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Michigan's Alliance for Volunteers
"The Alliance for Volunteerism"
The Alliance for Michigan's Volunteers and Volunteer Based Organizations
Working in the areas of volunteer advocacy, programming, and technical assistance for the
private, public and soda! sectors of Michigan's communities
Proposed bJ:
Michigan Community Senice Commission
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Volunteer Centers of Michigan
Michigan Campus Compact
Connect Michigan Partners
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Executive Summary
Michigan's Alliance for Volunteers (The Alliance) will be a specialize nonprofit organization that
will work to provide programming, technical assistance and advocacy suppolt for Michigan
organizations utilizing the talents, resources and expertise of volunteers throughout our state. The
Alliance will initially consist of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), Michigan
Nonprofit Association (MNA), Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCl'v!), Michigan Campus
Compact (MCC) and the Connectlv!ichigan Campaign Partners.
VCM and fvJCC will be permanently housed with in the Alliance along with a number of programs
and fundings sources currently housed in the MCSC and .MNA. !vJCSC, VCivJ, lvJCC and lv!NA
are pennanent member of the Alliance. The graphic in Appendix 1 illustrates the changes (see
Appendix 1). Essentially, the lv!CSC and lvJNA will modify their current respective functions to
ensure that they are not competing and are executing support functions for the field that are
effective and efficient.
The Alliance will be established as a separate 50 l(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization
comprised a board of directors consisting of not more than six members nominated and approved
by the Alliance partner organizations. An executive director will be appointed by the board of
directors and will serve at the will of the board. The exec uti l'e director will be charged to handle all
day to day operations of the Alliance under the supervision of the board of directors.
Need
There is a need to avoid competition.
There is a need to build effeciencies.
There is a need to build autonomy for the programmatic, promotional and advocacy elements of the
field of volunteerism.
Solution
Spin off those elements that do not target, operationalize and capitalize on the core missions of
lv!CSC and MNA.
MCSC is a grant maker that incubates innovative and sustainable volunteer programs.
iVINA is an membership association that advocates and provides services to Michigan's nonprofit
organizations
Advantages
Never before in the history of the two organizations has the timing been right economically and
politically for the two organizations to organize the field in a way that makes sense for all parties
and not just because it was economically and politically feasible.
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Challenges
Getting the respective boards aligned with this new structure.
Finding enough capital to build an endowment to support the Alliance.
Maintaining interest of the public to this idea and defining it in terms that lay people can
understand.
Budget
Expesnses
Staff
3- Staff Salaries and Benefits
Executive Director
Fund Dev. and Prog. Spec.
Support Staff
$220,000
Salarv $75,000 +Benefits 30,000 = $100,000
Salar)' $45,000 +Benefits 25,000 = $70,000
Salary $30,000 +Benefits 20,000 = $50,000
Space
Rent for !500 square feet@ $301sq. Foot annually
$45,000
Eq ui pm en t
$23,000
Phones, fax, copier, computers, etc. annually
Travel
Other
VIG all subgranting
$13,000
$1,000,000
Revenue
State of Michigan (VIG)
Romney Fund
Engler Fund (Endowment)
Evaluation Components· Measures of Success or Failure
$1,000,000
$20,000,000
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Appendix I
The Alliance
•VCM
•MCC
• Connect Michigan
• The Romney Fund
• The Englei' Volunteer
Strategic Fund
• Training and T/A
• Volunteer Centers of
Michigan
• Michigan Campus
Compact
• Training and TI A
• The Romney Fund
• Connect Michgian
• Michigan's
AmeriCorps
• Training and TI A
• Leam & Sene
• Volunteer Investment
G1·ants
• Michigan's PI'Dmise
• Service Leaming
Leadership Council
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MCSC
Executi.ve Director
Program staff
Commissioners.
MNA
MCC
Councilor
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Presidents
VCM
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Council
The Allianc:e
Grantmaker. Role
National Service Programs
Learn and Serve Programs
Training and T/A for grantees
Volunteer lnvestment Grants
Alliance
Board
Executive Director
Directors: VCM, MCC. Fund Development
Program and Support Staff
Advisory Board
MCC CoiDlcil ofPresidellt!5
VCM Operating Council
VCM Member Services and Support
ConnectMichigan
Romney Fund
National Volunteer Week
Volunteerism Clearinghouse
SuperConference
Make A Difference Day
MCC Member Services and Support
MCC Gr:ltot Programs
K-12 Service Learning
Governor's Semce Awards
Adopt-A-Part ofMichigan
America's Promise
Executive Director
Progl'llm Staff
Board ofTrustees
Member Services
Public Poftcy
Training/Technical Assistance
Grantmaker.s/Grantseekers
Research
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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MCSC
Executive Director
Program staff
Commissioners
Grantmaker Role
National Service Programs
Learn and Serve Programs
Training and T/A for grantees
Volunteer Investment Grants
MNA
MCC
Council of
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Operating
Council
The Alliance
Executive Director
Directors: VCM, MCC, Fund Development
Program and Support Staff
Advisory Board
MCC Council ofPresidents
VCM Operating Council
VCM Member Services and Support
ConnectMichigan
Romney Fund
National Volunteer Week
Volunteerism Clearinghouse
SuperConference
Make A Difference Day
MCC Member Services and Support
MCC Grant Programs
K-12 Service Learning
Governor's Service Awards
Adopt-A-Part ofMichigan
America's Promise
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Administrative Services
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Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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The Alliance
An Overview to Date
Prepared for VCM Operating Council
September 15, 1999
Background:
In the past decade, Michigan has seen the development of a number of statewide infrastructure organizations
focusing on the promotion ofvolunteerism and connnunity service. The Michigan Campus Compact was
developed in 1989 to recognize the service contribution institutions of higher education were making to their
communities. A few months later, a small group of community based volunteer centers began the Volunteer
Centers of Michigan. A year later, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (known then as the Michigan Nonprofit
Forum) was developed to enhance the understanding of the nonprofit sector including the advancement of
philanthropy and volunteerism. Finally in 1991, newly elected Governor John Engler created by Executive
Order the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Over the years, all four organizations have worked collaboratively with one another. In the mid- 1990's, both
VCM and MCC entered into partnerships with the Michigan Nonprofit Association. These partnerships have
strengthened all three organizations and have resulted in immense administrative savings. In addition to the
administrative savings, the programs and activities of all three organizations have been enhanced by this unique
partnership.
Under new leadership, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (and it's affiliates) and the Michigan Community
Service Commission have made a concerted effort for more intentional and effective partnership. As the field of
service continues to change and be challenged by "outside influences," serious conversations between MNA and
MCSC have occurred regarding the need for a sustainable support system for existing and developing volunteer
initiatives. Three primary motivators -the need to provide well-rounded support services to the volunteerism
field; the desire not to duplicate services and programs; and potential changes in federal programs that support
volunteerism -lead to a reasonable conclusion that we can be much more effective as a unified front than as two
separate entities. However, it is also acknowledged that some activities/functions MUST remain separateagain, for the greater good of the field. What seems to make the most sense is the development of a third entity
that would absorb common functions of MNA and MCSC, while maintaining its neutrality and program-focus.
This conceptual organization, unofficially dubbed "The Alliance" for purposes of conversation, has received a
great deal of support from sector leaders and partner organizations, and the official stages of planning have
begun.
Proposed Timeline:
• June 1999- Conversations between MNA and MCSC leadership begin.
• July/August 1999- Seek general conceptual support from the Governor, Ms. Engler, MNA Chairperson,
VCM Executive Committee and MCSC Executive Committee.
• September 1999- Proposal is brought to MCSC, MNA Board, VCM Operating Council, and MCC Council
of Presidents for feedback.
• October/November 1999- Administrative and program structure drafted, fund development plan outlined.
• November 1999 -Hire legal consultant and draft articles of incorporations and bylaws.
• December 2000 - Revised plan is presented for approval to MCSC, MNA, VCM and MCC.
• January 2000- Fund Development process begins (legislative and private).
• October 2000 -''The Alliance" is bom with Phase I of funding (legislative).
• October 2001 -''The Alliance" achieves full funding.
�Pureose:
• to centralize state-level, volunteer programming efforts in a manner that ensures long-term
sustainability
•
administer programming and technical assistance currently administered by MNA, VCM,
MCC, and MCSC
•
continue to partner with additional organizations as deemed appropriate
Concerns leading to concept:
• Competition and control
•
Politicization of volunteerism
•
Funding for volunteer initiatives
Funding:
• goal: $20 million endowment= approx $850,000 annual operating budget
•
it is being proposed that the State ofMichigan create a $10 million endowment
•
an additional $10 million would be sought in match funds to the State endowment, which
would be placed in a private endowment
Governance and Administration:
• a Board of Trustees with representation from MCSC, MCC, VCM and MNA would govern;
initial board members would be appointed by the two incorporating entities (MCSC and
MNA)
•
both incorporating entities would develop a written contract outlining their responsibilities
to both the Alliance and each other
•
it is anticipated that in the first few years MNA would serve as the fiduciary agent
•
executive director reports directly to "The Alliance" Board
•
VCM and MCC would continue to have directors that report to the Executive Director, but
hired by a committee of respective constituents and the executive director (following
current hiring practices)
•
the affiliation agreements between VCM!MNA and MCC!MNA will continue to be in
effect and would serve as a safety net for either entity to remove themselves from "The
Alliance"
•
VCM and MCC will conduct an annual review of the relationship with "The Alliance."
The findings of that review will be presented to the MNA Board of Trustees
�Kev considerations:
• Shared space for all
•
VCM identity/neutrality
•
Clarity of roles/relationships
Immediate impact on VCM:
• Increased budget from $115,000 (which includes MAVA, ConnectMichigan, Romney,
trainings, etc) to $160,000 focused solely on Volunteer Centers (site visits, related
assistance and support)
•
Sustainable funding base: current budget relies on grants, success of training events,
and MNA's annual fundraising efforts (aside from approximately $3,500 in
membership fees and "pass-through" funds of AmeriCorps grant, VCM's budget is
completely subsidized by MNA)
•
Increased program staff to two FTE's; focus on VCM initiatives
•
More visible position in coordinating state efforts as partners will have equal voice (i.e.
Make A Difference Day)
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Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
ConnectMichigan Alliance
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan
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Title
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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
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1968-2014
Source
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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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
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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
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JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-16_Figure-Organizational-Chart-Draft
Title
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ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-16 Figure: Organizational Chart draft
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Description
An account of the resource
ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-16 Figure: Organizational Chart draft. 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 (MCSC) 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
ConnectMichigan Alliance
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan
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application/pdf
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Text
Language
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49405
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<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
1999-09-16
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The Alliance
An Overview to Date
Prepared for MNA Bo.ard of Trustees .
