708 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/58df61e5cc5a5a15877c28b575735c12.pdf 598f500c2c83c26ea547f78d4a4c78cc PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICIDGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting October 25, 1993 -- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kellogg Center- East Lansing, Michigan Members Present: N. Charles Anderson Edward 0. Blews, Jr. Robert E. Ivory Russell G. Mawby Helen C. Philpott George Romney Anne Rosewarne Staff Present: Donna M. Clarke David 0. Egner Guests Present: James McHale 1. Welcome and Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mawby at 10:10 a.m. 2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the August 3, 1993, meeting were approved with one correction. MNF's nonprofit sector retirement program committee is chaired by Gerard Keidel of MASA, rather than by Edward 0. Blews Jr. of AICUM. 3. Chairman's Report: R. Mawby announced that two MNF At-Large Trustees, Richard Austin and Elizabeth Upjohn, had submitted letters of resignation from the board for personal reasons. David Smith, former Executive Director at the Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations, has also submitted his resignation after leaving his position at MARO. After discussion the committee agreed to accept the resignations of these trustees and to formally communicate their appreciation to them for service to MNF. 1 �D. Egner summarized MNF's current projects which include the Summit, a Member Survey, the VCM/MNF Merger, the Board Restructuring, the Bylaws Revisions, GGVI, a Computer Network, the Retirement Program, and a Legal Guide. 4. Finance Report: R. Ivory reviewed the first quarter Income/Expense Statement noting that revenues are lagging behind schedule primarily due to the timing of the Kellogg Foundation grant, while expenses are general coming in on target. After discussion the committee agreed to invoice founding members for their 1993-94 dues prior to the November 11 board meeting and unanimously approved the finance report. 5. Audit Committee Report: D. Egner reported that MNF's annual audit is underway. The final report will be available for review and approval at the November 11 meeting. 6. Retirement Committee Report: D. Egner reported that the committee has been discussing working with Fidelity Mutual in providing a nonprofit sector retirement program in Michigan via MNF. These options include 40l(a) programs, money purchase pension plans, employee contribution plans (403(b) and 457) or a hybrid plan approved as a prototype by the IRS. 7. Public Policy Committee Report: E. Blews reported that the committee will be meeting on November 2 to discuss next steps for action on the Tax Incentive Paper; with a progress report to be presented at the November 11 board meeting. E. Blews referred the committee to MNF's Forum Focus for updates on the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and the new F ASB rules for nonprofit organizations. E. Blews also highlighted MNF's upcoming Summit on December 7 entitled Nonprofit Accountability: Improprieties, Myths and Misunderstandings. The conference, which is co-sponsored by the Michigan chapters of National Societies of Fundraising Executives, will consist of a panel discussion followed by a legislative reception. 8. Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI Committee Report: H. Philpott reported that the GGVI Program Committee met in late September to begin work on the conference. The committee structure and composition has been revised to reflect the co-sponsorship of the conference by CMF and MNF. The conference objectives and sessions have been redefined to promote a return to the original mission of the conference; which was to bring grantmakers and grantseekers together to discuss and examine common issues of importance and to promote constructive dialogue and awareness between the groups. The theme ofGGVI is "A Vital Alliance for Michigan" and the committee is working to secure Jimmy Carter as the keynote speaker. In response to the GGV evaluation results, the committee has shortened the breakout sessions and consolidated them into the morning portion of the conference in order to conclude the conference by mid-afternoon. 2 �9. Membership Committee Report: A. Rosewarne reported on the distribution of MNF's fust Member Survey. The survey is being sent to all MNF members and select others in the nonprofit sector. The survey results will be published in the winter edition of the Forum Focus and will allow MNF to develop products and services which will meet member and sector needs. 10. Volunteer Centers of Michigan/MNF Afriliation Update: D. Egner reported that the meetings between the organizational representatives have proceeded ahead of schedule. The parties are in agreement on all major substantive issues and both organizations expect to secure board approval for the merger before the end of the year. The formal merger would then take place at the beginning of 1994. 11. Campaign for Voluntarism Update: G. Romney reported on the continued success of Michigan's Campaign for Volunteerism. 12. Plans for November 11 Board Meeting: The committee reviewed the proposed agenda for the November 11 meeting. The meeting will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will include reports from each of MNF's standing and ad hoc committees as well as a working lunch. 13. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. 3 � 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, 49764 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 1994-02-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/761aa908ce6a03deefb2edf64e3691c3.pdf 61695494f11ca557a4777f427cdefcb9 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting February 9, 1994 -- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kellogg Center - East Lansing, Michigan Members Present: Edward Blews Russell Mawby Helen Philpott Sharon Radtke George Romney Anne Rosewarne Glenn Stevens Herbert Yamanishi Staff Present: Angela Bailey Donna Clarke David Egner Guests Present: James McHale 1. Welcome and Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mawby at 9:40 a.m. 2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the October 25, 1993, meeting were approved as circulated. 3. Chairman's Report: R. Mawby briefly reviewed the Report on Progress Since the January 12, 1993, Board Retreat. He noted that the MNF/VCM affiliation is now official. Angela Bailey has joined the MNF staff as director of volunteer programs and Volunteer Centers of Michigan. �4. Nominating Committee Report: D. Egner reported that the committee met by conference call on January 26 and agreed to a working timeline. In accordance with the restructuring plan approved by the board at the November 11, 1993 meeting, Chairman Mawby sent a letter to the existing associations on the board asking them to select which one of the two trustees will continue on the board at the conclusion of the fiscal year. A letter has also been sent to MNF dues paying members asking them to submit recommendations for 18-20 new board seats. The Committee will meet again on February 25 to review candidates. Ballots for open board seats will be mailed to the voting membership on March 24 and will be returned to the MNF offices by April 14. Egner also reported that N. Charles Anderson has resigned from the committee due to his new position with Mayor Dennis Archer's Administration. Michael Tate; Assistant Director of 4-H Youth Programs, Cooperative Extension Service and member of the Michigan Community Service Commission has agreed to serve on the committee in Anderson's place. 5. Retirement Committee Report: G. Keidel reported that the committee has continued to work with Fidelity Mutual to develop a nonprofit sector retirement program in Michigan via MNF. The committees progress to date has been encouraging. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the program should be available sector-wide by July 1, 1994. A full detailed report of the plan will be presented at the April 12 Executive Committee meeting. 6. Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI Committee Report: H. Philpott reported that President Jimmy Carter has agreed to present the keynote address at GGVI. He will be introduced by Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer. She commended the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for its invaluable assistance with this matter. She also thanked the MNF and CMF offices for their efforts. GGVI will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn on May 12. The Annual Speaker's Dinner be held the evening before. 7. Voluntarism Update: Governor Romney reported on the efforts of the Detroit Volunteer Coalition. He also discussed the importance, both nationally and statewide, of forging a positive relationship between the media and the nonprofit sector. He proposed that Chairman Mawby and D. Egner review and identify areas where MNF could serve as a facilitator for such efforts. A. Bailey highlighted several aspects of the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism including the (800) telephone number, Governor Romney's Leadership Summit visits, and the encouraging emergence of several new centers around the state. 8. Finance Committee Report: D. Egner reviewed the finance report and budget narrative for the period ending December 31, 1993. �9. Membership Committee Report: A. Rosewarne reported that the committee has developed a membership recruitment and retention strategy that will consist of written contacts followed by a board based telephone tree. The committee will activate the campaign in March. 10. Discussion of Member Survey Results: R. Mawby reviewed the results of MNF's fall member survey. He noted that MNF's diverse membership identified both tangible and intangible services as priorities. D. Clarke noted that staff continues to evaluate the survey results in light of MNF's purposes statements and board directives to insure that MNF's services continue to be of value to members and the sector. 11. Review of Publications and Upcoming Programs: D. Clarke reviewed MNF's current program and publication offerings. MNF's newly designed logo is being incorporated into all publications, including MNF's new membership brochure and the GGVI registration brochure. The inaugural issue of MNF's Member Mailing will go out on February 23. The Forum Focus continues to be a membership generator and will continue to go out on a quarterly basis. MNF will also release a nonprofit compensation and benefits survey this spring. The survey is being conducted in conjunction with the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE). MSAE has published the survey independently for the past eleven years. 12. Review of Meeting Dates: The committee reviewed the following meeting dates: Executive Committee April 12 Board May 11 GGVI Speaker's Dinner May 11 GGVI May 12 13. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. � 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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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, 49765 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 1994-04-12 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/79317ecc7e2e50e9b436ea4791c05afc.pdf 3e0e53385c91e3f2d300df037bc559d8 PDF Text Text BYLAWS OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM (Amended May 11, 1994) ARTICLE I: Name and Membership (1) Name and Purpose of the Corporation. The name of the Corporation shall be Michigan Nonprofit Forum (hereinafter referred to as "Forum"). The Forum shall exist for charitable and educational purposes, specifically: To promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of volunteerism and philanthropy in the state. Within these general purposes, the Corporation has been organized to have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on nonprofit corporations under the laws of the State of Michigan, provided, however, that this corporation shall not engage in actions or exercise powers not in furtherance of these purposes. (2) Membership. The Membership or Members shall consist of ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS and AFFILIATE MEMBERS. ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS shall be any IRS designated nonprofit organization that (a) has a principal or branch office in Michigan; (b) makes application and receives approval of that application by the Board of Trustees; and (c) makes an annual contribution to the corporation, the amount of which is in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Trustees. Organizational Members which have a representative present at a meeting of the members or who is represented by proxy shall be entitled to one vote at the meeting. Organizational members shall elect the At-Large Trustee positions of the Board of Trustees. AFFILIATE MEMBERS shall be organizations and individuals that (a) make application and receive approval of that application by the Board of Trustees; and (b) make an annual contribution to the corporation, the amount of which is in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Trustees. Affiliate Members shall have no vote and shall have only privileges as may be determined by the Board of Trustees. (3) Annual Meeting of the Corporation. There shall be a meeting of the Corporation annually. Notice of the annual meeting of the Corporation shall be sent to all duly qualified Organizational Members on or before thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. Twenty (20) members, present in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum. The Trustee approved minutes and financial statements from the current fiscal year shall be available for review at the meeting. �(4) Founding Members and Founding Trustees. The Organizational Members represented by the signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING MEMBERS of the Forum. Founding Members shall be Members as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Members are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan (AICUM) Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Michigan Association of School Administrators (MAS A) Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) Michigan Council for the Arts (MCA) Michigan Health Council (MHC) Michigan League for Human Services (MLHS) President's Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan (UWM) The individual signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING TRUSTEES. Founding Trustees shall be Trustees as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Trustees are: Thomas M. Bernthal, Executive Director, MCCA Edward O. Blews, Jr., President, AICUM Don R. Elliott, Executive Director, MASA Barbara K. Goldman, Executive Director, MCA Robert E. Ivory, President, UWM Dorothy A. Johnson, President, CMF Justin P. King, Executive Director, MASB Russell G. Mawby, Chairman & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Beverley L. McDonald, Executive Director, MLHS Glenn R. Stevens, Executive Director, Presidents Council James R. Tarrant, Executive Director, MHC (5) Removal from Membership. A Member may be removed from the Corporation if the Member: (a) Fails to remain an eligible Member, according to standards determined by the Board; or (b) Engages in egregious conduct contradictory to the purposes of the Forum. A Member may only be removed by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (6) Membership Liability. A Member of the Forum shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Forum. �(7) Other Members. Other categories of membership may be created by the Board of Trustees, at its discretion, which shall determine the terms, obligations and privileges of such membership. Article II: Dedication of Assets (1) Dedication of Assets. The properties and assets of the Forum are irrevocably dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Forum shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Member, Trustee or Officer of the Forum. ARTICLE m: Board of Trustees (1) Designation of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall develop policy for and oversee the management of the business and property of the Forum. The Board of Trustees shall consist of 18 permanent ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE positions, no less than 10 nor no more than twenty AT-LARGE TRUSTEE positions, and three representatives from the VOLUNTEER CENTERS OF MICHIGAN OPERATING COUNCIL. The Board of Trustees shall decide the number of At-Large Trustees positions there shall be on the Board, for the purpose of the subsequent election to be conducted pursuant to this Section. All Trustees shall carry one vote and have equal rights and privileges. ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES shall be (a) Michigan-based associations which represent statewide segments of the nonprofit sector, or (b) other broadbased Michigan organizations. Organizations chosen to be Association Trustees must each have as a central concern or must have a substantial impact on the advancement of philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector, and must support the purposes of this Forum. The Association Trustees are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Food Bank Council of Michigan Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Michigan Ecumenical Forum Michigan Health Council Michigan Jewish Council �Michigan Hospital Association Michigan League for Human Services President's Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan Association Trustees may be added or removed from the Board of Trustee by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called meeting. Association Trustees shall designate one voting representatives who shall be known as a TRUSTEE. Each Association Trustee shall determine and designate its own representatives/Trustees, which shall consist of either (a) the Chief Professional Officer, or (b) a Board Representative. Guidelines for selection of the Board Representatives may be determined by the Trustees. AT-LARGE Trustees shall be (a) individuals of widely recognized statewide prominence who contribute significantly to the advancement of Michigan's nonprofit sector, or (b) individuals representing Organizational Members of the Corporation. At-Large Trustees shall be elected by the Organizational Members of the Corporation. The Nominating Committee shall invite recommended nominees from the Membership, for consideration by the Nominating Committee, on or before forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting. Thereafter, the Nominating Committee shall nominate for the election to the Board of Trustees one nominee for each At-Large Trustee position of the Board with its term expiring at the next annual meeting. On or before thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, a written mail ballot containing the Committee's nominations, with space for a write-in vote for each At-Large Trustee position, and stating the deadline for casting ballots shall be mailed to each Organizational Member. Those persons receiving the highest number of votes for each AtLarge Trustee position on validly marked ballots delivered to the Forum's office by the deadline shall be elected to the Board of Trustees. (2) Terms and Vacancies. Trustees serving in Association and Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council Trustee positions shall serve terms of three years and may succeed themselves. At-Large Trustees shall serve terms of three years and may succeed themselves only once. All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the Chair until the next regular annual meeting of the corporation. Service provided for an unexpired or incomplete term shall not be counted as an elected term. �(3) Meetings and Notices. Meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the request of no less than one-fourth of the Trustees. Written announcements of each meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be made by, or at the direction of, the Chair not less than ten and no more than sixty days before the date set for the meeting and shall include the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. Preliminary or reminder notices may be made at any time. (4) Regular Meetings. The Trustees shall hold at least two regular meetings annually on September 1 and on March 1, or as provided by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act within 90 days following those dates. The March 1 meeting shall be the Annual Meeting. The two regular meetings shall be the record dates for determining the Members of Record and their designated representatives, entitled to notice of and to vote at Membership meetings. The Board of Trustees may fix the day, time and place for each regular meeting of the Trustees. (5) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the written request of not less than one-fourth of the Trustees. (6) Quorum. A quorum at any duly called meeting of the Trustees shall consist of not less than a simple majority of the Trustees. Any proper action of those present at a duly called and constituted meeting shall be the action of the Board and the Membership. (7) Adoption. Adoption of new program initiatives shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Public policy positions may be adopted regarding matters of common concern of the Membership and shall require an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Other actions shall require a majority affirmative vote of the quorum present, except as provided in these Bylaws. (8) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Trustees consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Board. (9) No Compensation. Trustees shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (10) Liability. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, a Trustee shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for a breach fiduciary duty, and the Forum shall assume all proper liability, except in the case of: (a) A breach of the Trustee's legal duty of loyalty to the corporation or its members; (b) Acts or omissions by the Trustee not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; �(c) An affirmative vote or other lawful concurrence by the Trustee in an unlawful corporate act, including those prohibited by these bylaws and by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act; (d) A transaction from which the Trustee derived an improper personal benefit; or (e) An act or omission by the Trustee that is grossly negligent. (11) Indemnification. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, the Forum shall indemnify any person who serves as its Trustee, Officer, employee or agent who is a party or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding, against expenses - including attorneys' fees, judgments, penalties, fines, and amounts paid in settlement — actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with an action, suit or proceeding incurred by reason of the fact that the person is or was a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation or its members, and — with respect to any criminal action or proceeding - if the person had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful. However, as prescribed by the Act, indemnification shall not be made for a claim, issue, or matter in which the person has been found liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought has determined upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for expenses which the court considers proper. Article IV: Officers and Executive Director (1) Forum and Board Officers. The Officers of the Forum shall be identical to the Officers of the Board of Trustees. The Officers shall be elected annually by a twothirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (2) Designation of Officers. The Officers of the Board shall be a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, all nominated and duly elected by the Board. (3) Duties of the Chair. The Chair shall serve as the president of the Forum and president of the Board of Trustees. The Chair or, when absent, the Vice Chair shall preside at the regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall appoint Committee Members and Committee Chairs, with Board ratification, consistent with designations in these Articles. The Chair shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. �(4) Duties of the Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall preside at regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees when the Chair is absent. The Vice Chair shall become Interim Chair, pending Board action, should the Chair resign or become unable to perform the duties of office. (5) Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of the following duties: (a) issue notice of all meetings; (b) keep all minutes which shall be signed by the Secretary upon approval by the Board; (c) maintain the corporate records; and (d) make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (6) Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the custody of all monies, securities and other property of the Forum. The Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of appropriate fiscal record keeping for the Forum. (7) No Compensation. Officers of the Board shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (8) Requirements for Officer Participation. Requirements for Officer participation shall be determined by the Board. When such requirements are not satisfied and proper remediation procedures have been followed (according to procedures determined by the Board), the Board may elect to remove an Officer from office by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (9) Executive Director. The Executive Director shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Forum. