694 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/401b63c0785deb60c6614a80414822e5.pdf fc57cdc94cd584ee35e6911da6248ec5 PDF Text Text Third Meeting of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Lansing, MI November 29, 1988 The Third Meeting of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum was held at the Cooley Law School in Lansing on Tuesday, November 29, 1988. The participants in the meeting were as follows: Mr. James R. Tarrant, President, Michigan Health Council; Mr. Richard E. Marburger, Chairman, and Mr. Edward 0. Blews, Jr., President, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan; Mr. Calvin Patterson, III, representing the Chairman; Mrs. Dorothy A. Johnson, President, Council of Michigan Foundations; Mr. Donald Elliott, Executive Director, Michigan Association of School Administrators; Ms. Mary Jason, Immediate Past President; and Mr. Justin King, Executive Director, Michigan Association of School Boards; Ms. Shirley Stock, representing the President and the Executive Director, Michigan Community College Association; Ms. Barbara Goldman, Executive Director, Michigan Council for the Arts; Mr. Ernest C. Browne, Jr., Chairman, Mr. Herb Yamanishi, representing the Executive Director, Michigan League for Human Services; Mr. Arend Lubbers, Chairman and Mr. Glenn Stevens, Executive Director, Presidents Council of State Universities of Michigan; and Mr. Fulton Eaglin, Chairman, and Mr. Howard L. Shapiro, Executive Director, United Way of Michigan. Other participants in the meeting were Ms. Linda Patterson, Council of Michigan Foundations, and Drs. Peter R. Ellis and Joel J. Orosz, W. K. Kellogg Foundation. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Russell G. Mawby, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Dr. Mawby opened the meeting and then introduced Michael Cox, Esq., Dean, Cooley Law School. Dean Cox welcomed the Michigan Nonprofit Forum to the Law School, and then departed. The next order of business was introductions all around. The first item on the agenda was the introduction of the first speaker, Mr. Robert Smucker, Vice President for Governmental Affairs of INDEPENDENT SECTOR (IS) of Washington, DC. Mr. Smucker's remarks are summarized below. Mr. Smucker said that the Michigan Nonprofit Forum was part of the growing movement across the country. Similar activities are underway in Colorado, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York. Smucker began by talking about two terrible defeats that the independent sector had suffered in recent legislative and regulatory activity. In 1981, the charitable deduction for nonitemizers was passed, but sunsetted after five years. In 1986, Congress allowed this �2 legislation to die. This meant that 70 million Americans lost the right to deduct their gifts to charity. In the two years following, it has been found that nonitemizers are very sensitive to tax ~ o licy, and the amount they have given has dropped off dramatically. Also, in 1986 Congress disallowed gifts of appreciated property and instituted an alternative minimum tax. All of these measures have greatly crippled the amount given to charity. Smucker then turned to some victories that IS has won including the withdrawal of the proposed 5 percent excise tax on the profits of private foundations, and the withdrawal by the IRS (something which rarely happens) of new and onerous lobbying regulations. Smucker then went on to consider some legislative and regulatory concerns in detail. The first is the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT). The purpose of this legislation is to broaden the tax on the income-producing activities of nonprofits. It is sponsored by Representative J. J. Pickel of Austin, Texas. Its impact would be to add additional taxes on such things as catalog and bookstore sales, medical equipment, travel and tourism activities, affinity credit cards, merchandising royalties, and advertising by nonprofit organizations. The problem with this legislation is that you cannot "rif le shot." For instance, it proposes to tax anything sold by museums which are either "functional or decorative." The problem with this is that the Girl Scouts, who are also a nonprofit organization, sell uniforms, which are functional; therefore, they woul d be taxed just as would museums. The question is, how well are nonprofits already reporting their unrelated business income? If they are doing a good job, there is no need for further tax. If they are evading reporting, then a further tax would be necessary. IS supports honest reporting, and has recently requested that the IRS gather better information about the reporting accuracy of nonprofit organizations. The propects for passage are about fifty-fifty. Chances of passage would be greater if the small business community as a whole was excited about it, but that is not so. Most of the complaining comes from some trade organizations. The next concern was regulations governing lobbying. The purpose of these new regulations is to implement the 1976 laws governing lobbying. The IRS came out with the new regulations in 1986. They clarified the 1976 law, but they were absolutely draconian. They raised a storm of protest and the IRS finally withdrew them, something that it rarely does. IS feels that a major modification of those proposed regulations is needed. The revised regulations will be out within two months. The biggest concern is the question of what constitutes lobbying by a nonprofit organization. The key here is the so-called "call to action" issue. IS feels that in order for an appeal to be called lobbying, it must be specific; that is, it must name a particular bill, call upon a particular member of Congress, and suggest a vote, one way or the other. The line between education, whi~h is a legitimate nonprofit function, and lobbying, which is considered an illegitamate nonprofit function, is very fine. One perfectly legal way to get around this problem is �3 for a 50l(C)(3) organization to set up a 50l(C)(4) organization in order to carry on lobbying. The next topic Mr. Smucker addressed was the nonitemizer deduction. Reinstitution of the nonitemizer deduction would allow 70 million non i temizers to deduct charitable contributions from their federal income tax. Such a measure will be introduced in the next session. If passed, it would increase giving, and it would also be fair. IS fee l s that if higher-income Americans have a right to deduct their charitable contributions, so should lower income Americans. This is a s i mple matter of equity. IS's staff and others have been having preliminary discussions with staffers on Capitol Hill in the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. IS hopes to have a bill available for possible action by late in 1989. Its propects, quite frankly, are limited for the near future. However, one must remember that such a measure is fair, and that it will also increase giving to philanthropy, and in the long run Mr. Smucker feels that it can pass. At this point, Mr. Eaglin asked that since it was a matter of equity, what were the chances that someone would bring a lawsuit to force this equality. Mr. Smucker said he knew of no such activity on the horizon, and felt it would be very difficult to sue the government on this point. The next subject Mr. Smucker addressed was that of tax deductability for gifts of appreciated property. IS is looking for a sponsor for a bill that would drop gifts of appreciated property from the alternative minimum tax. They have found no sponsor as yet. The impact would be to increase giving, especially upon upper-income contributors. Recently, IS staffers and others have visited with the Joint Committee staff (that is the Joint Staff between the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee), in order to attempt to get this bill sponsored. IS supports such a bill, although it has frankly limited prospects in the Congress as it is now made up. Higher education institutions will need to take the lead in order to get this passed. The next subject Mr. Smucker addressed was that of volunteer liability protection legislation. This would have the effect of giving volunteers immunity from civil liability for acts committed in their capacity as volunteers. Senator Melcher (D-Montana) and Congressman Porter (R-Illinois) are the sponsors of this legislation. Its impact would be to encourage volunteering by removing the fear of liability. This bill has many co-sponsors, but little action has been taken on it so far. IS supports it on one condition. In its original incarnation, this bill used a stick approach; that is, it threatened to reduce by one percent federal bloc k grants to any state not enacting similar legislation. IS now supports it because a carrot approach is being used; that is, all states enacting similar legislation will be given a one percent increase in federal block grants. Prospects for this bill are fift y-fifty at best. It should be mentioned that 40 states currently provide varying levels of protection for volunteers, although direct-service volunteers are generally omitted from these statutes. �4 Mr. Smucker then moved on to some predictions about the future. He feels that there will be a tax bill in 1989. That bill will propose a five percent excise tax on nonprofit organizations. He also fears that the same bill will propose a two percent floor for charitable deductions. That is, only those charitable deductions that are above two percent of adjusted gross income will be deductible. He feels that that is a terrible threat to the nonprofit world since the most recent statistics suggest that the average giver contributes about 2.1 percent of his adjusted gross income. Therefore, a two percent floor would effectively abolish charitable deductions for all but the wealthiest givers. Mr. Smucker closed by saying that IS is attempting to get a meeting with President-elect Bush and his senior staffers in order to inform them of the issues and concerns of importance to nonprofit organizations. Dr. Mawby then introduced the second speaker, Stephen Zimmerman of the Lansing office of the Detroit law firm, Dykema and Gossett. Mr. Zimmerman brought with him an associate in his office, Cindy Wilson. Zimmerman's topic was "Public Act 170 and its Proposed Amendments." Public Act 170 took effect on January 1, 1988. It introduced two areas of change in the law with regard to nonprofit organizations. The first was in the area of director liability, the second in the area of corporate indemnification of directors and officers. The backdrop for this law is a growing crisis in the liability arena for nonprofit organizations. A Gallup Poll in 1987 showed that 20 percent of nonprofit organizations in Michigan had directors resign or refuse to serve because of liability concerns. Directors and officers (D&O) insurance is going up rapidly, but anyone who can afford to buy it is increasingly doing so. Public Act 170 was passed to address this situation. Mr. Zimmerman then discussed the limitations on liability protection for directors under Public Act 170. First, it applies only to the act i vities carried on by a person discharging the duties of a director, not to all acts that person may carry on. The person must be a volunteer director, that is he must not be substantially paid for his services. It does not take effect until an amendment to the art i cles of incorporation of the organization is made. For trade associations specifically: • it applies only to suits brought by the association or its members • there is no protection for suits brought by a third party • it does not apply to the officers or the committee members of the trade association, only to the directors • there is no protection for disloyal conduct, bad faith, improper personal benefit, or gross negligence Zimmerman said that there is a special provision of the law meant to apply only to 50l(C)(30 organizations. This provision offers complete protection for volunteer directors from third party suits. In fact, �5 the law was poorly written in this section, for it applies to all acts or omissions, including gross negligence. Zimmerman pointed out, however, that this is a mistake in the law that does not have to be repeated in the organization's bylaws. When the bylaws are amended, the organization can specifically exclude liability from disloyal conduct, bad faith, improper personal benefit, and gross negligence. Zimmerman then addressed a question from Ms. Goldman with regard to the distinction between director liability and corporate indemnification. Ms. Goldman's question was, if the director is not at all liable to suits, why does he have to be indemnified? Zimmerman answered that while the directors are not subject to liability, there may be subject to some expenses to prove that they are not. Therefore, the indemnification clause of the law guarantees that the corporation that they are serving will indemnify them, or cover their expenses, for providing this proof. Zimmerman went on to say that we must remember that exposure does not go away. If the individual director is not liable for an act, the organization which he serves then becomes liable for that act. Therefore, the individual may not have any trouble, but the organization still has the difficulty of fighting that suit. Zimmerman then went on to explain about corporate indemnification. He defined indemnification as payment for expenses that a director has when being sued in his capacity as a director. However, this law applies not only to directors, but also to officers, employees, agen ts, committee members, and trustees. It permits indemnification for any expenses including penalities. It requires the payment of actual and reasonable attorney fees in mandatory indemnification. It permits decision on indemnification by council opinion. It allows for par t ial indemnification, should that be necessary. It permits nonprofit corporations to advance expenses, and allows brother indemnification by contract, by law, or articles than provided by sta t ute. Mr. Zimmerman's next topic was the pending amendments to Public Act 170. The first is senate bill number 747 which amends the nonprofit corporation act relating to limiting the liability of a volunteer director. There are three such limits: • for breach of directors' fiduciary duty arising under nonprofit corporation act or other applicable law • for 50l(C)(3) corporations, acts or omissions of a volunteer director incurred in the good faith performance of the volunteer director's duties • "volunteer director" defined as a director who does not receive anything of more than nominal value from the corporation for serving as a director Senate Bill Number 747. has passed the Senate and is in the House Judiciary Committee at. the moment. �6 Senate Bill Number 849 amends the uniform management of institutional funds act to permit provisions of articles of incorporation relating to limiting the liability of the member of the governing board of an institutional fund. Its language parallels nonprofit corporation act amendments. Mr. Zimmerman then considered a couple of problems pertaining to all the current nonprofit liability legislation. The first problem is that if a corporation picks up all liabilities of an officer or a director without relating it to that officer or director's performance, it could jeopardize the corporation's 50l(C)(3) status. In short, it could become an inurement, a personal benefit for the director. The second problem is an indirect liability problem. What happens, for instance, if a board member injures a pedestrian on the way home from a meeting? Is that board member still covered by liability and indemnification? Mr. Zimmerman closed by raising some issues for trade association executives. The first question is, should the association adopt the changes? Usually, the answer is yes. The second question is, does the association's chief executive officer have sufficient protection? This is a question which will require a professional evaluation from an attorney. The third question is, should all staff be protected by expanded indemnification? The answer to this is probably not. A good rule of thumb is to protect only those who are directly responsible to the board, such as the officers. There may be a partial indemnification of other employees, but it would be unwise to fully indemnify each and every employee. The fourth question is, who are the association's "officers"? This is a question which must be settled by identifying them by name of position very specifically in the bylaws of the organization. Zimmerman feels that Public Act 170 and its amendments offer tremendous benefits for associations. It offers some protection for board members from member suits, it encourages association executives and members to serve on charitable 50l(C)(3) Boards, and it permits broader indemnification which can protect individual officers, directors, and executives. The bad news, however, is that it may not affect insurance rates for directors and · officers liability. On the surface, it would seem to be likely to drive these rates down, but we will have to wait until the whole appeals process is played out and then until insurance companies can see what practical difference that the law makes in their payments. There is, after all, no change in the underlying risks which apply to the business of nonprofit organizations. In response to a question, Mr. Zimmerman acknowledged that there is a proposal before the Michigan House to provide full immunity for volunteers from tort liability. He feels that it will probably die during this session. A group discussion then followed in which Howard Shapiro pointed out that the whole question UBIT is part of the larger question of profit versus nonprofit competition. Shapiro pointed out that state government (public nonprofits) are one of the biggest culprits, �7 especially in the field of printing. He suggested that perhaps a subcommittee of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum could meet with small business leaders and with representative Debbie Stabenow, the chairman of the small business subcommittee of the House. Shapiro also pointed out that there is no statewide charitable deduction at the state level. He said that we desperately need one. Shapiro feels that these two things, taken together, could help to reduce conflicts between nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Herb Yamanishi responded that he feels that many of these conflicts can be traced to the underlying issue of how best to finance government. Glenn Stevens pointed out that the President's Council of State Universities of Michigan has already established links to small business associations and to Debbie Stabenow. Stevens pointed out that the President's Council will be happy to work together with any of the other Michigan nonprofit forum organizations to strengthen and expand those links and that dialogue. Dr. Mawby then raised the issue of next steps. He announced to the Forum that the Kellogg Foundation would be bowing out of future direct participation. He said that the Foundation had been delighted to serve as the fair broker to call this group together, but since the group had decided to continue meeting and was gaining momentum in doing so, the Kellogg Foundation would now step back. The Foundation would continue to be represented at the table by the Council of Michigan Foundations, and would be happy to be helpful in the future directly if some staff members had expertise which the Forum wished to call upon. Dr. Mawby suggested that a rotating steering committee be formed to insure that next meeting would indeed be held. Fulton Eaglin, and Howard Shapiro announced their intention to host the next meeting. Glenn Stevens then volunteered to serve on the steering committee. Arend (Don) Lubbers said that he felt that taking a turn on the steering committee from time to time should be built into the job descriptions of each executive in the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Thereupon, Ed Blews also volunteered to serve on the steering committee. Fulton Eaglin then took the floor and announced that he was concerned that the vision of the group was becoming too limited; reduced to just getting the job done. He feels that the Forum could serve a far more important function of networking and building alliances for change. In order to grow, he felt that it was important to lure truly important speakers to the group. Lubbers agreed, and mentioned the experience of the City Club of Cleveland, which consistently attracts national leaders to speak to its gatherings. Eaglin pointed out that Governor Blanchard might accept an invitation, as might former President Ford. Robert Teeter, a top aide to President-elect Bush, is a client of Mr. Eaglin's law firm, and could be brought in. Through him, it might be possible to even get President Bush to speak. Eaglin felt that it was tremendously important for the Forum to continue to get good speakers as the glue to hold it together. Lubbers responded that he felt that that was a true forum. Dr. Peter Ellis announced that the first meeting of the Michigan Grantmakers and Grantseekers would be held on May 2, 1989, and perhaps could provide a prototype for such meetings. �8 Mr. Eaglin then suggested that the goal for the next meeting would be to get Governor Blanchard to be the speaker. He felt that the entire group, that is the directors, volunteers, and the executives should be in on this, and perhaps a broader group of nonprofit organizations as well. Dr. Ellis then suggested that each organization concentrate on pub licizing the Forum more widely in their own publications. Ms. Goldman then pointed out that the steering committee should have numbers from three different sectors on it, that it should not be all education, or all health, or all the arts, or all human services. Goldman also pointed out that the group as constituted left out a lar ge subsector of the independent sector, that is, the churches. Dr . Mawby then summed up the decisions that were taken. The next meeting of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum will consist of all of the executive directors, who will serve as a steering committee of the whole for the time being. At that meeting, important decisions should be made, especially about the future direction of the Forum, and then the steering committee could be reduced to three -- one each from a different sector. It would also be understood that the steering committee membership would rotate from time to time. The next meeting of the full group would be a forum with the Governor speaking, and it would be held in Lansing. It was left to the 10 executive directors, at their next meeting, to iron out the details of this broad outline. The meeting was then adjourned for lunch. 1052N ipc � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49403 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 1988-11-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e080204891160cd2c280ae41ae323ea8.pdf a51e8a842df9883636b7190f05354dba PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM PROPOSED LUNCHEON AND MEETING If.~ 17 ·..:~ p Posstble Dates: November ~or~. 