Baakgfound:
In the past decade, Michigan has sean the development ofa nwnber of statewide infrastructure
organizations focusing on the promotion of volunteerisrn and community service. The Michigan
Campus Coropact was developed in 1939 to reeogni%~ the $eme~ eontribution that institutioi!S of
higher education were making to their communities. A few months later, a small group of
community based volunteer centers began the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. A yeai later, the
Michigan Nonprofit Asslllliation (known then as !he Michigan NoDProfit Forum) was developed
to enhance the understanding of the nonprofit sector including the advancement of philanthropy
and voluntcerism. Finally in 1991, newly elected Governor John Engler created by Executive
Order the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Over the years, all four organi2ations have worked collabonuively with one another. 1n the mid1990's, both VCM and MCC entered into partnerships with the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
The•e partnerlihips have strengthened all three orga.tti2atiQns an.d ha.ve re~l!l!ed in immense
adminisfl'l!tive savings. In addition to the administrative savings, the programs and activities of
all three organizations have been enhanced by this unique partnership.
Under new leadership, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (and its affiliates) and the Michigw
Communi!Y Service Commission have made a concerted effort for a more intentional and
effective partnership. As the field of service continues to change and be challenged by "oul:!ide
influences," serious conversations between MNA and MCSC have ocC\IIfed regarding fuc need
for a sus!3inable support system for existing and developing volunteer initiatives. Three primary
motivators· the need tO provide well-rounded support services to the volunteerism field; the
desire not to duplicate services and programs; ami po!ential changes in federal programs that
support VQiunteerisrn -lead to a reasonable conclusion that we can be much more effective as a
unified front than as two separate entities. However, it is elso acknowledged that some
activities/functions MUST remain separate- !liain, fot tile greater good of !he field. Whnt seems
to make the most wnse is the development of a third entity !hal would absorb common functions
of MNA and MCSC, wbile maintaining itS neutrality and program-focus.
This tOilt~ptual orga.nintion, unofficially dubbed "The Alliance" for pmposcs of conversation,
has received a great deal of support from sector leaders and panner organizations, and the official
stages of plwming have begun.
Purpos~:
The purpose of"The Alliance" is to centralize state-level, volunteer programming effons in a
manner that ensures long-ti;t'n\ sustainability. Initially, "Th~ Allillllce" would administer
volu~leer programming currently administered by MNA, VCM, MCC, and MCSC. "The
Alliance" would continue to partner with additional organizations as deemed appropriate. An
endowment fund would be created to support "The Alliance" which would secure its existence
into perpetuity,
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Funding:
The current vision is to develop a pennanent endowment at a local GOmmunity fuundalion. The
earnings of the endowtltent would be utilized to run the administrati11e functions of the
"AJihmee." The initial funding of the endowment would be a C<Jmbinntion of private and public
dollars.
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State: It is being proposed that the State of Michigan fund $l0 million of the "Allianoo"
endowment. The $10 )lilllion would b~ ll one-time allocation ftom FY 2000 -2001 budget.
Based on initial discrussions by the MCSC and the Governor's statt; it will be our iotent to
have this line item contained in the executive budget. The allocation would be placed into a
pennanellt endowment at a local CQI!Wunity foundatiQll wi!h 11 ehallenge to the private secu,r
to match dollar fur dollar given by the state. The fund;s placement into a C<Jmmunity
foundation would ensure appropriate investment struiegy and remove the fear of future
political administrlltions from eliminating the fund.
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Private: An additional $10 million would be souglit in matching funds to the State's
allocation, whioh would create a total private endowment of$20 million. The private
Cil.lllpait!Xl will be g~ared towards fqundations, corpomte giving progra!!l.$ ~ illdividu...t.. A
full endowment campaign with a visible fundraising committee w:iil be developed once the
state's allocation is secured. The fund will ensure the continuation of the programs of
MCSC, VCM and MCC in perpetility.
The fund will generate an llllilUal basis of$850,000 dollats that will be dedicated to the
114rttitliruative functions of running the Allia.ttce, VCM a.ttd MCC. The Alliance will genernte
additional funding for programming through grants and fees for services.
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Guvunance and Adminmrafi<lh;
A 5-7 person Board of Trustees would govern "The Alliance" w:ith representation from MCSC,
MCC.• VCM and MNA. The initiul board will be appointed by the two incorporating entities
(MCSC and MNA). Both incorporating entities will develop a written contract outlining their
responsibililio:s with the new structure and with =h other. It is anticipated that in the :fir$1 fWJ
years MNA would serve as the fiduciary agent.
'The Alliance" would hl\ve <Ut executive director reporting directly to "The All.iance" BoMd. The
executive director will be an at-will employee hired by the Board. Additional program staff of
'The Alliance" is outlined oo the attached organi~onal chart.
The affiliation agreements between VCMJMNA and MCC/MNA will continue to be in effect and
would serve as a safety net for either entity to remove themselves from 'The Alliance" structure.
The leadership ofVCM and MCC will conduct an annual review ofthe relationship \Vlch "The
Alliance." The findings of that review w:ill be presented to the MNA Board of Trustees.
Tim£llne:
Phase 1 - Rese~~rc}l t!fld Analysis
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June 1999- "Serious" conversations between MNA and MCSC leadership begin.
July/August 1999 -seek general concept support ftom the Governor, Ms. Engler, MNA
Chairperson. VCM Chairperson and MCSC Executive Committee.
September 1999- Ptoposal is brought to MCSC, MNA Bo111d, VCM Advisory Collliliiuee,
nnd MCC Council of Presidents for feedback.
October/November 1999 ~Meet with local constituents that might be impacted by tbe
"Alliance."
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October/November 1999- Engage a committee of board leadership from MNA, MCSC,
MCC and VCM to provide guician(:e and oversight to staff.
October/November 1999- Further develop administrative structure and funding prospects.
November 1999- Engage experienced consultants to review our process, administrative
struoture and operating documents.
o December 1999- Present fonnal plan to MCSC, MNA, VCM and MCC.
Phase 2- Fund Dl!l'elopment Cfl1T1palgn (Only ifPhase One is found acceplabk)
Phase$- OtgnfiiWiiJ/141 Imp~ntaliiJn (Only ifP/las<! OntJ i$ /IJIIttd ucceplable)
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Volunteer Alliance Partners
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Michigan Community SeJVke
Commission
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• Established in 1991 by Executive Order
• Achieved legislative status in 1!19~
• 2S appointed commissiooers
Three orlmacy functions·
• Catatyst for community change
• Ccmven.er
• Brok-er of ideas and resources
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Grantor
Programming
TGUnins'fA
P'rolm!JJ!S·
M;chigan·s AmeriCcrps
• M.idligan"s Promise
• Leam and Serve
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MYPAC
Senior Advisory Council
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Volunteer Iavestmen1 Gr.mt.s
Adopl·A·Part ofMichisan
MJJI<e A Oifferencc Day
Govemor~s Service Awards
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lnoorpo>ratcd in 1990 as Michigan
Nonprofit Forum
Became Michigan Nonprofit Association
;, 1995
4&-Membor board
Mi~lr_igan
Volonteer Centers of Michigan
Michiga_n Nompn)fit A!lsociation
Campus Comlt!cl
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• Jnfonnally established in 1931!
• moorpomled in 1992
~'%ro,;,.,.led ;, 19&9
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Af!ilialed with MNA m1994
VCM Operating Council (member
directors)
• Mnlmti:t! wi!h MNA m1995
t.!CC Council ofPrcsirlents (momber
_ioslirution Pn:s;dents)
Mts~ion:
Mim2l!;
To promote the awareness at~.d effectiveness of
Wchigan's nDnprofit :sector, and to adwnce
the cause ofvolu nteerism and pbilantb:ropy in
the state.
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The Drission ofVCM :is to strengthen cx:ist.iog
vo!wJteer cenlers, to provide· leadership in
develop jog new c:entets, arul1o- promote and
stn:ogthen vohmteerism ~de.
MCCis a coalition ofWcbigan•suniversity
and eoll~e presidestts: whose purpose is to
facilitate on th.eir campliSCS a commitment to
com.lWnity service thatwiU lead studenls to
dewlap a life-long semce ethic and will
promote service leaming in the cuniculum.
Role;·
• Coavcn.er
• Eneoumge voluntaJy giving and service:
I.o.for.mation dissemination
• PubJU:: Policy
• Capa.city bcildi:ng of sector
Pmgguns:
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Membe-r Servi.cc:s!Benefits
Tnrililil8 and TA
G!>lllmakers/Granlso:ekers
Volunteerism. SnpcrConferen<:e
Michigan Public Policy Initiative
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Volnnteer Centers ofM;clrigan•s ]>rirruu:y
l'!!lr..ms:
pUipOse is to $0.ppoit local voiUDteer ceoters iD.
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their effOrts to mobilize people and n:sou:n:es
to deliver creative solutiCJDS to oommunity
problems.