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall not be a Trustee. ARTICLE V: Committees of the Board of Trustees (1) The Board of Trustees shall create the following Standing Committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chair and ratified by the Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Standing Committee Chairs shall report directly and regularly to the Board of Trustees. All Standing Committees shall include the Executive Director as a nonvoting ex officio member.. (a) Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Chairs of Standing Committees, the immediate past Board Chair, and two representatives from the Volunteer Centers of Michigan designated by the Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council. The Board Chair shall chair the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees (1) in recommending to the Board appropriate matters for its consideration at scheduled Board �meetings; (2) in implementing and developing details of policy positions previously adopted by the Board; (3) in addressing and enacting policy matters delegated by the Board; (4) in emergencies and between Board meetings when prompt policy attention is required (subject to subsequent reporting and, where appropriate, ratification by the Board); and (5) in personnel matters and oversight relating to the Executive Director. (b) Budget and Finance Committee. Members of the Budget and Finance Committee must all be Trustees, and the Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer. The Budget and Finance Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the financial health of the Forum, and shall make recommendations for Board approval concerning the Forum's annual and long-range budget. The Committee shall develop fund raising policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's resource development operations. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (c) Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall be chaired by a Trustee other than the Treasurer, who shall not serve on the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall oversee the annual audit of the Forum. Members of the Audit Committee may include such non-Trustees as necessary to insure a responsible, comprehensive and enlightening audit. (d) Nominating Committee. Members of the Nominating Committee must all be Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates for AT-LARGE MEMBERS to the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates to the Board for the Offices of the Board. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (e) Public Policy Committee. The Public Policy Committee Chair must be a Trustee. Members of the Public Policy Committee may include such non-Trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's mission. The Public Policy Committee shall develop policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's work in the area of public policy related to philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. 8 �(f) Membership Committee. The Membership Committee will recommend and recruit ORGANIZATIONAL and AFFILIATE Members to the Corporation. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (g) Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council. The Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council will be comprised of the current and future Volunteer Centers of Michigan membership as noted in the Volunteer Centers of Michigan Bylaws, article IE, membership qualifications, dues and voting. The Committee will make policy recommendations to the Forum Board on issues related to volunteerism programming, and will be responsible for leadership and programmatic support to the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws to the contrary, the Operating Council shall operate in accordance with the Bylaws of Volunteer Centers of Michigan. (h) Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. The Michigan Campaign For Volunteerism Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. Members of the Campaign for Volunteerism Committee may include such non-Trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's Mission. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (2) Ad-Hoc Committees. The Board may establish, at its discretion, such other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it deems necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the Forum and the conduct of its affairs. Ad-hoc Committees must be Chaired or Co-Chaired by a member of the Board of Trustees. Members of ad-hoc Committees may also include such nontrustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of the assigned responsibility. The annual GRANTMAKERS/GRANTSEEKERS SEMINAR Planning Committee will be appointed annually by the Chair as an ad-hoc Committee. (3) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by a Committee may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Committee Members consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Committee. (4) Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that may be taken at any Committee meeting may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice by complying with the following provisions concerning written ballots. �The Committee Chair shall direct the mailing or delivery of one written ballot to each Committee Member entitled to vote on the matter. Information shall be included that: (a) Sets forth the proposed action; (b) Provides Committee Members with an opportunity to specify approval, disapproval or abstention for each proposal; (c) Indicates the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; (d) States the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure or measures; and (e) Provides and specifies a reasonable time by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted. All written ballots shall be maintained in the Committee records. ARTICLE VI: Standard of Care (1) Duties and Liability. The Trustees shall adhere to the Standard of Care required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: that is a Trustee or Officer of the Forum shall discharge the duties of that position in good faith and with that degree of diligence, care, and skill which an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position. In discharging those duties, a Trustee or Officer, when acting in good faith, may rely upon the opinion of the Forum's counsel; upon the report of an independent appraiser selected with reasonable care by the Board; or upon financial statements of the Forum represented to the Trustee or Officer as correct by the Officer of the Corporation having charge of its books or account, or as stated in a written report by an independent public or certified public accountant or firm of accountants fairly to reflect the financial condition of the Forum. (2) Self-Dealing Transactions. Fjtcept as approved in Section 3 below, the Board shall not approve a self-dealing transaction. A self-dealing transaction is one to which the Forum is a party and in which one or more of the Trustees has a material financial interest, or a transaction between the Forum and one or more of the Trustees, or between the Forum and any person in which one or more of its Trustees has a material financial interest. (3) Approval. The Board of Trustees may approve a self-dealing transaction if the Board determines and documents that the transaction is in the best interest of, and is fair and reasonable to, the Forum and, after reasonable investigation under the circumstances, determines that this corporation could not have obtained a more 10 �advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances. Such determinations must be made by the Board, in good faith, with knowledge of the material facts concerning the transaction and the Trustee's interest in the transaction, and by a vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present, without counting the vote of the interested Trustee(s). (4) Loans. The Forum shall not make any loan of money or property to, or guarantee the obligation of, any Trustee, Officer, employee or agent; provided, however, that the Forum may advance money to a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Forum for expenses reasonably anticipated to be incurred in performance of assigned duties, so long as such individual would be entitled to reimbursement for such expense absent that advance. (5) Disclosure. Trustees shall disclose the material facts as to any relationship or interest relating to contracts, programs, policies or other transactions that may be considered by the Board. A transaction may nonetheless be approved, as provided above in Section 3 of this Article. ARTICLE VH: Administrative Matters (1) Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Forum shall be July 1 through June 30. (2) Investment Policy. The Trustees shall adopt and oversee an Investment Policy that shall provide for careful and prudent investment of the Forum's resources. (3) Permanent Records of the Forum. The Forum shall keep at its principal office the original or copy of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the Members and Trustees at all reasonable times during office hours. The Forum shall keep appropriate books and records of accounts; written minutes of the proceedings of its Members, Board and Committees; and a record of each Member's and Trustee's name and address. All such records shall be kept at the principle office of the Forum. Upon leaving office, each Officer, employee or other Agent of the Forum shall turn over to the successor or the Board Chair, in good order, originals of such corporate monies, books, records, minutes, lists, documents, contracts or other property of the Forum as have been in the person's custody during the term of office. On written demand of the Forum, any Trustee may inspect, copy, and make extracts of the accounting books and records, record the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote, and the minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board, and Committees at any reasonable time for a purpose reasonably related to the Trustee's interest as a Trustee. Any such inspection and copying may be made in person or by the Trustee's agent or attorney. 11 �ARTICLE vm: Dissolution (1) Upon proper dissolution of the Forum, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with the Act. ARTICLE IX: Amendments to these bylaws (1) The Trustees may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present. At least ten and no more than sixty days written notice of the intent and content of the actions shall be sent to all Trustees before the meeting. 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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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_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Amended-Bylaws Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book amended Bylaws Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book amended Bylaws. 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, 49739 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/07cf725b043b2f7e285e019ee0070482.pdf c680af98611b84761df76a4e6f38723f PDF Text Text The revised 1993-94 budget reflects changes due to the Volunteer Centers of Michigan/Michigan Nonprofit Forum affiliation as well as changes outlined in the narrative. The revised budget represents MNFs anticipated revenue and expenditures at year end. �Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1993-94 Budget Revisions Narrative Revenues General Contributions - $30,000 This represents the pledge of unanticipated contributions; most notably a $25,000 gift from Ford Motor Company. Grants and Contracts - $353,000 The affiliation with the Volunteer Centers of Michigan has led to an additional grant from the Kellogg Foundation of $150,000 for the staffing of the affiliation and an assessment of volunteer centers. Member Dues - $30,000 The postponement of the membership campaign has caused us to alter our financial plans for member dues. This change has also been reflected in the redevelopment of the five year funding plan. Miscellaneous - $20,350 This revenue represents funds that were designated for the Volunteer Centers of Michigan that transferred to MNF as a result of the affiliation. Expenditures Salaries-$154,306 This represents the addition of a director of volunteer services for one-half year. It also represents savings on intern salaries due to James Madison College funded intern. Benefits - $42,680 Increases in this category represent the above mentioned salary increases. Additionally, medical insurance increases were higher than anticipated in the original budgeting process. Contracted Services - $23,190 The favorable variance in this line item is due to a change in the publication pattern of the newsletter. The newsletter is now being sent to our entire mailing list of over 12,000 nonprofits only two times annually, instead of four times. �Office Operations - $54,250 The Kellogg Center has not billed us for our telephone or copying costs for 18 months. The projected bill is approximately $6,400 — $2,000 of which has been attributed to copying and $4,400 has been attributed to telephone and the fax. Because we are accounting on a cash basis, the favorable variance received last year in these two line items is not recognized here. Additional favorable variances are recognized in printing/publishing, due to the change in the publication plan; subscriptions and publications, postage and shipping, and furniture and equipment. Liability Insurance - $2,300 The increases in these two areas were higher than the original budget anticipated. Meetings - $44,500 The increases here represent a larger than usual crowd at Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI. Travel - $10,000 There has been some transferring of expenses between line items in this category; however, it will come in as budgeted. Volunteer Program Expenditure - $23,000 This is the anticipated cost of the assessment of the existing and newly emerging volunteer centers. Banks/Investment Fees - $600 The omission of bank fees on the 93-94 budget was in error, this additional line item shows those expenditures. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 1993-94 BUDGET REVISIONS 1993-94 Approved Budget 1993-94 Revised Budget 20,000 2,000 200,000 50,000 50,000 2,000 0 30,000 2,000 353,000 50,000 30,000 2,000 20,350 10,000 324,000 487,350 163,350 144,500 36,194 25,000 62,400 2,000 42,000 10,000 0 154,306 42,680 23,190 54,850 2,300 44,500 10,000 23,000 9,806 6,486 (1,810) (7,550) 300 2,500 0 23,000 322,094 354,826 32,732 1,906 132,524 130,618 50,162 52,068 50,162 182,686 Variance REVENUES General Contributions Interest & Dividends Grants and Contracts Program Income Membership Dues Publications Miscellaneous TOTAL REVENUES EXPENSES Total Salaries Total Benefits Total Contracted Services Total Office Operations Total Liability Insurance Total Meetings Total Travel VCM Program Expenditures TOTAL EXPENDITURES REV. LESS EXPEND. BEGINNING FUND BAL ENDING FUND BAL � 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_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Budget-Revisions-1993-1994 Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book budget revisions 1993-1994 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book budget revisions 1993-1994. 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, 49741 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b7c9254e42725d265fbbb2eeb966a6cf.pdf 772bfc74241e6ee33e186782d2122fdf PDF Text Text Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-95 Suggested Budget Narrative Revenues General Contributions- $37,500 This represents a 20% increase from the 1993-94 revised budget. Interest & Dividends- $3,000 This represents an anticipated increase in investments and interest because of greater cash flow at the beginning of 1994-95. Grants & Contracts- $285,000 Grants and contracts keeps us on track with the Board approved five year plan for reducing dependency from grants. However, the addition of the Volunteer Centers of Michigan has resulted in a revised funding plan. The items represented in grants and contracts include: $100,000 from the Kellogg Foundation for VCM operations, $150,000 from the Kellogg Foundation for MNF operations, and $35,000 from other grant sources. Membership Dues- $60,000 This represents the 100 member and $30,000 goal set forth by the Membership Committee. Publications- $3,500 Increase in publications' income is anticipated from the collaborative arrangement with the National Center for Nonprofit Boards and income from MNFs salary and benefits survey. Expenses Salaries - $188, 100 This increase represents the director ofVolunteer Services' salary for a full year, the adding of a student intern in the area ofvolunteerism, a $2,000 salary adjustment, and a merit increase pool of 4.75%. Benefits- $51,376 Increases here are due to a 5% anticipated growth in medical insurance coverage, an increase in FICA taxes as a result of increase in salaries, and a year of all staff members' participation in the retirement program. �Contracted Services - $24,700 Increase in payroll and mailing services is an anticipated inflationary increase in cost. Other services include a consultant for a planned Board retreat in January, the audit, and consultant assistance in establishing retirement program and a technology communication system. Office Operations- $61,550 Increases here are primarily inflationary estimates. Subscriptions/publications have increased because of the additional memberships and publications in the volunteerism area. Liability Insurance- $2,450 Increases here are budgeted for inflation. Meetings- $46,750 Inflationary increases are budgeted here. Travel- $14,750 Increases include the addition of attending the Independent Sector conference in Chicago, Angela's attendance at the Points ofLight Foundation Community Service conference, and additional travel throughout the state. VCM Program Expenditures - $50,000 This expenditure is for a "venture capital" fund that was funded as part of the $150,000 Kellogg grant received in the last quarter of 1993-94. �MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 1994-95 SUGGESTED BUDGET 1994-95 Suggested Budget 1993-94 Revised Budget 37,500 3,000 285, O..QS> 52,000 6o,oob3,500 0 30,000 2,000 353,000 50,000 30,000 2,000 20,350 7,500 1,000 (68,000) 2,000 30,000 1,500 (20,350) 441,000 487,350 (26,0005 Variance REVENUES General Contributions Interest & Dividends Grants and Contracts Program Income Membership Dues Publications Miscellaneous TOTAL REVENUES --------- ---------- ---------========= ========= =·-====·= (; EXPENSES *Total Salaries Total Benefits Total Contracted Services Total Office Operations Total Liability Insurance Total Meetings Total Travel VCM Program Expenditures TOTAL EXPENDITURES 188,100 51,376 24,700 61,550 2,450 46,750 14,750 50,000 154,306 42,680 23,190 54,850 2,300 44,500 10,000 23,000 33 ), 94 8, ,.6 96 1,510 6,700 150 2,250 4,750 27,000 439,676 354,826 84,850 ========= ========= ========= ....__. REV. LESS EXPEND. ~4 132,524 182,686 184,010 50,162 182,686 (110,850) ========= ========= ========= BEGINNING FUND BAL ENDING FUND BAL *1994-95 Salaries include Director of Volunteer Programs position for a full year and a 4.75\ increase in 93-94 salaries. 1 �( ( ( \ MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM FIVE YEAR INCOME DISTRIBUTION 1994 PLAN Membership Grants/Contributions Program Income Other Total 1993-94 301000 3831000 521000 221350 487 I 35o ( 1995-96 901000 3001000 601000 31000 1994-95 601000 3221500 551500 31000 4411 ooo I 453 1 oool 1996-97 1251000 2701000 671500 5 .1 ooo 1997-98 1601000 2451000 12 I ·5 oo 51000 4671500/ 4821500 MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM FIVE YEAR INCOME DISTRIBUTION 1993 PLAN Membership Grants/Contributions Program Income Other Total 1993-94 501000 2201000 541000 21000 1994-95 1001000 1751000 651000 21000 1995-96 1351000 1401000 821000 21000 1996-97 1701000 1151000 901000 21000 1997-98 2001000 951000 1001000 21000 3261000 3421000 3591000 3771000 3971000 � 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_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Budget-Suggestion-for-1994-1995 Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book budget suggestion for 1994-1995 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book budget suggestion for 1994-1995. 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, 49742 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/40f4d8b7ab2c8bb296cf237fa62475d3.pdf a2e259fb59b88e308668d893d7bfa539 PDF Text Text 747 P01 13138744043 - ~~ Healtr APR 25 '94 H FORD HEAL1H SY51EM System ------------------------------------Plolblic Aftairs 600 F!Ctlef Buiicllng Ph~llrapy Community ~velgpmem Oetron. 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[J2J PHONE: PHONE: FROM: · ·- _D_IANA LEONE DEPT: (Sri) 3,S~ 50jf;_ 874-403e P0:9LIC AFFAIRS NUMBER OF PAGES TO FOLLOW : _..____ __ llea)<._ f{:JJ]£t0 ~ hllloVJ\0{) U\ forrwth~ '-1k \1.\-t ¥CJ!,.,. {t S::ffi 1u fg_ ~S iU I CL m1 ~ ll. 1± ~ ©nu!d ldLL±o n'\ock'L . b~ ~f I w{A~ C1lY1mu- fl\9.- u MESSAGE: ~ = 10 : 23 ~6\J(...,_~nui.L.L..Loo~~~,_ _ _ __ :lbanks ·-·---- · - -~ - -- .... ··---·- �13138744043 747 P02 H FORD HEALTH SYSTEM RPR 25 '94 MARK YOUR CALENDAR: GRANTMAKERS/GRANTSEEKERS SEMINAR A VITAL ALLIANCE FOR MICHIGAN VI • HYATT REGENCY DEARBORN THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1994 WHO: Orantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar VI - A Vital Alliance for Michigan I ~ I ~iponsored by the Michigan NoA--R'refit- Forum and the Council of Michigan Foundations ~<>--' WHEN: lhursday, May 12, 1994 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dearborn • Fairlane Town Center Dearborn, Michigan (~ 1 13) 593-1234 WHY: explore the dynamics of the grantor/grantee relationship. Tl1e goal is to promote communication and collaboration between the two groups while examining the issues and challenges facing th 9 nonprofit sector. WHAT: KEYNOTE SPEAKER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER T1J SEtmlnar Highlights: • 1'3rantseeking from the Grantmakers Eyes • Working Effectively with Nonprofit Boards • Accountability and Ethics: What you need to know to survive in '!he 90's • t:valuation Oemystlfied • Exploring Cross Cultural Challenges: Embracing Diversity in the HO's • E:xamining Executive Compensation Issues • Government as a Grantmaker FOR MORE INF'ORMATION: 60 Nonprofit Forum at (517) 3~~· G}J ·- ·-----.---· -- -- ~ -· --- - - ·- -· -- istratlon information call the Michigan 10:23 � 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. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1994-05-11_GG-VI-Information Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book GG-VI information Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book GG-VI information. 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, 49743 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bf2592f8f4c2ac817639b5aec44b97a8.pdf 6293287c2ee66887b59cc82ad834f67a PDF Text Text The Nominating Committee invited the membership of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum to recommend nominees for the At-Large Trustee positions. Ballots containing the recommendations of the Committee were mailed to the membership. All ballots returned prior to or on the election deadline have been tabulated. The Committee is pleased to present the following At-Large Trustees, elected by the membership of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum: Class of 1995 William Barram, Executive V.P., American Cancer Society/Ml Nancy Buekema, 4-H Youth Agent, Marquette County Extension Robert Collier, Executive Director, Rotary Charities/Traverse City Michelle Engler, Chair, Michigan Community Service Commission Michael Payne, Associate Professor, Grand Valley State University Thomas Washington, Executive Director, MI United Conservation Clubs Class of 1996 Harry Bonner, Executive Director, Minority Program Services Charles Eisendrath, Director, Journalists in Residence, University of MI John Lore, President & CEO, Sisters of St. Joseph Health System Russell Mawby, CEO & Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Ronald Means, Executive Director, Michigan Humanities Council Helen Philpott, Trustee, Community Foundation of Greater Flint Class of 1997 Richard Cole, V.P./Corp. Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Ml Mary Kramer, Editor, Grain's Detroit Business Judy Rapanos, Comm. Volunteer, MI Council/Arts & Cultural Affairs George Romney, Volunteer and former Governor of Michigan Diana Sieger, President, The Grand Rapids Foundation Michael Tate, Assistant Director - Govt Relations, MSU Extension �Each of the Association Tmstees were asked to designate one voting representative to serve as a Trustee of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following individuals for Association Trusteeship: Class of 1995 Kathleen Straus, Michigan Jewish Conference Edward Blews, Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Michigan Robert Thayer, Association of Rehabilitation Organisations Betty Boone, Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Rodney Brooks, Council of Michigan Urban Leagues N. Charles Anderson, Michigan Community Action Agency Association Sharon Radtke, Volunteer Centers of Michigan Class of 1996 Sr. Monica Kostielney, Michigan Catholic Conference Thomas Bernthal, Michigan Community College Association Anne Rosewarne, Michigan Health Council Gerard Keidel, Michigan Association of School Administrators Dorothy Johnson, Council of Michigan Foundations Ann Marston, Michigan League for Human Services Class of 1997 Steven Johns-Boehme, Michigan Ecumenical Forum Glenn Stevens, Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan David Seaman, Michigan Hospital Association Justin King, Michigan Association of School Boards Jane Marshall, Food Bank Council of Michigan Bob Ivory, United Way of Michigan Carolyn Harvey, Volunteer Centers of Michigan �The Nominating Committee is pleased to recommend the following Michigan Nonprofit Forum Trustees as officers for the 1994-95 year: Chair Vice-Chair Treasurer Secretary Helen Philpott Richard Cole Justin King Michael Tate � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Member-Recommendations Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book member recommendations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book member 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, 49744 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b71e65a6799cf101639e0c3b1ccdade3.pdf 69bbe1bdb4c1e19b1ebe52e07a2a12ef PDF Text Text MNF: ONE YEAR LATER A Report On Progress Since The January 12,1993, Board Retreat �MICfflGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 34 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. January 12.1993 Board Retreat Holiday Inn-South — Ballroom F Flip chart Notes DECISIONS BASED ON DISCUSSION MEMBERSHIP; Any Non-Profit Organization (That Supports Purpose) APPROVED Tax Exempt Levels/Bdt? Capacity/Leadership SERVICES; - Yes, But.. APPROVED Identify Gaps Don't Duplicate Not Staff Intensive Within Mission/Goals AGREEMENTS FUNDING - Less Dependent on Grants - Dues, Fees for Core ORGANIZATION - Task Force Review of Structure - Empower Staff MISSION STATEMENT/PRINCIPLES - Committee to Review Principles - Mission Statement to be Revised at Later Date MAJOR PRIORITIES - Proactive Public Policy - Board and Restructuring of Organization - Campaign For Volunteerism - Grantmakers/Grantseekers �MNF: ONE YEAR LATER A Report On Progress Since The January 12,1993, Board Retreat More than one year has passed since the Board of Directors of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum met to discuss the organization's future. At that transitional meeting in January of 1993, the Board set a new direction for MNF, agreeing on the need to make changes in MNF's programs, priorities and Board structure. Here is a report on our progress: Membership: In January of 1993, MNF membership was less than 100 nonprofit organizations. Today, after the restructuring of the membership dues structure, the number exceeds 200. New members have come to MNF through our newsletter and programs. There has not been a membership drive since the retreat; we plan to develop new, more tangible programs and services before undertaking a new membership campaign. The Membership Committee has met and established goals of 100 new members and $30,000 of dues income before June 30, 1995. The Committee has also begun to discuss the development of a year-round recruiting strategy that will begin on July 1, 1994. Services: In the creation of new programs and services, MNF has played the role of a collaborator, careful not to duplicate existing services in the sector. Many of the programs and services we have undertaken, or that are in development, are the result of partnerships with other organizations. Without question, it has been a year of creating and renewing relationships with other organizations important to Michigan's nonprofit sector. A full outline of services appears later in this report. Funding: The Board approved a five-year funding plan at the May 1993 meeting that moved MNF away from dependency on grants. While the affiliation with the Volunteer Centers of Michigan will alter the plan slightly, it appears that the first year of the plan will be completed close to the budgeted levels of funding. Organization: At the May 1993 Board meeting, the Board approved the restructuring plan recommended by the Board Restructuring Committee. The Bylaws Committee is currently rewriting the bylaws to adhere to the Board-approved plan. The Bylaws Committee will recommend appropriate changes to the Board in May of 1994. The Nominating Committee has also worked to comply with the approved plan. The Committee has recommended 18 At-Large members for MNF Trusteeship to the voting members. These new members will be confirmed at the May 11, 1994, Board Meeting. �Mission Statement/Principles: In May of 1993, the Board approved replacing the guiding principles with five purpose statements. These statements are outlined in the next section of this report. The Board must still review the mission statement. Major Priorities: After reviewing the above information regarding Board restructuring and the following information on activities, I think you will agree that MNF has made considerable progress in meeting the top priorities identified at the retreat. Below, categorized as they relate to the five purpose statements, is an outline of MNF's activities and programs since January 12, 1993: (1) To act as a convener, bringing together nonprofit leaders, as well as the leadership of the government and the private sectors, to increase understanding of the nonprofit sector, confront common issues and concerns, and promote collaboration. • March 19, 1993 - cosponsored "Nonprofits and the Michigan Political Landscape in Michigan" seminar with CMF. The conference featured Paul Hillegonds, Co-Speaker of the House; John Cherry Jr., Senate Minority Leader; Geneva Williams, United Community Services; and Mariam Noland, Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan. Approximately 100 were in attendance. • May 14, 1993 - Grantmakers/Grantseekers V. Approximately 700 were in attendance. • November 19, 1993 - MNF cosponsored "Grantseeking from the Grantmaker's Perspective" with the CMF and Detroit are grantmakers. This unique conference brought 125 nonprofit grantseekers in for a day of interaction and counsel with Michigan foundations. • November 29-30, 1993 - cosponsored the "Transforming Public Service" conference with the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research and Michigan State University. This two-day conference focused on: the expanding role of the nonprofit sector and its future in implementing public policy; the emerging trends in volunteerism and public responsibility; the factors contributing to nonprofit success or failure in implementing government programs; the challenge for nonprofits to maintain a positive image; the plans for President Clinton's national service program; and the challenges and opportunities nonprofits face as they prepare to utilize national service volunteers. Over 100 attended the conference that featured a keynote address by Frances Hesselbein, president and chief executive officer of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation. �• December 1, 1993 - participated in and cosponsored "Shaping the Future: The Role of Nonprofit Organizations in Southeast Michigan." The conference utilized Edward Barlow, "one of America's leading futurist and planners." Attendance topped 150 nonprofit leaders from the Detroit area. A follow-up group has been formed to continue the collaborative and visionary talks that emerged from this one-day event. • December 7, 1993 - MNF hosted "Nonprofit Accountability: Improprieties, Myths, and Misunderstandings." The two-hour summit drew more than 100 nonprofit leaders from around the state. A panel made-up of representatives from the nonprofit, business and government sectors had an engaging dialogue on the issues of mismanagement that have been raised in the media since the United Way scandal. A statewide task group is forming to continue this dialogue and propose action for individual nonprofits and the government regulating bodies in Michigan. • March 16, 1994 - cosponsored "Michigan Nonprofit Career Day", a program for college students interested in a career in the nonprofit sector, with Campus Compact and the MSU Service Learning Center. CONFIRMED FOR 1994: • May 12, 1994 - Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI, "A Vital Alliance For Michigan's Future." • June 10 and 28, 1994 - cosponsoring "Managing a Nonprofit from a Financial Perspective" with the Accounting Aid Society. • September 22, 1994 - cosponsoring a follow-up to the December 1, 1993, Futuring conference, featuring Ed Barlow, with the Accounting Aid Society. • MNF will also continue to be a cosponsor of the Nonprofit Leadership Forum, a series of six annual conferences that focus on relevant nonprofit management issues. • Finally, the recent member survey indicated that nonprofits are looking for greater opportunity to discuss the issues important to the sector in Michigan. We have plans to begin a round table series in the fall of 1994. (2) • To encourage voluntary giving and service, MNF has continued its support of the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. In 1993, Dave Egner served on the Campaign Executive Committee and on the Detroit Leadership Coalition. Since the Campaign's beginning, the number of Volunteer Centers has increased from 11 to 24. �On December 17, 1993, The Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) and MNF joined forces in an official affiliation. Angela Bailey has joined the MNF staff as director of Volunteer Programs and Volunteer Centers of Michigan. This exciting merger will result in the institutionalization of the Campaign for Volunteerism and will further strengthen volunteerism in Michigan. In a partnership with the Points of Light Foundation, MNF/VCM began the assessment of existing Volunteer Centers on March 28, 1994. The assessment will be a national model for state and regional organization of Volunteer Centers. The assessment will also result in the development of a strategic plan of growth and service for Volunteer Centers in Michigan. MNF has been appointed as an ex-officio member of the Michigan Community Service Commission. MNF has been a partner with the Commission since its inception two years ago. We have become more active with the Commission, providing support to their programs and serving on the Steering Committee. Finally, the MNF staff promoted voluntary service and giving at 12 speaking engagements reaching more than 1,200 people. (3) To disseminate information important to defining the sector — its scope and values, meeting the management/technical needs of organizations in the sector, and fostering communication and collaboration in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. • Forum Focus, our quarterly newsletter, was distributed to our full mailing list of approximately 13,000 nonprofit organizations. • Our first member mailing reached our members in late February and the feedback has been exceptional. While the newsletter is more "newspaper based," the member mailing takes on more of a "magazine format," giving greater detail and information on important issues in the sector. • In partnership with the Michigan Society of Association Executives, MNF will release a nonprofit sector salary survey for Michigan in June. The publication is being compiled by a professional research firm so that confidentiality and credibility will receive the utmost attention. • We have entered into an agreement with the National Center for Nonprofit Boards to disseminate their publications at a discounted rate to MNF members. We are seeking a similar agreement with Independent Sector and the Foundation Center. �(4) To take an active role in public policy that affects the nonprofit sector at large. • Forum Focus touched on a number of issues important to the sector including: the Lobbying Disclosure Act, changes in postal rates, the effect of the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 on nonprofits, and the potential impact of health care reform on nonprofits. • On September 27, 1993, Dave Egner participated in a meeting with Lucille Taylor, Legal Counsel to Governor Engler, representatives of the state police, and representatives of the National Fire Safety Council (NFSC). The meeting was to discuss the Michigan Fire Marshal's plans to incorporate a nonprofit organization that would duplicate the efforts of the NFSC. The new organization would have been controlled by the state police, who also would have acted as the primary fund raisers. Testimony to the House Appropriations Committee followed in November. As a result of the meetings and testimony, the state police abandoned their effort in January and agreed to work collaboratively with existing fire safety service providers. • Under the leadership of the Public Policy Committee, MNF tracked a number of bills including the change in the Volunteer Immunity Bill, proposed changes in sales tax exemptions, the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, and the discussions of increased regulatory actions for nonprofits. • MNF, United Way of Michigan, League for Human Services, and the Michigan Community Action Agencies Association worked with a Lansing consultant in rewriting proposed legislation concerning exemption of sales and use tax. The legislation will do away with the need for nonprofits to register for sales tax exemption; instead, using their IRS tax status as verification of their exemption. • On March 16, Angela Bailey testified before the House State Affairs Committee on the Volunteer Drivers Bill. The bill would waive for nonprofits the $6 fee required for checking the driving records of volunteers. Angela's testimony was instrumental in moving the bill on the House floor for passage. • While discussions have been tabled due to the school finance issue, MNF also completed work on a paper outlining the benefits and concerns of an across the sector tax incentive for Michigan taxpayers. Discussion on the use of the paper will resume in early spring. • MNF is developing a legislative education program for use with legislators and their staff. The program will inform lawmakers of the sector's scope, importance to the future of the state and bring to their attention crucial issues facing the relationship of government and nonprofits. The program will kickoff this fall. �(5) To provide programs and services that enhance the sector by strengthening organizational capacities. • In the fall of 1993, MNF conducted a member survey to determine programs and services that are of value to our members. The survey results, which were released in the February member mailing, suggested that MNF can best meet member needs by providing them with greater opportunities to interact and discuss mutual issues of concern, and by providing tangible savings and services. • This summer, MNF will make available a sector-wide retirement program. Working with Fidelity Mutual, we have created a pension vehicle that combines a 401 (A) employer contribution program with a 403 (B) employee annuity program. The program is portable throughout the sector; therefore, individuals changing careers within the sector can take their pension with them at no cost. The program is also beneficial when compared to a simple annuity program, the program of choice for many small nonprofits. The new program prevents the employer's contribution from affecting the employee's ability to contribute. • Working with Technology Communication Network, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, MNF has begun the development of an E-mail-based, sector-wide computer network. The network will utilize E-mail for the majority of the subscribers, since the biggest downfall of other systems has been the lack of sign-on. Automated fax capability will allow us to inform those nonprofits that do not subscribe to the system. • Much of Donna Clark's time in 1994 will be devoted to developing additional member services, discounts, and tangible products. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1994-05-11_One-Year-Later-Progress-Report Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book One Year Later Progress Report Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book One Year Later Progress Report. 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, 49745 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/17c541a3b01c4738edc15bd58ba9056d.pdf ce6920039fa5cfffa09222303e9aab4a PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/355-3302 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. Agenda MNF Board of Trustees Orientation Wednesday, May 11, 1994 - 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Hyatt Regency, Houston/San Francisco Room, Dearborn, Michigan Helen Philpott copy 1.) Welcome and Introductions Russell Mawby 2.) History of MNF Russell Mawby 3.) Review of MNF Mission and Purpose Statements Helen Philpott 4.) Introduction of MNF Staff David Egner 5.) Trustee Responsibilities Board Meetings (See List) Helen Philpott Committee Service (See List) Advocate of MNF's Broad Mission - While each Trustee brings a particular interest or discipline from within the nonprofit sector, MNF Trustees must be supporters of the advancement of the sector as a -whole. Governance and Planning - By this we mean the things that many of you know as the role of any Board: the setting of organizational direction, strategic planning, resource management, and assuring proper resources are available to carry out the organizational mission and purpose. Fund Raising and Giving - Board fund raising is limited. You may be asked to assist with funding from a Foundation, an individual, or a corporation, but that is rare. However, we encourage your organization to support MNF through membership and encourage you to support MNF through person contributions. 6.) Membership Recruitment Anne Rosewarne 8.) Closing Remarks Russell Mawby �Board Orientation 10:30-11:30 Current Trustees Yes ""Rodney Brooks Charles Butler (J. Michael Currenton) .xCarolyn Harvey Bob Ivory (at mtg early, leaving early) Dottis Johnson Gene Keilitz Sister Monica *--Ann Marston f-ituss Mawby Beverly A. McDonald ^xJudy Rapanos ;xAnne Rosewame No Bill Barram Gale Colwell David Gad-Harf Dicthcr Haenicke Carroll Keegstra John Lore James Macy Sharon Radtkc David Seaman Kathleen Straus Melvin Vulgamore Tom Washington Unconfirmed Thomas Bernthal Fran Ryan New Trustees Yes £$faacy Beukema /xHarry Bonner ^Charles Eisendrath -Mary Kramer ^Michael Payne Michael Tate No Aaron Cantrcll Richard Cole Michelle Engler Diana Sieger Staff/Guests Yes ^Angela Bailey —-Donna Clarke Kim Depew ~~T3ave Egner —Amanda 0. Jim McHale Ann Mitchell No �Luncheon 11:45 -12:30 Current Trustees Yes N. Charles Anderson Ed Blews Rodney Brooks Charles Butler (J. Michael Currenton) Gale Colwell Carolyn Harvey Dottie Johnson Gene Keilitz Sister Monica Ivan Love Jane Marshall Ann Marston Lillian Mason Russ Mawby Beverly A. McDonald Ronald Means Cal Patterson Helen Philpott Judy Rapanos Anne Rosewame Glenn Stevens Paul Williams (leaving early) Herbert Yamanishi No Bill Barram Betty Boone David Gad-Harf Diether Haenicke Carroll Keegstra John Lore James Macy Sharon Radtke David Seaman Kathleen Straus Melvin Vulgamore Tom Washington Unconfirmed Thomas Bernthal Fran Ryan New Trustees Staff/Guests Nancy Beukema Charles Eisendrath Mary Kramer Michael Payne Diana Sieger Angela Bailey Susan Camp Donna Clarke Kim Depew Dave Egner Amanda Osbome Jim McHale John McKendry No Michelle Engler Aaron Cantrell Richard Cole �MNF Board Meeting 12:30 - 4:00 Current Trustees N. Charles Anderson '•'Ed Blews ^-Rodney Brooks Charles Butler (J. Michael Currenton) Colwell tiyn Harvey i Ivory (at mtg early, leaving early) New Trustees "<M«(cy Beukema ' Bonner i Collier Charles Eisendrath Mary Cramer Michael Payne ^'Diana Sieger ITate Dpttie Johnson "Jerry Keidel Gene Keilitz <<JustinKing Sister Monica ^IvanLove Jane Marshall i^chnMarston StafT/Guests A<Angela Bailey Donna Clarke Xl5ave Egner Osborne rMcHale i Mitchell bhnMcKendry(l:00) Susan Camp (1:00) Allen L^RussMawby ^-Beverly A. McDonald /XRonald Means L-Cal Patterson » Helen Philpott <-Jtury Rapanos -vGeorge Romney ; Roscwarnc jlenn Stevens /Robert Thayer Pari-Williams (leaving early) Herbert Yamanishi No Bill Barram Betty Boone David Gad-Harf Diether Haenicke Carroll Keegstra John LOTS James Macy Sharon Radtke David Seaman Kathleen Straus Melvin Vulgamore Tom Washington Unconfirmed Thomas Bemthal Fran Ryan No Michelle Engler Richard Cole Aaron Cantrell No � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Board-Orientation Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book orientation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book orientation. 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, 49740 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5ec39ac5bda61dee2d5a653c7f528d47.pdf 2c3aa3f04a9bc6070f66c8a82bdf910f PDF Text Text President Carter Visit Set Up Hubbard Ballroom to have front section from left back exit to left front stage roped off. Media section will be front right with 20 seats roped off for their use. Annette DeLorenzo and Diana Leone of Henry Ford Health Systems will manage media. Logistical Schedule 12:30 Greeting team of Mawby, Egner and Mayor Archer meet at bell stand area of front desk and move into position. Invited guest and photographer meet Donna Clarke at elevators and proceed to room PH25. (PH25 set with finger food and beverages.) 1:22 All, except Mawby, Archer, and President Carter travel route to ballroom. (Head table set for 10 with small name tags.) 1:25 Mawby, Archer, and Carter travel route to ballroom; take places at head table. 1:30 Mawby introduces Archer. After Carter remarks, he will take questions — after 15 minutes Mawby invites press to join questions. After Carter takes questions, he may move to crowd to shake hands. If he does, head table moves to departure point and awaits Carter to see him off. Carter could also move directly to departure site, head table will follow. �MICfflGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICfflGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/353-1872 List of Individuals to Meet with President Carter in the Holding Room 12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. Dennis Archer Mayor of Detroit 1126 City County Building Detroit, MI 48226 David O. Egner Executive Director Michigan Nonprofit Forum 38 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/355-3302 Donna M. Clarke Director of Programs Michigan Nonprofit Forum 38 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/355-3302 Dorothy A. Johnson President Council of Michigan Foundations One South Harbor Ave., Suite 3 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616/842-7080 Fax: 842-1760 Russell G. Mawby CEO and Chairman W.K. Kellogg Foundation 1 Michigan Avenue East Battle Creek, MI 49017 616/968-1611 Fax: 968-0413 Helen C. Philpott Trustee Community Foundation of Greater Flint 1212 Woodlawn Park Drive Flint, MI 48503 313/239-8768 FAX:313/235-5035 George W. Romney Board Member Points of Light Fdn Member U.S. Commission on National and Community Service 1840 E. Valley Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 313/642-5011 Fax: 642^418 Leonard W. Smith President The Skillman Foundation 333 W. Fort Street, Suite 1350 Detroit, MI 48226 313/961-8853 Fax: 313/961-8878 David Smydra Office of the Mayor City of Detroit Still Cameraman Videographer P o s s i b l e H o l d i n g Room: Use p o r t i o n of Da l i a s / W a s h i n g ton Gwenn Gaines only requires 10 t a b l e s p l u s VCR and 2 TV m o n i t o r s Bob Van Wert t h o u g h t a p o r i t o n of the room c o u l d be screened off for use as h o l d i n g room. �05 10'94 14:09 ©13132244128 MAYORS OFFICE ., .., . DE.VMSW AKC:HEB MAYOR _ CITY OF DETROIT ,£U.O;TIVK OFFICE rr _, ,>, OnrrioiT. MICHIGAN Dennis W. Archer Biography Dennis Archer's vision for Detroit's journey to greatness is anchored in a deep understanding of the diligence and hard work necessary to overcome adversity. His own personal journey is the story of overcoming the obstacles of poverty and discrimination while also working tenaciously to help others. Archer was born on Detroit's east side and moved at age five to the rural town of Cassopolis, Michigan. Few opportunities for work were available to his father because he was partially disabled by an earlier accident which caused the loss of one of his arms. In spite of this, however, he managed to support his family as caretaker of a summer home. Beginning at age eight, Archer helped out by working at a variety of jobs, Including golf caddy, pin-setter at a bowling alley, and floor sweeper at a bakery. College would have been out of the question if he had not supported himself by working as a housepainter, as a laborer at a furniture factory, as a stock boy In a drug store, as a medical records clerk and as a dishwasher in dormitory kitchens before graduating from Western Michigan University. After graduating, Archer taught children with learning disabilities in Detroit Public Schools for five years. While teaching, he earned a law degree by attending night school at the Detroit College of Law. He began practicing law in 1970 with the firms of Gragg & Gardner and then Hall, Stone, Allen, Archer & Glenn, in 1973, he joined the Detroit firm now known as Charfoos and Christensen. In 1985, after 15 years as a trial lawyer, Governor James J. Blanchard appointed Archer to the Michigan Supreme Court. The following year he was elected to an eight-year term by the people of the State of Michigan. He was the first AfricanAmerican to sit on that Court in nearly 20 years and only the second in Michigan history. At the time of his appointment, Justice Dennis Archer was one of the nation's most respected attorneys because of his highly successful trial work and his presidencies of the National Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Wolverine Bar Association. In 1984, Dennis Archer was named one of the most 100 Most Influential Black Americans by Ebonv Magazine. In 1985, he was named one of the 100 Most Powerful Attorneys in the United States and in his final year was voted one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers by the National Law Journal. �05 10 '9-1 14:10 ©13132244128 MAYORS OFFICE Page 2 Justice Archer worked vigorously to discourage drug use by young people by organizing the M E.L.L. (Medical, Education, Legal, and Law Enforcement) Team Against Drugs. More than 55,000 Detroit Public School students have participated in this program. In addition to his work with youth, he spearheaded a drive to encourage the employment of minority lawyers in corporations throughout the U.S. Resigning from the Michigan Supreme Court in late 1990, Archer joined the law firm of Dickinson, Wright, Moon, Van Dusen & Freeman as a partner, and has since worked with hundreds of Detroit citizens and dozens of community organizations to search for solutions for Detroit. As mayor, Archer wants to lead a community-wide campaign for Detroit's future. Dennis and Trudy DunCombe Archer have been married since 1967 They have two sons currently attending the University of Michigan, Dennis, Jr., a law student, and Vincent, an undergraduate. 