1989 or December 11 or 12, 1989 Possible Locations: Lansing Center Kellogg Center Radisson Hotel Invitees: Current partic i pants in Michigan Nonprofit Forum - each would receive 25 invitations for their constituents Additional organizations who would receive 10-25 invitations tor their constituents include: Michigan Hospital Association Michigan Community Action Agenc1es Michigan Nonprofit Homes Association Michigan Ecumenical Forum <previously the Michigan Council of Churches) Michigan Federation of Private Child & Fami I y Agencies Michigan Association of Children / s AI liance Michigan Area Agencies on Aging Association Others to be considered: American Cancer Society/Michigan Chapter American Lung Association/Michigan Chapter American Heart Association of Michigan Meeting Format: 12:00pm- 1:30pm- Luncheon and Speaker Luncheon Speaker - Governor Blanchard Governor ·· s message: Vo I un tar 1sm and pub I i c/pr l va te partnersh i ps with the private nonprofit sector. ( r'III' �Page 2 - Michigan Nonprofit Forum- Luncheon Meeting Meeting Format <Continued): 1:30pm- 3:00pm- Input from invited participants on the issues confronting the nonprofit movement and support for the concept of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. 1. Is there a role foL a statewide forum of nonprofit organizations? 2. What should the forum address - what issues? 3. Is there a need for networking between diverse nonprofit organizations? 4. Are the organizations present willing to make a comm1tment to such an effort? Material to be developed and distributed prior to the forum luncheon: o Invitations o Brochure describing the Michigan Nonprofit Forum o Explanation of purpose of luncheon meeting o What questions wit 1 be addressed at the Forum luncheon Conference coordination and staff support: United Way of Michigan has agreed to provide coordination for this event. Additional staff support wil I be needed to develop materials, handle mailings. follow-up and luncheon and meeting arrangements. Recommendation to approach Kellogg Foundation to cover cost of staff person for 6-8 months. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 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 1989 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5e2827bc59c42477af239db56fb81ef7.pdf e57b85c583aae948bbeea49b228ad8eb PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Meeting of January 23, 1989 Lansing, Mich1gan The meeting of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum was held at the Cooley Law School in Lansing on Monday, January 23, 1989. The participants in the meeting were as follows: Thomas M. Bernthal, Executive Director, Michigan Community Col lege Association; Edward 0. Blews, Jr., President, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan; Donald Elliott, Executive Director, Michigan Association of School Administrators; Barbara Goldman, Executive Director, Michigan Council for the Arts; Justin King, Executive Director, Michigan Association of School Administrators; Beverley McDonald, Executive Director, Michigan League for Human Services; Linda Patterson, representing Dorothy A Johnson, President, Council of Michigan Foundations; Glenn Stevens. Executive Director, Presidents Council of State Universities of Michigan; James R. Tarrant, President, Michigan Health Council; and, Howard L. Shapiro, President, United Way of Michigan. Mr. Shapiro .opened the meeting with a review of the minutes of the November 29, 1988 meeting. It was suggested that future minutes need not be as detailed and only provide a summary and action items. There was brief discussion of the role of Kellogg Foundation and the need for their participation and support. It was pointed out that Dr. Mawby had requested to be kept informed and aware of the activities of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. It was also recognized that the Forum may need to turn to Kellogg Foundation for special proJects. The agenda and discussion centered on the planning for the luncheon meeting at which Governor James Blanchard would be asked to speak to a wide spectrum of nonprofit organizations. It would be important to demonstrate for the Governor the size of the nonprofit movement and their need to hear from public officials regarding the nonprofit movement. The focus of the Forum luncheon would be to highlight the goals of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum and the State's interest in this through: - promoting voluntarism - encouraging service to the community -state policy for nonprofit sector - role of the nonprofit organization - relationship of nonprofits to the concept of public/private sector partnership. �Page 2- Michigan Nonprofit Forum Meeting of January 23, 1989 The Forum luncheon and meeting would have a two-pronged strategy. In addition to trying to establish the most favorable climate for the nonprofit sector to operate, we want to establish the methods to improve the quality of life for the community and the state. The Forum luncheon would also be an opportunity for all the people who come to meet to generate the agenda --- through working sessions --- for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. This would be the mechanism for identifying issues of significance, policies that need our attention and the comn1on elements that need our attention. In preparation for securing the Governor / s participation, we need to provide the Governor with information and facts regarding the rich diversity of the nonprofit sector. Also, each of us could talk about our constituencies and its representatives. It was also important to begin talking to the policy people in the Governor / s office so that they would be familiar with our efforts. It was also felt that this should be a targeted invitation list which will focus on key volunteer leadership. A date for the Forum was the Fal 1 of 1989 but a specific date will await a report from each of the organizations regarding their calendars. A subgroup was formed to work out the specific details of the Forum and includes: Edward Blews, Glenn Stevens, Beverley McDonald, Justin King and Howard Shapiro. This subgroup will meet on February 23, 1989 and report to the ful 1 committee of Chief Executive Officers at the meeting on February 27, 1989. The meeting was then adjourned for lunch. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_MG_1989-01-23_Meeting-Summary Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1989-01-23 meeting summary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1989-01-23 meeting summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49404 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 1989-01-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4db9119d977b675d5bd2e96d91ab574b.pdf 47c2f31f65440f43d1a62e37a99a85c8 PDF Text Text TO: R. Mawby D. Johnson^ J. Orosz ' L. Patterson FROM: P. Ellis W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION Memorandum April 4, 1989 RE: Meeting of Michigan Nonprofit Forum (MNF) on March 28. 1989. and report on proposed MNF luncheon and meeting for Fal! of 1989 On March 28, 1989, MNF representatives met and discussed the attached paper. In attendance were Donald Elliott, Michigan Association of School Administrators; Barbara Goldman, Michigan Council for the Arts; Justin King, Michigan Association of School Boards; Glenn Stevens, Council of State College Presidents; Pete Ellis, Council of Michigan Foundations; Herb Yamanishi, representing the Michigan League for Human Services; and Howard Shapiro, United Way of Michigan. There was unanimous feeling that MNF continuation was important and that the late Fall conference by held. Some additional comments are as follows: 1. The conference would run from 10-2:15 p.m. on one of the following dates: November 16, 17, 28, or December 11, 12 (November 16 is a WKKF board date). The Kellogg Center or Radisson Hotel, Lansing would be the probable sites. 2. Governor Blanchard would be invited to be the speaker and RGM would be approached to offer the invitation. 3. The conference format would be as follows: 10:00 a.m. — Opening Session (DJ would preside) 10:30 a.m. — Workshops 12:00 p.m. — Lunch 1:30 p.m. — Discussion (open forum re MNF's future 2:15 p.m. — Adjournment 4. Special invitations would be tended to state minority and youth organizations to participate in the Forum and the program. 5. Some of the workshops' topics might be: a. b. Promoting the nonprofit sector Increase and improve philanthropy c. Youth, our most precious resource d. e. f. Economic impact of the nonprofit sector Promote leadership development Tax ... regulatory and legal issues �6. WKKF will be approached for funding of a part-time staff person to handle conference logistics. United Way of Michigan offered to be the facilitator. It was pointed out that WKKF will expect other organizations to share the cost of this event if WKKF is asked to support it. No indication was given regarding WKKF assistance. Pleased to discuss further as you deem appropriate. 569H Attachment � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_MG_1989-04-04_MNF-Meeting-Memo Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1989-04-04 meeting memo Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1989-04-04 meeting memo. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49405 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 1989-04-04 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/950204970fe7f8a497e2b8946e980060.pdf 8db19d83a72c5de5794a61a65e6dd372 PDF Text Text MEMORANDUM DATE: September 18, 1989 TO: Michigan Nonprofit Forum Founding Members FROM: Dorothy A. Johnson, President, Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) RE: Michigan Nonprofit Forum Committee Meeting Notes, August 28, 1989 The meeting was convened for the purpose of reviewing the Forum's present position, in light of Howard Shapiro's departure for New Jersey; and making some decisions on whether, or how, to move forward with this effort. The meeting was initiated by Ed Eagan and Dorothy Johnson. The following persons were in attendance: Edward Blews, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan; Dorothy Johnson, CMF; Donald Elliott, Michigan Association of School Boards; James Tarrant, Michigan Health Council; Beverley McDonald, Michigan League for Human Services; Edward Eagan, United Way of Michigan; Justin King, Michigan Association of School Boards; Peter Ellis, W. K. Kellogg Foundation; and Linda Patterson, CMF. Committee members reported on recent activities including preliminary thoughts for a November Conference; an invitation extended to Dr. Ellis to attend September meeting of nonprofit associations throughout the United States; and the continued need to develop the Michigan Association. Beverley McDonald, representing the Michigan League for Human Services, and Peter Ellis, will both attend the September meeting of the group in hopes of learning more about how the Michigan Nonprofit Forum might be organized to take advantage of our unique qualities and needs ... research, . .dia relations, legislation, and advocacy. Consensus was reached on the following points: 1. The effort to form a statewide group to -represent the mutual interests of Michigan nonprofit organizations should be continued. The original group of 10 initiating organizations should continue to work together to develop an operating structure and philosophical basis for that group using the "Michigan Nonprofit Forum Concept Paper" as the guiding outline. 2. Plans for a November Conference should be postponed until further organizational development is accomplished. 3. Beverley McDonald and Peter Ellis would attend the September Nonprofit Association Conference and share information with the group. 4. Peter Ellis volunteered to draft a Case Statement for the group which will incorporate the ideas of the concept paper with an operating structure. The Case Statement would respect the uniqueness of �2 Michigan; and the group recognizes that its leadership will come from Forum leaders -- not the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, which is only offering to facilitate a developmental process which might be helpful. 5. Beverley McDonald was asked to draft a characterization describing how the Michigan nonprofit climate is unique from other states. 6. All current members were asked to develop a list of prospective members which might help the forum to accurately represent the state's nonprofit sector. 7. A NEXT MEETING DATE of Monday, October 30, 1989, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Lansing, was set with the following agenda in mind: a. A report from Beverley McDonald and Peter Ellis about the nonprofit organizations' meeting which they will be attending in San Francisco September 21-23, 1989. b. Review of the draft Case Statement. c. Discussion of a membership-expansion luncheon which might include a keynote speaker (Jon Pratt from Minnesota) and development workshop sessions to identify pertinent mutual concerns. d. Discussion of an annual nonprofit conference which would include the volunteer leadership of statewide organizations, and present opportunities for networking and issue discussion. The group thanked Peter Ellis for his leadership at this crucial juncture and volunteered to be of individual assistance as needed. He will notify the Forum staff members of the next meeting. LBP/jmc:267I 575H:31 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_MG_1989-09-18_MNF-Meeting-Memo Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1989-09-18 meeting memo Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1989-09-18 meeting memo. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 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 1989-09-18 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/eb70b85a83fe4e240bfa934231acaa24.pdf c64208ccd8524bff0d20dbfb8253aa21 PDF Text Text COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS Michigan Nonprofit Forum 903 E. Michigan Ave. Albion MI 49224 (517) 629-5040 February 22, 1990 MEMORANDUM 10: Thomas M. Bernthal Edward J. Eagen Barbara Goldman Dorothy Johnson Beverley L. McDonald James Tarrant Edward 0. Slews Don Elliott Robert Ivory Justin King Glenn Stevens FROM: MaryellenJ. Lewis SUBJECT: Draft Proposal Here are three rough pieces of the proposal to implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum (MNF). I continue to work on the narrative, but I need your input on these pages as soon as possible by phone. I will call each of you early next week to get your comments. By then you should also receive the completed draft, but these pages address the heart of the proposal: (1) The third revised Summary/Mission Statement. (2) The first Workplan draft (without timeline). (3) The first best-guess budget. Give me your best advice. I will work over the weekend, so feel free to call me then if you prefer: (517) 629-5040. Then, as you know, I w i l l get a complete proposal to you by Wednesday or Thursday, for discussion at our meeting on Friday. If all goes well, Kellogg expects to hear from us by about March 15. Best regards, Maryellen J. Lewis MNF Consultant A'n Association of Foundations and Corfj<>rnti»i> Making Grants for Charitable Pur}><.>*< s. �(3rd draft, 2/19/90) Proposal: To Implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Summary: Leaders of ten statewide organi zations concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan have been working as a Steering Committee since August 1988 to design the Michigan Nonprofit Forum: a strategic network of statewide organizations that wi 11 seek to advance the shared i nterests and concerns of Michigan's nonprofit sector. Those founding members now propose to implement the Forum to operate over the next five years, guided by its Steering Committee of ten to fifteen member organizations (represented on the Steering Committee by their Presidents/Chairs and thei r CEOs). The founding Steering Committee members include the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, the Counci1 of Michigan Foundations, the Michigan Association of. School Administrators, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the Michigan Community College Association, the Michigan Council for the Arts, the Michigan Health Council, the Michigan League for Human Services, the Presidents Council of State Universities of Michigan, and the United Way of Michigan. The primary mission of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum w i l l be: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector and to help advance the cause of voluntari sm and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the MNF w i l l promote dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community development, education, religion) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise p u b l i c awareness and recognition of the sector's significant contri butions. To accomplish this mission, the Forum w i l l undertake activities in these four areas over the next five years: (1) Dialogue: The Forum w i l l regularly convene discussions among sector leaders on key and emerging issues, such as those related to taxes, governance and l i a b i l i t y ; it w i l l serve both as a catal yst for understandi ng and a resource for further action. Further, through cooperation with existing networks across the state—such as those represented by the member organizations—the Forum w i l l promote dissemination of that kind of dialogue throughout all levels of the sector, in order to raise the quality and extent of local discussion and �•informed action "in the state as a whole. (2) Information Sharing and Research: The Forum will also compile and disseminate current information and insights, as a basis for analysis, planning and action in the state, both within the sector and among policymakers and the public. It w i l l not only serve as a responsive "clearinghouse" of information on the nonprofit sector (with a Michigan bent), but w i l l also serve a leadership role in raising awareness and understanding of emerging issues. In particular, it w i l l serve as an information resource on Michigan's nonprofit sector for those seeking to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. The Forum w i l l also seek to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars of the nonprofit sector, so that a more solid knowledge base w i l l underlie p u b l i c policy and practice in the state. In collaboration with Michigan's colleges and universities, the Forum w i l l promote collaborative analysis and broader reporting on the role, diversity, capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. (3) Advocacy: The Steering Committee represents unique access to a large part of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. Although member organizations monitor issues impacting their fields, the MNF w i l l serve as a hub for gathering and disseminating critical information on sector-wide issues. The Forum w i l l serve as an efficient exchange on current policy issues shared across the nonprofit sector, keeping Michigan's nonprofit sector f u l l y informed and up to date. Also, on issues of common concern, based on unanimous consent of the Steering Committee, the Forum w i l l add its voice in the policy arena and its efforts to m o b i l i z i n g support throughout the state. f4) Capacity-Bui 1 ding: W h i l e many support services are provided by Michigan's nonprofit associations, many nonprofits have not been reached. Nonetheless, human resource and organizational development in the nonprofit sector are w i d e l y recognized as critical investments for the 1990s. Therefore, working through its member organizations, the MNF w i l l seek to identify existing in-state resources for technical assistance and education in philanthropy and voluntarism, as well as areas of need and interest in the state. Using that information as a guide, the MNF w i l l work to match assistance/experience with need/interest, and to develop local and regional structures that w i l l sustain that kind of assistance in the future. The Forum not only w i l l provi de a mechanism for i ncreasi ng awareness of resources across the sector but also w i l l serve as a catalyst for collaborative planning and action. �Workolan [Timeline to followl START-UP TASKS Establish office and procedures. Schedule quarterly Steering Committee meetings, for governance and plannlng. Compile segmented resource list of associations and organizations, service centers and providers, MI scholars of the nonprofit sector, key c i v i c leaders, other knowledgeable persons—for MNF's operating network. Develop liaisons Interns. with colleges and universities for student Develop collaborative mechanisms with associations organizations conducting related work In the state. and Disseminate information about the MNF: written and oral presentations through newsletters and state/local/reglonal meetlngs. Develop working relations with key state leaders and personnel for legislative updates and Information sharing. Collect and compile existing MI and local Information and materials (e.g., local surveys of nonproflts) that w i l l supplement and augment Information to be received from MSU's current statewide "snapshot" of the MI nonprofit sector—to begin to establish the MNF Information Clearinghouse. ACTIVITIES CV f1) Dialogue Identify key participants for productive bi-monthly forums. Identify issues and resource persons. Conduct six bi-monthly MNF Lansing Forums annually. Identify local sponsors and resource persons for local/regional Forums, to carry the dialogue about critical Issues to the grassroots level. Conduct six local/regional forums annually. Cultivate local/regional spin-off dialogues (two per year) that �w i l l be self-sustaining and mutually-reinforcing through the MNF network. Develop dissemination mechanisms for state/reglonal/local Forum Insights, Including a quarterly MNF Newsletter. (2) Information-Sharing and Research Collect and d i s t i l l current Information Into Issues papers—and/or arrange for experts to prepare non-technical papers In their areas of expertise—on the nonprofit sector, especially the role, diversity, capacity and Impact of the nonprofit sector In Michigan. (12 per year.) Develop and use a dissemination network for the issue papers, i n c l u d i n g member organi zations (for distribution to thei r members) and key civic leaders across the state. Develop a mechanism for responding to specific inquiries about the Michigan nonprofit sector—that is, implement the MNF Information Clearinghouse. Develop collaborative mechanisms for networking among scholars of the MI nonprof11 sector, i ncludi ng the MNF Research Update (quarterly—probably a column of the newsletter). Through member organizations, identify research and policy issues to guide researchers of the sector. Through member organizations, facilitate research to investigate those questions. Conduct or co-sponsor two "scholars forums" on the MI nonprofit sector annually, focussing on issues of pressing concern in this state. Through member organizations and the media, disseminate MI research insights. With the Michigan Community College Association, develop and implement a MNF computer bulletin board (using the MCCA facility and 800 number), including a menu of sector-wide resources (such as legislative updates, updates on funding sources, workshops, technical assistance), as well as fieldspecific communications maintained by sponsoring organizations (e.g., neighborhood associations information). Develop and implement a strategy to l i n k major communities and regions, then others, into the MNF computer network. �(3) Advocacy Develop 1Inkages for gathering and disseminating Information on critical and emerging Issues common to the MI nonprofit sector (such as the ongoing "legislative updates"—a column In the newsletter and a section of the computer bulletin board). Develop efficient communication 1Inkages (through member organizations, nonprof1t clrculars, conferences, local forums and associations, the media, other communication hubs) for getting Information out through the state, and gathering Insight In. Develop a media relations strategy, and disseminate targeted press releases regularly, to raise p u b l i c awareness of the MI nonprofit sector and the Issues affecting It. Based on unanimous consent of the Steering Committee, use those mechanisms to mobilize joint action on Issues shared across the MI nonprofit sector. (4) Capacity-BuiIdlng Identify and contact all In-state sources of technical assistance and human resource development for MI nonprofit organizations (e.g., on fundralslng, board development, management, p u b l i c relations, volunteer recruitment; also Insurance pools, joint purchasing). Identify and contact all In-state Initiatives to promote voluntarism and philanthropy, especially those In precollege and higher education Institutions. Through member organizations, Identify areas of need and Interest not currently served. Help to match assistance/experience with unmet need/Interest. Develop collaborative strategies that w i l l establish local/regional structures (two per year) to sustain these kinds of supports eventually In all parts of the state, linked through the MNF network. Through local sponsors, conduct four practical workshops annually, related to the MNF mission. �MNF BUDGET (annual for 5 years) PERSONNEL COSTS Executive director (range: salary & 2Q% fringe) Admin, secretary (range: salary & 20% fringe) 2 rotating student internships Staff travel $48-60,000 21-27,000 25,000 4,000 OFFICE EXPENSE *Rent & utilities (includes 3 pkg spaces) 4,200 *Office equipment (including 2 PC systems, 4 phones, 1 typewriter) (UNITED WAY OFFERS USE OF COPIER & FAX) 10,000 Furniture (in addition to donated) 1,000 Telephone: Instal1 ation (3 1ines, 4 stations) Monthly @ $300. 