Pro!ll1llruA!Services·
• MembC< MaW:ngs
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Qo-..Jy Mootin;!s
Annuo.l Ro!Ioat
Resoun:e Lihmry
Rt:giono.l Trnmirlgs
Volunteerism SuperCon.f<::r"enoce ·
CoiUlCctMichism
Loco.! CanstdlatiOB!Support
VCM AmeriCoq": Mic:higan's AmeriCorps
Michigan Campus Compact
Volunteer centers ofMicb.igan
Mlchlgan Association ofVolu.oteer
Administr.J1ors
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Connec1Mic;bl.gan
George W. Ronmcy Fund
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George W. R.oDllley Fund
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Now Partnerships VJSTA
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Russell G. Mawby Fund/Award
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MAVA (Miclcigan. 1\ssoeiat:ioa ofYoluctoer
Admiaistrni:Ols)
~"aculty
Institute on SeJVicc Lcamiog
Service Leadcrship Camp
Student Recognition. Cercm011y
Facolcy/Stat!'Comrnu.aity Service
Learning A'wros
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Venture Grants
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i'aonll:y DeV<:10[>menl Granls
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Student Commwtity Action FtlDd
Se.V.oes:
• · Coosu.lt:ation
• Resource Library
• • Nct:woiling and Development
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Dublin Core
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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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JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-16_Overview-for-MNA-Board
Title
A name given to the resource
ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-16 overview for MNA board
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Description
An account of the resource
ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-16 overview for MNA board. 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 (MCSC) 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
ConnectMichigan Alliance
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, 49406
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
1999-09-16
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Dublin Core
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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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JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-23_What-Next-PowerPoint
Title
A name given to the resource
ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-23 What Next powerpoint
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Description
An account of the resource
ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-23 What Next powerpoint. 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 (MCSC) 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
ConnectMichigan Alliance
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, 49407
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
1999-09-23
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noard of Trustees
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Anne Rosewarne
Chair
Justin King
Chair-Efect
Edward Blews
Secretary
FAX MEMORANDUM
TO:
MNA Volunteer Alliance Committee
Ed Blews
Justin King
Leonard Plachta
Anne Rosewarne
Kathryn Rossow
Glenn Stevens
FROM:
Sam Singh, President
DATE:
Febmary 11, 2000
SUBJECT:
MNA Volunteer Alliance Committee Meeting- 3/14/00
David Seaman
Treasurer
Richard Cole
Immediate Past Chair
Russell Maw by
Chair Emeritus
Matthew A Hen
N. Charles Anderson
Benjamin Baldus
Thomas Bemthal
Carolyn Bloodworth
Aaron CantreH
Robert Collier
Michelle Engler
Mark Gem1ano
Karla Hall
SuzMne Heath
Steven Jobns-Boehme
Gerard Keidel
Sr. Monica Kostielney
William Lie bold
Jane Marshall
Ann Marston
Thomas Mathieu
Jeanne McGuire
Deborah Mikula
Howard Newman
Anne Petersen
Leonard Plachta
David Price
Judith Rapanos
Elyse Rogers
Kathryn Rossow
Dorothy Silk
Glenn Stevens
Alan Stone
Ira Strumwasser
Jeffrey Taylor
Thank you for your recent responses regarding your availability for the Febmary
16, 2000 meeting time. Tf you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to
discuss any issue surrounding the proposed Volunteer Alliance, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 517/353-5038.
As you are aware, a second meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2000
at 3:30p.m. at the Governor's Residence in Lansing. Attached is a response form
for the March 14th meeting- please complete and return this form via fax to
the MNA office at 517/355-3302 by Friday, February 18, 2000.
Please do not hesitate to contact me ifl can provide any assistance. I look
.
forward to seeing you on February 16th
S:\\YTI\\\'ORO" CO~IMITfEIA\Jia:nc~ C(lmmilt~\AUionce co nun m~eting d>1e <'<lnf02ll OO.d.x
John Tropman
Reatha 1\veedie
Steve Webster
Karen West
Mark Wilson
Sam Singh
President and CEO
AN ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE GIVING, VOLUNTEERING AND A STRONG, EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT SECTOR IN MICHIGAN
29 Kellogg Center • East Lansing, MI 48824-!022 • Phone 517/353-5038 • Fax 517/355-3302
Toll Free 888/242-7075 • Web Site http://www.mna.msu.edu
Working in parhJership with Volunteer Centers ofMichigan and Michigan Campus Compact
�ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION FORM
MNA Volunteer Alliance Committee Meeting
March 14, 2000
Governor's Residence, Lansing
Please fax this form to the MNA office by February
18, 2000, so we can make the necessary
arrangements.
Volunteer Alliance Committee Meeting
Yes, I will attend
3:30p.m.
No, I will not be able to attend
Name
Organization
Comments:
Michigan Nonprofit Association
29 Kellogg Center
East Lansing, MI 48824-1022
Ph: 517/353-5038
Fax: 517/355-3302
�MNA Volunteer Alliance Conmllttee
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Stevens
Lansing
517/482-1241
Rosewame
Okemos
517/347-4096
King
Lansing
517-327-0775
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Rossow
Niles
(616} 683-1220
PJachta
Mt. Pleasant
517n74-3665
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�Volunteer Alliance
(5 member board incorporated by MNA and MCSC)
�MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION
29 Kellogg Center
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1022
Phone (517) 353-5038 Fax (517) 355-3302
President/Chief Executive Officer/Contact: Satn Singh
Mission:
The Michigan Nonprofit Association's (MNA} mission is to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's
nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause ofvolunteerism and philanthropy in the state.
Affiliates:
MNA is affiliated with Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM). MCC is
a coalition of Michigan's university and college presidents whose purpose is to facilitate on their campuses a
commitment to community service that will lead students to develop a life-long service ethic and will promote
service leaming in the curriculum. VCM is a coalition of volunteer centers throughout the state and is dedicated to
mobilizing people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems.
Primary Constituents: Nonprofit organi?.ations in Michigan.
Objecti\·es/Ptioritics:
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To convene nonprofit leaders as well as the leadership of government and the private sectors, to increase
understanding of the nonprofit sector, confront common issues and concems, and promote collaboration.
To encourage voluntary giving and service.
To disseminate infonnation important to defining the sector- its scope and values, meeting the
management/teclmicalneeds of organizations in the sector, and fostering communication and collaboration in
the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
To take an active role in public policy that affects the nonprofit sector.
To provide programs and services tl1at enhances the sector by strengthening organizational capacities.
Programs in Operation:
Mini -grants
•
George W: Romney Fund for Volunteerism in Michigan: was established in 1996 with a goal of$ 1.5 million in
honor oftlw late Governor George W. Romney's efforts and contribution to the cause ofvolunteerism. TIJC
purpose of the endowment is to strengthen local volunteer centers by providing matching funds to establish
local endowment funds, and to support itmovative volunteer programs in Michigan's communities. Funding
opportunities are available to MNA members.
•
Russell G. Mm••by Fum/for Youth Sen>ice and Volunteerism: was established in honor of Russell G. Mawby's
outstanding contributions to youth volunteerism. Available to MNA members, the purpose of the endowment
fund is to build infrastmcture for youth volunteerism in Michigan; accomplished by supporting new projects
and enhancing existing models of youth service through a mini-grant process and the work of the Points of
Light Foundation's Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Ambassador.
•
Venture Grants: mt•arded to MCC member colleges and universities, provide an opportunity to create,
implement and evaluate innovative community senrice and service learning projects benefiting students and
communities. Awards are granted to individual students, student organizations, faculty, and staff.
�•
C01poration for National Sen> ice: Learn and Se1w Higher Education Grant: was awarded to Michigan,
Indiana, Ohio and Illinois Campus Compact organizations to provide faculty with professional development and
course development support while working wi.th colleges and universities to institutionalize community sen•ice
and service teaming on their campuses.
•
Capacity Building Mini-grants: arc awarded to VCM member centers based on seven capacity building themes:
leadership, collaboration, diversity, fund development, marketing, impact evaluation, and technology.
Public Policy
•
1'l1e Michigan Nonprofit Public Policy Initiative: is a collaborative effort led by MNA in cooperation with the
Council of Michigan Foundations. The Initiative responds to the following three areas of need: I) To be a
neutral source and educator for public policymakers regarding issues that are vital to the nonprofit sector; 2) To
be a nonpm1isan link between existing research being conducted at Michigan universities and the public, private
and nonprofit sectors; and 3) To produce resources and conduct educational seminars on public policy issues of
concern to Michigan's nonprofit sector, residents, and elected representatives.
•
MNA Public Policy Committee: meets on a regular basis to monitor state and national legislation that affects
Michigan nonprofits.
•
Public Policy Updates: are detennined by the public policy committee, and made available to members in the
MNAA!onthly Memo to ,\{embers publication; or in inunediate situations, by special notification via mail
and/or fax.
Volunteerism
•
VCM!AmeriCmps: engages youth during after-school hours in efforts to solve community problems and is
designed to meet the needs of Michigan's young people, the systems that affect them, and the communities in
which they live.
•
Connec!Michigan, Connect America and the Presidents' Summit for America's Future: links local, state and
national initiatives to promote and encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to strive to make a
volunteer "cmmection" through sen•ice.
•
New Partnerships VISTA: is a program conducted in pat1nership with MNA, Council of Michigan Foundations
and Michigan Community Sen•ice Commission. Each VISTA member facilitates and supports multi-sector
collaboratives that address local needs, with an emphasis on impacting poverty issues.
•
Sen>ice Leaming!Volunteerism Clearinghouse: provides a Michigan toll free number (800-YOLUNTEER) to
all constituencies seeking information regarding sen•ice learning and volunteerism opportunities.
Conferences/Training/Technical Assistance
•
Regional Trainings: provide an opportunity for MNA members and other nonprofit administrators to
nehvork, share current infonnation important to the nonprofit sector, and receive technical assistance
information.
•
Technical Assistance Roundtable/Management Sen>ices Organization (1\180) Network: is a collaboration among
major nonprofit technical assistance and MSO orgauizations working to develop a system to evaluate the
training needs of organizations tluoughout Michigan, to develop common evaluation questions that would be
used by all of the organizations in their programs, to build a statewide training directmy, and to explore the
utilization of technology in the delive~y of training and management services.
•
Grantmakers!Grantseekers Seminar: sponsored by MNA and the Council of Michigan Foundations, explores
the dynamics of the grantor/grantee relationship. The goal is to promote communication a11d collaboration
�between the two groups while examining the issues and challenges of the nonprofit sector. The conference is
offered on the odd-numbered years with the Volunteerism SuperConference offered on the even-numbered
years.
•
Volunteerism SuperConference: is a two-day event cosponsored by VCM and various statewide organizations.
The purpose is to convene volunteers who focus on strengthening our communities through service, provides
educatimu11 and lu1nds-on workshops, and offers an opportunity to network with colleagues.
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Faculty Institute on Sen>ice Learning: is a one day seminar for Michigan's higher education faculty to promote
the benefits of service learning, allow participants to discuss individual and institutional support, and highlight
models where service leaming is integrated into the curriculum. Faculty and staff are also recognized at the
institute for their outstanding efforts to promote student involvement in community service or service learning.
•
Se11>ice Leadership Conference: is a three-day camp for Michigan's higher education students and staff advisors
who work in teams to develop conununity service and service leaming goals and action plans for their
campuses.
Awards & Recognition
•
Russell G. Mm1•by Award: was established in 1995, to honor the work and philosophy of Dr. Mawby in
encouraging private action for the public good. The sponsor organizations, the Council of Michigan
Foundations and MNA, mmually nominate individuals for their civic leadership, impeccable character, and
involvement in the support of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector in Michigan. The award is presented at the
Governor's Community Service Awards dim1er that is sponsored by the Michigan Community Service
Commission.
•
Student Community Service Awards: celebrated annually, invites MCC member institutions' students and
faculty to a reception and awards ceremony in recognition of the students' outstanding contributions to
community senrice in their communities.