2)003 � 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, 49746 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d8bda8543302f6332424d297ae336907.pdf ce315fe9f7db804237b9490ea5f86134 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan, MINUTES of the MNF Board of Trustees Meeting May 13, 1993 -1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency - Dearborn, Michigan Trustees Present: N. Charles Anderson Greg Bonteager Betty Boone Gale Colwell David G. Gad-Harf Robert E. Ivory Dorothy A. Johnson Carroll Keegstra Gerard E. Keidel Monica Kostielney John S. Lore Ivan W. Love Lillian G. Mason Russell G. Mawby Beverley L. McDonald Ronald Means W. Calvin Patterson Helen C. Philpott Sharon Radtke Judith A. Rapanos George W. Romney Anne W. Rosewarne Frances L. Ryan David Seaman Glenn R. Stevens Kathleen N. Straus Robert H. Thayer Melvin L. Vulgamore Paul R. Williams Herbert Yamanishi Guests Present: Maryann Pierce Staff Present: Donna M. Clarke David O. Egner Amanda M. Osborne 1. Welcome and Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mawby at 1:10 p.m. Those present introduced themselves. 2. Review of Minutes [Minutes Tab]: The minutes of the October 12, 1992, meeting were approved as printed and distributed. Report of Search Committee [Tab 1]: H. Philpott reviewed the executive director search process and noted that after careful consideration, the Search Committee of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum was pleased to present David O. Egner as its recommendation for the position of executive director of the Forum. Following a brief discussion, the nomination was unanimously approved. �4. Report of Executive Director [Tab 2]: D. Egner reviewed a number of key activities that MNF has undertaken over the last few months. He highlighted the staff reorganization to reflect the changes in priorities outlined by the Board at the January 12, 1993, Retreat; the first "Nonprofits and the Michigan Political Landscape" conference, co-sponsored by MNF and CMF; the continued progress of the Campaign for Volunteerism; the increased efforts by staff to track and evaluate member services; the partnership between MNF and The Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at MSU; MNF's move to larger office space within the Kellogg Center; and MNF's new computer system. After discussion, the Board voted unanimously to issue a proclamation of appreciation to Information Technology Partners, the Milwaukee-based computer firm that has generously donated their services to MNF during the installation of the new system. 5. Proposed Purpose Statements: [Tab 3]: A. Rosewarne reported on the work of the Guiding Principles Committee, which was appointed at the January retreat to review MNF's Guiding Principles. Based on the Guiding Principles, the committee drafted a set of Proposed Purpose Statements, which will serve as the basis for the MNF's annual operating plan and development of staff accountabilities. After discussion, the Purpose Statements were unanimously approved, with the caveat that they be amended to reflect MNF's commitment to providing services to its members. 6. Proposed Organizational Structure: [Tab 4]: D. Johnson presented the report of the Organizational Structure Committee. Discussion of concerns of board continuity, demographic representation of the sector, and needed bylaws changes followed the report. The proposed structure was sent back to committee so that the concerns can be addressed in the structure plan. The committee will recommend a new plan at the November 11 board meeting. 7. Finance Report [Tab 5]: B. Ivory reviewed the 1992-93 Financial Summary through April 30 noting that revenues and expenses were coming in on target. After discussion, the finance report was unanimously approved. 8. Proposed 1993-94 Budget [Budget Tab]: B. Ivory reviewed the 1993-94 Recommended Budget and the 5 Year Income Distribution Plan. After discussion, this budget was unanimously approved. 9. Recommended Personnel Policies [Tab 6]: D. Egner reviewed the Proposed Personnel Policy Changes which the Executive Committee reviewed and recommended to the Board for approval. After discussion, the Personnel Policies were unanimously approved. �10. Report of Membership/Nominating Committee [Tab 7]: D. Johnson reviewed the current membership breakdown and projections. R. Mawby announced the appointment by the Executive Committee of a sub-committee to fully explore the possibility of establishing a statewide, nonprofit retirement plan sponsored by MNF. 11. Report of Audit Committee: G. Stevens reported that MNF has retained the services of David Ambrose in connection with its 1992-93 Audit Report. This report will be completed by the November 11, 1993, Annual Meeting. 12. Report of Public Policy Committee [Tab 8]: The Board reviewed "A Case for Tax Incentives for Charitable Contributions", a paper commissioned by the Public Policy Committee. After considerable discussion regarding the use of the paper, the Board approved the circulation of the paper to board association's constituencies. 13. Campaign for Volunteerism Update: G. Romney reported on the continued success of Michigan's Campaign for Volunteerism. The Campaign will be highlighted throughout the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar V, which will kick-off with the showing of the Campaign's newly designed television and radio promotional spots. 14. Grantmakers/Grantseekers V Preview: H. Philpott reviewed the agenda for GGV, noting that this year's program promises to be the best to date. She thanked her cochair Diana Sieger of The Grand Rapids Foundation for her fine work and also commended the GGV Program Committee for their outstanding planning efforts. 15 Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. ref:BDT30513.tnin\winword\commiUe\bdt\min � 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. 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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, 49747 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/14339aa1157fb5335947d32b9d92b821.pdf d809bf2ee9bf3d851a6268bb800a82a5 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/355-3302 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. MINUTES of the MNF Board of Trustees Meeting November 11, 1993 -10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kellogg Center - East Lansing, Michigan Trustees Present: N. Charles Anderson William Barram Gale R. Colwell David G. Gad-Harf Dorothy A. Johnson Gerard E. Keidel Justin P. King Monica Kostielney Ivan W. Love Jane Marshall Lillian G. Mason Russell G. Mawby Beverly A. McDonald 1. Ronald Means Helen C. Philpott Sharon Radtke George W. Romney Anne W. Rosewarne Frances L. Ryan Glenn R. Stevens Kathleen N. Straus Robert H. Thayer Paul R. Williams Herbert Yamanishi Guests Present: Cindy Hughey Staff Present: Donna M. Clarke Kimberly Depew David O. Egner Amanda M. Osborne Derrick Sarafa Welcome and Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mawby at 10:10 p.m. Those present introduced themselves. Review of Minutes [Minutes Tab]: The minutes of the May 13, 1993, meeting were approved as printed and distributed. 3. Chairman's Report: R. Mawby announced that two MNF At-Large Trustees, Richard Austin and Elizabeth Upjohn, had submitted letters of resignation from the board for personal reasons. David Smith, former Executive Director at the Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations, has also submitted his resignation after leaving his position at MARO. After discussion the committee agreed to accept the resignations of these trustees and to formally communicate their appreciation to them for service to MNF. �4. Report of Executive Director [Tab 1]: D. Egner summarized MNF's current projects which include the Summit, a Member Survey, the VCM/MNF Merger, the Board Restructuring, the Bylaws Revisions, GGVI, a Computer Network, the Retirement Program, and a Legal Guide. 5. Nonprofit Retirement Program Committee Report [Tab 4]: G. Keidel reported that the committee has been working with Fidelity Mutual to review the prospect of providing a nonprofit sector retirement program in Michigan via MNF. Programs options include 401(a) programs, money purchase pension plans, employee contribution plans (403(b) and 457) or a hybrid plan approved as a prototype by the IRS. After discussion the trustees approved a motion authorizing the executive committee to take action on this matter pursuant to the retirement committee's recommendations. 6. Campaign for Volunteerism: G. Romney reported on the continued success of Michigan's Campaign for Volunteerism; as well as the kickoff of the metro Detroit campaign. 7. Volunteer Centers of Michigan/MNF Affiliation Update [Tab 2]: D. Johnson reviewed the Draft Affiliation Plan and Agreement between the Volunteer Centers of Michigan and the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. After discussion, the trustees unanimously approved the affiliation contingent upon executive committee approval of the final agreement and addendum. S. Radtke acknowledged the contributions of both Governor Romney and Pam Warwick to the Campaign and the merger negotiations. She noted that the VCM board will consider the affiliation agreement at their December meeting. Upon final approval by both organizations, the formal merger would take place at the beginning of 1994. 8. Structure Committee Report [Tab 3]: A. Rosewarne reviewed the proposed Board Structure which was approved by the executive committee on August 3 for recommendation to the foil board for approval. After discussion the trustees approved the plan. To facilitate the implementation of the new structure, they also agreed to expand the nominating committee and to revise the bylaws and articles as necessary. The new structure will be effective at the next Annual Meeting on May 11, 1994. 9. Public Policy Committee Report [Tab 7]: H. Yamanishi reviewed the Public Policy Issues Update. He reported that the committee met on November 2 to discuss next steps for action on the Tax Incentive Paper and agreed to table further discussion on the matter until 1994. He also noted that the public policy committee and the program committee would formally merge into one public policy committee. The committees �have been meeting jointly for over a year and the merger would streamline MNF's public policy efforts. Program committees will be appointed on an ad hoc basis. 10. Finance Committee Report [Tab 6]: R. Ivory reviewed the first quarter Income/Expense Statement and accompanying Financial Summary Notes. Income and expenses are generally coming in on target. Founding members will be invoiced for their 1993-94 dues prior to the end of the calendar year. 11. Audit Committee Report: G. Stevens reviewed MNF's annual Independent Auditor's Report. He noted that MNF's financial statements and practices are in order. They are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and received approval from MNF's auditor, David J. Ambrose, P.C. After discussion, the trustees unanimously accepted the auditor's report. 12. Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI Committee Report [Tab 8]: H. Philpott reported that the committee structure and composition has been revised to reflect the co-sponsorship of the conference by CMF and MNF. The conference objectives and sessions have been redefined to promote a return to the original mission of the conference; which was to bring grantmakers and grantseekers together to discuss and examine common issues of importance and to promote constructive dialogue and awareness between the groups. The theme of GGVI is "A Vital Alliance for Michigan" and the committee is working to secure Jimmy Carter as the keynote speaker. 13. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m. rcf:BDT31111 mm,cm/bdt � 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_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Previous-Board-Minutes_1993-11-11 Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book previous board minutes 1993-11-11 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book previous board minutes 1993-11-11. 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, 49748 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7adda72fbca1b07560bad2266483feba.pdf 1ce9387e6b5fa9ae6009fa9b7cfdd3e4 PDF Text Text Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation WHEREAS, the Policy Board of the Corporation has proposed and nx:ommended to the Members an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation to limit the liability of its nondirector volunteers; and WHEREAS, the Members deem it to be in the best interest of the Corporation to adopt such amendment. NOW, TIIEREFORE, it is: RESOLVED, that the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to add a new Article read in its entirety as follows : The Corporation assumes the liability for all acts or omissions of a nondirector volunteer, provided that: a) The volunteer was acting or reasonably believed he or she was acting within the scope of his or her authority; b) The volunteer was acting in good faith; c) The volunteer's conduct did not amount to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct; d) The volunteer's conduct was not an intentional tort; and e) The volunteer's conduct was not a tort arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle as described in S209 (e) (v) of the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_MNF_Board-Book_1994-05-11_Proposed-Amendments-to-the-Articles-of-Incorporation Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-05-11 board book proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MSCS) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49749 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/096927196670d8ade7763cf878e4205d.pdf 13215ff813258fcb23eda5d8c4e87757 PDF Text Text BYLAWS OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM (Proposed Amendments for May 11, 1994, Board Meeting) ARTICLE I: Name and Membership (1) Name and Purpose of the Corporation. The name of the Corporation shall be Michigan Nonprofit Forum (hereinafter referred to as "Forum"). The Forum shall exist for charitable and educational purposes, specifically: To promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of volunteerism and philanthropy in the state. Within these general purposes, the Corporation has been organized to have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on nonprofit corporations under the laws of the State of Michigan, provided, however, that this corporation shall not engage in actions or exercise powers not in furtherance of these purposes. (2) Membership and Terms. The Membership or Members shall consist of [ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS and AFFILIATE MEMBERS.] not loss than ten nor more than twenty ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS together representing a brood and diverse cross section of Michigan's nonprofit sector—and not more than five AT LARGE MEMBERS. In addition, the Membership shall include no more than five NETWORK MEMBERS elected from among the nonvoting Network Associates described below in Section 6. New Members shall be nominated and duly elected by on affirmative vote of two thirds of the current Members present at a duly called and constituted meeting. Members shall serve until the qualification and appointment of their successors, or until their resignation or removal from Membership. At Large Members shall serve terms of two years and may succeed themselves. Network Members elected from Network Associates shall serve two year terms and may not succeed themselves more than onoe. [ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS shall be any IRS designated nonprofit organization that (a) has a principal or branch office in Michigan; (b) makes application and receives approval of that application by the Board of Trustees; and (c) makes an annual contribution to the corporation, the amount of which is in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Trustees. Organizational Members which have a representative present at a meeting of the members or who is represented by proxy shall be entitled to one vote at the meeting. Organizational members shall elect the At-Large Trustee positions of the Board of Trustees.] �ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS shall be (a) Michigan baaed associations whioh represent statewide segments of the nonprofit sootor, or (b) other brood based Michigan organizations. Such organizations chosen to be Organizational Members must each have as a central concern or must have a substantial impact on the advancement of philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector, and must support the purposes of this Forum. Current Members shall nominate and duly elect new Organizational Members with due care to achieve breadth, depth and balance in the Forum's deliberations. As much as reasonably possible, Members shall be non duplicative in their fields and membership bases. Each Organizational Member shall designate two voting representatives who shall be known as TRUSTEES. Each Organizational Member shall determine and designate its own representatives/Trustees, which shall consist of either (a) the Chief Professional Officer and a Board Representative, or (b) two Board Representatives, in coses where the organization has no Chief Professional Officer. Guidelines for selection of the Board Representatives may be determined by the Trustees. AT LARGE MEMBERS shall be individuals of widely recognized statewide prominence who contribute significantly to the advancement of Michigan's nonprofit sector. At Large Members shall also be known as Trustees and shall each carry one vote. NETWORK MEMBERS shall bo elected from among nonvoting Network Associates (described below in Section 6) to provide balance, scope and flexibility or otherwise to strengthen the Board and the Forum. To be elected, a Network Associate must have as a central concern, or have an important impact on the advancement of philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector, and must support the purposes of this Forum. Once elected, each Network Member shall designate a Representative to serve as a Forum Trustee, who shall be either the chief professional officer or a board representative. [AFFILIATE MEMBERS shall be organizations and individuals that (a) make application and receive approval of that application by the Board of Trustees; and (b) make an annual contribution to the corporation, the amount of which is in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Trustees. Affiliate Members shall have no vote and shall have only privileges as may be determined by the Board of Trustees] Together, the At Large Members, the designated representatives of the Organizational Members, and the designated representatives of Network Members shall make up the Board of Trustees, whioh shall develop policy for and oversee the management of the business and property of the Forum. All Trustees shall have equal rights and privileges. 2 �[(3) Annual Meeting iff the Corporation. There shall be a meeting of the Corporation annually. Notice of the annual meeting of the Corporation shall be sent to all duly qualified Organizational Members on or before thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. Twenty (20) members, present in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum. The Trustee approved minutes and financial statements from the current fiscal year shall be available for review at the meeting.] [(4)1(3) Founding Members and Founding Trustees. The Organizational Members represented by the signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING MEMBERS of the Forum. Founding Members shall be Members as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Members are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan (AICUM) Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Michigan-Community-College Association (MCCA) Michigan Council for the Arts (MCA) Michigan Health Council (MHC) Michigan League for Human Services (MLHS) President's Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan (UWM) The individual signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING TRUSTEES. Founding Trustees shall be Trustees as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Trustees are: Thomas M. Bernthal, Executive Director, MCCA Edward O. Blews, Jr., President, AICUM Don R. Elliott, Executive Director, MASA Barbara K. Goldman, Executive Director, MCA Robert E. Ivory, President, UWM Dorothy A. Johnson, President, CMF Justin P. King, Executive Director, MASB Russell G. Mawby, Chairman & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Beverley L. McDonald, Executive Director, MLHS Glenn R. Stevens, Executive Director, Presidents Council James R. Tarrant, Executive Director, MHC [(5)1(4) Removal from Membership. A Member may be removed from the Corporation if the Member: (a) Fails to remain an eligible Member, according to standards determined by the Board; or �(b) Engages in egregious conduct contradictory to the purposes of the Forum. A Member may only be removed by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. Membership Liability. A Member of the Forum shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Forum. (6^ Network Associates. Tho nonvoting designation NETWORK ASSOCIATE shall be open to organizations which represent networks of nonprofit members or statewide organizations with demonstrated interest in or impact on the nonprofit sector. The terms, obligations and privileges of Network Associates shall be determined by the Board of Trustees. (7) Other Members. Other categories of membership may be created by the Board of Trustees, at its discretion, which shall determine the terms, obligations and privileges of such membership. Article II: Dedication of Assets (1) Dedication of Assets. The properties and assets of the Forum are irrevocably dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Forum shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Member, Trustee or Officer of the Forum. ARTICLE HI: Board of Trustees (1) Designation of Trustees. [The Board of Trustees shall develop policy for and oversee the management of the business and property of the Forum. The Board of Trustees shall consist of 18 permanent ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE positions, no less than 10 nor no more than twenty AT-LARGE TRUSTEE positions, and three representatives from the VOLUNTEER CENTERS OF MICHIGAN OPERATING COUNCIL. The Board of Trustees shall decide the number of At-Large Trustees positions there shall be on the Board, for the purpose of the subsequent election to be conducted pursuant to this Section. All Trustees shall carry one vote and have equal rights and privileges.] AH properly designated representatives of duly elected Organizational Members, all duly elected At Large Members, and all properly designated representatives of duly elected Network Members (as defined in Article 1, Section 2 above) shall be Trustees. �[ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES shall be (a) Michigan-based associations which represent statewide segments of the nonprofit sector, or (b) other broad-based Michigan organizations. Organizations chosen to be Association Trustees must each have as a central concern or must have a substantial impact on the advancement of philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector, and must support the purposes of this Forum. The Association Trustees are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Food Bank Council of Michigan Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Mich igan EC ume nical Forum Michigan Health Council Michigan Jewish Council Michigan Hospital Association Michigan League for Human Services President's Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan Association Trustees may be added or removed from the Board of Trustee by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called meeting. Association Trustees shall designate one voting representatives who shall be known as a TRUSTEE. Each Association Trustee shall determine and designate its own representatives/Trustees, which shall consist of either (a) the Chief Professional Officer, or (b) a Board Representative. Guidelines for selection of the Board Representatives may be determined by the Trustees. AT-LARGE Trustees shall be (a) individuals of widely recognized statewide prominence who contribute significantly to the advancement of Michigan's nonprofit sector, or (b) individuals representing Organizational Members of the Corporation. At-Large Trustees shall be elected by the Organizational Members of the Corporation. The Nominating Committee shall invite recommended nominees from the Membership, for consideration by the �Nominating Committee, on or before forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting. Thereafter, the Nominating Committee shall nominate for the election to the Board of Trustees one nominee for each At-Large Trustee position of the Board with its term expiring at the next annual meeting. On or before thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, a written mail ballot containing the Committee's nominations, with space for a write-in vote for each At-Large Trustee position, and stating the deadline for casting ballots shall be mailed to each Organizational Member. Those persons receiving the highest number of votes for each At-Large Trustee position on validly marked ballots delivered to the Forum's office by the deadline shall be elected to the Board of Trustees.] (2) Terms and Vacancies. Trustees representing [serving hi Association and Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council Trustee positions] Organizational members shall serve [terms of three years and may succeed themselves.] w*& the qualification and appointment of their successors, or until their resignation or removal from office. At-Large Trustees shall serve terms of [three] two years and may succeed themselves [only once]. Network Members shall serve two year terms and may not succeed themselves more than once. All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the Chair until the next regular [annual] meeting of the [corporation] Trustees. [Service provided for an unexpired or incomplete term shall not be counted as an elected term.] (3) Meetings and Notices. Meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the request of no less than one-fourth of the Trustees. Written announcements of each meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be made by, or at the direction of, the Chair not less than ten and no more than sixty days before the date set for the meeting and shall include the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. Preliminary or reminder notices may be made at any time. (4) Regular Meetings. The Trustees shall hold [at least] two regular meetings annuallyT which shall also be known as the meetings of the Membership: on September 1 and on March 1, or as provided by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act within 90 days following those dates. The [March 1] September 1 meeting shall be the Annual Meeting. The two regular meetings shall be the record dates for determining the Members of Record and their designated representatives, entitled to notice of and to vote at Membership meetings. The Board of Trustees may fix the day, time and place for each regular meeting of the Trustees. (5) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the written request of not less than one-fourth of the Trustees. �(6) Quorum. A quorum at any duly called meeting of the Trustees shall consist of not less than a simple majority of the Trustees —including not less than one representative from each of two thirds of the Organizational Members and elected Network Members, and at least one At Large Member. Any proper action of those present at a duly called and constituted meeting shall be the action of the Board and the Membership. (7) Adoption. Adoption of new program initiatives shall require a two thirds [an] affirmative vote [of a majority]of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Public policy positions may be adopted regarding matters of common concern of the Membership and shall require a unanimous [an] affirmative vote [of three-fourths] of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Other actions shall require a majority affirmative vote of the quorum present, except as provided in these Bylaws. (8) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Trustees consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. The action by written consent shall have the same-force and-effect-as-the unanimous-vote-of-the-Board. (9) No Compensation. Trustees shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (10) Liability. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, a Trustee shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for a breach fiduciary duty, and the Forum shall assume all proper liability, except in the case of: (a) A breach of the Trustee's legal duty of loyalty to the corporation or its members; (b) Acts or omissions by the Trustee not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (c) An affirmative vote or other lawful concurrence by the Trustee in an unlawful corporate act, including those prohibited by these bylaws and by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act; (d) A transaction from which the Trustee derived an improper personal benefit; or (e) An act or omission by the Trustee that is grossly negligent. (11) Indemnification. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, the Forum shall indemnify any person who serves as its Trustee, Officer, employee or agent who is a party or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding, against expenses - including attorneys' fees, judgments, penalties, fines, and amounts paid in settlement ~ actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with an action, suit or proceeding �incurred by reason of the fact that the person is or was a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation or its members, and ~ with respect to any criminal action or proceeding — if the person had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful. However, as prescribed by the Act, indemnification shall not be made for a claim, issue, or matter in which the person has been found liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought has determined upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for expenses which the court considers proper. Article IV: Officers and Executive Director (1) Forum and Board Officers. The Officers of the Forum shall be identical to the Officers of the Board of Trustees. The Officers shall be elected annually by a twothirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (2) Designation of Officers. The Officers of the Board shall be a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, all nominated and duly elected by the Board. (3) Duties of the Chair. The Chair shall serve as the president of the Forum and president of the Board of Trustees. The Chair or, when absent, the Vice Chair shall preside at the regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall appoint Committee Members and Committee Chairs, with Board ratification, consistent with designations in these Articles. The Chair shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (4) Duties of the Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall preside at regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees when the Chair is absent. The Vice Chair shall become Interim Chair, pending Board action, should the Chair resign or become unable to perform the duties of office. (5) Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of the following duties: (a) issue notice of all meetings; (b) keep all minutes which shall be signed by the Secretary upon approval by the Board; (c) maintain the corporate records; and (d) make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (6) Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the custody of all monies, securities and other property of the Forum. The Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of appropriate fiscal record keeping for the Forum. 8 �(7) No Compensation. Officers of the Board shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (8) Requirements for Officer Participation. Requirements for Officer participation shall be determined by the Board. When such requirements are not satisfied and proper remediation procedures have been followed (according to procedures determined by the Board), the Board may elect to remove an Officer from office by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (9) Executive Director. The Executive Director shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Forum. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall not be a Trustee. ARTICLE V: Committees of the Board of Trustees (1) The Board of Trustees shall create the following Standing Committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chair and ratified by the Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Standing Committee Chairs shall report directly and regularly to the Board of Trustees. All Standing Committees shall include the Executive Director as a nonvoting ex officio member. Committee Members shall each have two year terms, staggered to maintain continuity, except as designated by the Board. (a) Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Chairs of Standing Committees, the immediate past Board Chair, and [two representatives from the Volunteer Centers of Michigan designated by the Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council] one other Trustee designated by the present Board Chair. The Board Chair shall chair the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees (1) in recommending to the Board appropriate matters for its consideration at scheduled Board meetings; (2) in implementing and developing details of policy positions previously adopted by the Board; (3) in addressing and enacting policy matters delegated by the Board; (4) in emergencies and between Board meetings when prompt policy attention is required (subject to subsequent reporting and, where appropriate, ratification by the Board); and (5) in personnel matters and oversight relating to the Executive Director. �(b) Budget and Finance Committee. Members of the Budget and Finance Committee must all be Trustees, and the Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer. The Budget and Finance Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the financial health of the Forum, and shall make recommendations for Board approval concerning the Forum's annual and long-range budget. The Committee shall develop fund raising policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's resource development operations. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (c) Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall be chaired by a Trustee other than the Treasurer, who shall not serve on the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall oversee the annual audit of the Forum. Members of the Audit Committee may include such non-Trustees as necessary to insure a responsible, comprehensive and enlightening audit. (d) Membership and Nominating Committee. Members of the Nominating Committee must all be Trustees. The-Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates for ORGANIZATIONAL and AT-LARGE MEMBFJIS to the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates to the Board for the Offices of the Board. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (e) Public Policy Committee. The Public Policy Committee Chair must be a Trustee. Members of the Public Policy Committee may include such non-Trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's mission. The Public Policy Committee shall develop policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's work in the area of public policy related to philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. [(f) MfflfflNfrshJP C QIT1TTI'ttp*'- The Membership Committee will recommend and recruit ORGANIZATIONAL and AFFILIATE Members to the Corporation. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. 10 �(g) Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council. The Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council will be comprised of the current and future Volunteer Centers of Michigan membership as noted in the Volunteer Centers of Michigan Bylaws, article m, membership qualifications, dues and voting. The Committee will make policy recommendations to the Forum Board on issues related to volunteerism programming, and will be responsible for leadership and programmatic support to the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. Not withstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws to the contrary, the Operating Council shall operate in accordance with the Bylaws of Volunteer Centers of Michigan. (h) Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. The Michigan Campaign For Volunteerism Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. Members of the Campaign for Volunteerism Committee may include such nonTrustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's Mission. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees.] (f) Grantrndccra/GrantacGkorB Seminar Program Committee. The GGS Program Committee shall plan and oversee the annual GG Seminar. The GGS Program Committee shall bo Co Chaired by one representative of the grantmaking community and one representative of the grantseeking community. At least one Co Chair must be a Trustee. Membership on the Committee may include such non Trustees as will insure a successful event, consistent with the Forum's mission. Membership shall include official representation from each of the Michigan Chapters of the National Society of Fundroising Executives, and shall include balanced representation from grontmakors, grantseekers and other stakeholders, as determined by the Board. Program Committee. The Program Committee must be ohairod or oo ehairod by Trustees) of the Forum. Membership may include such non Trustees as will insure the effectiveness of the Forum's programs, consistent with its mission. The Program Committee shall develop policies for Board approval and shall make recommendations to the Board concerning new program initiatives in the four areas of the Forum's mission: (1) Voluntoorism, (2) Philanthropy, (3) Public awareness of the nonprofit sector, and (4) Effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. The Program Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. 11 �[(2) Ad-Hoc Commiflffis- The Board may establish, at its discretion, such other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it deems necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the Forum and the conduct of its affairs. Ad-hoc Committees must be Chaired or Co-Chaired by a member of the Board of Trustees. Members of ad-hoc Committees may also include such non-trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of the assigned responsibility. The annual GRANTMAKERS/GRANTSEEKERS SEMINAR Planning Committee will be appointed annually by the Chair as an ad-hoc Committee.] [(3)](3) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by a Committee may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Committee Members consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Committee. Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that may be taken at any Committee meeting may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice by complying with the foUowmg-provisions-concerning-written-ballots. The Committee Chair shall direct the mailing or delivery of one written ballot to each Committee Member entitled to vote on the matter. Information shall be included that: (a) Sets forth the proposed action; (b) Provides Committee Members with an opportunity to specify approval, disapproval or abstention for each proposal; (c) Indicates the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; (d) States the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure or measures; and (e) Provides and specifies a reasonable time by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted. All written ballots shall be maintained in the Committee records. Other Committees. The Board may establish, at its discretion, suoh other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it dooms necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the Forum and the conduct of its affairs. 12 �ARTICLE VI: Standard of Care (1) Duties and Liability. The Trustees shall adhere to the Standard of Care required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: that is a Trustee or Officer of the Forum shall discharge the duties of that position in good faith and with that degree of diligence, care, and skill which an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position. In discharging those duties, a Trustee or Officer, when acting in good faith, may rely upon the opinion of the Forum's counsel; upon the report of an independent appraiser selected with reasonable care by the Board; or upon financial statements of the Forum represented to the Trustee or Officer as correct by the Officer of the Corporation having charge of its books or account, or as stated in a written report by an independent public or certified public accountant or firm of accountants fairly to reflect the financial condition of the Forum. (2) Self-Dealing Transactions. Except as approved in Section 3 below, the Board shall not approve a self-dealing transaction. A self-dealing transaction is one to which the Forum is a party and in which one or more of the Trustees has a material financial interest, or a transaction between the Forum and one or more of the Trustees, or between the- Forum and -any-person in-which-one-or-more-of-its -Trustees has a material financial interest. (3) Approval. The Board of Trustees may approve a self-dealing transaction if the Board determines and documents that the transaction is in the best interest of, and is fair and reasonable to, the Forum and, after reasonable investigation under the circumstances, determines that this corporation could not have obtained a more advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances. Such determinations must be made by the Board, in good faith, with knowledge of the material facts concerning the transaction and the Trustee's interest in the transaction, and by a vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present, without counting the vote of the interested Trustees). (4) Loans. The Forum shall not make any loan of money or property to, or guarantee the obligation of, any Trustee, Officer, employee or agent; provided, however, that the Forum may advance money to a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Forum for expenses reasonably anticipated to be incurred in performance of assigned duties, so long as such individual would be entitled to reimbursement for such expense absent that advance. (5) Disclosure. Trustees shall disclose the material facts as to any relationship or interest relating to contracts, programs, policies or other transactions that may be considered by the Board. A transaction may nonetheless be approved, as provided above in Section 3 of this Article. 13 �ARTICLE VH: Administrative Matters (1) Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Forum shall be [July 1 through June 30.] determined by the Board of Trustees. (2) Investment Policy. The Trustees shall adopt and oversee an Investment Policy that shall provide for careful and prudent investment of the Forum's resources. (3) Permanent Records of the Forum. The Forum shall keep at its principal office the original or copy of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the Members and Trustees at all reasonable times during office hours. The Forum shall keep appropriate books and records of accounts; written minutes of the proceedings of its Members, Board and Committees; and a record of each Member's and Trustee's name and address. All such records shall be kept at the principle office of the Forum. Upon leaving office, each Officer, employee or other Agent of the Forum shall turn over to the successor or the Board Chair, in good order, originals of such corporate monies, books, records, minutes, lists, documents, contracts or .other .property of the Forum as have been in the person's custody during the term of office. On written demand of the Forum, any Trustee may inspect, copy, and make extracts of the accounting books and records, record the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote, and the minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board, and Committees at any reasonable time for a purpose reasonably related to the Trustee's interest as a Trustee. Any such inspection and copying may be made in person or by the Trustee's agent or attorney. ARTICLE VHI: Dissolution (1) Upon proper dissolution of the Forum, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with the Act. ARTICLE IX: Amendments to these [bylaws] Articles (1) The Trustees may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present. At least ten and no more than sixty days written notice of the intent and content of the actions shall be sent to all Trustees before the meeting. 14 � 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. 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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, 49750 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5ea466c2954277dd8d63985c0c8b941b.pdf f89af9dd6c8effb1334e87c5b8969b96 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/355-3302 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. Michigan Nonprofit Forum Board of Trustees REVISED: May 11,1994 N/ Charles Anderson : Director Neighborhood Services Dept. 5031Grandy Detroit, MI 48211 313/267-6671 Fax:313/267-6110 Banner Executive Director Minority Progam Services 112S. Superior Albion, MI 49224 517/629-2113 Fax:5 17/629-2029 7^ (Uliam Barram,' Executive VipdPresic AmencanjEancer Society 1205 E/Saginaw ag, M! 48906 5^/37 l-2920\Fax:517/371-2605 Thomas Bemthal Executive Director Michigan Community College Association 222 N. Chestnut Lansing, MI 48933-1002 517/372-4350 Fax:517/372-0905 ancy Beukema -H Youth Agent £" Marquette County Extension MSU Extension Office 200 West Spring Street Marquette, MI 49855 906/228-1556 Fax:906/228-1549 Edward Blews President Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Michigan 650 Michigan National Tower Lansing, MI 48933 517/372-9160 Fax:517/372-9165 Boone Executive Director Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 1180 Detroit, MI 48226 313/256-3735 Fax:3 13/256-3781 ,/Rodney Brooks President & CEO Grand Rapids Urban League 745 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616/245-2207 Fax:3 13/245-65 10 xAaron Cantrell Executive Director Voluntary Action Center/Kal amazoo 709-A S. Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49007 616/382-8350 Fax:616/382-8362 ^Richard Cole Vice President/Corp. 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Washington Square, Suite 401 Lansing, MI 48933 517/487-5436 Fax:517/371-4546 �usscll Mawby CEO and Chairman W.K. Kellogg Foundation One Michigan Avenue East Battle Creek, MI 49017 616/968-1611 Fax:616/969-2118 yKom onald Means Executive Director Michigan Humanities Council 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Ste. 3B Lansing, MI 48912-1231 517/372-7770 Fax:517/372-0027 ichael Payne Associate Professor School of Public Administration Grand Valley State University 25 Commerce, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616/771-6575 Fax:616/771-6572 elen Philpott Trustee Community Foundation of Flint 1212 Woodlawn Park Drive Flint, MI 48503 -3*8/239-8768 Fax: 313/235-5035 fSO /Sharon Radtke </ Executive Director-^ Voluntary Action Center/Lansing 6035 Executive Drive, #105 T.an<trtig MI 48911 George Romney Volunteer and former Governor of Michigan 1840 E. 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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. 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Comments on the paper are encouraged and should be sent to: Michigan Nonprofit Forum, 38 Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1022. The Case for Expanding Michigan's Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving MaryAnn Pierce, J.D. Prepared for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum �Table of Contents Summary of Proposal 3 Introduction 3 Current Law 5 What Other States are Doing on This Issue 7 The Case for Expanding the Current Tax Incentives 7 1. The nonprofit sector makes a tremendous contribution to the state economy: it provides employment opportunities and services to the people of Michigan. 7 2. Unlike business, the nonprofit sector provides services even when they are unprofitable, refuses to abandon a neighborhood or a city that has fallen on economic hard times, and rebuilds failing communities. And like government, the nonprofit sector is concerned with the health, safety, and welfare of the people. Think of Michigan's nonprofit sector as a gift to the people and the community. 8 3. A charitable contribution should not be taxed because, unlike other uses of income, it does not enrich the contributor. 9 4. Any stimulus to giving should preserve private choice. 10 5. Expanding the current tax incentives to include other charitable contributions shows government support for all charitable giving. 10 Nonprofit organizations provide goods and services not otherwise adequately provided by business or government. 11 A tax incentive to encourage charitable giving is an effective way to allocate government funds and to generate additional dollars for public benefit. 12 Any stimulus to giving should increase the number of contributors and the amount of contributions. 13 6. 7. 8. �9. Any stimulus to giving should not cost more in forgone government revenue than the amount of giving actually stimulated. 