500 3,600 *Photocopies 2,500 Supplies 1,500 Subscriptions & publications Mi sc. overhead 1,000 2,000 * To be reimbursed to United Way PROGRAM EXPENSES 4 steering committee meetings 400 6 Forums in Lansing 1,800 6 regional/local forums (in cooperation with local sponsors) 1,800 1 presentation to a national conference 1,000 [Grantmaker/Grantseeker co-sponsorshi p??] ???? Honoraria for 8 papers/presentations @250 Related travel (12 @ $125) 2,000 1,500 �Publication and dissemination costs (above in-kind contributions by MNF member organizations) 3,000 Computer bulletin board: operators (6 @ $100/mo.) 7,200 honoraria for network 10 modums/year for new network hubs, O200 2,000 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_CMF-1990-Draft-Proposal-to-Implement-MNF Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-02-22 CMF draft proposal to implement MNF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-02-22 CMF draft proposal to implement MNF. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49457 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-02-22 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f7580f27f2961f7698709a72c219b111.pdf 5b2aa367f90520a23eef058ed35b2bde PDF Text Text Agenda Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn April 12, 1990 — 4:30 p.m. 1) Welcome and Call to Order: 2) Comments. 3) Staff Report on MNF Current Status. 4) Next Steps. a. b. c. Governance Funding Staffing 5) Discussion and Comments. 6) Adj ournment. Dorothy A. Johnson, Acting Chair � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-04-12_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-04-12 steering committee agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-04-12 steering committee agenda. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49421 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-04-12 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/82cad5346360fc2beb6a59412d0a6b55.pdf f971219bdd591d2cbed0f66904fed4e4 PDF Text Text EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Michigan Nonprofit Forum In response to pressing changes and challenges in the nonprofit sector, a small group of leaders concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan met on August 3 1 , 1988 to consider the formation of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. I n i t i a l l y conceived as a mechanism to convene members for joint discussions about shared issues, the Forum has evolved into an entity charged with facilitating a new awareness and increased capacity of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and with serving as a "mediating structure" between funders, nonprofits and the p u b l i c (working collaboratively with existing efforts in the state) to promote the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy for the P u b l i c Good. The M i c h i g a n Nonprofit Forum differs substantially from the increasing number of statewide nonprofit associations that are emerging across the country. The Forum w i l l not itself serve as a trade association, competing for memberships and support with existing associations in Michigan. Nor w i l l it provide the fieldspecific services and advocacy provided by current Michigan associations. Instead, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum creates, for the first time, a statewide mechanism for dialog, planning and cooperative action among a l l stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. U n l i k e any existing state association of nonprofits, the Forum has brought together in its Steering Committee and its design not just traditional charities, but also p u b l i c and private funders and taxsupported institutions (such as the public schools and universities) that also have an increasingly-recognized stake. The activities of the Forum address voluntarism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector not as proprietary interests but as p u b l i c goods, which broadly affect the state's economy, polity and quality of life, and which therefore merit careful analysis and planning, human resource development, informed p u b l i c discussion, and dependable investment. MNF Mission and Goals. Nonprofit Forum is: The primary mission of the Michigan to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the Forum promotes dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community development, education, r e l i g i o n ) and economic sectors (nonprofit, p u b l i c and for-profit) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise p u b l i c awareness and recognition of the nonprofit sector's role and significant contributions in Michigan. �To accomplish this mission, the Forum undertakes activities in these five areas: (1) Dialogue: The Forum regularly convenes meetings among sector leaders and stakeholders on key issues, such as those related to state and federal legislation, governance and l i a b i l i t y ; it serves as both a resource for understanding and a catalyst for further action. (2) Information Sharing and Research: The Forum compiles and disseminates current information and insights, as a basis for analysis, planning and action. The Forum also works to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars of the nonprofit sector, toward a more solid knowledge base for p u b l i c policy and practice in the state. (3) P u b l i c Policy Information: In addition to its broader information-sharing function, the Forum seeks greater awareness and understanding of p u b l i c policy issues that effect the sector as a whole. (4) Capacity-BuiIdi ng: Human resource and organizational development in the nonprofit sector are w i d e l y recognized as critical investments for the 1990s. So, w i t h i n the Forum's broad mission of improved sector effectiveness and greater p u b l i c understanding and commitment, the Forum's Steering Committee seeks to increase awareness of resources across the sector and serves as a catalyst for collaborative p l a n n i n g and action. (5) Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar: As a centerpiece for its work, the Forum has assumed responsibility for the Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminal now in its third yeat which brings the sector's stakeholders together for day-long presentations and di scussions. The Forum's Steering Committee serves as the governing body. Although it is not intended to represent a l l stakeholders—an impossible task—it does bring together a small number of statewide organizations with broad reach into many fields. The ten founding organizations on the Steering Committee are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts M i c h i g a n Health Council Michigan League for Human Services Presidents Council, State Universities of M i c h i g a n United Way of M i c h i g a n � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-04-12_Executive-Summary Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-04-12 steering committee executive summary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-04-12 steering committee executive summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49422 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-04-12 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5c106cee79a969cc7abb1965cd29c1ed.pdf 39fbb34491fe3eec80b2e0167ee55dd1 PDF Text Text AGENDA Monday October 30, 1989 10:00 a.m. Regency Room I, Radisson Hotel 1. Welcome 2. Approval of previous minutes 3. Report on the National Conference for Nonprofit Associations, San Francisco 4. Review case statement 5. Discuss future options . 6. 7. PRE/lcrnl 0081H/2 Next meeting date Adjournment �CORRECTED MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Minutes of the Steer i ng Committee Meet i ng October 30, 1989--10:00 A.M. Radisson Hotel, Lansing Present: Edward 0. Slews, Association of Independent CollBges and Uni versit i es of Mich1gan; Edward J. Eagen, United Way of Mich 1ga n ; Don Ell i ott, Michigan Association of School Administrators; Dorothy Johnson , Counc i 1 of Michigan Foundations; Justin K1 ng, Mi ch i gan Association of School Boards; Beverley McDonald, Mi ch1gan League for Human Serv i ces; Gl enn Stevens, Presidents Counc i l o f State Un i versities of Michigan; James Tarrant, Michigan Health Counc i 1 ; and Sh i r 1 ey Stock, Michigan Community Co 11 ege Assoc i ation ( representing Thomas M. Bernthal ) . Guest: Maryellen J. Lew i s, consu l tant. Absent: Thomas M. Ber ntha l , Michigan Community College Association; and Barbara Go l dman, Michigan Council for the Arts. 1. Dorothy Johnson opened committee, expressed sincere untimely death of Dr. Pete Committee members reaffirmed Mi chigan Nonprofit Forum and ab l y by Dr. Ell is. the meeting and, on beha 1 f of the regret and sense of loss with the Ellis of the Kellogg Foundat i on. their commitment to further i ng the to carrying on the initiative led so Mrs. Johnson referred to the credentials reviewed by Comm i ttee members on Maryellen J. Lewis. At the pleasure of the Committee , Ms. James agreed to undertake Dr. Ell is' support role for t he Committee's work. 2. Mi nutes of the August 28 meeting were approved. 3. Mrs. McDona 1 d reported on the meeting she attended i n San Francisco with Dr. Ell is: the first National Conference f o r Nonprofit Associations. At that meeting, the growing number o f trade associations for nonprofits across the country were presented and discussed, and groundwork was 1 aid for the first nat 1on a 1 association of nonprofits. She noted especially that most 1f no t all these associations provided direct services to their members. 4. After reaffirming the case statement, members discussed the h i story of th i s Steering Committee and agreed that its or1g 1na l focus sti ll remained paramount: finding ways to pr o mo ~ e voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan, and to improve th e cond i tions of the nonprofit sector. 5. Members discussed future options for the MNF. The earlier pl a n to have a rotat i ng, vo l untar y p l anning group to convene a nd hos~ For ums had proved to be unrea l 1st i c. Instead, some form of s t a ffed �office seemed more reasonab l e. Members agreed to e xplore poss i b l e options in the com i ng weeks, meet i ng with Maryellen Lewis a nd each other , in order to develop a plan for the next meet i ng. Members agreed on certain i ssues: -- th at a proposa l wou l d be deve l oped for the Foundat i o n , wh i ch has a real i nterest in the Forum; Ke l l o gg --that the Grantmaker / Grantsee ker Conference would bec ome a pro j ect of the Forum, e i ther solely or in collaborat i on w1t h other partners; --that t he i ssue of advocacy as a part of the Forum ' s mi s s1on must be considered and worded carefully, and must be l 1mi ted to i ssues supported by a consensus of the Committee; --that each Steering Comm i ttee organizational member wou ld ma ke a financ i a l contr i but i on as part of the proposal to th e Kellogg Foundat i on, to demonstrate commitment. 6. No meet i ng date was set. I nstead, members agreed to meet wi th Ms . Lew i s and set the ne xt meet i ng date thereafter. 7. The meet i ng adjourned at 1 2 :00. �CONCEPT PAPER MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM - BACKGROUND We affirm that nonprofit organizations in Michigan have common interests and goals even though the specific purposes for which they were formed are different. The nonprofit sector is facing challenges and opportunities that require collaboration -- enabling all nonprofits to benefit from a shared relationship and utilizing the best skills and strengths of each organization. There are areas of mutual interest for all nonprofits, including: 1. Promote awareness of the role, diversity, capacity, and impact of the sector. 2. Research; 3. Media and marketing activities; 4. Legislative and regulatory issues and concerns, at both the state and national level; 5. Advocacy; 6. Education and Leadership Development, both volunteer and professional; 7. Increasing philanthropy and encouraging volunteerism; 8. Recognition of the nonprofit sector, especially the economic impact of nonprofit organizations. 9. Program progress and services which strengthen the ability of nonprofit agencies to fulfill us their missions. PURPOSE The Michigan Nonprofit Forum is a ns twork of nonprofit organizatio~ united for the purpose of discussion, plann i ng and collaborative action on issues which affect the nonprofit movement in Michigan. This is achieved through special meetings, conferences and the exchange of material relative to specific topics identified as high priority. · �2 ORGANIZATION The Michigan Nonprofit Forum is an informal network, the members of which are determined by the initial nonprofit organizations participating in this effort. It serves without an established set of bylaws or formal structure. Staffing needs are met by the nonprofit organizations and shift depending on the need or capability being sought. The chief volunteer and executive officer of each organization serve as a committee of the whole with assignments being made to specific groups of persons or to an individual. Meetings are determined on the basis of specific projects and the timeliness required or on an "as needed" basis to be determined by any of the nonprofit organizations. The organizations come together at least quarterly for a planned activity or for general sharing of information and ideas. ACTIVITIES The Michigan Nonprofit Forum would become an organization that may build joint activities and programs to meet specific needs identified by the organization's leadership. This may include: 1. Legislative coalitions on issues affecting the nonprofit movement at the state and federal level and which are best served by bringing together nonprofit groups to respond as a united force, on issues such as tax deductions for nonprofits, reductions in federal/state support and unrelated business income tax regulations; 2. Conferences and educational seminars on topics of related interest or for the purpose of training volunteers or professionals in special skill areas or on topics which affect the nonprofit movement; 3. Research projects in order to expand the knowledge in theory and practice of nonprofit organizations as well as to study the impact of nonprofit organizations from the economic, volunteer or service activity level; 4. Marketing and media activities to promote a positive image of nonprofit organizations and offer recognition for outstanding efforts of donors, volunteers, and professionals; 5. Volunteer leadership development to improve skills in individuals to serve as volunteers and board members for nonprofit organizations and to identify persons to serve in this role. �3 It may be appropriate to choose one or two activities to begin efforts. This will assist in determining if there is significant interest in this type of organization and the willingness of others to participate. Two activities that might be considered could be the legislative and research areas. OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE ---- 1. One of the ten participating nonprofit organizations could be chosen as the "host" for the inistrative a aratus of the Forum. The host organization would provide office space and office equipment for the "secretariat" of the Forum consisting of positions of Executive Director and Executive Secretary. The "secretariat" would be responsible for the general administration of the Forum, including calling and coordinating meetings, and providing a channel of communication among the Forum's members. A goal might be to take on the organization of the 1991 "Grantmaker-Grantseeker III Meeting," now coordinated jointly by the Council of Michigan Foundations and the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, Michigan Chapters. After a period of time, a decision would be made whether to keep the secretariat under the aegis of the "host" organization, or to [ 'spin" it off as a free-standing organization. 2. All of the ten participating nonprofit organizations could collaborate to establish a free-standing secretariat organization with the positions of Executive Director and Executive Secretary. The secretariat would be responsible for general administration of the Forum, and would call meetings at spaces provided by Forum members. The other functions of the secretariat would be identical to those provided in option No. 1, above. Similarly, a goal would be to take over the management of the Grantmaker-Grantseeker meeting. After the grant period, a decision would be made to maintain the secretariat as the nucleus of an inde endent Non rofit Forum, or canso idate it within a member organization 9f the Forum as 1n option No. 1, above. 3. The Michigan Nonprofit Forum could consider becoming a larger membership organization. This could be achieved by means ot a "hosted" secretariat as envisioned in option No. 1, or through a free-standing secretariat, as outlined in option No. 2. The staffing needs would be larger than those described in either of the options above, perhaps requiring a part-time Assistant Director, and a part-time secretary in addition to the Executive Director and the Executive Secretary described above. The goal would be to recruit an additional 20-25 statewide nonprofits as members by the end of the grant period. Also, membership would be thrown open to individuals. By the end of the grant period, the Forum w u be artially sustained by membershi fees rom organizations and individuals, but would still need to ra1se lemental funds from corporations, foundations, and ivers. �4 4. Another organization, outside of the founding group, would be identified to implement either Option 1 or 2. 5. ·Contract with a Michigan research organization to do a feasibility/market study of the nonprofit sector to determine the need for and acceptability of such an organization. 6. Hold a membership-expansion luncheon and include a keynote speaker from a statewide nonprofit association in conjunction with several development workshops to identify pertinent concerns. 7. Hold an annual nonprofit conference and include the volunteer leadership of statewide organizations and discuss opportunities for networking and discussion. 8. Others JJO/rgll9N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-04-12_Previous-Meeting-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-04-12 steering committee previous meeting minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-04-12 steering committee previous meeting minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49423 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-04-12 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c0231b5a48331bcc9eee85435c42eb74.pdf 5ed60ff3c0bb9dbdcfe16a8820a56973 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Agenda May 10, 1990 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM AICUM--Michigan National Tower, Suite 650 1. Welcome 2. Review of the Minutes, 3/2 and 4/12 meetings 3. Report of A. B. C. the Ad Hoc Nominating Task Group Report and Discussion Election of New Members Recommended Further Action 4. Report of the Ad Hoc Governance Task Group A. Report and Discussion B. Selection of a Chairperson C. Recommended Further Action 5. Program Development A. Staff Report B. Discussion C. Action 1. Set Priorities 2. Select Workteams 6. Other Business � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-05-11_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee agenda. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49424 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/405c10121eb36aac48ac0d31518b1116.pdf 2eaaa5aca91340105d0146a8704c7ba3 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT FORUM . REPORT OF THE GOVERJIANCI 't18X GROUP TASK GROUP MEMBERSHIP: A. Bob Ivory Dottie Johnson Glenn Stevens AT-LARGE KEMBBRSBIP& Issues: 1. The current co~position of the MNF steering Committee is made up of associations or membership organizations representing constituencies across the state. 