•
Community Responsibility Scholarship Program: cosponsored by VCM and Olivet College, recognizes high
school students for their community service, civic involvement and individual action in addressing community
issues. Each Volunteer Center member has the opportunity to recognize at least five young adults from their
community.
Member Services
•
Publications: tl11t are provided or available for purchase include; public policy updates and alerts, MNA minigrant information, MNA brochure and information packet, monthly memo to members, membership directory,
nonprofit employment classified ads, 1996 MSAEIMNA Compensation & Benefit Smvey, National Center for
Nonprofit Boards publications, and numerous other resource information.
o
Membership Discounts: include Crain's Nonprofit News subscriptions, ADP Payroll and Tax Services, AT&T
Long Distance, Penny Wise Office Supplies, and Hertz Car Rentals.
Primary Counties Served:
The Michigan Nonprofit Association provides services statewide.
�Michigan Campus Compact
30 Kellogg Center
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1022
Phone (517) 353-9393 Fax (517) 355-3302
Email MCC1989@aol.com
Acting Director/Contact: Amy Smitter
Mission
The Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) is a coalition of Michigan's university and college presidents whose
purpose is to facilitate, on their campuses, a commitment to community service that witt lead students to develop a
life-long service ethic and will promote service-teaming in the curriculum.
MCC promotes educational citizenship by helping campuses encourage service and service-teaming experiences,
which develop students' sense of civic responsibility. The MCC members believe that direct contact with social
problems and efforts to solve them allows students to reflect critically on the world around them and encourage
them to take an active role in their communities. These experiences lay the foundation for a life-long ethic of
public responsibility and conununity service.
Primary Constituents
Presidents, faculty, administrators, students, and staff ofMCC member higher edl!cation institutions in Michigan.
Objectives/Priorities
The Michigan Campl!s Compact endeavors to use the collective expertise and experience of its participating
campuses (universities and colleges) in establishing a conunon base of knowledge from which to build a more
effective conununity service network by:
• Linking college and university students, staff and faculty to their surrounding conununities through
community service and service-teaming activities.
• Developing student leadership through statewide action oriented networking groups, conferences,
workshops, and intemships.
• Enhancing community service learning and volunteerism by recognizing and rewarding faculty, staff
and students of member higher edl!cation institutions in Michigan.
• Fmthering the development of community service and service-learning programs in the State of
Michigan by sub-granting monies for direct service initiatives, research and evaluation, and
curriculum initiatives.
• Encouraging the development of grassroots community service and service-teaming programs.
Programs in Operation
•
Training and Development/Conferences - MCC provides Consultant Service, Seminars/Workshops,
MCC Student Service Leadership Conference, and the Faculty Institute on Service Learning. The
MCC director provides consultant service by consulting each member institution about ways to
strengthen or expand its conmmnity service program. Members receive at least one on-site visit a
year from the director ofMCC. MCC sponsors numerous workshops and conferences on important
issues including mentoring, integrating service into the curriculum, and leadership development.
Atmually, the MCC Service Leadership Conference engages over I 00 students from across Michigan
in developing ammal action plans for community service efforts on their respective campuses. The
Faculty Institute is held annually for faculty from higher education institlltions throughout Michigan.
Its purpose is to discuss methods of infusing service into the curriculum and means of creating
institutional support for those faculty that incorporate service teaming into their curriculum.
�•
Student Community Action Network- The Student Community Action Network (SCAN) is a
leadership development program. It is an action-oriented, student-focused task force composed of
two students from each member institution, established to insure that students' voices in Michigan are
heard. SCAN provides a fomm for students statewide to participate, network, collaborate, and
disseminate information. Monthly meetings, led by students, also contain an educational component.
SCAN sponsored the first Student Service-Learning Winter Workshop in January 1996 and presented
"How to create a Statewide Network" at the 1997 Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL)
Conference.
•
Grants - MCC awards Venture Grants to individuals or groups from member institutions to
encourage the development of innovative public and community service projects. Students, faculty,
or staff may initiate projects. Funded projects may include direct service activities, research and
evaluation, curriculum initiatives, leadership training and the testing of model programs. From 1989
to 1995, through financial support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, MCC funded 130 Venture
Grants totaling $400,000. MCC has recently been awarded two faculty and staff development
grants. The John Fetzer Institute awarded a grant for "Exploring the Connections of Spiritual
Fornmtion and Service within Collegiate Service Learning Conmmnities." The second grant was
awarded to Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio Campus Compacts for a Corporation for National
Service: Learn and Serve Higher Education grant.
•
Opportunities for Networking- Meetings, seminars, and workshops are scheduled throughout the
year to facilitate the discussion of ideas for MCC's Advisory Council members (Student Community
Action Network, Curriculum Development Conmiittec, Connnunity Service Coordinators, Council of
Presidents). MCC also manages a list serve for presidents, faculty, staff and students ofMCC
member institutions.
•
Recognition
+ Student Community Service Awards- MCC arumally recognize its member institution's
students at the Annual Recognition Ceremony for their outstanding contributions to
conununity service in their conununities.
+
•
Faculty/Staff Community Service Learning Awards - MCC also recognizes the outstanding
faculty/staff who promote student involvement in c01mnunity service or service-1eaming at
the Ammal Faculty Institute on Service Leaming.
Resource LibrOIJ'- MCC has a Resource Library, which functions as a statewide clearinghouse,
providing resource materials from a variety of sources to its member institutions. A resource
bibliography details academic, technical, and practical information. MCC also distributes materials
from the national Campus Compact and other affiliates, such as Youth Service America. h1 addition,
MCC plans to publish two quarterly newsletters and informational pamphlets, as well as summaries
of funded projects and an annual report.
�VOLUNTEER
CENTERS OF
MICHIG9N
29 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1022
Phone: (517) 353-9277 Fax: (517)355-3302
www. vcm.mna.msu.edu
Volunteer Centers o,(Michigan is affiliated with Michigan Nonpro,fit Association
Purpose: Volunteer Centers of Michigan's primary purpose is to support local volunteer centers in their efforts to
mobilize people and resources to deliver creative solutions to conununity problems.
Mission: The mission ofVCM is to strengthen existing volunteer centers, to provide leadership in developing new
centers, and to promote and strengthen voluntcerism statewide
Primary Constituents: VCM's primary constituents are the 30 volunteer centers that are members of the state
association.
VCM Programs and Services:
• Member mailings
• Quarterly Meetings
• Annual Retreat
• Resource Library
• Regional Trainings
• Volunteerism SuperConference
• C01mectMichigan
• Local Consultations • Youth Service
• VCM AmeriCorps: Michigan's AmeriC01ps
• George W. Romney Fund for Volunteerism in Michigan
• New Partnerships VISTA
• MAYA (Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators)
Programs that are common to Volunteer Centers:
• Volunteer Leadership Convenor- Volunteer Centers act as a neutral convenor enabling a conmmnity's volunteer
leadership to collaborate on solving serious social problems.
• Volunteer Mobilization- Volunteer Centers recmit and refer individuals and groups to various non-profit
organizations that address conununity needs. Many local Centers have specialized program areas that work
specifically with youth, elderly, corporate and court-referred volunteers.
• Volunteerism Clearinghouse- The Volunteer Center is also the clearinghouse for infommtion regarding agencies
and services in a community. The clearinghouse is essential in building public awareness and an understanding
of the importance of volunteerism.
• Training Events- Volunteer Centers provide teclmical assistance to the nonprofit conmmnity. This technical
assistance and training includes topics such as volunteer program development, board training and nonprofit
management.
• Recognition- Volunteer Centers provide a central focus for recognizing volunteers. Centers have worked with
local agencies and media to develop formal and informal methods for celebrating the accomplislnnents of
volunteers. Many Volunteer Centers provide service projects and recognition events in conjunction with "Make
A Difference Day" and "National Volunteer Week"
�
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Robin Lynn Schultheiss
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
The Volunteer Center of SW Michigan [volunteercenter@qtm.net]
Friday, February 18,2000 10:31 AM
Robin Lynn Schultheiss
Re: Alliance meeting follow-up
Robin Lynn It was suggested by Sam that if we had any concerns as a result of the
meeting to get with one of you.
Here's mine:
1.
If MCSC has refused (or dragged their collective feet, at the very
least) over a period of over two years to appoint a VCM member to the
Commission, what should lead us to believe that they have the very best
interests of the field of Volunteer Centers at heart now? This issue is a
real sticking point with me.
I have heard all of the statements about it
requiring the legislature to approve the appointment, but if it was someone
they were hot to add to the Commission, i t would happen overnight.
Enough
said.
2. Nothing came up about the need for the money to be held in a Community
Foundation as opposed to a state trust fund - I thought about it but was
hesitant to bring up still another sticky issue, given the atmosphere of
the meeting.
Where are we on that issue?
3,
I have no problem at this point with MNA keeping control of
Superconference as long as the Alliance has substantial input into content
and development.
4.
Having said all of this, I am very interested in seeing this through to
fruition!
It can happen if everyone keeps their eyes on the real goal.
Kathy Rossow
P.S. I don't have Sam's e-mail address handy, so would you mind forwarding
this to him? Thanks!
1
�The Alliance
An Overview to Date
Prepared for VCM Operating Council
September 15, 1999
Background:
In the past decade, Michigan has seen the development of a number of statewide infrastructure organizations
focusing on the promotion of volunteerism and community service. The Michigan Campus Compact was
developed in 1989 to recognize the service contribution institutions of higher education were making to their
communities. A few months later, a small group of community based volunteer centers began the Volunteer
Centers of Michigan. A year later, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (known then as the Michigan Nonprofit
Forum) was developed to enhance the understanding of the nonprofit sector lnclud,ing the advancemen.t of
philanthropy and volunteeri.sm. Fmally in 1991, newly elected Governor John Engler created by Executive
Order the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Over the years, all four organizations have worked collaboratively with one another. In the mid" 1990's, both
VCM and MCC entered into partnerships wi.th the Micb,igan Nonprofit Association. These partnerships have
strengthened all three organizations and bave resulted m immense admin.istrative savings. In addition to the
adm.il\istrative savings, the programs and activities of all three organizations have been enhanced by this unique
partnership.