14 Conclusion 14 End Notes 16 About the Author 18 Other Acknowledgments 18 �The Case for Expanding Michigan's Tax Incentives to Include Other Charitable Contributions Summary of Proposal This paper establishes the case for expanding current tax incentives to include other charitable contributions. We believe that the existing tax incentives should not only be retained, but enhanced. We propose amending Michigan's Income Tax Act to provide a tax incentive for other charitable contributions. The question that remains is how to structure it. To increase the number of contributors and the amount of charitable contributions, to preserve private choice in giving, and to effectively allocate government funds for the public good, we recommend retaining the current tax incentives and adding a tax incentive for contributions to other charitable organizations: 1. that are operated within the state to benefit Michigan's residents and resources; 2. that qualify for exemption from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC); and 3. that qualify for and receive a Michigan license to solicit charitable contributions, unless otherwise exempt from the licensing requirements. This document, while supporting an additional tax incentive for charitable giving in Michigan, does not suggest that any incentive is a replacement for existing governmental support of nonprofit organizations. Tax incentives for charitable giving must never offset the state's responsibility to support the efforts of the nonprofit sector. Few would argue that all nonprofit organizations should be entirely supported through charitable contributions. Government financial support of no n pro fits is as old as the sector itself and is an important part of many organizations' operating budgets. Introduction It is important to understand the nonprofit sector's purposes, its relation to government and business, what it does for Michigan communities, and why it is worthy of public support. The nonprofit sector fills the gaps left by the government and business sectors, thus supplying the full compliment of values necessary to complete our democratic social system. In serving the public good, our government sector is supported by �mandated resources, takes action by majority expression, and is motivated by political interests that are sustainable by public vote. In serving private interests, the business sector is supported by resources derived from competition, acts through individual initiative, and is motivated by profit. Reality teaches us that not all of our citizens can be served by these two forces. The nonprofit sector balances these values by being supported through voluntary resources, giving voice to minority expression, and generating action from altruistic motives. The nonprofit sector can never replace government's ability or responsibility to serve the public good, but it can relieve some of the burden. We cannot, however, ask the nonprofit sector to participate more fully in serving the public good without first giving its supporters the incentives and tools to do so. We believe that existing incentives should not only be retained, but enhanced. We propose providing tax incentives for other charitable contributions. The relationship between the nonprofit sector and government is defined principally by the application of tax law. Under IRC §501(c)(3), nonprofits that are "organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition,... or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals" are exempt from federal corporate income tax. Many of these organizations are also exempt from Michigan corporate income tax and from state and local property tax. With some restrictions, in Michigan they are also exempt from state and local sales tax. Contributions to these organizations, with some limitations, warrant a federal tax deduction and, in specific cases, a Michigan tax credit. The law recognizes two fundamental reasons for tax exemption: 1) to promote the well-being of the community, and 2) to relieve government's burden. Economists, primarily addressing the rationale for federal corporate income tax, have advanced a market-based set of theories for the existence of nonprofit organizations— principally that they supply goods and services that the free market does not adequately supply. Political scientists, on the other hand, emphasize government failure—that nonprofit organizations supply goods and services that government either cannot supply, as in the case of religious worship, or does not adequately supply due to lack of political consensus.1 Some thinkers, however, suggest that both the economists and the political scientists focus too heavily on what the nonprofit sector does—what services it supplies— ignoring or dismissing what it is, what values it fosters and encourages. They argue that the nonprofit sector is not just a manifestation of government or market failure, but a distinct and vibrant institution that enables both the government and the market to function. The nonprofit sector must be, and must be perceived as being, distinctly different from both government and business if it is to continue to command widespread �public support. Both government and business carry on many of the same activities that nonprofit organizations do. Both government and business contribute to the overall well-being of the community. But the nonprofit sector is free from the need of making a profit that characterizes business and the constraints of uniformity and majority support that are required of government. So, it contributes to the formation and preservation of social values which have historically made possible both government and business. The nonprofit sector embraces a distinct framework of values that sets it apart from government and business. It creates, nurtures and sustains altruism in an economic system that rewards attention to the bottom line. It supports and encourages pluralism in a world that drives toward conformity. It introduces community to a society that prizes individualism. It offers hope in a world of overwhelming problems. The nonprofit sector provokes, challenges, and questions. It also teaches, mediates, and heals. These values make possible both political democracy and economic capitalism. Current Law Under IRC §170, the federal government allows a broad-based deduction for charitable contributions for individual taxpayers who itemize. This deduction has been allowed since 1917,4 years after the imposition of income tax itself. A corporate deduction came later; it has been in effect for more than 40 years. Regardless of the federal deficit, the charitable deduction remains for contributions to churches, to charitable organizations under IRC §501 (c) (3), and to private foundations under IRC §509. Note: The federal government imposes various tax rates based on the amount of income; the more the income, the greater the tax. Higher-income taxpayers have a greater incentive to give than middle- or lower-income taxpayers. Michigan, on the other hand, taxes everyone at a flat rate, 4.6%. Currently, Michigan offers only a modest tax incentive, a tax credit, for contributions to selected members of the nonprofit community.2 These credits include: 1) the public contribution credit, for contributions made to Michigan colleges and universities and their fundraising organizations, the Michigan Colleges Foundation, the State Art in Public Places Fund, the State of Michigan Museum, public libraries, public broadcasting stations, and Michigan municipalities or a nonprofit corporation affiliated with the municipality and an art institute in that municipality to benefit the art institute; 2) the community foundation credit; 3) the homeless shelter/soup kitchen/food bank credit; 4) the Children's Trust Fund credit; and 5) the Nongame Wildlife Fund credit. As you can see, many of these organizations are government agencies. �These tax credits are not without restriction. The public contribution credit, the community foundation credit, and the homeless shelter/soup kitchen/food bank credit are limited by the amount of tax credit allowed each taxpayer. For example, an individual taxpayer is allowed a tax credit for 50% of the contribution reported up to $100 ($200 for a married couple filing a joint return); resident estates and trusts are allowed a tax credit up to $5,000 or 10% of the tax liability before credits, whichever is less; and single businesses are allowed a tax credit up to $5,000 or 5% of the tax liability before credits, whichever is less.3 The community foundation credit will end when the total credits claimed reach $6 million, and it is not available for tax years beyond 1994. The homeless shelter/soup kitchen/food bank credit will end when the total credits claimed reach $1.5 million, and it is not available for tax years beyond 1994. These limitations are intended to reduce the effect on the state's revenue. The Children's Trust Fund credit and the Nongame Wildlife fund credit are not subject to restrictions. The contribution can be for any amount; it will either increase the tax due or it will reduce the refund. During the debate over the community foundation credit and the homeless shelter/soup kitchen/food bank credit, the question arose whether contributions to other charitable organizations should also be eligible for a tax incentive. United Ways were particularly active in this debate; they were instrumental in urging the state to conduct a financial analysis. 1991 PA 171 contains a provision that requires the Michigan Department of Treasury to analyze the impact that a tax deduction for all charitable contributions would have on the state's revenue, and to report its findings to the Senate Finance and House Taxation Committees. It further requires the department to recommend reform of the state's tax laws "in a way that will stimulate charitable giving and be equitable to all community charities." This paper is intended to provide input into the debate. It discusses reasons why the current tax incentives should be expanded to include other charitable contributions, and it briefly examines the effect that this would have on the state's revenue. The basis for the argument is: 1) a charitable contribution should not be taxed because, unlike other uses of income, it does not enrich the contributor; 2) expanding the tax incentives to include other charitable contributions shows government support for all charitable giving and at the same time preserves private choice in giving; and 3) a tax incentive to encourage charitable giving is an effective way to allocate government fund* and to generate additional dollars for public benefit. The conclusion is that expanding the tax incentives to include other charitable giving is good public policy. �What Other States are Doing on This Issue The Michigan Department of Treasury gathered information on the tax treatment of charitable contributions in other states. Of the 44 states with a tax on personal income, 11 states, and Washington D.C., provide broad-based credits or deductions against personal income tax for contributions to charitable organizations. Another 11, including Michigan, provide limited credits or deductions. 21 states do not allow either a deduction or a credit for charitable contributions. Of the 40 states with a tax on corporate income, 10 states provide broad-based credits or deductions against corporate income tax for contributions to charitable organizations. Another 19, including Michigan, and Washington D.C., provide limited deductions or credits. 11 states do not allow either a deduction or a credit for charitable contributions. The Case for Expanding Tax Incentives 1. The nonprofit sector makes a tremendous contribution to the state's economy: it provides employment opportunities, and goods and services, to the people of Michigan. Michigan's private nonprofit organizations employ nearly 6% of the state's workforce.4 Thaf s over one-quarter of a million taxpayers. (Between 1977 and 1987 the nonprofit workforce in Michigan increased by 58%, growing faster than the workforce in general. It grew another 30% from 1987 to 1990.) The majority of these workers, 70.7%, are employed in health services. These organizations provide $15.5 billion in services and more than $16.7 billion in volunteer community services to Michigan's nine million residents. Michigan has seen a change in economy to a service economy. Without Michigan's nonprofit sector, state and local governments would bear the burden of a decrease in services for the public. And they might bear the burden of an increase in unemployment. Michigan's nonprofit organizations number more than 40,000.5 Of these, only 5,000 or so are required to file information returns with the IRS (4,000 nonchurch, nonf oundation, charitable organizations that meet IRS expenditure requirements for filing and 1,000 charitable foundations). Gifts, grants, and contributions from private and government sources to these organizations exceed $15 billion each year. Because not all nonprofit organizations are required to file information returns, statistical data on the use of gifts, grants, and contributions made to all nonprofits in Michigan is not available. However, private foundations (only a small part of Michigan's nonprofit sector), provide nearly $252.4 million in grants for use within the state.' A survey of 377 of Michigan's largest private foundations shows where these charitable dollars are used and how much: �education—$69.3 million, or 27.45%; health—$30.4 million, or 12.03%; culture and arts—$23.4 million, or 9.27%; human services—$59.1, or 23.42%; economic development—$36.6, or 14.49%; and other—$33.6, or 13.34%. Clearly, these are areas where government agencies are involved. Without Michigan's nonprofit sector, state and local governments would bear the burden of an increase in cost or a decrease in the provision of necessary services to the public. 2. Unlike business, the nonprofit sector provides services even when they are unprofitable, rarely abandons a neighborhood or a city that has fallen on economic hard times, and seeks to rebuild failing communities. And like government, the nonprofit sector is concerned with the health, safety, and welfare of the people. Think of Michigan's nonprofit sector as a gift to the people and the community. The public and private nonprofit sector provides about nearly all of Michigan's health care, education, and social services; most of its art and culture; and all of its religious and spiritual life.7 Its ties to community are critical to the functioning of economic, political, and social life. A fundamental definition of charity, drawn from an old Massachusetts case, is "a gift to the community.'" For educational organizations, public policy organizations, and those that support art, culture, and humanities, the gift is ideas. The challenge to these organizations is to see that their gift of ideas is not confined to an educated elite. • Arts, culture, and the humanities contribute to a community's sense of self-identification by presenting and preserving the cultural expression of community life. While they challenge assumptions and promote new ways of perceiving the community, they also promote economic development and tourism. • Education provides the tools of scholarship, discipline, and creativity that enable individuals to participate effectively in community life. • Environmental, human rights, civic, and public policy organizations teach the fundamental skills of participating in a democracy, building consensus, and leadership. For health and human service organizations, the gift is one of services, and more particularly, one of assuring that services are available to all: the poor as well as those who can afford to pay; the young; the elderly; and people with special needs. �Some, or all, of their services are provided free or substantially below their actual cost. And they serve individuals who might otherwise be discriminated against by profit-motivated organizations. Religious organizations are expressions of faith. They offer a vision of hope for humanity and a basis for making individual choices that are rooted in justice, compassion, and service, rather than self-interest. • Health and human service organizations, and religious organizations teach compassion for the needs of others and provide structures through which members of a community can learn about community problems and work together to alleviate them. Hope finds frequent expression in the nonprofit sector's role as a catalyst for change. The sector embodies the spirit of human optimism: that there are solutions to social problems, that the future can be better than the past, that it is better to work to improve the lot of others than to ignore the pressing needs that weigh on society. 3. A charitable contribution should not be taxed because, unlike other uses of income, it does not enrich the contributor. The nonprofit sector teaches the value of altruism by challenging us to cooperate generously and unselfishly toward the public good. Regard for the cares and concerns of others is a necessary counterpoint to the self-regard which is the basis of capital ism and also a foundation for the dialogue and compromise necessary to democracy. Neither capitalism nor democracy would survive for long in the absence of altruism. One form of altruism is the charitable contribution; another is voluntary service. The federal government surely believes that charitable giving should not be taxed; it allows a charitable contribution deduction subject, of course, to certain limitations. Under IRC §170, Reg. 1.170A-l(c)(5), a "charitable contribution" is a voluntary transfer of money or property, to a qualified charitable organization, that is made with no expectation of procuring a financial benefit commensurate with the amount of the transfer. To strengthen the incentive effect, the Tax Reform Act of 1969 increased the limitation on the charitable contribution deduction from 30% to 50% of adjusted gross income, making charity an equal partner •with respect to an individual's income. If a taxpayer chooses to spend his or her income on charitable giving instead of personal consumption, the tax system should offer relief from tax. Though a contributor earns the income and controls the direction of charitable giving, it does not increase his or her personal net worth. It does, however, increase the community's net worth by providing dollars for public goods and services—a burden the government might otherwise have to bear. �4. Any stimulus to giving should preserve private choice. The nonprofit sector affirms pluralism, a central value of American life, as a unifying principle. America is a land of diversity—in populations, in religious beliefs, and in political philosophies. Much of the country's creativity has been born of this diversity. The value of pluralism acknowledges that the strength of the nation depends on respecting the differences among its inhabitants and encouraging debate among competitive points of view. The nonprofit sector is home to organizations that meet a wide variety of human needs—from those that do not command majority consensus to those that benefit from choice among providers. Individuals who see a need may form an organization to act on it, creating an alternative to relying on government or business. Nonprofit organizations offer a variety of structures from small neighborhood youth groups to large teaching hospitals and universities. Each provide a way for one person to help another. People who contribute money or volunteer to support the efforts of these organizations act on their own ideas and values about the public good; they have a cause that's important to them. Private contributions to Michigan charitable organizations that filed information returns with the Internal Revenue Service totaled more than $2.5 billion in 1990.8 That number vastly understates total contributions since both religious organizations and those whose income is less than $25,000 a year are exempt from Ming requirements. Financial commitment usually stimulates personal involvement, particularly at the local level. The people of Michigan provide thousands of hours of charitable service by volunteering. Nearly half of all adults volunteer their time; 30% of those who do, give 5 or more hours of their time each week.9 This generous and unselfish behavior—this charitable giving—should be recognized and encouraged. 5. Expanding the current tax incentives to include other charitable contributions shows government support for all charitable giving. Public policy targets priorities a variety of ways—tax incentives, government grants, and service contracts. While tax incentives can be used to emphasize a legislative priority for certain focus areas, all charitable giving should be encouraged by public policy. Expanding the tax incentives to include other charitable contributions shows government support for the general philosophy of charitable giving. A tax incentive provides a fundraising advantage to the nonprofit organization. It provides a stimulus to the taxpayer by reducing the actual cost of the contribution. It is clearly evident in the case of public broadcasting stations.9 The tax credit for contributions to these organizations was implemented in 1979. Five years later, the total number of contributors increased 83% and actual contributions increased 105%. 10 �The state legislature continues to amend the limited tax-credit program to include other charitable contributions. The government clearly shows support for charitable contributions to selected members of the nonprofit sector; it's time to add to the list. 6. Nonprofit organizations provide goods and services not otherwise adequately provided by business or government. The business sector, motivated by profit, will not provide enough of certain goods and services. Economists characterize these as "public goods and services" because all persons share in their provision without necessarily paying for them. "Public goods and services," so the argument goes, should be provided by the government through the political process. However, certain services the government cannot supply, as is the case of religious worship; other services it does not adequately supply due to lack of political consensus. Nonprofit organizations, filling the gap, are actually providing goods and services that would otherwise be provided by the government. "Public goods and services'^and their pro vision-is relatedto the concept of "positive externalities." Positive externality means an action that confers a benefit on someone that is not reflected by a market exchange. In particular, actions by charitable organizations often have this characteristic. A simple example occurs in the case of a low-income neighborhood: If I own a home in such a neighborhood and spend $5,000 to fix it up, I will benefit from the improvements. If you live next door, you will also benefit—it will improve your view, increase the attractiveness of the area, etc. Since there is not an established way for me to capture any of the benefits my home improvements incur on you, I will only account for my benefit when comparing the cost of improving my home with the benefit of improving it. Of course, I will only make the improvement if my benefit exceeds my cost. But the benefit to the neighborhood is greater than my personal benefit, and so my personal calculation will lead to less fixing up of houses than is efficient. There does not exist a way for you and me to achieve the gain which lies available to both of us from further improving my house. If you could pay me to fix up my house in an amount equal to the value to you of having my house fixed up, then the market would result in an efficient amount of homes actually improved in low-income areas. Unfortunately, this type of transaction between the parties who stand to benefit does not usually occur.10 The market will not efficiently allocate resources when there is no mechanism within the pricing system to induce people to fully account for the benefits and costs of their actions.11 Economists have long thought about how to move toward efficiency in such a case.12 One solution is for government to provide a benefit to the person undertaking the activity in an amount that would reflect the benefit to those other persons who are affected by his or her action.13 This has resulted in programs that provide subsidies for certain actions. Urban renewal subsidies would be an example 11 �as in our hypothetical situation. The purpose of the subsidy is to encourage people to include in their decision-making calculus the benefits provided to others in the community as well as to themselves. In this case, people will undertake the activity to the point where the benefit to themselves and others equals the cost of the activity. This results in efficient use of resources. In thousands of cases, nonprofit organizations are providing goods and services that are not adequately provided by either business or government. Consider a charitable expenditure for a community development project that will knock down abandoned housing and improve a site for new construction. This is a service the market is unlikely to provide in efficient amounts. As our hypothetical situation above explained, I will not look at the decrease in the value to your house when I abandon mine, and I will not look at the increase in value to your house when I purchase an abandoned building and begin to fix it up. A solution to the "market failure" would be to subsidize the efforts of charitable organizations, their contributors, and their volunteers, for their activities in this area. Michigan has answered by providing a tax credit for contributions to selected members of the nonprofit community. An expansion of tax incentives to include charitable contributions to other nonprofit organizations would providethe subsidy that encourages the provision of goods and services with positive externalities. 