2. The Steering Committee's resources and perspective could be enhanced by selected "at large" or "outside" perspectives from such fields as business, government, philanthropy or clients served by associations, etc. Recommendation: The Governance Task Group recommends the following: 1. B. Five "at large" positions be added to the MNF to represent such interests as business, government, philanthropy, clients, etc. LBADERSRIP POSITIOB: Issues: 1. Establish position of Chairperson and select a person to serve as Chairperson to direct the Board process during year one. 2. Ideally, the Chairperson should be a volunteer with an understandinq of non-profit sector, capacity to reach across the various seqments of the sector and time to provide such leadership. Recommendations: 1. Dr. Russ Mawby has been informally approached about his willingness to provide this leadership in year one. �Governance Task Group Paqe 2 The Governance Task Group recommends that Dr. Mawby be formally requested to serve as the Chairperson for year one. 2. In year one, it is recommendedd that a second volunteer leader be selected to serve as Vice Chairperson to Dr. Mawby, with the intent of being positioned as year two Chairperson. The Task Group would recommend the name of Helen Philpott of Flint, an active volunteer with Flint Foundation and former Chairperson of United Way of Michiqan, as Vice Chairperson for year one. C. STAPP SELECTIOlU Issues: 1. The position of Executive Director of the MNF is an important leadership role and requires an ~ selection process to select the best candidate for this position. 2. Maintaining the momentum of the initial activities ot MNF is also critical in order to assure measurable proqress in year one. Recommendations: 1. The Governance Task Group recommends that Maryellen Lewis be appointed Acting Executive Director by the Steering Committee for the first six months of the grant period. (Action so taken at April 12 meeting, following GrantmakersjGrantseekers Conference.) 2. During the first six months of the project, a selection committee be named to conduct the search process for the position of Executive Director of the MNF. The selection process should be completed by the beginning of the seventh month of year one of the project. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-05-11_Governance-Task-Group Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee governance task group Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee governance task group. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49425 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ea6551e71e94560b7c4f333adaebddfa.pdf a1d717fd842f9f7e6b720019a0c9fa06 PDF Text Text Michigan Nonprofit Forum c/o AICUM 650 M i c h i g a n National Tower Lansing MI 48933 517/372-9160 Memorandum To: Steering Committee Members From: Maryellen J. Lewis, Acting Executive Director Date: May 8, 1990 Subject: The Media and the Nonprofit Sector: Background Recommendati ons and As a result of Pete E l l i s ' yearlong nurturing, the MNF has an opportunity to collaborate with a highly respected media organization to impact the scope and depth of reporting on the sector that reaches the M i c h i g a n p u b l i c . As a collaborator, the MNF would not have administrative responsibi1ity--the project would be staffed in Michigan through the media organization—nor would it be involved in funding. Instead, the Forum would be choosing to serve as advisor (as it has from the beginning, through Pete E l l i s ) and as access point to nonprofits throughout the state, and also to assist in planting beneficial outcomes in the state for longterm benefits (e.g., by creating a resource bank of "experts" who could assist others in their fields, or by assisting associations to do the same). As a result of this Steering Committee's interest in the media as a vehicle for raising p u b l i c awareness of the nonprofit sector, Pete E l l i s laid groundwork for the MNF to assist in a statewide, yearlong Michigan Communication Project that would serve these broad purposes: (1) Educate the media about the nonprofit sector's key role in addressing social problems; (2) Raise the level of sophistication of nonprofit organizations to articulate their social missions and impacts to the p u b l i c through the media; and (3) At the end of the year, bring the two audiences together, to address shared concerns in Socratic dialog. The Foundation for American Communications (FACS). (Descriptive materials attached.) 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JBAQ ipLW UL qoBdWL pBOjq B eABLj oq 'seLBeqBjqs PUB seiuetiq [BuoLq.LppB epn^oui. oq UB[d qBqq j.o uoLSUBdxe UB oq pe[ sjepunj. [BLq.ueqod qqiM PUB SLwai u e [ [ e X j B w u,qLM s u o L s s n o s L p •dou.s^joM uoLqBonp3 q.sLLBUjnop euo joj. jeu.qe6oq sq.s L MBJP oq euieuiq 6 u L Z L L L q o u j eu,q SB Aiy3AOd ssn oq U B [ d eA iqBJoqB[ B j.0 queiudo|_eAep ei)q oq pe[ X a [ j e A e g M ^ L ^ s u o L s s n o s L p S L H ueLL^-^W PUB uosugor X e [ J 8 A e g X L JB [no LqjBd 'sjequjeai dNW Jeqqo u,qLM qoeuuoo oq LULU peBjn oqw 'uosuu.or eLq'qoa u,qLM u.onoq. UL SBM e o t A J O L u e s SOVd ' X q j B o o w jeqed ' u,qBep s.eqed -ieqj-V •jeaiLuns eqq. jeAO SOVd M ^ L M �FOUNDATION FORAMERICANCOMML!MCATK)NS Peter C. McCarty Senior Vice President 1 J J J J J I J J 1 1 1 1 1 1 213/851-7372 3800 Barham Bl., Suite 409, Los Angeles, California 90068 Introduction . ,__ The Foundation for American Communications is a national, nonprofit, educational, Institute established in 1976. FACS mission is to improve the quality of information reaching the public through the news. Our goal is to expand the ability of journalists to understand and analyze issues in such areas as the economy, law, ethics, science and international affairs and to provide sources of the news an Improved understanding of the journalism process. Since 1979 the Foundation for American Communications has provided intensive short-term issue education for professional journalists. More than 5,500 editors, reporters, and others in the news process have benefited from FACS programs conducted throughout the United States. FACS journalism education conferences are funded by news organizations and charitable foundations. FACS also presents source education programs on the news process for academic, business and nonprofit organizations. During the last six years, FACS has taught over 45,000 nonprofit representatives to effectively communicate their story to the public primarily through the news media. In 1988, FACS initiated a new curriculum 1n strategic marketing for nonprofit organizations. These programs provide independent sector executives with a better system of analysis that allows for the improved identification of needs of both donors and consumers. The marketing program helps organizations effectively combine media relations, program development, fundraising, and promotions. Background Shortly after the formation of the United States, a young French aristocrat and philosopher, Alex de Tocqueville, visited America and became fascinated with the Independent sector of society. He observed that Americans solved social problems through private initiative, unlike other societies that relied on the state. He recognized the importance of small voluntary institutions and their involvement in the American experiment. Nonprofit organizations and charitable donors populate philanthropy, sometimes called the world of the "third sector." The third sector has distilled the best qualities of both private and public into a specialized enterprise combining the voluntarist, public-spirited side of business and the grass roots, participatory side of public activity. FACS plays a unique role by successfully bringing together representatives from business, journalism and philanthropic sectors to meet community needs. This is accomplished by teaching the leadership of the "not for profit" sectors how to better communicate their stories to the public through the news process. When a nonprofit organization is successful in communicating their story, several positive things happen that help them accomplish their mission. They have a better opportunity to attract more volunteers, increase donations to meet their financial needs and solve the needs of their communities. �FACS Communications Program for the Independent Sector has become a major resource for helping leaders 1n the nonprofit community. These programs have be primarily developed and presented through grants from The Gannett Foundation. I I I I I I I 1 1 FACS and the Gannett Foundation developed the curriculum material to teach Individuals how to understand their role 1n the news process. The State Communications Project After years of educating journalists about economics and teaching nonprofit executives how the news media works, FACS observed some chronic problems that demanded a new educational approach. Under a grant from The James R. Irvine Foundation, FACS conducted a focus group consisting of economists, marketing, media experts, community development and foundation executives to determine what approaches would meet the specific educational needs of nonprofits. The focus group clearly defined the following educational needs: * Economic, marketing and media education for nonprofit and foundation people involved with community development * Journalism education programs on the economic news of community development. FACS, with the sponsorship of the San Francisco Chronicle and The James R. Irvine Foundation conducted a conference titled "Marketing, Economics and the Media" on November 29 in San Francisco. The purpose of the workshop was to educate participants about marketing, economics and media relations. FACS scholars presented lectures and lead a media panel in a discussion of basic economic theories and marketing applications with participants. A second conference 1s schedule for January 24 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Times. The James R. Irvine Foundation and FACS will sponsor this workshop. Since 1981 over 45,000 nonprofit leaders have attended FACS communications programs for the independent sector. FACS is working with The Gannett Foundation, The Meadows Foundation and The James R. Irvine Foundation to provide news media and marketing education programs for nonprofit and volunteer organizations. 1 1 More than 11,000 nonprofit leaders attended our programs in 1988. We have 65 programs scheduled this year and have distributed more than 165,000 copies of the Media Resource Guide. In 1989, we estimate that we will train close to 12,000. We also conduct special "in-house" workshops and provide counseling to several national and community nonprofits. 1 The Gannett Foundation provides funding for FACS nonprofit programs nationwide. The Meadows Foundation and The James R. Irvine Foundation sponsor programs on a statewide basis. The Colorado Department of Education, KUSA-TV and US WEST Communications funded media and marketing education programs for principals, teachers and administrators throughout Colorado. 1 ] �Foundations The Gannett Foundation The Ford Foundation Knight Foundation The Pew Charitable Trusts The Meadows Foundation King Foundation Joyce Foundation New York Newspaper Publishers Foundation Gates Foundation Dodge Jones Foundation Capital Cities Foundation Cox Enterprises Tribune Company Times-Mirror Foundation News Organizations: Los Angeles Times Newsday Chicago Tribune The Arizona Republic The Dallas Morning News The Detroit News Detroit Free Press Houston Chronicle Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sacramento Bee Cox Newspapers Media General Capital Cities/ABC NBC New York State Broadcasters The Denver Post New York Daily News New Jersey Press Association Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-05-11_Memorandum Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee memorandum Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee memorandum. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49426 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/177c3f77e4422c4393174e1b5fb35307.pdf f4d6c8953cf543b6238f9596f6160c61 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting APRIL 12, 1990--4:30 PM Hyatt Regency, Dearborn Present: [See attached roster] 1 . C a l l to Order and Introductions. Dorothy Johnson convened the meeting and began the introductions around the table. 2. Comments. Russell Mawby commended the Steering Committee on its significant progress since meeting in his office 20 months before. The common ground identified at that meeting had proved to be s o l i d , and the group had clearly learned how to work together effectively and creatively, sorting through critical ideas and now developing a significant plan and structure. Much work lies ahead, but the challenge has clearly been accepted. 3. Staff Report on MNF Current Status. Maryellen Lewis briefly reviewed the status of the proposal to the Kellogg Foundation, the new Executive Summary, and current staff work to flesh out (a) activities committed in the proposal that are now being developed, and (b) c l o s e l y - a l l i e d themes of interest to Committee members that w i l l be brought to the Committee for review. 4. Next Steps. Governance. Dorothy Johnson reported the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Governance Task Group, that the Steering Committee expand to include not only additional organizational members (bringing new networks of stakeholders not now included in the Committee) but also five (5) At-Large Members who are recognized leaders in philanthropy, voluntarism and the nonprofit sector. Funding. Russell Mawby reported that the proposal w i l l be considered at the May meeting of the Kellogg Foundation Board. Staffing. Dorothy Johnson reported the Ad Hoc Governance Committee's recommendation that Maryellen Lewis be appointed Acting Executive Director, and that the Committee determine selection procedures for a permanent executive w i t h i n six (6) months. The Committee unanimously approved Ms. Lewis' appointment. 5. Discussion and Comments. Members shared their agencies' support and commitment and reaffirmed the timely nature of the formation of the Forum. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM A p r i l 12, 1990 Roster of Participants Guests: Dr. Russell G. Mawby, Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Dr. Joel J. Orosz, Associate Program Director, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of M i c h i g a n : Edward O. Blews, Jr., President Council of M i c h i g a n Foundations: Ranny Rlecker, CMF Trustee and President, Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Dorothy A. Johnson, President Michigan Association of School Administrators: Don R. E l l i o t t , Executive Director Michigan Association of School Boards: Chester Francke, Carman-Alnsworth School Board Justin King, Executive Director M i c h i g a n Community College Association: Thomas M. Bernthal, Executive Director M i c h i g a n Council for the Arts: W l l l a r d Hertz, MCA Board Member and Vice President, C.S. Mott Foundation Barbara Goldman, Executive Director M i c h i g a n Health Council: Velma J. Thelsen, RN, MHC Staff Member Michigan League for Human Services: Gale R. C o l w e l l , MLHS Chair and Executive Director, Community House Beverley L. McDonald, Executive Director Presidents Council. State Universities of Michigan: Dr. Glenn R. Stevens, Executive Director United Way of Michigan: N. Brewster Broder, UWM Chair and Sales Representative, Sun Financial Group Robert E. Ivory, President Consu1tant: MaryelTen J. Lewis � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-05-11_Previous-Meeting-Minutes-Apr Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee previous meeting minutes April Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee previous meeting minutes April. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49427 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9bde29784e20f45a6067625a0ccafb56.pdf 848bb88a6ec62c9e7021c569e3a6b66e PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM AGENDA March 2, 1990 9:30 A.M. United Way of M i c h i g a n , Lansing 1. Wei come. 2. Selection of Chairperson. 3. Approval of 10/30/89 minutes. 4. Review of Draft Proposal to the Kellogg Foundation. A. Narrative 1 . Clarifications. 2. Discussion. 3. Assignments to Staff. B. Workplan 1. Clarifications. 2. Discussion. 3. Assignments to Staff. C. Budget 1. Clarifications. 2. Discussion. 3. Assignments to Staff. D. Governance 1. Clarification. 2. Discussion. 3. Assigments to Staff. E. Other Issues 5. Next Steps? Timeline? 6. Adjourn for lunch and informal discussion and p l a n n i n g �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting March 2, 1990—9:30 AM United Way of M i c h i g a n , Lansing Present: Edward 0. Slews, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of M i c h i g a n ; Edward J. Eagen, United Way of M i c h i g a n ; Barbara Goldman, M i c h i g a n Council for the Arts; Robert E. Ivory, United Way of M i c h i g a n ; Dorothy A. Johnson, Council of M i c h i g a n Foundations; Maryellen J. Lewis, Michigan Nonprofit Forum; Beverley L. McDonald, M i c h i g a n League for Human Services; Glenn R. Stevens, Presidents Council, State Universities of M i c h i g a n ; James R. Tarrant, Michigan Health Council; and Lawrence W e l l s , M i c h i g a n League for Human Services. Absent: Thomas M. Bernthal, Michigan Community College Association; Don R. E l l i o t t , Michigan Association of School Administrators; and Justin P. K i n g , M i c h i g a n Association of School Boards. 1. Welcome. Dorothy Johnson convened the meeting at 9:40 and introduced Robert Ivory, new President of the United Way of Michigan. 2. Selection of a Chairperson. After Dorothy Johnson declined the Chairmanship, the Steering Committee discussed the advantages of selecting one of their organizations' trustees as MNF Chair. After reaching general agreement on this strategy, Dottie Johnson and Bob Ivory agreed to explore the issue informally with trustees, and other members were invited to do the same, in order to make recommendations to the Steering Committee. (Later, this task was charged to the new Ad Hoc Governance Task Group, described below.) Based on Committee consensus, Maryellen Lewis facilitated the meeti ng. 3. Approval of the Minutes. Minutes of the October 30, 1989 meeting were approved, with the addition of attendee S h i r l e y Stock, representing Thomas Bernthal of the Michigan Community College Association. 4. Review of the Draft Proposal: Narrative. Workplan and Budget. With minor changes in wording, the Committee unanimously approved the proposal. Members authorized Maryellen Lewis to add a section on MNF's future, to prioritize the Workplan, to formalize the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Workshop as a separate program l i n e item, and to make other appropriate changes consistent with the approved proposal. The Committee agreed to commit $10,000 to the Forum, leaving specific levels of contributions for �each member organization for later determination. Governance. The Committee determined that the major governance issues (such as expanded Steering Committee membership, By-Laws, and procedural matters such as selection of an Executive) need not be decided at this meeting, in advance of the proposal submission to the Kellogg Foundation. Instead, an Ad Hoc Governance Task Group was formed (Bob Ivory, Dottie Johnson, Glenn Stevens) to look into (a) recommended board structure, (b) nomination of a Chairperson, and (c) recommended procedures for executive selection. Also, members volunteered to explore Membership Expansion and to recommend names to the committee at its next meeting: Ed Slews, Bunny Goldman, Beverley McDonald, Bob Ivory and Dottie Johnson. 5. Next Steps. The Committee agreed that the upcoming Grantmakers/Grantseekers Workshop represents a major "coming out" event of the MNF, and members would a l l try to be there. In addition, the Committee agreed to attend a brief meeting after the workshop on A p r i l 12, to talk with Russell Mawby of the Kellogg Foundation and to demonstrate solidarity and commitment. Each Committee member agreed to bring their Board Chair or, if necessary, another trustee to that meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:00. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-05-11_Previous-Meeting-Minutes-Mar Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee previous meeting minutes March Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-05-11 steering committee previous meeting minutes March. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49428 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f7fe04d6de2dacf85371531ed76bf277.pdf c9dca67497217d062030491facf6da9c PDF Text Text EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/ ]8 / 90 MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM REPORT OF THE AD HOC NOMINATING TASK GROUP May 9, 1990 At the March 2 meeting of the Steering Committee of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, several members volunteered to ex p l o r e possible additions to the Committee, in order to augment its perspective in planning and its reach into the Michigan community of stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. These members formed an Ad Hoc Nominating Task Group, in order to make the followin g formal recommendations to the Committee. In particular, members of the Task Group were char g ed by the Steering Committee with nominating religious organizations to be invited to join the Committee. Nationally, reli g ious organizations receive over 40 % of all charitable donations, half of which is returned to the community through grants and programs in human services and community betterment--totalling more than the total giving b y foundations and corporations combined. Further, members of religious groups are more than twice as likely to be volunteering their time, and more than twice as likely to contribute financially to nonreligious charitable causes than are other Americans. At the April 12 Steering Committee meeting, the members of this Task Group were further charged with nominating no more than five (5) At-Large Members, persons who are widely reco g ni zed as significant leaders in philanthropy, voluntarism and the nonprofit sector. NOMINATIONS As Organizational Members~ Baptist Ministers Council Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Jewish Community Council Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Ecumenical Forum As At-Large Members: Richard Austin John Lore Russell Mawby Honorable George Romne y �MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT FORUM REPORT OF THE GOVERNANCE T1SX GROUP TASK GROUP MEMBERSHIP: A. Bob Ivory Dottie Johnson Glenn Stevens AT-LARGE MEMBERSHIP: Issues: 1. The current composition of the MNF steering Committee is made up of associations or membership organizations representing constituencies across the state. 2. The Steering Committee's resources and perspective could be enhanced by selected "at large" or "outside" perspectives from such fields as business, government, philanthropy or clients served by associations, etc. RecommendatiQD: The Governance Task Group recommends the following: 1. B. Five "at largen positions be added to the MNF to represent such interests as business, government, philanthropy, clients, etc. LEADERSHIP PQSITION: Issues: 1. Establish position of Chairperson and select a person to serve as Chairperson to direct the Board process during year one. 2. Ideally, the Chairperson should be a volunteer with an understanding of non-profit sector, capacity to reach across the various segments of the sector and time to provide such leadership. Recommendations: 1. Dr. Russ Mawby has been informally approached about his willingness to provide this leadership in year one. �Governance Task Group Page 2 The Governance Task Group recommends that Dr. Mawby be formally requested to serve as the Chairperson for year one. 2. In year one, it is recommendedd that a second volunteer leader be selected to serve as Vice Chairperson to Or. Mawby, with the intent of being positioned as year two Chairperson. The Task Group would recommend the name of Helen Philpott of Flint, an active volunteer with Flint Foundation and former Chairperson of United Way of Michigan, as Vice Chairperson for year one. C. STAFF SELECTION: Issues: 1. The position of Executive Director of the MNF is an important leadership role and requires an open selection process to select the best candidate for this position. 