·
Under new leadership, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (and it's affiliates) and the Mic\ligan Community
Service Commission have m.ade a con.certed effort for more in.tentional and effective partnership. As th.e field of
service continues to c\lange and be c\lallenged by "ou.tside influences," serious conversations between MNA and
MCSC have occurred regarding the need for a s.ustainable support system for existing and developing volun.teer
initiatives. Three primary motivators • the need to provide well-rounded support services to the volun.teerism
field; the desire not to dupHcate services and programs; and potential changes in federal programs that st~pport
volunteerism -lead to a reasonable conclusi.on that we can be much more effective as a ulillf\ed front than as two
separate entities. However, i.t is also acknowledged that some activities/functions MUST remain separate again, for the greater good of the field. What seems to make the most sense is the develop~nent of a third entity
that would absorb common functions of MNA and MCSC, while maintaining its neutrality and program-focus.
This conceptual organization, unofficially dubbed "The Alliance" for purposes of conversation, bas received a
great deal of support from sector leaders and partner organizations, and the official stages of planning have
begun.
Proposed Timeline:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
June 1999 - Conversations between MNA and MCSC leadership begin.
July/August 1999- Seek general conceprual support from the Governor, Ms. Engler, MNA Chairperson,
VCM Executive Com.atittee and MCSC Executive Committee.
September 1999 -Proposal is brought to MCSC, MNA Board, VCM Operating Coundl, and MCC Council
of Presidents for feedback.
October/November 1999 - Administrative and program strucrure drafted, fund development plan outlined.
November 1999 -Hire legal consultant and draft articles of incorporations and bylaws.
December 2000 - Revised plan is presented for approval to MCSC, MNA, VCM and MCC.
January 2000- Fund Development process begins ~legislative and private).
October 2000 -"The Aliliance" is born with Jllhase I of fund:lng (legislative).
October 2001 -· "The Al'liance" achieves fi:dl funding.
�Michigan Volunteer Alliance
A dialogue between the
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Campus Compact
Volunteer Centers of Michigan
February 16, 2000.
George W. Romney Building
Michigan Room
I.
Welcome and introductions
Michelle Engler, First Lady of Michigan
II.
Brief Description of Concept and Development
Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Community Service Commission
Sam Singh, Michigan Nonprofit Association
III.
Mission
Why should we form an alliance?
What impact will "it" have?
IV.
Organization
What should an alliance organization do?
How will
~'it"
be governed?
How will "it" be supp01ted?
v.
Resource Development
What will it cost?
How will "it" be funded?
Who will gamer the funds to support "it''?
VI.
Next Steps
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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ConnectMichigan Alliance
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan
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Hello, all! I apologize in advance for such a lenghty email, but it's easier to make sure
you all get the same information this way, and I don't have to play phone tag.
I am writing in follow-up to earlier communication regarding our executive committee
meeting that we need to have prior to our 9/15 VCM meeting. Initially, we were planning on
a conference call, but due to the addition of a new agenda item, we need to meet face to
face {see below} . We should all plan on a "full-day" meeting {10-3ish) : l1NA will provide
mileage reimbursement and will cover lunch.
Please let me know what day(s) you could be available for such a meeting. I am on vacation
the week of August 9-13; Kathy R. is on vacation the next two weeks. So, we are looking at
August 2-5 or August 30, 31, September 1 or 2.
Our agenda will include a number of items in planning for the September 15 meeting. The new
topic on the table (Sam will be joining us for this portion) is the recent series of
discussions that has happened between MNA (Sam 1 with my input along the way) and MCSC
(Kyle)for a possible affiliation of sorts. Early stages of conversation indicate that
there is the potential for a "third entity" focusing on volunteerism to be created. This
would incorporate MCC, VCM 1 and MAVA from the MNA side 1 and Make A Difference Day 1 Adopt A
Part of Michigan, and other volunteer-based initiatives from the MCSC side. VCM is in a
prime position here: we want and needs your input. There is potential for a substantial
endowment fund to support volunteer initiatives and state infrastructure (technology
grants?!!), as well as providing additional staff for fund development and technical
assistance. THIS IS ALL IN CONVERSATION STAGES: we want to present preliminary models to
VCM, MNA Board and MCSC Commissioners in September 1 and hope to FINALIZE plans by December.
This "entity" would probably be separate from MNA and MCSC, seen more as a partner at the
table than anything. However, there are some things we {VCM) want to advocate for in the
development of this skeleton and further "meat on the bones" discussions 1 including VCM
governance mechanisms, etc.
I hope you will all agree that this justifies a face-to face meeting. Sam and I need to
hear any concerns and all of your suggestions. This could be an incredible step forward
for volunteerism in the state, with vc•s at the helm, but we need to do it right, and we
need to know what are issues to be negotiated and what are "say no thanks and walk away"
types of issues.
Feel free to call me with any questions or if you want to discuss this further before the
meeting. Most of what I know is summarized here, but I would be happy to chat. However 1
this is not "public knowledge" at this point 1 since we haven't spoken with our full boards
or committees, and we are really still exploring the concept. Please refrain from "outside
conversation" regarding this issue until we have something solid to present. Honestly, if
you all come to the table and say "absolutely no way" it would significantly hamper the
likelihood of this going through.
So 1 once more - when are you available?
Thanks for your quick response ...
rls
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{Mon-Thurs, ideally). I am developing a work plan in the meantime to ensure that
everything is covered. Just wanted to let you know.
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MCSC
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• AmeriCorps
• Grantmaker Role
• Learn And Serve
Alliance
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VCM
K-12 Service Learning
MCC
Romney Fund
Governor's Service Award
Volunteerism
Clearinghouse
ConnectMichigan
National Volunteer Week
Volunteer Investment
Grants
Venture Grants
Make A Difference Day
MNA
• Public Policy
• Technical Assistance
• Member Services
• Research
�Michigan Nonprofit Association
Executive Committee
Friday, January 21, 2000
Kellogg Center, East Lansing
9:00a.m.
Agenda
1. Welc.ome and Call to Order
Anne Rosewarne
2. President's Report
Sam Singh
3. Volunteer Alliance
Sam Singh
4. Space Allocation
Sam Singh
5. Long-term finances
Sam Singh
6. Adjourn
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Anne Rosewarne
�r'.Ui
Memo to Kyle Caldwell re Mi¢hig
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM!
RE:
DATE:
Kyle Caldwell
Sandra M. Cotter (374-9129)
The Alliance: Initial Steps
January 20, 2000
The Michigan Community Service Colll.ll1ission ("MCSC'') and the Michigan
1\'onprofit Association ("MNA") have discussed forming a third entity that would absorb the two
01-ganizations' common functions. You have called this third entity "The Alliance," and for
purposes of this memorandum, I will use the sante term.
Recognizing that final decisions have not been made concerning all aspects ofThe
Alliance, we have discussed some of the nuts and bolts of forming a third entity. We determined
that The Alliance should be an incorporated organization that qualifies as a tax exempt
organization under Section S0l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We also discussed some
aspects of fundra.ising and concluded that a Charitable Solicitation License from the .Michigan
Attorney General may be required.
You asked that I prepm a memo setting forth the initial steps for this effort together
with questions or concerns at each step. This memo addresses your request Should ycu require
clarification or if you have additional questions, please let me know.
I.
Jncorvnrate:
Arlicles ofIncorporation must be drafted, executed, and filed with the Michigan
Department of Consumer and InduSli)• Services. Provided that we apply for Section
50l(c)(3) status within 15 months of incorporating, the date of incorporation will be
the date the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") uses as the date on which donors cao
rely for tax deductibility purposes. It is also the date the IRS will use to commence
t1w five year Advance Ruling Period for determination as a public charity or private
foundation. (Public charities are treated more favoni&}y under the IntmlalR.evenue
Code, so if it is possible to achieve this status Wlder tlw financing plan, that should be
the status sought by The Allian~.)
The Articles ofIncorporation are considered the "organizing" instrument. Bylaws for
the operation of the corporation must also be adopted.
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�Memo
to Kxle CaldWell re Michl
A. Questions concerning the Articles ofIncorporation:
1. Wlll the corporation be a membership or directorship organization?
Because you desire a strong executive board, a directorship corporation would
make the most sense. The corporation would be managed by its directors.
2. What isiare the corporation's purpose(s)?
The purposes must be set forth with specificity aud must meet the statutory
requirements of Michigan and Federal law.
3. Does the corporation wish to limit liability for the good faith acts of its
volunteers?
Michigan law permits such limitation but does not require it.
4. Who is/ate the incorpol'lltor(s)?
The incorporators can be related to the organization or not. As the attomey
drafting the Articles, I can also be the incorporator.
5. What is the corporation's registered address and who is the resident agent at
that address?
6. What is The Alliance's legal nmne? Will there be an assumed name?
7. To set forth its importance, we should include an a.tlicle about the
"appointment" process for members of the board of directors. I understand
that the initial board of directors will be appointed by MCSC and :MNA. How
many board members will there be? How many appointed from each of the
original organizations? For how long will the initial board serve? What
happens after the initial board members complete their teuns?
B. Issues concerning the Bylaws:
1. Standard Bylaws for a SectionSOl(cX3) organization likely will make sense
for The Alliance. A sample is attached to this memorandum. Specific to The
Alliance will be operational information concerning the board of directors and
the executive board.
2. Depending on how the financial operations will be set up, The Alliance may
wish to include specific infounation on finances and reporting.
3. Specific information concerning the activities of the Executive Director and
other employees can be set forth in the Bylaws or may be included in a
separate document.
C. Issues concerning corporate organization:
1. We will need to supply the names and addresses of the members of the
initial Board of Directors.
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2. We will need to supply the names and addresses of the officers of the
corporation.
3. Organizing resolutions must be adopted by the Board. These resolutions
would address such items as the election of officers, the adoption of the
By/q,vs, directions to proceed with filing the application for tax exempt status,
establishing an initial bank account, and like matters.
II.
Application for Recognition of Exempt Status:
IRS Form 1023 is tbe docmnent through which an organization must apply for tax
exempt status under S~tion 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The application
fee ibr an exemption request is $500.00. A copy of Package 1023, of which Form
1023 is part, is included for your reference. This form will become a public record and
must be made available to anyone who requests it.
A. Issues concernine tax e:umpt status:
I. If tax exempt status is earned, the organization will be required to file 811
annual Retw11 ofExempt Organization with the IRS on Form 990. The return,
except for the page identifying contributors of more than $5,000.00, is subject
to public disclosure. Form 990 is similar to the Form 1040 that individual
taxpayers file. Assuming the organization chooses a fiscal year that matches
the calendar year, the return will be due on May 15 for the previous year's
activities.
2. It is advisable to have a Certified Public Accountant engaged to prepare the
Form 990 for the organization.
