:40 AM. Min utes. Minutes of the March 2 and April re v iewed and duly adopted. 2. 3. 12 meetings were Election of New Members. A. Beverley McDonald reported on the deliberations of the Ad Hoc Nominating Task Group (which included herself, Edward B1ews, Dorothy Johnson, Robert Ivory, and Maryellen Lewis) , which proposed a slate of si x new organizational members and four At-Large members. (Report attached.) The ensuing discussion clarified two principles which the Committee chose to be guided by : --At-Large Members are to be individuals of recognized, statewide prominence who contribute t o the advancement of Michigan's nonprofit sector. --Member Organizations will be associat i ons o f organizations (rather than of individuals ) wh1ch have as a central or major concern the ad vancement of philanthropy, voluntar i sm and the nonprofit sector; in addition, member organizations w1 l l be as non-overlapping as possible. The two representati ves from each member organization wil l include the CEO and a volunteer leader. The volunteer leader wi l l be selected by eac h �organization, but the MNF will offer guidelines to insure continuity, comm1tment and authority. B. After considerable discuss1on , and with the addition o f Helen Milliken as a fifth At-Large member, the Committee duly moved, seconded and adopted the following slate and authorized the Nominating Task Group to invite them all to membership: Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and V ic1 n i~ y Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Jewish Commun1ty Council Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agenc y Association Michigan Ecumenical Forum Honorable Richard Austin John Lore Russell Mawb y Helen Milliken Honorable George Romney c. Further Action. The Comm i ttee authorized the Executive to draft two statements for discussion at the next meeting: --A " Statement of Principles" or OPERATI NG PRINCIPLES, to help orient new members to the Steering Committee; and --Guidelines for organizations to select the i r volunteer representatives to the Steering Comm i ttee. 4. Go vernance. attac hed. A. Report of the Ad Hoc Governance Task Group is Robert Ivory reported on the deliberations of the Ad Hoc Governance Task Group (which included himself, Dorothy Johnson and Glenn Stevens), beginning with the nomination of officers. On motion duly made and seconded, the Commit:. tee unanimously approved the nomination of Russell Mawby as Chairman of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum dur1ng its first year, and authorized the Governance Tas k Group to invite him (after May 17, 1990) to accept the office . Or. Mawby is currently Chairman of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and is now elected to the MNF Steering Committee as an At-Large member. On motion du 1 y made, seconded and adopted , t he Committee unanimously elected Helen Philpott as V1ce Chairwoman of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum dur i ng its f i rst year. Ms. Philpott is currentl y a member �and past Chairwoman of the United Way of Michigan, and now serves on the MNF as the United wa y o f Michigan's volu nteer representative. B. Staffing. For discussion and selection of a permanent Executive Director, the Co mmit tee went into EXECUTIVE SESSION from 12:40 PM to 1 :30PM, after which Rober t I vo ry reported the following actions: --On motion duly made, seconded and ad opted, Maryellen J. Lewis was appointed to serve as AcLing Exe cu ti ve Director of the MNF until such time as an Executi ve Director is appointed, subject to satisfactory performance i n the interim. --On motion duly made , seconded and adopted, 1t was determined that, upon formal approval of the grant at the full requested le vel, Maryellen Lewis will be compensated as Acting Executi ve Director at a 1eve l of at least $40,000 per annum and benef its equal to those offered through the United Way of Michigan with the final level of compensation and benefits to be determined at the next meeting of the MNF on recommendation of the Search Committee. --On motion duly made, seconded and adopted , a Search Committee was formed, consisting of Edward Slews, Don Elliott, Robert I vory, Dorothy Johnson , and James Tarrant, to recommend to the MNF at lLS June meeting an open statewide search process and schedule for selection of the Executi ve Director of the MNF. C. 5. Recommended Further Action. 1. In order to accomplish its third task, the Nominating Task Group scheduled two meetings ( May 23 and June 19, both at 8:15AM) and the Steering Committee scheduled its ne xt meeting for June 27, 9:00 to 12:00 AM at MASA. 2. There was general consensus that more formal procedures are now appropriate for this matun ng organization. Discussion pointed to the need for By-Laws , although no formal action was taken to appoint a Task Group on By-Laws. Program De velopment. A. Staff Report. In the interest of time, Maryellen Lewis limited her report to the FACS Michigan Communication Project. MNF helped to initiate the project 18 months ago (thro ugh Pete Ellis ) and continues to wor k wit h FACS leadership to focus the o verall Project on improv1ng �public understanding of the nonprofit sector through t he press . The Project's proposal includes the fo ll ow 1ng ro l e for the MNF: In addition to servin g as an advisor on this overall theme, MNF wil l assist in the deveiopmen~ of a Journalist Edu cat i on Program on the nonprofit sector, and 1n the implementation of f i ve mar ketlng t media relations wor kshops for nonprof i ts. The Comm1ttee authorized Ms. Lew1s t o cont1nue developing this working relat1onship, and suggested inv i ting Dorothy Johnson to serve as MNF Steer1ng Committee l i aison (after Beverley McDonald declined the role due to other commitmen~s ) . B. Constance Julius suggested that the MCCA sa~eli1te networ k (under her direction) could prove to be a valua b le resource for the MNF, and expressed willi ngness to explore possible collaborations. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 PM . The next Steering Comm i ttee Meeting 1s scheduled for June 27. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Previous-Meeting-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee previous meeting minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee previous meeting minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49440 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27