2. Maintaining the momentum of the initial activities of MNF is also critical in order to assure measurable progress in year one. Recommendations: 1. The Governance Task Group recommends that Maryellen Lewis be appointed Acting Executive Director by the Steering Committee for the first six months of the grant period. (Action so taken at April 12 meeting, following GrantmakersjGrantseekers Conference.) 2. During the first six months of the project, a selection committee be named to conduct the search process for the position of Executive Director of the MNF. The selection process should be completed by the beginning of t.he seventh month of year one of the project. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49429 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/adabc69b390537bae319965017350666.pdf 3b58b9463d72fd710cba57f602fff28f PDF Text Text ADDENDUM CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING OF MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION I. LANGUAGE: "Executive Director, new Michigan Nonprofit Forum (Lansing) to enhance awareness, cooperation and common interests of nonprofit sector. Requires strong management, communications and Board skills and knowledge of nonprofit sector. College degree, 5 years professional or volunteer leadership experience required. Salary: $40,000 - 50,000. Send letter, resume, 3 references by September 28 to: Search Committee, Michigan Nonprofit Forum, 650 Michigan National Tower, Lansing, Michigan 48933." II. PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: Above language will be placed as classified advertising for three consecutive days during August 1990 in each of the following daily newspapers: A. B. C. D. E. F. III. Detroit News Fl int Journal Grand Rapids Press Kal amazoo Gazette Lansing State Journal The Michigan Chronicle EXPENSE: The total expense for this classified advertising {per above schedule) at June 1990 rates is $828.52 (see attached schedule of detailed advertising rates). EOB:jej:7.48 10 �PRICE QUOTATIONS FOR ADVERTISING ADDENDUM C AICUM Telephone Survey For Purposes of Michigan Nonprofit Forum Search Committee I. DETROIT FREE PRESS: A.) Classified Ad (30 Words): 1 Day (Sunday) (Saturday) (Mon-Fri) $78.00 $70.00 $58.48 3 Days (During Week) $175.44 1 Week $440.40 B.) Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Day (Sunday) (Saturday) (Mon-Fri) $156.00 $140.00 $116.96 3 Days (During Week) $350.88 1 Week $880.80 C.) Regular Ad (2 Col, 3 Inches Deep): II. 1 Day $211.82 3 Days $635.46 ' '1 Week $1,479.00 DETROIT NEWS: A.) Classified Ad (30 Words): 1 Day (Sunday) (Mon-Sat) $78.00 $58.48 3 Days (During Week) $175.44 1 Week $428.88 B.) Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Day (Sunday) (Mon-Sat) $156.00 $116.96 3 Days (During Week) $350.88 1 Week $857.76 C.) Regular Ad (2 Col, 3 Inches Deep): 1 Day (Sunday) (Mon-Sat) $819.00 $378.00 3 Days (During Week) $1,134.00 1 Week $3,087.00 n �-2III. GRAND RAPIDS PRESS: A.) Classified Ad (30 Words): 1 Day $11.97 3 Days $35.91 1 Week $76.51 B.) Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Day $23.94 3 Days $71.82 1 Week $153.02 C.) Regular Ad (2 Col, 3 Inches Deep): IV. 1 Day (Sunday) $158.76 3 Days (During Week) $432.00 1 Week $918.12 FLINT JOURNAL: A.) B.) Classified Ad (30 Words): 1 Day $17.82 3 Days $53.46 1 Week $85.05 Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Day $35.64 3 Days $106.92 1 Week $170.10 C.) Regular Ad (2 Col, 3 Inches Deep): 1 Day $143.64 3 Days $430.92 1 Week $764.40 12 �LANSING STATE JOURNAL: A.) Classified Ad (30 Words): 1 Day $36.60 . 3 Days $88.20 1 Week $107.00 10 Days $124.60 B.) Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Day C.) VI $73.20 3 Days $176.40 1 Week $214.00 10 Days $249.20 Regular Ad (2 Col, 3 Inches Deep): 1 Day (Sunday) $164.64 3 Days $370.44 1 Week $864.36 KALAMAZOO GAZETTE: A.) Classified Ad (30 Words): 1 Day $12.00 3 Days $28.80 , 1 Week $54.32 B.) Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Day $24.00 3 Days $57.60 1 Week $108.64 C.) Regular Ad (2 Col, 3 Inches Deep): 1 Day (Sunday) $164.70 3 Days (During Week) $417.78 1 Week $1,004.16 VII. MICHIGAN CHRONICLE (Weekly): A.) Classified Ad (60 Words): 1 Week's Edition bg:29.11 $64.52 13 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Advertising-for-Executive-Director-Position Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee advertising for executive director position Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee advertising for executive director position. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49430 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/256db0715cd59088c88aa8d768431c8c.pdf 7c30f559a8dbdfadbb1173d19c9bc486 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM Meeting of the Steering Committee June 27, 1990—9:00 AM MASS, 421 W. Kaiamazoo Street (at Chestnut) DRAFT AGENDA 1, Welcome and Call to Order — 2, Review of the May 10 Minutes 3, New Members 4, Dorothy Johnson A, Update on New Members — Maryellen Lewis 3. Review of Draft "Statement of Principles" C. Review of Draft "Guidelines for Representation" D. Possible Dates for the September/October Meeting? Governance A. Election of Secretary and Treasurer B. Creation of By-Laws Task Group C. Authorization of Bank Account and Investment Policy D. Report of the Search Committee -- Edward Blews (EXECUTIVE SESSION) BREAK 5, Program Report — Maryellen Lewis A. Grantrnakers/Grantseekers Workshop B. FACS M i c h i g a n Communication Project C. Michigan Volunteer Coalition D. Independent Sector Database on Michigan's Nonprofit Sector E. Scholars Network on Research and Teaching of Philanthropy, Voluntarism and the Nonprofit Sector F. Computer B u l l e t i n Board 6, Other Business 7, Adjournment — 12:00 AM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee agenda. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49431 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/77660a2491e09540c62030397ad55231.pdf 8dcfc562667b435ff6ea01b89ff253ab PDF Text Text [ANNOTATED VERSION REFLECTING OFFICIAL ACTIONS AT 6/27/90 MEETING OF MNF STEERING COMMITTEE AND SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS APPROVED AT 8/10/90 MEETING OF MNF OFFICERS & NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS.] June 27, 1990 MEMO TO: Michigan Nonprofit Forum Steering Committee FROM: Search Committee Edward Bl ews, Chair Don Elliott Robert Ivory Dorothy Johnson James Tarrant SUBJECT: RECOMMENDED PROCESS, SCHEDULE AND DOCUMENTS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH/SELECTION PROCESS [As Adopted by MNF Steering Committee.] The Steering Committee of the Michigan Nonprofit following action at its May 10, 1990 meeting: Forum took the "On motion duly made, seconded and adopted, a Search Committee was formed, consisting of Edward Slews, Chair, Don Elliott, Robert Ivory, Dorothy Johnson and James Tarrant, to recommend to the Michigan Nonprofit Forum at its June meeting an open statewide search process and schedule for selection of the Executive Director of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum." In response to that charge, the Search Committee has met twice (once physically and then in a foil ow-up tel ephone conference call ) to develop recommendations regarding the Executive Director Search/Selection process. As members of the Search Committee, we are pleased to recommend to the Michigan Nonprofit Steering Committee: 1.) the following process and schedul e for the search/sel ection process, 2.} the attached document (Addendum A) entitled "Invitation For Applications, Position of Executive Director of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum," and 3.) the attached (Addendum B) language and plan for classified advertising of the position in major Michigan daily newspapers. RECOMMENDED SEARCH/SELECTION PROCESS (MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) RECOMMENDATION Hi: THE SEARCH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM REVIEW, DISCUSS AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING SEARCH PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND AUTHORIZE THE SEARCH COMMITTEE TO PROCEED ACCORDINGLY. [Adopted by MNF Steering Committee at 6/27/90 Meeting.] �MNF Steering Committee I. II. -2- June 27, 1990 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION/INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS A. Position Description: The recommended new document entitled "Invitation For Appl ications, Position of Executive Director of Michigan Nonprofit Forum" (Addendum A) will be used to announce and describe the search within the nonprofit community and in response to inquiries about the position. That document contains a fairly detailed description of the position, the skill s, experience and education required and the application procedures. B. Organization Description: The existing document entitled "Executive Summary, The Michigan Nonprofit Forum" will be utilized in the search process as the official description of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. ."OPEN" STATE SEARCH: A. SCOPE, DISSEMINATION, PUBLICITY Scope: The scope of the Executive Director selection process will be an open, state-wide (not national) search. B. Methodologies for Dissemination of Invitations: Th e following methods will be util ized to disseminate the information and invitations for applications as widely but economically as possible: 1. Nonprofit Forum Members: The associations and organizations represented on the Steering Committee of the Nonprofit Forum will be asked during the summer to disseminate the "Invitation For Applications" to their institutional and individual members as they see fit, and to encourage posting of the information. In addition, Forum Members will be encouraged to publicize the position in newsletters or through other existing mechanisms. (This method is intended to reach the nonprofit community.) 2. C1 assified Advertising: During August cl assified a d v e r t i s e m e n t s ( S e e Addendum B for recommended language) will be placed for three consecutive days (at an estimated total cost of $828.52, See Addendum C for quotations) in the following daily newspapers: a.) b.) c.) d.) Detroit News; Fl int Journal; Grand Rapids Press; Kal amazoo Gazette; �MNF Steering Committee -3- June 27, 1990 e.) Lansing State Journal ;and f.) The Michigan Chronicle. (This method is intended to reach the general public and to make it truly an open search process.) III. News Release (August): A news release will be issued in August announcing the Executive Director position and describing the application/search process. 4. News Release (September): Though the media is highly unlikely to publicize a news release about a position s e a r c h ( v i e w i n g that as an a d v e r t i s i n g function), another news release will be issued just prior to the September meeting of the Forum, announcing its formation, reporting that Maryell en Lewis is serving as the Acting Executive Director, and describing briefly the search process and application procedures. C. Invitation to Acting Executive Director: In recognition of her service to the Forum and to be very clear about the invitation, a formal letter will be sent to Acting Executive Director Maryell en Lewis from the Steering Committee Chair and the Search Committee Chair inviting and encouraging her to submit an appl i cation for the Executive Director position. D. Cost: The cost of the search will be covered from the funds from the financial contributions of the Forum Members. APPLICATION LOGISTICS A. B. IV. 3. Responses Required: Applicants will be required to submit the following documents: 1. A Letter of Application; 2. A Current Resume; and 3. A Listing of Three References (with Name, Title, Address and Telephone Number). Mail ing Address: Appl icants will be directed to mail their application packets to the Chair of the Search Committee in care of the office of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan. CALENDAR FOR SEARCH PROCESS A. Schedul e: The following calendar will be followed for the search and selection process: �MNF Steering Committee June 27, 1990 Time Period Conducted Or Date For Compl etion Activity B. V. 1. Circulation of Announcements: August 2. Classified Advertising: August 3. Selection of Semi-Finalists: October 4. Reference Checks Completed; Selection of Finalists: October 15 5. Finalist Interviews Completed: November 1 6. Final Selection Decision: November 15 S e a r c h Committee M e e t i n g s : A s c h e d u l e of S e a r c h Committee meetings to accommodate the Search calendar has been adopted and charted (See Addendum D). SELECTION PROCESS A. Processing of Initial Applications: Applications will be mailed to the AICUM office (location of the Search Committee Chair) and will be opened, date-stamped, and copied by that office. B. Screening of Applications: Depending on the numbers received, the applications will first be divided among Search Committee members for screening and identification of qual ified meritorious candidates. C. Selection of Semi-Finalists: The Search Committee will meet to select 10-12 semi-finalists. D. Reference Checks: Reference checks of the semi-finalists will be c o n d u c t e d by d e s i g n e e s from among the Search Committee members. E. Selection of Finalists: Based on reference checks and further review of the semi-final applications, the Search Committee will sel ect 3-5 final ists. F. Fi nal ist I n t e r v i e w s / F i n a l Sel ect ion: At this point in the process, the Search Committee identifies the following three possible options relating to the extent of Search Committee or S t e e r i n g Comittee i n v o l v e m e n t in the p r o c e s s . The Search Committee recommends that the Steering Committee determine which of the three approaches it prefers: Option #1: The Search Committee conducts the then final interviews and sel ects a singl e final candidate to introduce, describe in detail and recommend to the Forum Steering Committee. [This Option #2 Adopted By MNF Steering Committee at 6/27/90 Meeting.] �MNF Steering Committee -5- June 27, 1990 Option #2: The Search Committee conducts the final interviews and recommends two or at most three final c a n d i d a t e s to the Steering Committee. An opportunity for the Steering Committee to meet these finalists is arranged at an informal reception or lunch. The Search Committee t h e n d e s c r i b e s t h e f i n a l i s t s i n detail t o t h e Steering Committee, which votes to determine the Executive Director from among the finalists recommended. Option #3: The full Forum Steering Committee participates in the formal interviews of all the finalists and then votes on the new Executive Director. RECOMMENDATION #2: THE SEARCH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM STEERING COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVE THE DOCUMENT (ADDENDUM A) ENTITLED "INVITATION FOE APPLICATIONS, POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM" AS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOE PURPOSES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH PROCESS. [Adopted by MNF Steering Committee at 6/27/90 Meeting.} RECOMMENDATION $3: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM STEERING COMMITTEE APPROVE THE LANGUAGE AND PLAN (ADDENDUM B) FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION. [Adopted by MNF Steering Committee at 6/27/90 Meeting.] RECOMMENDATION #4: IT IS RECOMMENDED TEAT THE STEERING COMMITTEE DETERMINE ITS PREFERENCE FROM AMONG THE THREE OPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE FINALIST INTERVIEWS AND THE SELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SEE ITEMS V-F ABOVE). [Option #1 adopted by MNF Steering Committee at 6/27/90 Meeting.] RECOMMENDATION #5: FINALLY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT RUSS MAMBY, AS THE NEW CHAIR OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM STEERING COMMITTEE, BE INVITED TO SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE SEARCH COMMITTEE. [Adopted by MNF Steering Committee at 6/27/90 Meeting.] The Search Committee unanimously submits these recommendations to the Steering Committee in the confidence that they will provide a fair and thorough but economical search/selection process. We look forward to the response of the Steering Committee. EOB:bg:30.23 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Annotated-Search-Committee-Staffing-Recommendations Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee annotated search committee staffing recommendations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee annotated search committee staffing recommendations. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49432 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/50bc0492bfadc418186a3c9a5c112198.pdf bd1bae7e1b7ebfe8b773caff1300b119 PDF Text Text EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Michigan Nonprofit Forum In response to pressing changes and challenges in the nonprofit sector, a small group of leaders concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan met on August 31, 1988 to consider the formation of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum . Initially conceived as a mechanism to convene members for joint discussions about shared issues, the Forum has evolved into an entity charged with facilitating a new awareness and increased capacity of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and with interfacing funders, nonprofits and the public (working collaboratively with existing efforts in the state) to promote voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan. To achieve these goals, the Forum will not itself serve as a trade association, competing for memberships and support with existing associations in Michigan. Nor will it provide the fieldspecific services and advocacy provided by current Michigan associations. Instead, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum creates, for the•_"first time, a statewide mechanism for dialog, planning and cooperative action among all stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. The Forum has brought together in its Steering Committee and its design not just traditional charitiesi : but also public and private funders and tax-supported institutions (such as the public schools and universities) that also have an increasingly-recognized stake. The activities of the Forum address voluntarism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector not as proprietary interests but as public gobds, which broadly affect the state's economy, polity and quality of life, and which therefore merit careful analysis and planning, human resource development, informed public discussion, and dependable investment. MNF Mission and Goals. Nonprofit Forum is: The primary mission of the Michigan to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector. and to advance the cause of vo 1untar ism and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the Forum promotes dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community deve 1opment, education, re 1 i g ion) and economic sectors (nonprofit, public and for-profit) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise public awareness and recognition of the nonp-rofit sector's ro 1e and significant contributions in Michigan . ~ To accomplish this mission, the Forum undertakes activities in these five areas: 8 �(1) Dialogue: The Forum regularly convenes meetings among sector leaders and stakeholders; it serves as both a resource for understanding and a cata 1yst for further action. (2) Information Sharing and Research: The Forum comp1les and disseminates current information and insights, as a basis for analysis, planning and action. The Forum also works to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars of the nonprofit sector, toward a more solid knowledge base for public policy and practice in the state. (3) Public Policy Information: The Forum seeks greater awareness and understanding of public policy issues that effect the sector as a whole. (4) Capacity-Building: Human resource and organizational deve 1opment in the nonprofit sector are wide 1 y recognized as critical investments for the 1990s. So, within the Forum's broad mission of improved sector effectiveness and greater public understanding and commitment, the Forum promotes greater awareness of resources across the sector and faci 1 itates collaborative planning and action. (5) Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar: As a centerpiece for its work, the Forum conducts the Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar, which brings the sector's stakeho 1ders together for day-1 ong presentations and discussions. Steering Committee. The Forum's Steering Committee serves as the governing body. Although it is not intended to represent all stakeholders--an impossible task--it does bring together a small number of statewide organizations and others with broad reach into many fields. The ten founding organizations on the Steering Committee are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts Michigan Health Council Michigan League for Human Services Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan 9 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Executive-Summary Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee executive summary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee executive summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49433 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8e01f197bb6ed15f593cee6fe993de24.pdf 165e1f19c372d2f9df7b9aa784d5c33e PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM c/o AICUM 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing MI 48933 517/372-9160 Dr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek MI 49017-1611 June 14, 1990 Dear Joel: I am writing in support of the proposal submitted by the Foundation for American Communications. As you know, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum has been involved with the proposed FACS Michigan Communication Project from its inception, because of its potential for serving the nonprofit sector in this state. On May 10, the MNF Steering Committee formally approved our involvement in the FACS Michigan Communication Project. We will serve in an advisory capacity, in particular to assist FACS to develop a Journalist Education Program on the nonprofit sector and and to implement five media relations/marketing workshops for nonprofit organizations in various communities. (The specific tasks are outlined in the "Working Agreement" you have received.) The MNF Steering Committee affirmed the importance of this initiative, in light of our mission to improve public understanding and commitment to the nonprofit sector as a Public Good. We are looking forward to collaborating with FACS to improve the quality of information reaching the public through the news. Please let me know if you need further information. Sincerely, Maryellen J. Lewis Acting Executive Director �JU~ 8 ' 90 12:06 FRO M FACS ?