3. The information contained in Form 990 is the basis for the annual reports
filed with the Attorney General to renew the solicitation license (discussed
below).
B. Questions concerning Fonn 1013:
I. The organization's purposes must be set forth with great specificity. We
cannot simply restate the purposes stated in the Articles. We will have to
detail planned activiti~s addressing "what," "when," "how," and "where."
2. The financial support and fundraising plans will need to be set forth.
3. Proposed budgets for the current year andior-tbe next two years must be
developed and disclosed on Form 1023.
4. The organization will need to determine whether it wishes to "influence
legislation" (i.e. lobby). It may be a legitimate part of the organization's
function, so due consideration should be given this question. If the
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organization decides tbat it may wish to influence legislation, such activities
cannot be a "substantial part" of the organization's work. Since ''substantial
part" is not a well defmed term, the organization should elect to be judged
under Section 50 !(h) of the Code, in which case an ''expenditure test" is
utilized. A separate IRS form is filed to make that election.
III.
State of Michigan License to Solicit Charitable Donations:
If you detennine that The Alliance will solicit contributions from the general public, it
is likely that a License to Solicit Donations will be required. The license is issued by
the Attorney General upon application. For your reference, I have enclosed an Initial
Chariwble Trust/Charitable Solicitation Questionnaire. Upon filing this
questionnaire, the Attorney General will advise an organization whether a License is
required. License applications for new organizations are not complex.
If a License is required and issued, the License must be renewed annually. As
indicated in Section II above, the federal Return foilllS the basis for questioll9 on the
renewal application which addresses revenues and expenditures of the organization.
As will the federal tax forms, the Attorney General filings are also subject to public
disclosure.
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�Michigan Volunteer Allia~~tt
Timeline and Outcomes
revised Janumy 19, 2000
TlmeFnune
Goai/Objediye
Gail~ Key Sltlke1wlder Sllf11107t
Sfacel
(Av.g. 1999 - Jan. 24180)
Next Step
Progress 4111 Outoome
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MCSC- Formal Resolution
Charge staff to investigate
•MCSC
fC8Sl'bility
• Governor of MichigiDl
Ezploring the Poulbililks
•MNA
Meetings bc:twem Governor
and IeadersbipofMCSC and
MNA
Governor-~
Charge staff to investigate
MNA- Fonnal Resolutioo
EndOISeiiiellt
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feasibility
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MCC-Formal Resolution
Cl!arge 8laff to investigate
•MCC
feasibility
•VCM
btvestigate Ft!08ibility and
Legal~ns
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Cl1arge staff to investigate
lasibility
VCM- Fonnal Resolution
Informal review of PA 219 &
MNA bylaws and articles of
incorporation revealed no
significant bmrie.ts.
Wrilll:n confirmation of
findings oflbe informal review.
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(Feb. 2008- Sept. 2000)
• Fonnal resolutions from all
stakeholders SUl_lJX>rting the
Alliance and stalmg their
willingness to participate.
• Outline tbe draft articles of
iiiCOtpOilltion and by! aws.
Build Volunteer Allialu:e
CoaliiWn
• Reauil Board of Trustees
Suggest appointing a womng
group to provide feedback and
oversight to incotpOration
process.
• Adopt articles of
incolporation.
Apply to tbe IRS for 501 (c) 3
designation.
f--------'--------1---·-·--·-------f-·-A~p~pol~·nt Board of Trustees
Governor includes a $10
million stale appropriatioos in
n:commended budget foc
Volunteer Alliance Endowment
Match funds.
• Passage ofCrovemor•s FY
2000-2001 bndgetorFY2000
Suggest appointing a woricing
group roc fund raising
• Build Strategy foc raising
match ftom the private sector.
• Seane professional mchnical
assistance fO£ fund raising
campaign.
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• Engage in capital campaign
liom tbe private seclo£ to match
public sector funds.
• Engage a foundation to bouse
(at least) the private fund<;
raised.
• Develop and opaationalize
investment siJlllegy for the
endowment.
C8mpalgll.
Secure Fbtalld.al Support
Stage3
(Od. 21000 -Feb. 2001)
Assmnbling All the Pieces
S«ure
Pemuute~t~
Requesred additional space and
included in MCSC's office
expansion plans.
Home
supplemenlal.
• Dctemtine need of other
organizations.
• Work ont sbort- and long-tenn
office
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�MNA Executive Committee Meeting
Alliance Discussion
January 21, 2000
�MNA Executive Committee Meeting
Alliance Discussio11
January 21, 2000
I.
Alliance Overview
II.
Governor's Challenge
III.
MNA's Strategy
IV.
Five Phases of a Typical Capital Campaign
1.
Pre-Campaign Planning
2.
Feasibility Study
3.
Organization and Development
4.
Solicitation
5.
Post-Campaign
V.
Are We Ready/Getting Ready?
Issue: Image and Reputation
Issue: Case for Support
Issue: Leadership
Issue: Prospects
VI.
Top 10 Reasons Why Campaigns Fail
1.
Pre-determined Number of Prospects and Giving
Level- "If we need $1 million, all we need to
do is get 1,000 people to each give $1,000"
2.
Assume Interest, or Lack Thereof, of Prospects
3.
Half-Baking- "Let's do the first part and then
see how that goes before we decide how to do
the rest of it"
4.
Flinching- "There's no way I can ask anyone
for that much money"
5.
Omitting One or More of the Three Essential
Commitments - Time, Talent and Treasure
6.
Failure to Establish Timeframe for Completion
7.
Failure to Recognize the Real Challenge of a
Capital Campaign
8.
Failure to Establish the Uniqueness of the
Capital Campaigns
9.
Placing More Faith in Publicity than in the Ask
10.
Failure to Invest in Professional Council
VII.
Do We Need A Fund Raising Consultant
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Michigan Volunteer Alliance
A dialogue between the
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Campus Compact
Volunteer Centers of Michigan
February 16, 2000.
George W. Romney Building
Michigan Room
I.
Welcome and introductions
Michelle Engler, First Lady of Michigan
II.
Brief Description of Concept and Development
Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Community Service Commission
Sam Singh, Michigan Nonprofit Association
III.
Mission
Why should we form an alliance?
What impact will "it" have?
IV.
Organization
What should an alliance organization do?
How will "it" be governed?
How will "it" be supported?
v.
Resource Development
What will it cost?
How will "it" be funded?
Who will garner the funds to support "it"?
VI.
Next Steps
�Memo to Kyle Caldwell re Michig
MEMORANDUM
TO:
fROM:
RE:
DATE:
Kyle Caldwell
Sandra M. Cotter (374-9129)
The Alliance: Initial Steps
January 20, 2000
The Michigan Community Service Commission ("MCSC'') and the Michigan
Nonprofit Association ("MNA") have discussed forming a third entity that would absOrb the two
organizations' common functions. You have called this third entity "The Alliance," and for
purposes of this memorandum, I will use the same term.
Recognizing that final decisions have not been !llade concerning all aspects ofThe
Alliance, we have discussed some of the nuts and bolts offo:ming a third entity. We determined
that The Alliance should be an inCOIJX>ratcd organization that qualifies as a tax exempt
organization under Section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We also discussed some
aspects of fundraising and concludtxl that a Charitable Solicitation License from the Mi.cblgan
Attorney General may be required.
You asl<ed that l prepare a memo setting forth the initial steps for this effort together
with questions or concerns at each step, This memo addxesses your request Should you require
clarification or if you have additiolllll que8tions, please let me know.
I.
Jncorpnrlt$:
Atticles ofIncorporation must be drafted, executed, and filed with the Michigan
Department of Consumer and Industry Scrvic~ Provided 1hat we apply for Section
50 l(c)(3) status within 15 months of l.ncorporating, the date of incorporation will be
the date the Internal Revenue Service (''rRS") uses as the date on which donors can
rely for tax deductibility purposes. It is also the date the IRS will usc to commence
the five year Advance Ruling Period for' determination as a public charity or private
foundation. (Public charities are treated more favorably under the InWuaL¥ue.
Code, so if it is possible to achieve this status Wldor the financing plan, that shoUld be
the status sought by The Alliance.)
The Articles ofIm:orporatlon are considered the "organizing" lnstrllll\mt. Bylaw$ for
the operation of the corporation must also be adopted.
�Memo to Kyle CaldWell re Mlchig
A. Quesdon11 concerning the Articles ofJncorporuJwn:
1. Wtll the corporation be a !llembership or directorship organization?
Because you desire a strong executive board, a directorship corporation would
make the most sense. The corporation would be managed by its directors.
2. \\lbat i&la:re the corporation's purpose(s)?
The purposes must be set forth with specificity m1d must meet the statuto!)'
requirements of Michigan and Federal law.
3. Does the corporation wish to limit liability for the good faith acts of its
volunteers?
Michigan law permits such limitation but does not require it
4. Who !&fare the iucorporator(s)?
The incorporators can be related to the organization or not. As the attorney
drafting the Articles, l can also be the incorporator.
5. What is the corporation's registered address and who is the resident agent at
that address?
6. What is The Alliance's legal name? Will there be an assumed name?
7. To set forth its impOrtance, we should include an article about the
"appointment'' process for members of the board of directors. I WJ.derstand
that the initial board of directors will be appointed by MCSC and 1\mA. How
many board members will there be? How many appointed from each of the
original organizations? For how long will the initial board serve? What
happens after the Initial board members complete their tenns?
B. Issues eoneeming the Bylaws:
1. Standard Bylaws for a Section 50l(cX3) organization likely will ri1ake sense
for The Alliance. A sample Is attached to this memorandwn. -Specific to The
A!Uance will be operational information concerning the board of directors and
the executive board.
2. Depending on how the financial operations will be set Up, The Alliance may
wish to include spccific infonnation on finances and reporting.
3. Specific information concerning the activities of the Executive Director and
other employees can be set forth in the Bylaws or may be included in a
separate document.
- - --~~---------C. Issues eoneerning eorporate orwanization:
!. We will need to supply the names and addresses ofthe me!llbers of the
initial Board of Directors.
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2. We will need to supply the names and addresses of the officers of the
corporation.
3. Organizing resolutions must be adopt~ by the Board. These resolution$
would address such items as the election of officers, the adoption of the
By/([II'S, diiectiocs to proceed with filing the application for tax exempt status,
establishing an initial bank account, and like matters.
[!,
Applic.a1ion for Recopjtion of Exempt Status:
IRS Form 1023 is tbe doclD!lent through which an organization must apply for tax
exempt status under Section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The application
fee fur an exemption request is $500.00. A copy of Package 1023, of which Form
1023 is part, is included for your reference. This form will become a public record and
must be made available to anyone who requests it.