~GE.~03 FACS lftd the fiiF Von1ng A;l a ent J~ , ~L ~~\\'}- l i. T V\ The •1ss1ons of the MNF and FACS co1nc1de 1n our shared interest to improve the quality of 1nfor.at1on about the nonprofit sector rea~h1ng the publ1c through the news. FACS would 11ke to achieve three objectives 1n the next twelve months through Michigan Co.munication Project: 1. Educate the Media about the nonprofit sector's key role in addressing soc1a1 probl ..s. Conferences w111 focus on nonprofit sector, the environment and poverty issues. 2. Educate nonprofit organizations executives to becOMe resourc@s to the press and raiJe their level of sophistication to articulate their social •1ss1ons and 1~acts to the public through the .ad1a. 3. Convene representatives froM the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, govern.ent and the press in a public and the press foru. to address the quality of info reaching the public through the news about the roles of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy play in Michigan. · For these reasons, the MNF has agreed to serve 1n an advisory role on the FACS Michigan Co.~Untcat1on Project, in particular to asstst FACS 1n developing 1 Journalist Education Progr.. on the nonprofit sector and in 1~1ementing five (5) .edia relations/..rketing workshops for nonprofits throughout the state. FACS w111 provide the educational expertise to help strengthen the infrastructure of nonprofit executives, volunt.. rs, acad..ic scholars and experts to beca.e resources to the press. The FACS progr..s for nonprof1ts and journalists and the Public and Press foru.s will assist MNF tn the discussion arid@}ss1.u~at1~f research data on Michigan nonprofits. FACS will coord i nate with he MN to1Dir1ng the marketing and econa.ic education to organizations and co.unit its. FACS and RNF w111 work together on the three components of the MCP 1n the fa11ow1nv ways: Pragr• Devel 011•e nt and Prollot ton 1. Through tta organtzational ...ber networks, the MNF w111 identify effect ive sites fn the state, specific topics for those sites, and w111 serve in an advisory capacity to 1nsura that the FACS progra.s on/for the nonprofit sector are grounded 1n the M.1ch1gan experience. As part of its advisory role, the MNF will reca ..and local resource persons to supplement FACS national experts . FACS and NNF wtll 1dent1fy Michigan persons to be trained to continue the nonprofit workshops, journalis• progrim$ and Public and Press foruas by the conclusion of MCP. 2. FACS w111 develop the faculty, curriculu. and progra• content for the journaliSM education, nonprofit workshops and the Public and Press forums and will handle logistics and administrative tasks. 1. �8 '90 12:06 FROM FACS ~ 0 AG E . a a 4 3. fACS will develop promotional ..terials that will ~through MNF .-ber statewide networks and standard prOIIOttOfts. 4. The FACS progr~ w111 be geared toward statewide associations and nonprofit organtz.tton in urban/suburban c~unit1es and rural areas. Our obJective ts increase the capacity of the nonprofit ca.mun1ty to tell its stor, more effectively, substantively and ta 1 throu h our ~11 and Marketing education pr ra. Qaut1 f1 U.. results of 10 and MNF have and will undertake the following work to quantify the impact of our proposed progra•s and the need for future work: FACS a. b. c. FACS and MNF will survey nonprofits and journalists to establish t heir interests and educational needs; FACS wtll collect participant test1.onials, progr.. analysts, and newselips; FACS will conduct pre and post progru surveys of journalists and nonprofit participants at S and 12 .anth intervals. 2. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. WllbinJU>n Square, Suite 40S, P.O. Box 18219. Lansin1. Michipn 48901-8219 June 22, 1990 Governor George Romney 1840 E. Valley Road Bloomfield Hills MI 48013 Dear Governor Romney: By all indications, your Wednesday conference was a rousing success. In my conversations since then, I have heard only enthusiasm, optimism and readiness for action. As you know. the Michigan Nonprofit Forum is fully willing to serve as the clearinghouse for your effort, since it coincides precisely with our central mission. Six of my ten Steering Committee members were present, and they all concur. I look forward to learning from you in this important work. Best Regards, Maryellen J. Lewis Acting Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Fo~ Tdepbooe(~17) 3714360 • FAX(~17) 3714S46 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_FACS Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee FACS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee FACS. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49434 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d9b18c87059f2cddece670e9f5900aa9.pdf 8ae883c880ac6a9cccf35afac71375ff PDF Text Text FINAL .5/15/90 Proposa 1: To Implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Summary: Leaders of ten statewide organizations concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan have been working as a Steering Committee since August 1988 to design the Michigan Nonprofit Forum: a strategic network of statewide organizations that will seek to advance the mutually shared interests and concerns relating to Michigan's nonprofit sector. Those founding members now propose to implement the Forum to operate over the next three years, guided by its Steering Committee of ten to fifteen member organizations (represented on the Steering Committee by their Presidents/Chairs and their CEOs). The founding Steering Commit tee members inc 1 ude the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, the Council of Michigan Foundations, the Michigan Association of School Administrators, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the Michigan Community College Association, the Michigan Council for the Arts, the Michigan Health Council, the Michigan League for Human Services, the Presidents Counci 1 of State Universities of Michigan, and the United Way of Michigan. The primary mission of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum is: to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector. and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the MNF will promote dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community deve 1opment, education, re 1 i g ion) and economic sectors (nonprofit, for-profit and public) to address mutual problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise public awareness and recognition of the nonprofit sector's role and significant contributions in Michigan. Pages CONTENTS: 2-6 7-9 Proposal Workplan Budget Appendix A: Appendix B: 10-18 Supporting Letters Supporting Documents �Proposal to Implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum Background. During the 1980s, increased attention was paid to this country's nonprofit sector: its dimensions, its role in the national economy and quality of life, its effectiveness and its future. During an era of retrenchment--a decade when government support of this sector was dramatically scaled down--leading nonprof its strugg 1ed to retoo 1 and reposition themse 1ves in an atmosphere that often included controversy and public confusion. At the same time, an awareness emerged in cub 1 i c sector agencies (especially among public education, health care and social service institutions) that voluntarism and philanthropy figure centrally in their futures as well, and in the futures of the communities they serve. Public and private funders have also taken increasingly prominent roles in promoting voluntarism and philanthropy and greater rigor in the nonprofit sector. The scene has been set for a broad-based alliance to reaffirm the role and central place of the voluntary sector in American society, and to establish a solid foundation for its operation. The Michigan Context. In Michigan as a whole, nonprofit organizations account for nearly 6% of employment and a much larger share of new job creation (consistent with the nation). In many communities, nonprofits are among the largest employers and the 1argest contributors to the 1oca 1 economy. Nonethe 1ess, pub 1 i c awareness of this prominence and its implications is limited, even within the sector itself. The nonprofit sector as a whole is not consistent 1y recognized as a key constituent in 1oca 1 community planning, and strategic alliances for community betterment between the three economic sectors--for-profit, nonprofit and public--are not common. Within Michigan's nonprofit sector, many associations already exist to serve particular fields, such as health, human services, and education. Much 1 ike a chamber of commerce or a trade assoc i ation, these constituency-controlled associations serve the needs of their members through advocacy (to impact tax laws and public policy), joint purchasing to achieve economies of scale, information dissemination, and/or training and technical assistance. Even so, many--possibly most--nonprofits in Michigan, particularly medium and small agencies, are not reached by these services and operate in relative isolation. Further, even these existing associations of nonprofits do not often work cooperatively and have no· formal mechanism for planning together with the closely-allied communities of funders and government agencies. Instead, fragmentation within the sector, and lack of a comprehensively informed public, hamper constructive development. The Michigan Nonprofit Forum {MNF). -2- For these reasons, a �small group of leaders concerned with voluntarism and philanthropy in Michigan met on August 31, 1988 to consider the formation of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Initially conceived as an informal body to convene joint discussions about pressing shared issues, the Forum has evolved into a design for an entity charged with facilitating a new awareness and increased capacity of the Michigan's nonprofit sector, and serving as a "mediating structure" between funders, nonprofits and the public (working collaboratively with existing efforts in the state) to promote the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy. The Michigan Nonprofit Forum differs substantially from the increasing number of statewide nonprofit associations that are emerging across the country. The Forum will not itself serve as a trade association, competing for memberships and support with existing associations in Michigan. Nor will it provide the fieldspecific services and lobbying provided by current Michigan associations and, in the near future, by the newly-created National Council of Nonprofit Associations. Instead, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum wi 11 , for the first time, create a statewide mechanism for dialog, planning and cooperative action among all stakeholders in the nonprofit sector. Unlike any existing state association of nonprofits, the MNF has brought together in its Steering Committee and its proposed design not just nonprofits, but also public and private funders and taxsupported institutions (such as the public schools and universities) that also have an increasingly-recognized stake. The activities of the Forum will address voluntarism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector not as proprietary functions but as public goods, which broadly affect the state's economy, polity and quality of life, and which therefore merit careful analysis and planning, human resource and organizational development, informed public discussion and policy-development, and dependable investment. MNF Mission and Goals. Nonprofit Forum is: The primary mission of the Michigan to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector. and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. Toward that end, the MNF will promote dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across fields (health, human services, arts and humanities, community deve 1opment, education, re 1 i g ion) and economic sectors (nonprofit, for-profit and public) to address mutua l problems, strengthen the sector as a whole, and raise public awareness and recognition of the nonprofit sector's ro 1e and significant contributions in Michigan. To accomplish this mission, the Forum will undertake activ i ties in these five areas over the next three years: -3- �(1) Dialogue: The Forum ~mong sector 1eaders and will regularly convene discussions stakeho 1ders on key and emerging 1ssues, such as those related to taxes, governance and 1 i abi 1 i ty; it wi 11 serve both as a resource for understanding and a catalyst for further action. Further, through cooperation with existing networks across the state--such as those represented by the member organizations--the Forum will promote dialogue throughout all levels of the sector, in order to raise the quality and extent of local discussion and informed action in the state as a whole. (2) Information Sharing and Research: The Forum will compile and disseminate current information and insights, as a basis for analysis, planning and action in the state, both within the sector and among policymakers and the public. It will serve as a responsive "clearinghouse" of information on the nonprofit sector (with a Michigan bent)--including an interactive computer network with hubs across the state--and wi 11 undertake a 1eadersh i p ro 1e in raising awareness and understanding of emerging issues. In particular, it will provide information on Michigan's nonprofit sector for those seeking to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state. The Forum will also work to strengthen the network among Michigan scholars of the nonprofit sector, so that a more solid knowledge base will underlie public policy and practice in the state. In collaboration with Michigan's colleges and universities and the statewide Improving Philanthropy Project of the Council of Michigan Foundations, the Forum will promote co 11 abo rat i ve ana 1ys is and broader reporting on the ro 1e, diversity, capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. Public Policy Information: In addition to its broader information-sharing function, the MNF will have a particular emphasis on stimulating greater awareness and understanding of public policy issues that effect the sector as a whole. The Steering Committee represents a unique communication network through a 1arge part of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. Although member organizations monitor issues impacting their fields, the MNF will become a hub for gathering and disseminating critical information on sectorwide issues of common concern, and for promoting broader dialogue and understanding. The Forum will serve as an efficient exchange on current and emerging policy issues shared across the nonprofit · sector, keeping Michigan's nonprofit sector fully informed and up to date. (3) ( 4) Capac i tv-Bu i 1ding: Wh i 1e support services are often provided by Michigan's nonprofit associations, many local nonprofits have not been reached. Nonetheless, human resource and organizational development in the nonprofit sector are widely recognized as critical investments for the 1990s. So, -4- �within the Forum's broad mission of improved sector effectiveness and greater public understanding and commitment, the MNF Steering Committee recognizes these capacity-building needs as key issues for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Therefore, through its member organizations and others throughout the state, the MNF will identify existing in-state resources for technical assistance and for education in philanthropy and voluntarism, as well as existing areas of need and interest in the state. Using that information as a guide, the MNF will match assistance/experience with need/interest, and develop local and regional structures that will provide that kind of assistance in the future (linked through the MNF network). The Forum wi 1 1 thus increase awareness of resources across the sector and serve as a catalyst for collaborative planning and action. { 5) Annua 1 Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar: As a centerpiece for its work, the MNF will assume responsibility for the Annual Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar, now in its second year. The Seminar--originally conceived as an activity of the emerging MNF--brings the sector's stakeholders together for daylong presentations and discussions in all four of the above areas. It will also provide a unique opportunity for reviewing the Forum's work each year and informing the agenda for the coming year. The MNF Future Bevond Three Years: This proposa 1 out 1 i nes only the three-year start-up phase of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. As has been demonstrated by their leadership and serious deliberations over the last 18 months, the Steering Committee is committed long-term to the Forum's purposes and is convinced of the pressing need for its sector-wide work. Therefore, it is the intent of the Steering Committee to carry on the Forum well beyond the three years, in pursuit of its significant mission. However, the exact nature of the Forum's format and operations must be worked out through its successful operations. Therefore, the future architecture of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum will be determined during the grant period. Formal Evaluation. The events and products described in the Workp 1an wi 11 serve as mi 1estones for i nterna 1 assessment and planning. In addition, at Kellogg's request, we will contract with an Outside Evaluator to provide periodic assessments for the Steering Committee and for our funders (amounting to 5% of the total grant request). The Outside Evaluation will not be evenly distributed between the three years, but instead will be in the form of a first year ground-laying for data-collection and analysis procedures, second year major assessment, and third year wrap-up using data that flows in regularly from the established systems. -5- �In the first year (one-third of the Evaluation budget), the Outside Evaluator will consult in the design of data-collection and ana 1 ys is procedures and wi 1 1 review the first start-up year, especially as input for planning and "in-course corrections" by the Steering Committee. In the second year (one-half of the Evaluation budget), the Evaluator wi 11 review maturing MNF programs and emerging impacts--as input for long-range planning by the Steering Committee, and for reporting to funders. In the third year (onesixth of the Evaluation budget), data collection procedures and staff protocols will be in place, so the wrap-up evaluation is budgeted at a lower level. -6- �MNF Workplan START-UP TASKS Establish office and procedures. Schedule quarterly Steering Committee meetings, for governance and planning. Compile segmented resource list of associations and organizations, service centers and providers, MI scholars of the nonprofit sector, key civic leaders, other knowledgeable persons--for MNF's operating network. Develop liaisons with colleges and universities for student interns. Develop collaborative mechanisms with associations and organizations conducting related work in the state. Disseminate information about the MNF: written and oral presentations through newsletters and state/local/regional meetings. Develop working relations with key state leaders and personnel for legislative updates and information sharing. Collect and compile existing MI and local information and materials (e.g., local surveys of nonprofits) that will supplement and augment information to be received from MSU's current statewide "snapshot" of the MI nonprofit sector--to begin to establish the MNF Information Clearinghouse. ACTIVITIES (4 concurrent) (1) Dialogue PRIORITY I: Identify key stakeholders for productive quarterly Forums. Identify issues and resource persons. Conduct four quarterly MNF Lansing Forums annually (2 in the first start-up year). PRIORITY II: Identify local sponsors and resource persons for local/regional Forums, to carry the dialogue about critical issues to the grassroots level. Conduct four local/regional forums annually (2 in the first startup year). PRIORITY III:Cultivate local/regional spin-off dialogues (two per year) that will be self-sustaining and mutually-reinforcing through the MNF network (one in the first year). PRIORITY IV: Develop dissemination mechanisms for state/regional/local Forum insights, including a quarterly MNF Newsletter (2 issues in the first year). -7- �(2) Information-Sharing and Research PRIORITY I: Collect and distill current information into issues papers; also, arrange for experts to prepare non-technical papers in their areas of expertise on the nonprofit sector, especially the role, diversity, capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan. (8 per year--2 by staff; 6 in the first year-2 by staff.) Develop and use a dissemination network for the issue papers, including member organizations (for distribution to their members) and key civic leaders across the state. Develop a mechanism for responding to specific inquiries about the Michigan nonprofit sector--that is, implement the MNF Information Clearinghouse. PRIORITY II: Develop collaborative mechanisms for networking among scholars of the MI nonprofit sector, in cooperation with co 11 eges and universities and the Council of Michigan Foundation's statewide Improving Philanthropy Project, including the MNF Research Update (quarterly--a column of the newsletter). (2 Updates in the first year.) Through member organizations, identify research and policy issues to guide researchers of the sector. Through member organizations, facilitate research to investigate those questions. Conduct or co-sponsor one annual "scholars forums" on the MI nonprofit sector, focussing on issues of pressing concern in this state. Through member organizations and the media, disseminate MI research insights. PRIORITY III:With the Michigan Community College Association, develop and implement an MNF interactive computer bulletin board (using the MCCA facility and 800 number), including a menu of sectorwide resources (such as legislative updates, updates on funding sources, workshops, technical assistance), as well as fieldspecific communications maintained by sponsoring organizations (e.g., neighborhood associations information). Develop and implement a strategy to link communities and regions into the MNF computer network. (3) Public Policy Information PRIORITY 1: Develop efficient communication linkages (through member organizations, nonprofit circulars, conferences, local forums and associations, the media, other communication hubs) for -8- �getting information out through the state, and gathering insight in. PRIORITY II: Develop and implement a media relations strategy, in order to promote greater public awareness and discussion of the MI nonprofit sector and the issues affecting it. PRIORITY III:Develop linkages for gathering and disseminating information on critical and emerging issues common to the MI nonprofit sector (such as the ongoing "legislative updates"--a column in the newsletter and a section of the computer bulletin board). (4) Capacity-Building PRIORITY I: Identify and contact all in-state sources of technical assistance and human resource development for MI nonprofit organizations (e.g., on fundraising, board development, management, public relations, volunteer recruitment; also insurance pools, joint purchasing). Identify and contact all in-state initiatives to promote voluntarism and philanthropy, especially those in precollege and higher education institutions. PRIORITY II: Through member organizations, identify areas of need and interest not currently served. PRIORITY III:Match assistance/experience with unmet need/interest. PRIORITY IV: Develop collaborative strategies that will establish local/regional structures (two per year) to sustain these kinds of supports eventually in all parts of the state, linked through the MNF network. (5) Annual Grantmaker/Grantseeker Seminar Based on the ·experience of GGI and GGII, develop an annual, daylong seminar which brings together all stakeholders to explore and consider pressing issues confronting Michigan's nonprofit sector. Develop a mechanism for insights from the GG Seminars to inform the work and planning of the Forum. -9- �Michigan Nonprofit Forum FIRST YEAR BUDGET (with comparative changes in 2nd & 3rd years--excluding inflation) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS Executive director (range: Yr._! $40,000-50,000) Administrative secretary (range: 17,000-22,000) Fringe benefits (20%) 2 rotating college student internships Staff travel (@.24/m. and related costs) Financial Management (10% of annual budget, contributed by the United Way of Michigan) Changes Yrs 2 and 3 $50,000 same 22,000 same 14,400 same 15,000 same 6,000 same 19,580 18,729 *5,000 same 9,000 -0- *5,000 -0- OFFICE EXPENSE Rent & utilities (includes 3 pkg spaces) Office equipment (including 2 PC systems, 4 phones, 1 typewriter) Furniture Telephone: Installation (3 lines, 4 stations) Monthly @ $300. Postage and dissemination Steering Committee members (in-kind) Other postage 500 3,600 -03,600 *20,000 3,600 same same Photocopies 7,000 same Supplies 3,000 same Subscriptions, publications, computer databases 2,000 same Misc. Office Expenses 2,000 same *Covered by Steering Committee contribs., cash and in-kind. PROGRAM EXPENSES 4 steering committee meetings (2 the first year) 4 Forums in Lansing (2 the first year) -10- 200 400 1,500 3,000 �Yr 1 Changes Yrs 2 and 3 1,500 3,000 12,000 same 1 presentation to a national conference 1,000 same Honoraria for 6 papers with presentations @250 (4 the first year) Related travel (6 @ $125, 4 the first year) 1,000 500 1, 500 750 Publication costs 3,000 5,000 Computer bulletin board: honoraria for network "sub-operators" (5@ $100/mo.) 6,000 same 5 modums/year for new network hubs, @200 1,000 same 4 regional/local forums, in cooperation with local sponsors (2 the first year) annual GRANTMAKERS/GRANTSEEKERS CONFERENCE: costs over regist ration and other income (based on 1989 and 1990) TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET (excluding inflation) -11- 215,380 205,975 �Total Adjusted Annual Budgets (Operations plus 5% inflation, plus 5% of total Kellogg grant request for Outside Evaluation, allocated 1/3 in Yr 1, 1/2 in Yr 2, and 1/6 in Yr 3) Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Operations outside Evaluation 215,380 7,542 TOTAL BUDGET 222,922 Operations (1990 Dollars) 5% inflation Outside Evaluation 205,975 10,300 11,313 TOTAL BUDGET 227,588 Operations (1991 dollars) 5% inflation Outside Evaluation 216,27 5 10,800 TOTAL BUDGET 230,845 3, 770 -12- �MNF Proposed Three-Year Income Start-up year (including startup costs): Expenditures 222,922 Income Steer i ng Committee 10,000 25,000 19,580 Contributions cash in-kind financial management by United Way of Michigan Requested from Kellogg 160,800 Forum operations 7,542 Outside Evaluation 54,580 168.342 TOTAL 222,922 Year Two: Expenditures Income Steering Committee 10,000 25,000 18,725 227,588 Contributions cash in-kind financial management by United Way of Michigan Other Contributions MNF Publ. & Fees Income Requested from Kellogg 148,850 Forum operations 11,313 Outside Evaluation 53,725 11,700 2,000 160,163 227,588 TOTAL Year Three: 230,845 Expenditures Income Steering Convnittee 10,000 25,000 18,725 Contributions cash in-kind financial management by United Way of Michigan Other Contributions MNF Publ & Fees Request ed from Kellogg 142,850 Forum operations 3,770 Outside Evaluation TOTAL -13- 53,725 25,500 5,000 1461620 230,845 �Proposed Three-Year Income From All Sources Kellogg Foundation Request 475,125 Steering Committee -Cash -In-Kind -United Way of Michigan financial management (in-kind) 57,030 Other Sources 44,200 30,000 75,000 681.355 TOTAL OVER THREE YEARS -14- �Michigan Nonprofit Forum SUMMARY OF KELLOGG BUDGET REQUEST--THREE YEARS YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE TOTALS 101,400 99,400 97,200 298,000 MEETINGS 5,700 9,650 9,650 25,000 COMPUTER BULLETIN BD 7,000 3,000 2,000 12,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 30,000 TRAVEL 6,000 6,000 6,000 18,000 EQUIPMENT 9,000 -0- -0- 9,000 RENT, UTILITIES & FURNITURE -0- -0- -0- -0- OFFICE EXPENSES 16,700 15,800 FINANCIAL MGMNT -0- -0- PUBLICATIONS 3,000 5,000 5,000 13,000 EVALUATION 7,542 11,313 3, 770 22,625 160,163 146,620 475,125 PERSONNEL GG SEMINAR TOTALS 168,342 -15- 15,000 -0- 47,500 -0- �Three-Year Funding Request to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Forum Operations: Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: 160,800 148,850 142,850 452,500 Outside Evaluation (5% of total request): Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: 7,542 11,313 3, 770 22,625 TOTAL THREE-YEAR REQUEST: -16- 475,125 �Budget Notes Executive Director and Administrative Secretary. These sa 1ary ranges have been based on comparable averages in Lansing and simi l ar cities. Rotating College Student Internships. Two positions have been budgeted, which may be filled by a larger number of students working on small projects throughout the year. We see this not only as an opportunity to undertake a variety of initiatives with a limited staff, but also as part of fulfilling the MNF mission: educating the next generation of nonprofit leaders, policymakers and citizen volunteers and contributors. Rent and Utilities. To accommodate the MNF, the United Way of Michigan has arranged for additional office space within their lease. All costs will be assumed by the MNF. Currently, temporary space and office support are being contributed by the Association of Independent Colleges of Michigan. Postage and Distribution Contributed by the Steering Committee. As part of their commitment to the MNF, the organizations serving on the Steering Committee will take responsibility for disseminating the MNF information and materials through their mailing lists and systems. Regional/Local Forums. These forums will be arranged in cooperation with local sponsors (such as a local college, volunteer center, community foundation, or other) to leverage a much larger access and outreach for the Forum's work. Grantmakers/Grantseekers Workshop. Excess cost (over registration and other income) has been estimated based on the 1989 and 1990 conferences sponsored by the Council of Michigan Foundations and others. This estimate assumes volunteer assistance and publicity by Steering Committee member organizations and their respective networks. Computer Bulletin Board. Although the systems costs of the Bulletin Board will be contributed by the Michigan Community College Association, each field-specific piece of the network must be ma i ntained by a knowledgeable person. Although this maintenance requi r es many hours of input, the work is usually seen as mutually beneficial and is contributed for a small honorarium. We are developing our plans on this basis. Modems for Network Hubs. With this small cost, the MNF will be able to link its computer communication network with distant communities (e.g., through a community's volunteer center, community foundation, community action agency, or local college community service center.) -17- �Cash Contributions by Steering Committee Member Organizations. In addition to their in-kind contributions, the organizations on the Steering Committee will contribute a total of $10,000 annually toward implementing the MNF. Outside Evaluation. As described in the text, the Evaluation Budget is figured at 5% of the total Kellogg grant request, but it is allocated differentially across the grant period: one-third for Year 1, one-half for Year 2, and one-sixth for Year 3. -18- �APPENDIX A Supporting Letters Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Mich i gan Association of School Administrators Mich i gan Association of School Boards Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts Michigan Health Council Michigan League for Human Services Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan �-association of independent colleges and universities of michigan 650 MtCHIOAN NATIONAL TOWEll LANSINO, MtCHIOAN 489)3 TELEPHONE: (517) )72-9160 Edward 0 . Blews, ]r. President ADRIAN COLLEGE ALBION COLLEGE ALMA COLLEGE ANDREWS UNIVERSI TY AQUINAS COLLEGE BAKER COLLEGE. FLINT •BAKER COLLEGE - OWOSSO CALVIN COLLEGE CENTER FOR CREATIVE STUDIES - COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN CLEARY COLLEGE CONCORDIA COLLEGE TIIOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCIIOOL DAVENPORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS •DAVENPORT COLLEGEKALAMAZOO BRANCII •DAVENPORT COLLEGE. LANSING BRANCII DETROIT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • DETROIT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • FLINT CAMPUS DETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW GRAND RAPIDS BAPTIST COLLEGE GMI ENGINEERING & ~fANAGEMENT INSTITUTE HOPE COLLEGE JORDAN COLLEGE KALAMAZOO COLLEGE KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART& DESIGN LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY . MADONNA COLLEGE MARYGROVE COLLEGE MERCY COLLEGE OF DETROIT MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MUSKEGON COLLEGE NAZARETH COLLEGE NORTIIWOOD INSTITUTE OLIVET COLLEGE SAINT MARrS COLLEGE SIENA HEIGHTS COLLEGE SPRING ARDOR COLLEGE SUOMI COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT •uNIVERSITY OF DET ROIT SCIIOOL OF DENTISTRY • UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT SCHOOL OF LAW WALSH COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WILLIAM TYNDALE COLLEGE •AFFILIATE MEMBER March 13. 1990 Mr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek. Michigan 49017-3398 Dear Joel: The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, representing 42 Michigan independent, nonprofit colleges and universities. is pleased to express its support for the 11 Proposal to Implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum 11 being submitted to the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. In recognition of the importance of facilitating communication and cooperation among Michigan's nonprofit sector leaders. promoting awareness and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector in this state and advancing volunteerism. our Association has been actively involved as one of the ten founding members of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. We are grateful to the Kellogg Foundation for its leadership role in encouraging the exploration of such a Forum in 1988. Our Association's Executive Committee has formally endorsed the concept of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum and has approved a reasonable financial contribution by our organization when appropriate to help implement the Forum. Thank you for your consideration. We would be happy to respond directly to any questions you might have. zcerely, M.:::::::;.:!f:o Chair. Board of Directors EOB:jej:3.33 President �Council of MICI-ITGAN FOUNDATIONS M~,..h~ll . Jo•hn f. . Ill . l 11.urm.m fu,fith S. II•••~•· •. \'o,·,. l "h.>irnl.ln v,..,. M~rum C. l"l.m~ld A . l.intluw, Vi..·,•l"h.lirm.ln N.~.mJ , Ri.."h.uJ K. R.ippl,..,,., Ch .1irn~>n O.•n~hy A. lo•hn""'· l'h·,jd,•nt ...,.n,lr.a C. I fu,,....,., '-'•·ml'<·r S.·rvi····s Oim. h•r HOARCl l II" TIW~Tff.S l ·lit~l•dh II. llin.l~ v...·,•l'n...iJ,·nt JnJ Tru•t•·•• Cui<lu A. ""'' l'li1JI>.•th II. HinJ.a 1\oun.IJIIun 'A" r. Rn"flf\.ln, fr.• h .....:utiv... 11in,1ur ,,,J ""'~"' c.. mp.lnV FunJ ll,•rl>.•rt II . ll.•w. l'n•,j,f,·nl ff,·r!>.·rtll. & l:r.K<' A . Puw 1'11111\l,rtiun R.~·rt A. l'i,h.·r l'h">kft•nl.lnlf r ... , ••,. l'r~nk S. & Mullll' S. VJnl1.:r\'1Mlrf ~l.·murr~l fi>UndJiiun Ni.h<~,a, M. l:.:."nl'l,lumplr.•ll••r lioHIIi•rn•l•tk>n K.~ ..·rt March 13, 1990 Tn·~s.m•r t:. ll,•rll·,..,·. llin·.-htr l)t,""'·mi•Mtiun & ( ',~n•nwnk.&lhm' 1\'.t.;. . Kdl·~ liounol.111un Will.tnl f. ll,•rtt. VK<' p,,.,.;J,·nt l 'ho~rl,., Sl\'w~rt Mt~l fi •u nJ.at iun luJith S. ll•••k•·r. Tru~l<"<' R.~·rtl. & Judith S. I h••~•·r Dr. Joel J. Orosz Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Dear Joel: It is our pleasure to write in support of the creation of a Michigan Nonprofit Forum. As you know, the idea for such a forum has been discussed for several years among interested foundation and corporate grantmakers. The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Improving Philanthropy Committee, under the chairmanship of Russell G. Mawby, addressed the need and consequently convened nonprofit leaders to explore their interest. The ten convening organizations were represented by their volunteer Chair and executive staff. Since then the CMF Improving Philanthropy Committee has continued to express great interest and enthusiasm for the project. 1\•unJo~liun l:ill.,·rtllud"''"· l'ro·~i.lt·nt t luJ~·n -\Vt· l•h.•r l'tund.lthtn l';otri. u ll•t.""''"· E,.nJriw l'lirwtnr Mu•l•'lt''" Cuunty Ct•mmu nity 10 "' nJ ..t ion ,.......,,,,>. K.ott.....M.t. r,..,,,... f).on~hy llun.at.J A. II. llo~ltun l.in.~•w. N~tlltn.JIII .. n~ ~~ honn.l,ttiun \r...,. l'n·,;,t,•nl f),.,,,.,, lo~•n E. M.u-.h .. ll. Ill . t•,...,;J,•nt Th.• Kn'S,;•· l'ourlll.,ti.on M.. .Um C. N.~JnJ . f.,..'t"Uiiw l>in•(1ur l'ummunitv fi>Un<IJtiom fur rh.·J~t··~n Mit·hi):Jn CMF has served as the fiscal agent for the funds used to retain the consultant who has prepared the organizational plan to make the Forum a reality. In our estimation, Maryellen J. Lewis has done an outstanding job translating an idea into an organizational plan which we support. CMF is pledged to make the Michigan Nonprofit Forum a success working with other Michigan nonprofit associations. As we can be helpful with anything from board members to mailing lists we are pledged to cooperate. In addition, CMF will contribute a proportionate share of the first year $10,000 financial requirement from sponsors. s. ... \V C.ah·in I'JII<'"''"· Ill. t·: u.,'"Utiv..• llir..\."h•r II.I. <..;"'':ur h111J lo•hn \\'. l\1!1l'r. Tru'h"' l.n.ark'S Slt'\v,lrt ~1 ..11 FuunJ.1tiun MJ'):Jn1 A. Ri<'i-<•r. p,..,;tf,·nt tt .. rrv A. & MJ'):Jf\1 0 . "litWS.t.-y fi>UnJ.atiun IA't\f\Jnl W. Smith, l'r.-siJ,·nt Tho! S.. illm.tn 1\>Unddtiun 5tt·rf~t•n f_ Uptun, rr,•,;d,•nt Whirfp<-11 rttunJJtinn Willi~m V. 1\\.·~ll~<•rsllln , v;.... t'rt'Si..l.·nt · ln.tuyr... Th.• Str.tlt Hn·,.·•·ry Cumpo~nv v....,. 1\i••r M. W.').'t', Owirmdn Sll't'k•~ Cur('<•uliun CMF is also prepared to have the very successful Grantmaker/Grantseeker Conference sponsored by CMF, three National Society of Fund Raising Executives, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Michigan Council for the Arts become part of the fo.rum activities. CMF will continue to be helpful as is useful. �We believe the time is right for the creation of the Forum. Sincerely, JoCf:::.:.all, Chairman Johnson tml:0138H-54 III �MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Office of the Execullve Director 421 West Kalamazoo, Lansing, Michigan 48933 Telephone 517 371·5250 FAX 517 371·9093 March 13, 1990 Mr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Dear Mr. Orosz: The Michigan Association of School Administrators has been actively involved with the Michigan Nonprofit Forum since August, 1988. We have been involved with the development of the Forum's grant proposal and support the concepts contained therein. Our organization feels there is merit to this process and that the entire nonprofit sector will benefit through this cooperative endeavor. Sincerely yours, 2:::~~ President Executive Director pat A Member of the Michigan Congress of School Administrator Associations �< MISB iii ) Michigan Association of Scl1ool Boards 421 W Kalamazoo Street Lansing, Michigan 48933-2088 (517) 371-5700 March 20, 1990 Mr. Joel Orrsz Associate Program Director W. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Dear Mr. Orrsz: On behalf of the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and as a member of the founding Steering Committee of the proposed Michigan Nonprofit Forum, I wish to give my wholehearted support to the Proposal: To Implement the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. In our efforts to secure qualified volunteers to run for and serve on local boards of education in Michigan, the MASB is well aware of the overriding need to share information and resources with other groups which also must rely on qualified and dedicated volunteers in order to serve the purposes for which they have been created. The MASB sees the Michigan Nonprofit Forum as a vehicle to not only strengthen the sector as a whole by raising public awareness of its importance and its needs, but also to share mutual concerns and problems and thereby to better serve our respective memberships. Thank you for your serious consideration of the proposal. Sincerely, ~R~~A.. President ZR/JK:jh �MICI-IIGAN COMMUNI1"Y COLLEGE ASSOCIATI01 2100 MICHIGAN NATIONAL TOWER LANSING , MICHIGAN 48933-1707 TELEPHONE (5171372-4 3 FAX(517)372-0';? Al.l'fSA IIIN~II ~ll \ ' IIIII H.t. AJr<,.. ..... , ,. ~·· : I Clloi'ICI Srr• CCll.l.t<of t .. -.h.. llti.TA IC)II.fC,t' ' ' """'''"" c ~........ •·• ~~ n.~K~ C .UWNI ' ~IT\' . ... nt ..., ...... April 3, 1990 c lll.l.ft,( I.C)I,fKK: .,........"•n· c clU Et.E c u•uu C.IUSII IUPII'K Jl SIIIIC UIU t(,( (,nnJ cusa\ Fllllll I UNloll ' :'oiiT\' Ull.l .fl,f l)r...-ta. ... "•r-h IIIGIILANil PAaK <.llloC.MI ' SIT\' IIII .I.(COI ""'hi....J PML JAO>!WlN UlN)II:SJT\' 1111 uc.t ......... KALANA7.Uil V .\U n· I .OioC.MI ' NIT\' I.UU.((,( Ktl.u>t.G I.OW!oei ' NIT\' l.llli.EC,f ft..olo l:r.ft Mr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Dear Mr. Orosz: The Michigan Community College Association has participated in the planning and design of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum and urges your serious consideration of the proposal for five-year funding of its implementation. KlaTUNO C.llloOII ' NI TY CUIJ .f(,( lf.\CCUta UINifl:NIT\' I.ULUt.l As a member of the MNF Steering Committee, MCCA recognizes the potential benefits to its 29 member colleges as well as their host communities and the state. The Executive Committee of MCCA has formally adopted a position of suppon for the Forum and looks forward to ongoing participation in its statewide efforts to promote awareness and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and voluntarism. MID NIOitGAN Ullflfl.'NITY Clll.UGE Please call if you have any questions. ... Sincerely, LAKE 'ICIC'IIIGAN C.UI..Lf(,( ........ lift ........... LASMNII. C UNMt · ~en· (.UI.l.tct E I..Mt ...,_. ....... _ ..... ,;.. Mosa1~ coc:sn· I.OioCNI ' NIT\' COCJ.£<.1 NOSTCAI.JI C:UMNL'SilY Cnt..l.IG( w-, NOTT CON!IIl'NJT\' l.llLUGI ......._ t-.- NL'SKl<'""' CO!oiNl.' NIT\' COI.I.£CiE Thomas M. Bemthal Executive Director NOilTII USTllAL NKJJIGAN C..ClLLEGE r......w, NOallJW'F.STlaN Nlc:JII(;AN COUlGE T,...onoc.;., OAK I...\ NO COt.INl' NITY C:Cll.I.FGI .....""r.w .... n.." a crx•sn· ST. ................ c:CIIoUtL' NIT\' l.lli.I.EGE SC.JIU>UliA.T COII.t<il Ln.:<lll,lJW'[.qyaN MK .IIIGAN l.'tll.t.EC.l .,_ ...... W ' A~ITE.'IA'II' UINNI ' Nil'\' f'lliJ.U,£ """ ·',._• ·- 'II'A\' SE IXMINT'\' CONNI'NIT\' C.l N I.Uol 'k' UT SIKIIU UINNI ' NilY UIII .Fiof Sc.••·• cc: MCCA Executive Committee �MICI-IIGAN COMMUNI1'1Y COLLEGE ASSOCIATIOi' 2100 MICHIGAN NATIONAL TOWER LANSING , MICHIGAN 48933· 1707 TELEPHONE (517) 372·43 : FAX (517) 372-~ : Al.l'fSA CtiM~U :"1111\' COIJHof:. Att_..u IIA\ .k :-.nc : • ttt.l!oll Sll"'l' c.nu .. c.F ... ..uh.o llflTA I llll.ft ,f l ' n.,. .. ,., .. , f •·nu."f' April 3, 1990 c.t.fs n ..u,s C.CJMMI ':-IIlT CIIIJ .ft,[ loOI,rJIK; .,........ C U~t~l ._,.ITl" ( tM.I ((,£ t.IUSII IIAPII>S Jl ' :"iltlll C:CIIJ H , ( (,un.J M•..,..,.J• llt:"ill\ f(llll) I llM~WNil'Y Oll.l .ft , ( llllolllANil PAliK C . CIN~t ' SITI ' llo~hl.-.1 C t )IJ.Etil Mr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 P ...L JACK!oll:-1 c.oMMt: s•n· <111 uc.F KAlA~U7.1111 V .~IJ . FY UIM!oii 'Sin' l .llli.HoE KEI .lOLG t .OM!oti ' NITY UILI.ECoE .......... ,:,.-. Dear Mr. Orosz: The Michigan Community College Association has participated in the planning and design of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum and urges your serious consideration of the proposal for five-year funding of its implementation. KIIITLA:-10 l.ll!oOII ' NIT\' OIIJ.F<oE M.• C'U)olll t:UioCMt:Nm· t.l>LULE As a member of the MNF Steering Committee, MCCA recognizes the potential benefits to its 29 member colleges as well as their host communities and the state. The Executive Committee of MCCA has formally adopted a position of suppon for the Forum and looks forward to ongoing participation in its statewide effons to promote awareness and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and voluntarism. NID MICHIGAN CONNl' NITY CIILUGE Please call if you have any questions. LAKE '141UIIGAN I .CILUtol ""'"................. LAS~ I~ ..._..... UIM!oii ' :-IIT\' t .<>U.FCoE ......... ........... W<lsanr cm:sn· ......... C..OMNI ' Nin· t:OI.I.f<OE Sincerely, NO:-!TCAUI C:IIMNL' SOY CCILUGE w-,- NOTT CON,.l' Nin' L'I IU.fGE .,_ Nl'SKEC.OS t:t>Mt.ll'SIT\' COIJ.f(of. M.nk ..JIWI NOll Til c:E :-iT~~ Al NKliiGAN C'.OI.LEGE .........., NOIIlll'&' f.STEIIN NI<:JIIGAN COC..UGE Tr'a' ..ncGey OAKI.A:-10 OOMt.ll' NITY C:OU.F.GE B....... r.w thtta ST. 0.... 