A. Issues con~rning tax exempt status:
I. Iftax exempt status is earned, the organization will be required to file an
annual Return of&empt OrganizaHon with the IRS on Form 990. The return,
except for the page identifying contributors of more than $5,000.00, is subject
to public disclosure. Form 990 is sintilar to the Form 1040 that individual
taxpayers f!le. Assuming the organization chooses a fiscal year that matches
the ealendal' year, the return will be due on May 15 for the p!'OYious year's
activities.
2. It is advisable to have a Certified Public Accountant engaged to prepare the
Form 990 for the organization.
· 3. The information contained in Form 990 is the basis for the annual reports
filed with the Attorney General to renew the solicitation license (discussed
below).
B. Questions concerning Form 1013:
1. The organization's pwposes must be set forth with great specificity. We
cannot simply restate the purposes stated in the .A.rtlcles. We will have to
detail planned activities addressing "what," "when," "how," and "where."
2. The financial support and fundraising plans will need to be set f'Orth.
3.. Proposed budgets for the current year and for the~ next' two years must be
developed and disclosed on Form l 023.
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4. The organization will need to determine whether it wishes to "influence
legislation" (i.e. lobby), it may be a legltinla!e part of the orgaoi7.ation's
function. so due consideration should be given 1his question. If the
�Memo to Kyle Caldwell re Michlg
organization decides that it may wish to influence legislation, such activities
cannot be a "substantial part" of the organization's work. Since ''substantial
part" is not a well defmed term, the orgl).nization should el~t to be judged
under Section 50 !(h) of the Code, in which case an ''expeaditwe test" is
milized. A separate IRS form is filed to make that election.
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State of Michigan License to Sol!clt Charitable Donations:
If you determine that The Alliance will solicit cootributions from the general public, it
is likely that a License /I) Solicit Donations will be required. The license is issued by
the Attorney General upon application. For your reference, I have enclosed an Initial
Charirable Trust/Charitable Solicitation Questionnaire. Upon filing this
questionnaire, the Attorney General will advise an organization whether a License is
required. License applications for new organizations are not complex.
If a License is required and issued, the License must be renewed annuaUy. As
indicated in Section II above, the federal Return fonns the basis for questions on the
renewal application which addresses revenues and expenditl@S of the organization.
As will the federal tax forms, the Attorney General filings are also subject to public
disclosure.
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�MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION
29 KELLOGG CENTER
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022
Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/355-3302
MNA Volunteer Alliance Subcommittee Members
2000
Dr. Edward 0. Blews, Jr.
President
Association of Independent Colleges &
Universities of Michigan
650 Michigan National Tower
Lansing, MI 48933
517/372-9160 Fax: 517/372-9165
Ms. Anne Rosewame
President
Michigan Health Council
2410 Woodlake Road, Suite 440
Okemos, MI 48864-3997
517/347-3332 Fax: 517/347-4096
Email: anne@mac.org
Mr. Justin King
Executive Director
Michigan Association of School Boards
1001 Centennial Way Suite 400
Lansing, MI 48917-9279
517/327-5900 Fax: 517/327-0775
Email: Jking@masb.org
Mrs. Kathryn Rossow
Executive Director
Southwestern MI Volunteer Center
1213 Oak Street
Niles, MI 49120
616/683-5464 Fax: 616/683-1220
Email: volunteercenter@gtm.net
Dr. Leonard Plachta
President
Central Michigan University
Warriner Hall 165
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
517/774-3131 Fax: 517/774-3665
Email: Leonard.E.Plachta@cmich.edu
Dr. Glenn Stevens
Executive Director
Presidents Council State Universities
of Michigan
230 N. Washington Square, #302
Lansing, MI 48933
517/482-1563 Fax: 517/482-1241
Email: pcsum@msu.edu
�MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
George W. Romney Building
111 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Phone: (517) 335-4295 Fax: (517) 373-4977
MCSC Executive Committee Members
Volunteer Alliance Working Group
Mrs. Michelle Engler, First Lady of Michigan
Chairperson
Michigan Commmlity Service Commission
George W. Ro1m1ey Building, 4th Floor
Ill S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan48913
517-335-4295
Fax: 517-373-4977
Mr. Terry Pruitt, Jr.
Dow Corning Corporation
1469 Allendale Drive
Midland, Michigan 48630
517-496-8827
Fax:517-496-6109
Ms. Dorothy A. Johnson
Council of Michigan Fom1dations
I South Harbor Avenue, Ste. 3
P.O. Box 599
Grand Haven, Michigan49417
616-842-7080
Fax: 616-842-1760
Ms. Julie F. Cmnnlings
LoveliglJt Foundation
2405 Fisher Building
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Dr. Joel Orosz
Philantrhopy and Voluntcerism
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
One Michigan Avenue East
Battle Creek, Michigan49017
616-969-2308
Fax: 616-969-2693
Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
George W. Romney Building, 4th Floor
Ill S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517-335-4295
Fax: 517-373-4977
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Michigan Volunteer Alliance
Draft
Wednesday, February 16, 2000
George W. Romney Building
Lansing, Michigan
1:00 p.m.
Attendees:
Michelle Engler - Host
Edward Blews
Kyle Caldwell
Sandra Miller Cotter
Peggy Hashimepour
Joel Orosz
Leonard Plachta
Anne Rosewarne
Kathy Rossow
Robin Schultheiss
Sam Singh
Glen Stevens
Tim Swope
Via Conference Call: Dorothy Johnson , Terry Pruitt
I:
Welcome and Introductions
Ms. Engler welcomed everyone and asked that everyone introduce themselves. Ms. Engler
gave a btief history of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC). Ms.
Engler talked about the early years of the MCSC and how the partnerships developed
between the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), Michigan Campus Compact (MCC),
and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM). Ms. Engler stated that it was the late
Govemor George Romney's dream that all the partners in the field of volunteerism be
housed in one building and work together.
II.
Open Discussion on Concepts and Development of Volunteer Alliance
Mr. Caldwell stated that he and Mr. Singh had spoken a long time ago about how the
MCSC, MNA, MCC and VCM could all work together in more effective ways.
Mr. Caldwell explained that after much discussion, both he and Mr. Singh realized that
Michigan needed to help position its volunteer and service field in a way that was free of
the political as well as fiscal uncertainties. The question then became, "Who would be best
to house this and then we realized we were it (MNA and MCSC)."
Mr. Caldwell also stated that, "We also realized that there was no better time than now
because all the potentially involved organizations are healthy and are growing with lots of
support. That's when we starting talking about the Alliance."
�Mr Singh spoke of the different models (for joint ventures) around the counl!y. Mr. Singh
explained that most of the models would not work for Michigan so the discussion between
Mr. Singh and Mr. Caldwell continued. Finally, the idea of an Alliance came about and
both thought that it would work the best for all the organizations. Then it was detennined
that there is much work to be done with many questions needing to be answered.
Mr. Caldwell explained the MCSC's structure and what programs are under the MCSC and
where the MCSC is headed in the future. Ms. Engler talked about the MCSC as a
grantmaking organization. Mr. Singh expanded on his previous point by pointing out the
efficacy of being able to keep all the partner organizations under one roof and working in
the same area. "This will increase philanthropy and volunteerism," he said.
Ms. Rossow stated that Volunteer Centers are actively vocalizing their cautious support
with this Alliance discussion. Ms. Rossow said that their main concern was, "Can
Volunteer Centers continue to grow under the Alliance? To better serve local communities,
Volunteer Centers look at the Alliance as how it will affect them locally and really not
interested in the state side of it. We need to grow more Volunteer Centers. There are 83
counties in Michigan with only 30 Volunteer Centers either established or emerging, and
she said we need to have representation from each county.
Ms. Rossow also stated that, "We also feel [strongly] Volunteer Centers are non-partisan.
Volunteer Centers feels very strong about being neutral. They must be a place where
evetyone can go to get engaged in volunteering."
Dr. Plachta stated that there are a number of campus compacts in the country, but not in
every state. There are pro's and con's to the Alliance. Dr. Plachta questioned how the
Alliance will affect the ability to serve MCC members? Membership of MCC is cmTently in
the low thirties and that members need to shar·e infotmation. He also asked, "What will the
benefit be? Can there be efficiencies and dis-efficiencies?" Dr. Plachta went on to point out
that, "We need to know what freedoms MCC will be getting and what benefits will we be
giving up. We need indepth analysis to help decide what MCC will be getting."
Ms. Hashimepour explained MCC's current roles and that what they are doing now is not
strictly about service, but that service-learning was more their niche.
[Ms. Johnson and Mr. Pruitt expressed that it was difficult to hear the participants and
requested that they speak up.]
Ms. Engler asked, "Who and what functions will be going to the Alliance?"
Mr. Singh stated that originally the idea was to house VCM and MCC with the same
agreement they cut1'ently have with MNA, but it would be with the Alliance instead of
MNA and the endowment would help MCC and VCM do their work and without needing
to fundraise on an annual basis. This would allow them to focus on their programs. Mr.
Singh said that, "each organization will have the chance to decide their roles. We need to
know all the questions so that we can do the research and report back to you at the next
meeting."
Mr. Stevens talked about the histoty of MNA and how it became to be what it is today and
why it is as strong as' it is. He noted that looking at the Alliance from the MNA board point
of view, the key issue was this notion of sustainability.
2
�The major objection of MNA, he noted, was the passive nature of our capitol side and the
human resources side of the ledger. These two things working together have been very
successful. Mr. Stevens noted, "This is a vety political week, but MNA has always been
non-pattisan." Mr. Stevens' second observation was that it is vety healthy to have this
conversation in the best of times and not in a crisis situation. And those two dynamics are
really important and hope will hold for a constructive discussion.
"Speaking as a board member, this is an opportunity to achieve those objectives that is
important." he said.
Mrs. Johnson added that she was present when MCC started and when VCM and MNA
merged. She said that, "this is one more step to solidify this so they will become a
petmanent pat1 of our state."
"From the beginning the conversations around MNA, MCC and VCM where tough and
will do the same on this discussion because good things came out of them." she said.
Mr. Pruitt stated that the MCSC commissioners really approved of the concept at the last
meeting and are now looking for the "nuts and bolts" of the Alliance. One issue he wanted
to address, as Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Singh move forward was to have someone provide
up-front resourc;es-that is, administrative dollars-to actually do all the mechanical things
that have to be done to make this come together.