11 COl' i'lT'I' <:tl!Oll' NITY C..'III.I.EGF. ...... llwull SOI<Mli.C:JlAtT C:OI.I.IGE "''It, IIII'Lq}711N MIC .IIIGA:-1 t:UIJ .f(,f. W ' A~ITL'IAIII' ..... <:UNNI ' Nil"'\' C'Cll.l.f.l,( .,. _, I •' A\' SE CDI INT\' UNMI ' NIT\' C.llll UoE IJrrcR• 'to' E.'IT SlIt liiE UIMNI ' Nil"'\' t:llll.ft,( Set••, .. Thomas M. Bemthal Executive Director cc: MCCA Executive Committee �Michigan Council for the Arts 1200 Sixth Street Detroit, Ml 48226-2461 313 256-3731 March 26, 1990 Mr. Russ Mawby W.K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3398 Dear Russ: It has been approximately 18 months since you called together our small group to begin discussions on the future of volunteerism in the non-profit sector and tfte need to better coordinate the communication networks witfi.in the sector. It may appear that we have been slow in starting, however I assume you understand that this was not due to a lack the groups's enthusiasm or support. The death of Pete Ellis was difficult for all of us on both a personal and professional level. As well, Howard Shapiro's departure from the United Way of Michigan came just as we were moving toward concrete plans. In retrospect, I feel the positive by-product of these unexpected changes provided us w1th a new · opportunity to reassess our direction and speed. I think I speak for the entire Steering Committee whe~ I say that I have been very pleased with the discussions to date. Mary Ellen Lewis has now provided us with the initial staff work that was necessary to develop the proposal 6efore you. While a few issues still concern me such as minonty representation on tl\e steerirtg committee and a presence from the religious community, I believe we are now irt a position to collectively address some of the issues facing the non-profit sector. Leon S. Cohan Ch1irmMt O.trOII B artlara K. Goldman Ex..:un.,. OtrKt<X E. Ray Scalt Ex«:ut1.,. Otrectrx Em•r,rua Harrington M. CumminQI Fr1mon1 W•ftard J. HarU FW Mrs. Joseph N. Impastato Gtosu Po'"t• Shore• James R. Jentuna James J . Blanc:tlard Go•.mer The Councol lor !he AM IS 1 DiVISIOn ol tM State O.par1menl of Management lnd Buelgel. SMiby P. Solomon. OviCUif Midi~ Oa.....s uwrence, Jr. Grosu POK!Ifl P.,. TOO 256-3734 FAX 256-3781 U'-- ~ �Mr. Russ Mawby April 2, 1990 Page2 The arts community is just a small sample of the non-profit sector in Michigan, however, we have a very signHicant•presence in all areas of the state. The Michi9an Council for the Arts annually grants funding to approximately 1200 orgaruzations. Some of these organizations are arts groups, some are schools, municipalities and community groups involved in health, social services and other areas of education. All of these organizations are non profit. In addition to the or9anizations we fund, we work with hundreds of other not-for-profit agencies. I believe the entire arts community will strongly benefit from the attention of the Michigan Non-Profit Forum. The forum will provide what was missing--the ability to network with others who share similar concerns. Our advocacy efforts will improve as a result of newly gathered information and analysis, and we shall gain a better understanding of how to deal with some of the policy issues that face us and are so important to our future. In the broadest view, I marvel at the possible strength of our collective voice. Alone, the arts world often fights to oe heard, but with the support of all areas rer.resented by the Steering Committee, I believe the Michigan Non Profit Forum will enable us to make the strong statement needed for a more secure future. Both Leon Cohan and I thank the Kellogg Foundation for your great interest in the Michigan Non-Profit Forum. We look forward to further discussing the forum's plans at the Grants Makers-Grants Seekers IT Conference on Aprill2. Mk Barbara K. Goldman Executive Director cc: Leon Cohan Joel Orosz �michigan health council 1305 Abbott Road, Suttc 102 East Lansing, ~ftchtgan 48823 (517) 337-1615 James R. Tarranl Prct.lciC'ftt March 25, 1990 Joel J. Orosz W. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Dear Mr. Orosz: The Michigan Health Council supports the collaboration among the ten statewide organizations in the development of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. The Forum is needed to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector and to help advance the cause of volunteerism and philanthropy within the State. The work of the ten statewide organizations, which have served as a Steering Committee since the inception of the Forum, has determined the value of and need for such an organization within the State. The Steering Committee has identified numerous areas of common concern which the Michigan Nonprofit Forum may address through dialogue, cooperation and collaboration across the varied fields represented by the nonprofit sector. We extend the Council's support to the proposed project and applaud the initial effort of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to encourage the ten organizations to meet and discuss the issues of concern to all nonprofit groups. Thank you for inviting MHC to participate in this important project. We look forward to your favorable consideration of the proposal. Please feel free to call me if I may be of any further assistance. erely, ~, 'lltk/ / l .. j Cf4 vi ..__-:,t'' .· ames R. Tarrant President tt.rr- �'· Michigan League for Human Services 300 N. Washington Sq., Suite 401 • Lensing, Ml48933 • (517) 487-5436 March 15, 1990 Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3398 Dear Joel: As a steering committee member and one of the organizations involved in the early discussions surrounding the concept of a Michigan Nonprofit Forum, we would urge your consideration of the attached proposal for funding a multi-year project to test the impact such an ·association of associations• can have on Michigan's broad nonprofit sector as well as in the state overall. As you know better than most, the League for many years has provided a range of consultation and assistance programs to Michigan's private nonprofits at the local level-most engaged in the direct delivery of services. While our circle of contact and influence is a relatively small one in Michigan's huge nonprofit world of over 45,000 organizations, and tends to relate almost exclusively to small to medium-sized human services agencies, it comprises the experience we bring to consideration of the endeavor you have before you. It is our perspective--gained from the League's long history of networking in Michigan--that more extensive networking and collaboration could be extremely valuable at many levels in the state. We hope you will see your way clear to providing a major share of the resources necessary to test this theory. Sincerely, dO/Yva_cl 8ot£L. Lana L. Baldi President ~~cCaY:e-4}~/ Executive Director LLB:BLM:pk Encl. Supported by. Local United Ways through the United Way of Michigan �Presidents Council ..~ Ct•nlr<~l Michi)l.ln UniVl'r>ily E.lslt•rn Michi)lan Univrrsily Frrris Stillr University Grilnd Valley State University Lakr Superior State University Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Northern Michigan University State Universities of Michigan OaklanJ University Silginaw Villlry St.11e Univrrsity Thr University of Michi~iln - Ann Arhc>r Tht" University of Michigiln - Drarhorn The University of Michigan - Flint Wayne State Univt"rsity Wrstern Michigan Univt"rsity March 14, 1990 Dr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3398 Dear Dr. Orosz: On behalf of the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, we are pleased to support the proposal to the W. K. Kellogg to establish the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Since the initial exploratory meeting called by Dr. Russell Mawby nearly a year and a half ago, the Council, through its Executive Director, has actively participated in the discussions which produced this proposal. Thank you for your interest in this project. Sincerely, Arend D. Lubbers Chair fit._~<d Glenn R. Stevens Executive Director e 306 Townsend Suite 450 Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 482-1563 FAX 482-1241 �P.O. Box 18219 e Lan•lng, Ml 48901-8219 • U517J 371-4380 March 21, 1990 Mr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director w. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Ba ttle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Dear Mr. Orosz, I am pleased to add support and endorse the development of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. The rapidly changing environment of the philanthropic and voluntary sector calls for an expanded level of collaboration and cooperation among the major actors in this sector. The Michigan Nonprofit Forum is an imaginative process for bringing together these major organizations to consider common efforts to promote and advance the total sector. The United Way of Michigan, a professional association of the 107 locally directed United Ways, has a h-istory of building bridges among various organizations in the nonprofit arena. In 1988, the Leadership 2000 Conference was an attempt to stir the imagination and vision of leaders from the nonprofit sector as we together dreamed and planned fo r the future wellbeing of our state. The volunteer leadership of our Board of Directors has given the staff a strong message to continue our efforts to support and to provide a leadership role in the development of the Forum. Several expressions of their commitment is our willingness to house (at .the expense of the project) and to manage the finances (at our expense) of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. our Board Chairperson, Mr. Brewster Broder, as well as other members of our leadership group, are willing to share with you or other persons from the Kellogg Foundation, their own personal convictions regarding the benefits and rewards of United Way of Michigan's investment in the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. We are in a period of pressing and critical commitments that challenges philanthropic and ~· �charitable organizations to find creative answers to these problems. Any serious response to these community needs can on ly be mounted through collaborative efforts that pulls and focuses the resources and energies of the total sector. I f there are other ways in which we can be helpful in your deliberations about the funding of this timely project, pl ease let us know how we can be of assistance. Robert E. President REI:ph cc: N. Brewster Broder (mnf) �APPENDIX B Supporting Documents Letter confirming the United Way of Michigan as fiscal agent. United Way of Michigan Profile United Way of Michigan Services United Way of Michigan Brochure United Way of Michigan Organizational Charts United Way of Michigan By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation United Way of Michigan's U.S. Treasury Department Letter United Way of Michigan 1988 Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report �P.O. Box 19219 e Len•lng, Ml 49901-9219 • CI517J 371-4390 March 21, 1990 Mr. Joel Orosz Associate Program Director W. K. Kellogg Foundation 400 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 Dear Mr. Orosz, The United Way of Michigan is pleased support for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. to offer special As an active member of the Steering Committee, we have participated in the early and continued plans for the Forum. As a part of these deliberations, the United Way of Michigan has been asked and we have agreed to act as the fiscal agent for the Forum project. Additionally, we have also agreed to have the Forum housed within our offices. The specific funding proposal for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum identifies our contributed costs for serving as the financial manager to the project. The cost for housing is built into the proposal. Appropriate documents are attached to this letter that provide the necessary credentials for our organization's capacity to serve as fiscal agent. If further provide it. information is required, REI:ph cc: N. Brewster Broder (mnffisl) ~· we will be glad to � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Funded-Proposal-WKKF Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee funded proposal WKKF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee funded proposal WKKF. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49435 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2ee044c8854a0f7eff5322889f7d6160.pdf 123be5d87b8e0bb4d4118d6a7a1add7b PDF Text Text Grantmaker/Grantseeker Seminar II April 12, 1990 Financial Statement as of May 18, 1990 Revenue Registrations W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant NSFRE Michigan Council for the Arts Fund Balance from 1989 $ 35,711 20,750 500 2,000 1,245 60,206 $ 28,967.00 $ Total Revenue Expenses Hotel April 11 Dinner Luncheon/Breaks Rm. Rental/AV 1 , 737 . 00 24,577.00 2,653 . 00 Audio Taping 542.50 Travel 529.39 Printing of brochure, program & reg. list 3,607.13 CMF Staff Time 2,812.16 Speakers - Travel/Lodging 5,767.53 Supplies 1,317.37 Sign age 536.00 Photographer 406.32 Telephone 279.42 Postage 1, 301.33 Computer Support 750 . 00 Consultant 7,525.00 Total Expenses sgh/1684A 3/18/90 $ 54,341.15 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49436 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/67a008527240055b46b30f2fae0b7184.pdf 77a7d59a650097f3a4d83cb336ee5b89 PDF Text Text ADDENDUM A (INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS) POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM The new Michigan Nonprofit Forum, located in Lansing, Michigan, invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director of the Forum. Dead! ine for receipt of applications (i.e. application letter, resume and three references) is September 28, 1990. (Modified deadline approved by MNF officers/Nominating Committee Members at 8/10/90 Meeting.) The Michigan Nonprofit Forum, initially funded for three years through a foundation grant, is a project organization of statewide nonprofit leaders and associations designed to enhance awareness, cooperation and the common interests of the nonprofit sector. The primary mission of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum is "to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of voluntarism and philanthropy in the state." (See attached "Executive Summary of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum" for more detail.) POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Executive Director of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum will serve as the chief executive officer of the organization and will report and be accountable to the Board of Directors of the Forum. The Executive Director will be required to successfully perform all of the duties of the Executive Director, including but not limited to the following: 1.) Working with and for the very diverse Board of Directors (Steering Committee) of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum; coordinating and appropriately managing the decision-making process of the Forwn; and communicating regularly with that Forwn's Board and Members; 2.) Successful implementation and management of the annual program of the Forum as identified by the Board, including but not limited to: a.) b.) Convening and promoting regular dialog among nonprofit leaders and stakeholders; Compiling, disseminating and encouraging information and insights about the nonprofit sector, voluntarism., philanthropy and public policy issues of common concern affecting the nonprofit sector, as a basis for analysis, planning and action in the state, both within the sector and among decision makers and the public; c.) Identifying in-state resources for technical assistance and for education in philanthropy and voluntarism, and increasing the awareness, effectiveness and capacity of such resources through networking and linkages; and d.) Coordinating the annual Grantmakers/Grant seekers Conference. 3.) With the Chair, serving as a spokesperson for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, within the guidelines and policies established by the Board; 4.) Pursuing additional funding for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum from foundations, corporations, individuals and other appropriate sources; �5.) Managing the day-to-day operations of the Forum, including but not limited to required reporting to the Kellogg Foundation^ regular reporting to the Board about fiscal developments and status^ supervision of the administrative secretary and interns, and the proper functioning of the Forum office^ including routine communications with the fiscal agent (United Way of Michigan) regarding accounting^ housing and other office arrangements; and 6t) Satisfactorily performing such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Board. QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A.) QUALIFYING SKILLS: The f o l l o w i n g s k i l l s and/or experiences are required for the position of Executive Director: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) Organizational Management Strengths; Ability to Work Effectively With a Diverse Board of Directors; Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills; Skills in Grantwriting and Administration of Grant Projects/Programs; Ability to Effectively Coordinate Conferences and Workshops; and Knowledge About the Nonprofit Sector. The following skills and/or experiences would be beneficial and preferable for the position: 7.) Association Management Experience; and 8.) Working Knowledge of Research. B.) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A college degree is r e q u i r e d . C.) EXPERIENCE: At least five years of professional and/or volunteer leadership experience is required. COMPENSATION/BENEFITS The salary range for the position of Executive Director is $40,000 to $50,000 per annum, with appropriate fringe benefits. APPLICATION A.) PROCESS APPLICATION PACKET/ADDRESS: Qualified i n d i v i d u a l s are invited to submit applications (consisting of a letter of application, a current resume and the names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of three references) to the following address: Edward 0. Bl ews, Jr. Chair, Search Committee Michigan Nonprofit Forum c/o 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing, Michigan 48933 B> DEADLINE: The d e a d l i n e for receipt of a p p l i c a t i o n s at the above address is September 28, 1990. EOB:bg:30.22 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Invitation-for-Applications-Executive-Director-Position Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee invitation for applications executive director position Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee invitation for applications executive director position. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49438 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/840dd221286514125bd9a11ffdc58273.pdf c12eb93cb3d4dc1275c86adaa9e1d209 PDF Text Text . - .# MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. Wallington Square, Suite40S, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michigan 48901 ·8219 MICHIGAN VOLUNTEER COALITION First Meeting, June 20 1990 Clarion Hotel, Lansing 12:45 PM Governor George Romney, Convener Identifying Sites for Future Volunteer Centers. Based on the morning's successful meeting with Governor Blanchard, Senator Engler and political leaders from both sides of the aisle, this afternoon's discussion focussed sharply on the goal of establishing a more extensive infrastructure for voluntarism in Michigan. That qoal represents at least two major objectives, now undertaken by the Michigan Volunteer Coalition: (1) Help to strengthen and publicize the thirteen existing Michigan volunteer service centers ; and (2) Develop a strategy for initiating and cultivati ng up to thirty new volunteer service centers across the state. In the interest of time, Governor Romney suggested that today's discussion focus on identifying potential sites for new centers. Beginning with that list, Coalition members will soon be canvassed to identify local contacts for further development. At Governor ·Romney's request, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum will serve as a clearinghouse for this information exchange and strategy development: Maryellen J. Lewis Acting Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Forum (address above) Natural Groupings". Dorothy A. Johnson, President of the Council of Michigan Foundations, suggested that the Coalition seek "natural groupings'' of communities when identifying sites, since funding will necessarily be limited. In the following preliminary list, some groupings may be less appropriate than others, for many reasons. However, these seemed to be consensus that these are useful starting points for exploration . 11 Different Forms. Much of the early discussions highlighted that there i s no one way to run a volunteer center . In some cases , they emerge out of existing Telepbooe (~17) 371~360 • FAX(~l7) 371~546 �. ..- ~ 7-0>1111(! -2organizations using existing resources. In others, they are satillites of larger centers. Some are associated with colleges, with United Ways, with Community Foundations. Others are i ndependent. This Coalition need not determine the "one best way" for Michigan . Sites. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) ( 11) (12) (13) Cadillac/Big Rapids Area (possibly 3 counties: Wexford, Oseola, MeCosta) Grand Haven/Muskegon Area Holland/Zeeland Area Jackson (County?) St. Clair County (based in Port Huron?) Traverse City/Leelenau/"Northwest Michigan " New foundations are emerging here, and Traverse City has already begun discussing a volunteer center. Seven Counties in the Detroit Metro Area John Macinnes, President of United Community Services in Detroit, offered to take leadership in expanding to all 7 counties . Adrian/Leelenau County Edward 0. Slews, President of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universites of Michigan, suggested that Adrian College could be helpful here. In fact, he offered, many of the independent colleges may be willing to participate, and he will now alert them to this opportunity to be of service. Mt. Pleasant/Alma/Clare Tri-County Area This could be a "circuit rider" approach Sault St . Marie Upper Peninsula "centers" caul d operate Marquette on the "circuit rider" model, convening Escanaba groups in small communities rather than Ironwood (far western counties) expecting them to travel to a central place TECHNOLOGY MAY BE KEY IN DIFFUSELY POPULATED AREAS (14) Hillsdale County (15) Caro as the hub for the tri-county area in the Thumb Based on these suggestions, each Coalition member will be asked for further advice and for SUGGESTED LOCAL LEADERS to enlist in this effort . The Michigan Nonprofit Fo~ •ill be 1D touch with each of them in the next few weeks, aiming for ~ji!Pleted map of local leaders by the end ·of August . $;' The meetfll. adjourned at 2:00 PM . �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 300 N. WashingtOn Square, Suite 40S, P.O. Box 18219, Lansing, Michipn 48901-8219 June 22, 1990 Governor George Romney 1840 E. Valley Road Bloomf ield Hills MI 48013 Dear Governor Romney: By all indications, your Wednesday conference was a rous i ng success . In my conversations since then, I have heard only enthusiasm, optimism and readiness for action. As you know, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum is fully willing to serve as the clearinghouse for your effort, since it coincides precisely with our central mission . Six of my ten Steering Commi ttee members were present, and they all concur. I look forward to learning from you in this important work . Best Regards, Maryellen J. Lewi s Acting Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Foru• Telepboae(S11)3714360 • FAX(S17)371~SC6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Steering-Committee_1990-06-27_Michigan-Volunteer-Coalition Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee Michigan Volunteer Coalition Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Steering Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1990-06-27 steering committee Michigan Volunteer Coalition. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49439 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-06-27