"As we go through this discussion this aftemoon and future meetings, we need to be vety
cognizant and constantly probing how do we get these things done and where are the
resources to make it happen? The attorney is not pro-bono and we will be accruing some
real costs to make this happen and where are the resources to make it happen." he said.
Mr. Caldwell stated that Ms. Cotter's firm is not free. Mr. Caldwell informed the
patticipants that he needs to hear their (the other participants) ideas and that word of the
Alliance and what Michigan is ttying to do, is getting out nationally so others m·e watching
what we are doing ..
Ms. Engler stated that there is no other state that has the resources that Michigan has.
Mr. Stevens stated that the he needed the basic elements and that then the participants
needed to get into the specifics.
Mr. Stevens asked, "If the Alliance will sustain VCM and MCC, will the Alliance produce
a better situation for VCM and MCC? How does the staff feel? What are the
expectations?"
Mr. Stevens stated that he is in support of the concept, has questions, but if down the road
this helps to sustain programs, then it makes sense.
Mr. Blews stated that the Alliance has enormous potential.
Mr. Blew stated that he had three questions:
1. Will this enhance the organizations?
2. How will this immunize the cost or potential threat from future political changes
(administration, governor changes)?
3. Is there a greater need to coordinate the efforts of these four organizations?
3
�On the other hand, Mr. Blews noted, we realize we currently have four very established
organizations that have unique and vety important missions and we wouldn't want to create
a monolithical system that would deprive these organizations.
Ed Blews stated that each organization should provide a mission statement then frame the
mission statement for the Alliance and how it ties into other organizations then bring it all
back to the group. This would help guide and help understand how to form an Alliance.
Ms. Johnson stated that the Alliance needs to be a "1 +1= 3", situation and that then we
must define what three means and articulate it for evetyone. Fmther, Ms. Johnson noted
that she has seen the potential for a state endowment and that the continuing and sustaining
of VCM and MCC operations and that the need for a three or four up to ten million dollar
endowment would need to have a strong case.
[Ms. Johnson stated that she was unable to hear and that she would be leaving the
meeting.]
Ms. Engler stated that one thing the MCSC struggled with was whether the MCSC is
stronger as a government agency.
"We still have to look at funding issues. Our goal is to get back to the dream of the
commission being formed initially which was to take advantage of any public funding that
was available. The Governor and I feel there is a role for govemment funding for
volunteerism. If this is the only way we can do that is by creating the endowment before
he leaves-this is a real opportunity for us. Is part of our strength being a government
agency? I feel that it is." she said.
Dr. Plachta asked if this closes the door to the MCSC's involvement in the field? Where is
the MCSC going? Mr. Caldwell stated that the MCSC is committed to a long tetm
relationship.
Mr. Blews stated that all four entities are equal partners in this relationship.
Mr. Stevens inquired, from the legal standpoint , where are the funds coming into this from
the state (MCSC) and are there any legal words that need to be used to form this
relationship?
Ms. Engler stated that the MCSC and state commissions have to have certain number of
commissioners. The MCSC has federal rules that it has to live by.
Mr. Stevens asked if the Alliance is a new model that sits on top of this legal entity-the
Alliance will not use any public funds once we have the endowment?
Mr. Singh stated that there will be two equal partners creating an endowment which will be
used to help MCC and VCM on daily basis, but will still have federal dollars that go to the
MCSC. MNA will raise their money as they have in the past, through advocacy and
policy.
Ms. Rossow asked what would happen if VCM decided they did not want to take money
for training for ArneriCorps? The Alliance is would not be a government agency, it is an
independent one.
4
�Ms. Rossow explained that volunteer centers were taken over by the Points of Light
Foundation then VCMjoined with MNA. Volunteer needs to be true to their own
communities and do what the communities want and it's ve1y difficult for volunteer centers
to make any kind of unified national decision or commitment that we will or will not do
this. She noted that it is impo1tant for VCM to maintain their autonomy not only as VCM,
but as a national movement. "I don't want to be drawn out of our mission." she said.
Mr. Caldwell stated that regarding the training, the MCSC puts the inf01mation out for
competitive bid and the VCM wanted to do the training. Mr. Caldwell noted that he had
heard loud and clear that many wanted to get government out of the way while we put this
Alliance together. The MCSC knows its roles as a grantmaker and a resource broker.
Mr. Stevens asked if the MCSC stays intact. Mr. Caldwell stated, "Yes, as long as its
necessary and warranted." Mr. Caldwell said that he wasn't sure and not sure other people
really understood that MCSC stays, MNA stays and then the Alliance supports MCC and
VCM and other activities. Mr. Caldwell stated that the MCSC is not trying to create
something to protect MCSC. The Alliance will house MCC and VCM and other MCSC
activities.
Mr. Singh gave an example: "Florida has created a nonprofit but what we decided was that
we could create a nonprofit but I have another nonprofit out here fundraising for
volunteerism and another fundraising for certain money and to create another nonprofit can the state sustain a third entity out there fundraising for the same money and competing
with VCM and MCC? The idea was to put one model together, but would work to get an
endowment and not compete for the other money."
Dr. Orosz stated that he and Ms. Johnson are the common dominator to all the four
organizations. They have been involved in the development and formation of all the
organizations. What has really attracted Dr. Orosz was what Gov. George W: Romney
used to say all the time. When you look at the nonprofit sector in this counliy the money
part is well organized and well funded, but the volunteering part is less organized and
certainly much less funded. Dr. Orosz said that he thinks in the past ten years the
organizations have really moved forward but the funding remains a real issue. His concern
always, especially with MCC and VCM, was that it was so much of a struggle to get the
money just to keep going that the energy of the leadership was being consumed with the
money issues. What was exciting for Dr. Orosz was to get this endowment from the state
first of all and then match it with private contributions that will build a solid floor
underneath those two organizations. Funding is always an issue, he said. Lots of energy
is used up trying to get funding and not on the projects.
Dr. Orosz said the second thing was that organizations keep taking on new projects and
become ove1whelmed and they can't stay focussed.
Mr. Blews asked if there will be a core mission and an Alliance mission? The response
was that each organization would keep their mission and separate identity. And they can
separate from Alliance at anytime.
Mr. Blews asked if the Alliance would not have to report to anyone if they want to do
something and their board agrees? And another question on funding: the purpose of the
endowment fund is to generate operational funding for Alliance? Will they still fundraise?
The response was that there will be a coordinated fundraiser and will be for all
organizations under the Alliance.
5
�Mr. Caldwell described the MCSC's desire to do fundraising for the field and expressed
his frustration with getting that done. He noted that there is no fundraising for
MCSC-through the Alliance the goal would be to provide resources for the field. Mr.
Singh explained that it will still be three organizations: MNA, MCSC and the Alliance (with
MCC and VCM under it). MNA will still go out and fundraise as they have been doing for
a long time for management, training and public policy we have also been fundraising for
volunteerism. MNA will eliminate the fundraising its organization does for volunteerism.
The MCSC will go after the federal dollars and the state funds. The new entity [the
Alliance] will be the only institution that will go after volunteerism and service-leaming
dollars specifically. Where in the past all three organizations have gone after them.
Mr. Blews noted that in the context of fundraising within the Alliance that it will be very
imp01iant that the protocols be defined and need to be spelled out so there's no duplication.
Everyone must have a clear understanding.
Dr. Platcha asked, "When you talked about the Alliance doing the fundraising---will the
fundraising take place with special projects in mind?"
Mr. Singh stated that cmTently each entity (Alliance) will put together their budget. MNA
will coordinate their fundraising. This would continue under the Alliance.
Ms. Engler asked what the dollar figure covers? What are the benefits? Mr. Caldwell
stated that he and Mr. Singh statied with the current stmcture of the four organizations.
Under the Alliance it would cover 7 staff and space and overhead.
Ms. Engler asked if that covered any extra money for the volunteer center group? Does that
cover operating funds for volunteer centers individually?
Mr. Singh said it will cover the administrative cost, mailing cost for the whole Alliance.
The MCC will have their membership money and VCM will have some resources. Both
those two organizations will bring in revenues.
Ms. Rossow asked if [how] the money will help VCM? [Response not recorded]
Ms. Hashimepour said that there are 31 MCC member institutions out of 105 nationally.
Ms. Engler stated that the VIG grants are there to help VCM, but with getting the
endowment-the money for VIG may go away or may go away with the change of
leadership.
Mr. Stevens said that regarding the money, maybe a pre-nuptial should be signed, there are
a lot of questions to be asked and talked about. What is the role of the Alliance bom·d? All
these questions need to be work on and discussed.
Mr. Blews said that the group needs to come back with a mission and a scope of the.
fundraising.
Ms. Cotter stated the group needs to identify exactly what the purposes are. When doing
the mission think about exactly even on a day to day basis what it is that the Alliance will be
doing.
Ms. Rosewarne said people should call staff and discuss it and let them know what the
mission statement might look like. "Need to start writing down on paper and get people
ideas and send them to you before we get together again." she said.
6
�Ms.Hashimepour asked "What's the value?" [poor sound quality]
Ms. Engler asked if VCM and MCC agree with what the Alliance will be doing? Mr.
Caldwell and Mr. Singh need to convene the organizations and get feedback and then create
a mission and purpose statement prior to the March 14th meeting.
Mr. Singh said that staff needed to outline and enhance organizations and [define] political
and financial problems, coordination of activities amongst more institutions. He said that
this is how we will immunized the political and financial problems.
Mr. Pf\li!t asked that on the 14th, the group take a preliminary look on the actual dollar
resources that will be needed to put this whole thing together. We need to know where we
are financially. We need to do cost development.
Ms. Hashimepour asked what are the tasks of the Alliance? It [plan] doesn't state exactly
what the MCC, VCM will be doing. We need clarification. Mr. Singh stated that we need
to do a "one pager" that clarifies this.
Ms. Engler asked how the funds will be used from the endowment? She stated that we
need this on paper so that everyone can see these figures and know that the figures may
change.
Ms. Rossow asked about the physical proximity? [Sometimes you] work better together
when you are together working. It is important to consider this when looking at the big
picture, she said.
Mr. Singh said a building could be [match to] an endowment. Where everyone is housed.
Mr. Stevens agreed
After some general comments by group members, the meeting adjourned
The next meeting will March 14, 2000 at 3:30p.m. at the Govemor's Residence, Lansing.
7
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1968-2014
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Philanthropy and Society
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Subject
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
ConnectMichigan Alliance
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan
Format
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application/pdf
Type
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Text
Language
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eng
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49412
Rights
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<a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>
Source
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
Date
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2000-02-16