7. A tax incentive to encourage charitable giving is an effective way to allocate government funds and to generate additional dollars for public benefit. If a certain amount of spending is required to provide a public benefit, a tax incentive is an effective way to generate funds. Suppose the government wishes to have $3 million spent on certain public services that are currently provided by charitable organizations. Raising taxes in this amount would create what is termed "excess burden." Excess burden is a measure of the loss in welfare to society which occurs when government, through its taxation structure, alters economic behavior. Excess burden is not a measure of the amount of tax revenue removed from the private sector in order to support the government service. Rather, it is the loss that occurs because the decision making of the economic actors is affected by the method of raising taxes. A simple example: If the government were to raise the $3 million through a tax on gasoline, the behavior of individuals would change—travel would diminish and people would buy fewer boats. There is literature that discusses the concept of the "optimal tax."14 An "optimal tax" creates the least amount of excess burden. In any event, all taxes imposed by the government create excess burden; to the extent that the $3 million in services can be produced through less than $3 million in taxes, the economy will be better off. Can government can get $3 million in charitable services to be produced through less than $3 million in lost revenue due to a tax incentive? Suppose that a tax deduction or credit, not to exceed $2 million, is given for charitable contributions. The government must increase taxes $2 million in order to balance its budget and 12 �maintain the other services it was providing. If this $2 million in tax deductions or credits result in $3 million in increased charitable giving, and thus charitable services provided, then the economy will be better off than if the government had raised $3 million in taxes to provide the service. The excess burden of taxation will be lower and the amount of services provided will be the same. 8. Any stimulus to giving should increase the number of contributors and the amount of contributions. We must ask whether a tax incentive actually stimulates charitable giving or whether it simply rewards an action that would occur anyway. We know that tax incentives reduce the price of charitable giving, but it is important to know if the number of contributors and the amount of contributions increase as the price for contributing decreases. This measure is called the price elasticity of charitable giving. A tax credit or deduction reduces the price of charitable giving. For example, if I give $10 to a charitable organization that qualifies for the current tax credit, I receive a $5 tax credit against my personal income tax.-This-means the-price of a $1 gift to such an organization is only 50<t. The tax credit has reduced the price of making charitable contributions to these selected members of the nonprofit sector. It is crucial, then, to know how much contributions increase as the price of contributing decreases. If the price elasticity of charitable contributions is greater than one, then a 1 % reduction in the price of giving will yield an increase in giving of more than one percent. The result of this is that a $1 reduction in tax revenue due to the tax credit results in more than a $1 increase in charitable giving.15 It is well established that the price elasticity of charitable giving is greater than 1. Estimates generally fall in the range of 1.00 to 1.30.1* Under certain conditions, it will always be better to use a tax incentive to generate a given level of expenditure than to raise taxes and have the government directly appropriate funds for the expenditure. The general chain of reasoning is this: When the government increases direct spending for a particular charitable purpose, e.g., appropriating funds for cancer research, private contributions for that same purpose will generally decrease. Realizing that a certain amount of money will be spent on cancer research, the private contributor will instead choose another charitable cause or increase personal consumption. The result The increase in government spending will not increase the cancer research organization's budget by the amount of the direct appropriation, but only by the amount of the appropriation less the reduction in private contributions. Essentially, the government would have to spend more than $3 million to get $3 million in cancer research. But if the government would instead grant $3 million in tax credits or deductions, personal income would rise— increasing the ability to give; and the price of giving would fall—providing further incentive to give. 13 �9. Any stimulus to giving should not cost more in foregone government revenue than the amount of giving actually stimulated. Public policy targets priorities a variety of ways—tax incentives, government grants, and service contracts. However, the government should not view expanding the tax incentives as rationale to reduce government's commitment to essential services that are presently funded directly by the state. Government's role is to provide that which we can't best do, or won't do, for ourselves either through the nonprofit or private sector. Using an IRS sample of Michigan tax returns, the Michigan Department of Treasury has estimated that Michigan taxpayers who itemize used the federal charitable contribution deduction for slightly more than $2.5 billion in charitable contributions. If Michigan offered a similar deduction for charitable contributions, the state would essentially kick in 4.6 cents of every dollar contributed—the revenue reduction to the state would be $116 million. However, the effect on the state revenue could be reduced by imposing certain limitations on the deduction. For example, about 4 million taxpayers file~Michigan tax returns. If 35% of those taxpayers itemize (that's 1.4 million), and we limit the charitable contribution deduction to $1,000, the revenue reduction to the state would be $64.4 million. Clearly not all taxpayers who itemize will contribute $1,000 to charitable organizations. The IRS sample of Michigan tax returns shows the mean contribution to be $632, the median contribution would be substantially less. Suppose the average contribution is $500 (this number is probably more realistic). The revenue reduction to the state would be $32.2 million. Conclusion In consideration of the 9 points listed above, we believe that expanding the tax incentives to include other charitable giving is good public policy. The state legislature continues to amend the limited tax-credit program to include other charitable contributions: in 1968, they added contributions to Michigan's colleges and universities, their fundraising organizations and public libraries; in 1979, public broadcast stations; in 1988, community foundations; and in 1991, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks. If s time to add more to the list. We recommend retaining the current tax incentives and adding a tax incentive for contributions to other charitable organizations: 1. that are operated within the state to benefit Michigan's residents and resources; 14 �2. that qualify for exemption from federal income tax under IRC § 501 (c)(3); and 3. that qualify for and receive a Michigan license to solicit charitable contributions, unless otherwise exempt from the licensing requirements. Tax incentives for charitable giving must never offset the state's responsibility to support the efforts of the nonprofit sector. Few would argue that all nonprofit organizations should be entirely supported through charitable contributions. Government financial support of nonprofits is as old as the sector itself and is an important part of many organizations' operating budgets. Fees for service, tuition payments, admission charges, and similar user assessments permit organizations to recoup part of their operating costs and allow them to reserve charitable contributions to support a range of activities for which payment is unfeasible. Nonprofits traditionally have relied on charitable contributions for part of their financial support and in so doing have created and sustained an institutional mechanism that encourages people toward unselfish behavior. We cannot, however, ask the nonprofit sector to participate more fully in serving the public good without-givingits-supporters theincentives-and tools to do so. We believe that existing incentives should not only be retained, but enhanced. We propose providing tax incentives for other charitable contributions. The nonprofit sector is forging new partnerships with one another, with government, and with business to find answers to social problems. Expanding the tax incentives to stimulate charitable giving will provide the necessary resources to find those answers. 15 �End Notes 1 Bruce R. Hopkins, The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, 6th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992, pp. 3-21. 2 MCL 206.260; MSA 7.557(1260), MCL 206.261; MSA 7.557(1261), MCL 208.38; MSA 7.558(38), and MCL 208.38c; MSA 7.558(38c). The Michigan Foundation Directory, 8th Edition, Council of Michigan Foundations and Michigan League for Human Services, 1992, p. 226. 4 The State of Nonprofit Michigan 1991. Michigan State University, 1991. Nonprofit Almanac: Dimensions of the Independent Sector 1992-1993, Independent Sector, 1992, pp. 461-463. The State of Nonprofit Michigan 1991. Michigan State University, 1991. The Michigan Department of Treasury estimated $2^528,836,747 using the IRS sample of tax returns. The Charitable Behavior of Americans: Findings from a National Survey, Independent Sector, 1986. Community Foundations: The Case for Tax Credit, Public Sector Consultants, May 1987. The Michigan Department of Treasury, Taxation and Economic Policy Office provided figures. 10 Charles Wolf, Jr., "A Theory of Non-market Failures," The Public Interest. No. 55, Spring 1979, pp. 114-133. 11 A.C. Pigou, A Study in Public Finance. MacMillan & Co., 1928. 12 Ronald Coase, "The Problem of Social Cost," Journal of Law and Economics, Vol. 3, October 1960, pp. 1-44. 13 Gary Wolfram, "State-Local Fiscal Relations: Counties, Cities, Villages, and Townships," Michigan Fiscal and Economic Structure, H. Brazer and D. Laren, editors, University of Michigan Press, 1981. 14 David Bradford and Harvey Rosen, "The Optimal Taxation of Commodities and Income," American Economic Review, VoL 66, No. 2, May 1976, pp. 94-101. 15 Martin Feldstein, "A Contribution to the Theory of Tax Expenditures: The Case of Charitable Giving," in Henry Aaron and Michael Boskin (ed.), The Economics of Taxation. (WashD.C: Brookings Institute). 1980, pp. 105-119. 16 �16 Kevin Barrett, "Panel-Data Estimates of Charitable Giving: A Synthesis of Techniques," National Tax Journal. VoL XUV, No. 3, September 1991, pp. 365-381. 17 �About the Author MaryAnn Pierce, J.D., is currently working full-time on a project for the Michigan Judicial Institute, an IRC 501 (c) (3) organization providing judicial education. Before that, she held the position of Tax/Legal Compliance Director at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek. Ms. Pierce is an adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she earned her juris doctorate degree with distinction; she teaches Tax-Exempt Organizations. She also teaches Business Law at Lansing Community College. Though still in its infancy, Ms. Pierce helped to establish Cooley Clinic, Inc., a nonprofit law clinic organized and operated to provide legal services to the state's nonprofit organizations. She continues to provide pro bono services to those small nonprofit organizations unable to otherwise afford legal services. Other Acknowledgments Special thanks to Dr. Gary Wolfram, Ph.D., who provided much of the research and statistical information for our case. He is President of Hillsdale Policy Group, a consulting firm specializing in taxation and public policy analysis. He is also the Munson Professor of Political Economy at Hillsdale College. Dr. Wolfram earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley. He had taught at several colleges and universities, including Mount Holyoke College, the University of Michigan, and Washington State University. His experience in government includes serving as Senior Economist for the Michigan Senate Republican Policy Staff and as Michigan's Deputy State Treasurer for Taxation and Economic Policy. Special thanks to Janne G. Gallagher, J.D. Our case draws heavily on a paper she prepared for the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, "Values and Accountability in the Nonprofit Sector in Michigan," [unpublished]. Funding for this project was provided by: The Michigan Nonprofit Forum The United Way of Michigan The Council of Michigan Foundations. 18 � 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. 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It began with field interviews March 28, 1994 and is scheduled to conclude with a final report to be completed by June 30, 1994. The report, to be submitted to the MCV Executive Committee as well as the individual Volunteer Centers and their leadership, will include the findings of the assessment plus general conclusions and recommendations for the future. The Points of Light Foundation (POLF), parent organization of the National Council of Volunteer Centers, is partnering with MCV by lending staff and financial support to the project, which is viewed by POLF as a potential national model. The assessment, being led by Pam Warwick, POLF Senior Consultant, is designed to answer the following three major questions: 1) What needs to occur in Michigan if Volunteer Centers are to meet the needs of their customers and communities in the future';' 2) What forms of statewide support will ensure that strong, effective Volunteer Centers exist in Michigan communities7 3) How must these statewide forms of support be prioritized, structured, staffed and funded to result in maximum benefit to the majority of Volunteer Centers? The assessment will rely on four primary data collection methods: 1) On site interviews with Volunteer Center leaders (i.e., executive director, program or other staff, board or advisory board members, and sponsoring agency officials, such as United Way where applicable); 2) focus groups with nonprofit agencies or other users of volunteers, as well as volunteers; 3) self-assessment survey for Volunteer Centers to use in identifying strengths and areas needing development, and 4) statistical records review (including existing survey data compiled by POLF and subsequent follow-up surveys compiled by Volunteer Centers of Michigan) to form a core quantitative profile to be combined with the qualitative data to create a comprehensive profile. The invaluable data gleaned from this assessment process will be used to chart future directions for Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) and the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. + 22 of the 25 Michigan Volunteer Center directors met March 10-11 in Gaylord, Michigan for a second annual retreat The retreat focused heavily on small workgroups designed to facilitate sharing of participant knowledge and experience in such topic areas as strategic planning, computer technology, youth programming, fundraising, marketing, training, evaluation and the fiature of volunteering. New officers were elected as follows: President - Aaron Cantrell, Voluntary Action Center of Greater Kalamazoo; Vice President - Carolyn Harvey, Volunteer and Information Services, Inc., Battle Creek; and Secretary - Pam Fitzgerald, Volunteer Center of Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant. Outgoing officers recognized for their contributions included: President - Sharon Radtke, Voluntary Action Center of Greater Lansing, and Secretary - Eve Gohlke, Voluntary Action Center of Saginaw County. (continued) �* Angela Bailey testified before the House State Affairs Committee on March 16 in a hearing on pending House Bill 5069, legislation which will positively affect nonprofits who utilize volunteer drivers The bill will eliminate the current $6.55 per driver record checking fee for 501 (c) (3) organizations and will allow up to two record checks per driver per year. Representative Jim McNutt, R-Midland, led sponsorship of the bill, which is now in final draft stage and scheduled to go to the full house in May Angela's testimony included: 1) Elimination of the fee would not only reduce a financial burden on those who are currently ordering the record checks, it would also provide an added risk-reduction factor for those who now find it cost-prohibitive to do so, 2) It would empower volunteer agencies to add quality to their programs at no added cost; 3) Total estimated revenue to the state, if all driver-using nonprofits elected to run the checks, would be $100,000 This is an excellent investment for the state, considering the approximate $180 million worth of volunteer service provided to Michigan communities annually by volunteer drivers. We plan to publicize the legislative change and develop a training package for each Volunteer Center to present to community volunteer agencies. + 23 individuals from existing and emerging Volunteer Centers throughout the state participated in a specialized computer training on April 29 in Lansing. The training focused on matching and referral software specifically designed for Volunteer Centers. The software enables efficient data management and matching of community needs to volunteer resources. * The spring issue of the Points of Light Foundation's national "Leadership" magazine includes an article on media relations written by Angela Bailey, VCM Director, with collaboration by the Volunteer Centers of Battle Creek, Niles/St. Joseph and Alpena. It's the first in a series of guest Workshops, and the byline includes the Volunteer Centers of Michigan/Michigan Nonprofit Forum affiliation. * The National Community Service Conference, themed "Volunteers: The Promise of a Nation" will be held June 11-14, 1994 in Washington, D C If you haven't received registration information, you can request a brochure from the Points of Light Foundation at (202) 223-9186 Keynote speakers will include President Bill Clinton, The Honorable Sharon Pratt Kelly, Mayor, Washington, D C ; actor Louis Gossett, Jr ; and Arnold Hiatt, Chairman, The Stride Rite Foundation � 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. 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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, 49753 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 1994-05-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/15e8879075d1534fcc57d72f3d2720b4.pdf 87ed619cdad03b1741790873b1bfa8a4 PDF Text Text MNF MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 9, 1994 --9:30a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Michigan Health Council MINUTES Present: Harry Bonner Donna Clarke David Egner Jane Marshall Anne Rosewarne Diana Sieger Kathleen Straus Robert Thayer 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Rosewarne at 9:35a.m. 2. Review of Membership Mailing/Materials : While the committee agreed these materials have been moderately effective, they should be revised to better communicate MNF's message in an informative, positive, eye-catching manner. The renewal letters will be streamlined to highlight MNF's new services and to ask organizations to renew promptly. MNF's membership brochure will be similarly revised. A. Rosewarne will investigate the possibility of obtaining professional graphic and editing assistance with these revisions. 3. Do We Need a Theme for the Campaign : The committee agreed a theme was important to unify the trustees and to focus the campaign. After discussion, the committee agreed on "Making the Connection" as the theme. Staff will work to incorporate the theme into campaign materials and presentations. 4. Plan Board Member Involvement in Recruitment/Retention for MNF: The committee agreed direct trustee involvement was critial to the success of the campaign. Trustees will be asked to contact ten organizations for MNF membership. Staff will identify the target organizations based on participation at previous MNF events. The campaign will formally extend from October 9 to December 9, with the November 9 board meeting serving as the mid-point. Trustees will receive a campaign packet in September which will include a campaign summary and relevant recruitment materials. In terms of retention, the committee agreed to follow-up by phone with organizations that do not renew within the 90 days immediately following the organization's renewal date. �5. Planning for Membership Presentation at MNF Fall Board Meeting: The committee will develop a 15-20 minute presentation for the November 9 board meeting. A Rosewame will work with staff on the specifics of the presentation, but it will include an overview and status report of the campaign. The committee will also host a short, light-hearted awards program centering around the campaign theme to recognize the trustee's recruitment efforts. 6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11 :05 a.m. � 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. 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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, 49766 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 1994-08-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f738def06e3f7df785fe546e8c3d14e2.pdf 3b4a9779635a154589e23f46805c82e4 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM 38 KELLOGG CENTER EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 Phone: 517/353-5038 Fax: 517/336-1327 An alliance to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector in Michigan. Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting April 12, 1994 - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kellogg Center - East Lansing, Michigan Members Present: Edward Blews Gerard Keidel Russell Mawby Helen Philpott Sharon Radtke Anne Rosewarne Staff Present: Donna Clarke David Egner Guests Present: James McHale 1. Welcome and Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mawby at 1:45 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the February 9, 1994, meeting were approved as circulated. 3. Nominating Committee Report: D. Egner reviewed the committee's nominations for Association and At-Large Trustees, which are divided into three staggered classes, and the 1994-95 recommended Officers Slate. After discussion the committee approved a motion to accept both nominations and the slate of officers for full Board approval on May 11. 4. Bylaws Committee Report: E. Blews reviewed the committee's proposed bylaws amendments. These amendments reflect MNF's restructuring as a membership organization and address several minor language inconsistencies within the various bylaws provisions. Upon discussion, the committee approved a motion to adopt the bylaws amendments and to submit them to the full Board for adoption on May 11. The committee also approved the development of any amendments to the Articles of Incorporation which are necessary to insure that they are consistent with the bylaws. �5. Retirement Committee Report: G. Keidel reported that the committee has continued to work with Fidelity Mutual to develop a nonprofit sector retirement program in Michigan via MNF. While progress toward the program's development continues, details of the agreement with Fidelity Mutual have not been finalized. After discussion, the committee endorsed the retirement program in concept and agreed that the committee should develop a formal presentation on the details of the program for the May Board meeting. 6. Membership Committee Report: A. Rosewarne reported that because of the changing Board make-up and pending member services that will become available through MNF this summer, MNF's membership drive has been postponed until September of 1994. The campaign will be designed to include all trustees in the retention and recruitment process. The committee will develop a phone tree that will oversee the trustees' progress. The goals of 100 new members and $30,000 of income remain intact. However, the deadline for these goals is now June 30, 1995. She also noted that the committee will set up a MNF display table at Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI to be staffed by Board members. 7. Voluntarism Update: D. Egner reviewed several aspects of the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism/Volunteer Centers of Michigan including the pending statewide assessment of existing Volunteer Centers, the Second Annual Volunteer Center Directors Retreat held on March 10-11, and Angela Bailey's recent testimony on House Bill 5069 before the House State Affairs Committee. HB 5069 would eliminate the $6.55 driver record-checking fee for 501(c)(3) organizations. 8. Finance Committee Report: D. Egner reviewed the 1993-94 Budget Revisions and the 1994-95 Suggested Budget. Upon discussion, the committee approved the budgets and recommended them to the full Board for approval on May 11. 9. Grantmakers/Grantseekers VI Committee Report: H. Philpott reported that to date 151 participants have registered for the conference. She also noted that the Speaker's Dinner on May 11 will be an informal opportunity for CMF and MNF Trustees, speakers and the GGVI Program Committee to meet and share in the light after-dinner humor of William Banfield, President of the Florida Independent College Fund. His remarks, "Reflections from a Tin Cup," will be an exciting addition to the dinner. Finally, she indicated that the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Program Committee has added a session to the program. Grantseeking Basics will focus on Michigan grantmakers and the grantmaking process. �10. Public Policy Committee Report: E. Blews reviewed several pieces of legislation which the public policy committee recently reviewed and supported. House Bills 4661 and 4662, currently before the Michigan House Taxation Committee, would exempt certain nonprofit entities with annual gross sales of less than $5,000 from collecting sales tax when making sales of tangible personal property for fund-raising purposes. The bills would also improve and simplify the process by which the state determines a nonprofit organization's eligibility for an exemption when purchasing goods. Passage of the bill would automatically extend exemption to nonprofit organizations which are exempt from federal income tax under Sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. After discussion, the committee endorsed the bills in concept and recommended them to the full Board for approval on May 11. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Lobbying Disclosure Act without amendments supported by Independent Sector and many other nonprofit organizations. The legislation has been sent to conference committee for further consideration later in the spring. Independent Sector is working to insure that the final bill would (1) accept the reporting threshold in the Senate version of the bill of $5,000 per organization for each semi-annual reporting period and (2) permit public charities to use the IRS rules in disclosing their lobbying contacts. After discussion, the committee endorsed Independent Sector's position on the legislation and recommended its adoption by the full Board on May 11. The MNF public policy committee has completed its work on the The Case for Expanding Michigan's Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving. The final paper establishes the case for expanding current tax incentives to include other charitable contributions, while stressing that tax incentives for charitable giving must never offset the state's responsibility to support the efforts of the nonprofit sector. After discussion, the committee accepted the tax incentive paper and recommended its adoption by the full Board on May 11. 11. Preparation for May 11, 1994 Board of Trustees Meeting: R. Mawby led a discussion regarding the agenda of the May 11 Board meeting. Staff will circulate the final agenda and meeting materials approximately two weeks prior to the meeting date. 12. Executive Director Performance Review: The committee met in closed session following the formal meeting for the executive director performance review. 13. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. � 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_Executive-Committee_1994-08-09_Previous-Meeting-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-08-09 executive committee previous meeting minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Executive Committee Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-08-09 executive 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, 49767 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 1994-08-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e940b02321829f2e432dd0acac5a5670.pdf e7f783e7d8b2525256438f717b793836 PDF Text Text [DRAFI] Minutes of the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar VII Program Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 28, 1994 -- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lansing Center -- Lansing, Michigan Members Present: Ruth Benedict (representing Mary Kramer) Rodney Brooks Laura Davis Ann DeBoer Gene Keilitz Steve Nedwicki Mary Olson Judy Rapanos Elyse Rogers Kathleen Straus Ex-Officio: Donna Clarke David Egner Sandra Katt Amanda Osborne 1. Welcome & Introductions: With Chairperson's Davis and Straus present, the meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. Those present introduced themselves. 2. Review Roles ofMNF and CMF as Co-sponsors: D . Egner reviewed the historical development of the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Seminar. He highlighted that the exciting partnership between MNF and CMF will continue to bring together grantmakers and grantseekers to discuss and examine common issues of importance and to promote constructive dialogue and awareness between the groups. 3. Overview of Committee Member Responsibilities: L. Davis reviewed the Guide for GGVII Program Committee members. 4. Review of GGVI Evaluations: D . Clarke reviewed the GGVI evaluations noting that attendance for the GGVI seminar exceeded 700 people. She indicated that the average registration for any future grantmaker/grantseeker seminars should range from 600 - 700 people. After reviewing GGVI evaluation results of individual breakout sessions, committee members agreed to the goal of having all GGVII breakout sessions be ranked at least a 4 by participants. D . Clarke noted that �GGVII would be held in Lansing due to participants interest in having the seminar held outside the Detroit area. 5. Selection of Keynote Speaker: K. Straus led the discussion on keynote speaker selection. The committee agreed that the keynote speaker sets the tone for the entire conference and should be inspirational. The speaker should also be someone who is thought provoking and has a broad-based appeal. The committee discussed several potential speakers and developed the following list in order of preference. 1. 2. 3. 4. C. Everett Koop James Earl Jones Charles Kuralt Betty Ford Since the W.K. Kellogg Foundation was instrumental in securing Jimmy Carter as the keynote speaker for GGVI, L. Davis agreed to begin the invitation process for GGVII's keynote speaker. The committee hopes to have a update by the next committee meeting on November 29. 6. Discussion of Conference Format and Sessions: L. Davis reviewed the list of Sample Breakout Topics prepared by staff The committee agreed that the breakouts must provide an opportunity for grantmakers and grantseekers to come together to have meaningful discussions on issues of common concern. After discussion the committee developed the following list ofbreakout topics and committee member coordinators. Topic: Breakout Coordinator: Opening panel. 1. Meet the grantmakers. (repeated) 2. Resources for grantseekers. 3. Outputs vs. outcomes. 4. Planned giving. 5. Coalition building. Dave Egner/Dottie Johnson Rob Collier/David Harris/Sandy Katt Mary Kramer/Ruth Benedict/Sandy Katt Gene KeilitzJira Strumwasser Steve Nedwicki/Mary Olson/Robin Primeau Judy Rapanos/N. Charles Anderson/ Ann DeBoer 6. Standards & regulations. (repeated) Rodney Brooks 7. Board relations. Elyse Rogers 8. Josephson discussion panel. Dave Egner/Dottie Johnson Breakout Coordinators will contact panelists/speakers and present the full committee with their breakout title, description and confirmed speakers at the November 29 meeting. The committee was reminded that the MNF/CMF staff is available to assist breakout coordinators with preparing their sessions. 2 �7. Review Corporate Sponsorship: D . Egner reviewed the GGVI sponsorship campaign. He noted that the effort did not receive as much participation as expected. He indicated that $10,000 is the goal for GGVII corporate sponsorship which can be achieved by recruiting 4 sponsors at $2,500 each. R. Brooks and K. Straus agreed to assist D. Egner in pursuing corporate sponsorships and will discuss the issue further at the November 29 meeting. 8. Review of Planning Calendar: K. Straus reviewed the GGVII planning calendar and timeline. She noted that the next committee meeting would be on November 29 at Blue Cross/Blue Shield ofMichigan in Detroit (600 Lafayette East, Dining Room D - Lower Level). At that time, breakout coordinators should have their session title, descriptions and speakers in place to present to the committee since registration brochure copy is due at the MNF office on December 15 . 9. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. re: gg740928 .min, comm/gg7, ao 3 � 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, 49768 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 1994-10-19 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1ed5d998fde435688dd85b6cff160104.pdf 000b2e85934f3fc17b0a1d505d9e0507 PDF Text Text MINUTES of the MNF Public Policy Committee Meeting September 29, 1994 -- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Radisson Hotel - Lansing, Michigan Members Present: Edward O. Blews, Chair Charles Eisendrath Steven Johns-Boehme Gene Keilitz Sr. Monica Kostielney Ann Marston MaryAnn Pierce Michael Tate Joseph Tuchinsky MNF Staff: Donna Clarke Maura Dewan David Egner 1. Welcome and Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Public Policy Committee Chair E. Blews at 10:05 a.m. 2. Report on the Development of Cooley Clinic: M. Pierce, staff attorney for the Cooley Clinic, updated the committee on the Clinic's progress. To date, the Clinic provides legal services to approximately 80 clients. They have been granted a position for a third year Cooley law student to work with the clinic in exchange for 10 law school credit hours and the opportunity to gain practice and experience in the legal arena as it relates to nonprofit law. M. Pierce also reported that she and D. Egner are collaborating on several grants that will expand the Clinic's services for nonprofit organizations. 3. Update on the Changes in the Sales and Use Tax Law: J. Tuchinsky reported on the new sales and use tax law enacted in June of this year. Unfortunately, the new law was inadvertently repealed 10 days later. Treasury believes the legislature will rectify the situation during the upcoming lame duck legislative session. A meeting has been arranged for J. Tuchinsky, D. Egner, G. Keilitz, and L. Wells to meet with Jesse Weaver of the Michigan Department of Treasury to discuss questions and concerns related to the new law. C. Eisendrath made a motion that the public �policy committee endorses in concept and principle items to be discussed as outlined by J. Tuchinsky with the Department of Treasury representatives The motion was seconded by S. Johns-Boehme and passed. G. Keilitz extended appreciation and gratitude to J. Tuchinsky for his dedication and hard work on following through with the changes in the sales and use tax law. 4. Update on the Proposed Federal Lobbying Disclosure Bill: D. Egner reported that the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Bill is at a standstill. The MNF Board voted to support Independent Sector's amendments to the bill clearing up the dual definitions of lobbying that the bill currently contains. 5. Update on the Proposed Volunteer Drivers Bill: D. Egner reported that the Michigan Volunteer Drivers Bill is on hold. The bill will most likely be withdrawn this year and reintroduced early in the next legislative session. The Secretary of State is not in support of this legislation due to the amount of revenue the department would lose. D. Egner informed the committee that he is traveling to Washington D. C. in early October and meeting with legislative assistants from Congressman Kildee's, Carr's and Ehlers1 offices and Senator Levin's office. 6. Report on the Proposed House Bill Concerning Charitable Solicitation: G. Keilitz reported that plans to rewrite the charitable solicitation law in Michigan are on hold. He informed the committee that the original intent of the legislation was good but it contained several problems. The bill as proposed was withdrawn. J. Tuchinsky motioned that the public policy committee identify revisions that need to be made to the charitable solicitation law and pursue those changes over the next year. G. Keilitz seconded the motion and it passed. Given the interest of several legislators, J. Tuchinsky, G. Keilitz and D. Egner will meet before the year end to draft suggested revisions to the law. Discussion of this issue will be continued at the next public policy meeting. 7. Report on MNF Board action on "Expanding Michigan's Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving.": E. Blews reported that the MNF Board adopted and endorsed the "Expanding Michigan's Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving" paper. Helen Philpott will appoint a task force to address items outlined in the paper. The task force should meet in early December and report back to the public policy committee. 8. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. ref: 41006pp.min/committe/publpol � 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, 49769 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 1994-10-19 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6d1dd7f0fda6b3f5304e727587eb301c.pdf a7af45a1d20c65665d54936d0b029883 PDF Text Text Agenda MNF Board of Trustees Wednesday, November 9, 1994 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sheraton Hotel - Lansing, Michigan 1.) Welcome and Call to Order Helen Philpott 2.) Approval of May 11, 1994, Minutes [Tab 1] Helen Philpott 3.) Chair's Report Helen Philpott 4.) Executive Director's Report [Tab 2] David Egner 5.) Public Policy Committee Report [Tab 3] Review Michigan and Federal Legislative Issues Edward Blews 6.) Membership Committee Report [Tab 4] Review 1994 Membership Campaign Anne Rosewarne 7.) Finance Committee Report [Tab 5] Review 1 st Quarterly Statement Justin King 8.) Audit Report David Seaman 9.) Volunteerism Report [Tab 6] Review Assessment of Volunteer Centers of Michigan Carolyn Harvey 10.) Grantmakers/Grantseekers VII Report [Tab 7] Kathleen Straus 11.) Nonprofit Retirement Program Committee Report (lunch presentation) Gerard Keidel 12.) Adjournment � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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_Board-Book_1994-11-09_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-11-09 board book agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum. Board of Trustees Description An account of the resource Michigan Nonprofit Forum 1994-11-09 board book 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, 49754 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 1994-11-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0e903b20b6dfcb4b2a41a6402e6a2326.pdf 49448a5453b9550ecad28f0f9d573cc0 PDF Text Text BYLAWS OF THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT FORUM (Amended May 11, 1994) ARTICLE I: Name and Membership (1) Name and Purpose of the Corporation. The name of the Corporation shall be Michigan Nonprofit Forum (hereinafter referred to as "Forum"). The Forum shall exist for charitable and educational purposes, specifically: To promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of volunteerism and philanthropy in the state. Within these general purposes, the Corporation has been organized to have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on nonprofit corporations under the laws of the State of Michigan, provided, however, that this corporation shall not engage in actions or exercise powers not in furtherance of these purposes. (2) Membership. The Membership or Members shall consist of ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS and AFFILIATE MEMBERS. ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS shall be any IRS designated nonprofit organization that (a) has a principal or branch office in Michigan; (b) makes application and receives approval of that application by the Board of Trustees; and (c) makes an annual contribution to the corporation, the amount of which is in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Trustees. Organizational Members which have a representative present at a meeting of the members or who is represented by proxy shall be entitled to one vote at the meeting. Organizational members shall elect the At-Large Trustee positions of the Board of Trustees. AFFILIATE MEMBERS shall be organizations and individuals that (a) make application and receive approval of that application by the Board of Trustees; and (b) make an annual contribution to the corporation, the amount of which is in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Trustees. Affiliate Members shall have no vote and shall have only privileges as may be determined by the Board of Trustees. (3) Annual Meeting of the Corporation. There shall be a meeting of the Corporation annually. Notice of the annual meeting of the Corporation shall be sent to all duly qualified Organizational Members on or before thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. Twenty (20) members, present in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum. The Trustee approved minutes and financial statements from the current fiscal year shall be available for review at the meeting. �(4) Founding Members and Founding Trustees. The Organizational Members represented by the signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING MEMBERS of the Forum. Founding Members shall be Members as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Members are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan (AICUM) Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) Michigan Council for the Arts (MCA) Michigan Health Council (MHC) Michigan League for Human Services (MLHS) President's Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan (UWM) The individual signers of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be known as FOUNDING TRUSTEES. Founding Trustees shall be Trustees as of the date of adoption of the Articles of Incorporation. The Founding Trustees are: Thomas M. Bernthal, Executive Director, MCCA Edward O. Blews, Jr., President, AICUM Don R. Elliott, Executive Director, MASA Barbara K. Goldman, Executive Director, MCA Robert E. Ivory, President, UWM Dorothy A. Johnson, President, CMF Justin P. King, Executive Director, MASB Russell G. Mawby, Chairman & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Beverley L. McDonald, Executive Director, MLHS Glenn R. Stevens, Executive Director, Presidents Council James R. Tarrant, Executive Director, MHC (5) Removal from Membership. A Member may be removed from the Corporation if the Member: (a) Fails to remain an eligible Member, according to standards determined by the Board; or (b) Engages in egregious conduct contradictory to the purposes of the Forum. A Member may only be removed by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (6) Membership Liability. A Member of the Forum shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Forum. �(7) Other Members. Other categories of membership may be created by the Board of Trustees, at its discretion, which shall determine the terms, obligations and privileges of such membership. Article II: Dedication of Assets (1) Dedication of Assets. The properties and assets of the Forum are irrevocably dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Forum shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Member, Trustee or Officer of the Forum. ARTICLE III: Board of Trustees (1) Designation of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall develop policy for and oversee the management of the business and property of the Forum. The Board of Trustees shall consist of 18 permanent ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE positions, no less than 10 nor no more than twenty AT-LARGE TRUSTEE positions, and three representatives from the VOLUNTEER CENTERS OF MICHIGAN OPERATING COUNCIL. The Board of Trustees shall decide the number of At-Large Trustees positions there shall be on the Board, for the purpose of the subsequent election to be conducted pursuant to this Section. All Trustees shall carry one vote and have equal rights and privileges. ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES shall be (a) Michigan-based associations which represent statewide segments of the nonprofit sector, or (b) other broadbased Michigan organizations. Organizations chosen to be Association Trustees must each have as a central concern or must have a substantial impact on the advancement of philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector, and must support the purposes of this Forum. The Association Trustees are: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Council of Michigan Foundations Council of Michigan Urban Leagues Food Bank Council of Michigan Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations Michigan Association of School Administrators Michigan Association of School Boards Michigan Catholic Conference Michigan Community Action Agency Association Michigan Community College Association Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Michigan Ecumenical Forum Michigan Health Council Michigan Jewish Council �Michigan Hospital Association Michigan League for Human Services President's Council, State Universities of Michigan United Way of Michigan Association Trustees may be added or removed from the Board of Trustee by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present at a duly called meeting. Association Trustees shall designate one voting representatives who shall be known as a TRUSTEE. Each Association Trustee shall determine and designate its own representatives/Trustees, which shall consist of either (a) the Chief Professional Officer, or (b) a Board Representative. Guidelines for selection of the Board Representatives may be determined by the Trustees. AT-LARGE Trustees shall be (a) individuals of widely recognized statewide prominence who contribute significantly to the advancement of Michigan's nonprofit sector, or (b) individuals representing Organizational Members of the Corporation. At-Large Trustees shall be elected by the Organizational Members of the Corporation. The Nominating Committee shall invite recommended nominees from the Membership, for consideration by the Nominating Committee, on or before forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting. Thereafter, the Nominating Committee shall nominate for the election to the Board of Trustees one nominee for each At-Large Trustee position of the Board with its term expiring at the next annual meeting. On or before thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, a written mail ballot containing the Committee's nominations, with space for a write-in vote for each At-Large Trustee position, and stating the deadline for casting ballots shall be mailed to each Organizational Member. Those persons receiving the highest number of votes for each AtLarge Trustee position on validly marked ballots delivered to the Forum's office by the deadline shall be elected to the Board of Trustees. (2) Terms and Vacancies. Trustees serving in Association and Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council Trustee positions shall serve terms of three years and may succeed themselves. At-Large Trustees shall serve terms of three years and may succeed themselves only once. All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the Chair until the next regular annual meeting of the corporation. Service provided for an unexpired or incomplete term shall not be counted as an elected term. �(3) Meetings and Notices. Meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the request of no less than one-fourth of the Trustees. Written announcements of each meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be made by, or at the direction of, the Chair not less than ten and no more than sixty days before the date set for the meeting and shall include the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. Preliminary or reminder notices may be made at any time. (4) Regular Meetings. The Trustees shall hold at least two regular meetings annually on September 1 and on March 1, or as provided by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act within 90 days following those dates. The March 1 meeting shall be the Annual Meeting. The two regular meetings shall be the record dates for determining the Members of Record and their designated representatives, entitled to notice of and to vote at Membership meetings. The Board of Trustees may fix the day, time and place for each regular meeting of the Trustees. (5) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the written request of not less than one-fourth of the Trustees. (6) Quorum. A quorum at any duly called meeting of the Trustees shall consist of not less than a simple majority of the Trustees. Any proper action of those present at a duly called and constituted meeting shall be the action of the Board and the Membership. (7) Adoption. Adoption of new program initiatives shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Public policy positions may be adopted regarding matters of common concern of the Membership and shall require an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the Trustees present at any duly called and constituted meeting. Other actions shall require a majority affirmative vote of the quorum present, except as provided in these Bylaws. (8) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Trustees consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Board. (9) No Compensation. Trustees shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (10) Liability. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, a Trustee shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for a breach fiduciary duty, and the Forum shall assume all proper liability, except in the case of: (a) A breach of the Trustee's legal duty of loyalty to the corporation or its members; (b) Acts or omissions by the Trustee not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; �(c) An affirmative vote or other lawful concurrence by the Trustee in an unlawful corporate act, including those prohibited by these bylaws and by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act; (d) A transaction from which the Trustee derived an improper personal benefit; or (e) An act or omission by the Trustee that is grossly negligent. (11) Indemnification. Consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, the Forum shall indemnify any person who serves as its Trustee, Officer, employee or agent who is a party or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding, against expenses — including attorneys' fees, judgments, penalties, fines, and amounts paid in settlement ~ actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with an action, suit or proceeding incurred by reason of the fact that the person is or was a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation or its members, and — with respect to any criminal action or proceeding — if the person had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful. However, as prescribed by the Act, indemnification shall not be made for a claim, issue, or matter in which the person has been found liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought has determined upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for expenses which the court considers proper. Article IV: Officers and Executive Director (1) Forum and Board Officers. The Officers of the Forum shall be identical to the Officers of the Board of Trustees. The Officers shall be elected annually by a twothirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (2) Designation of Officers. The Officers of the Board shall be a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, all nominated and duly elected by the Board. (3) Duties of the Chair. The Chair shall serve as the president of the Forum and president of the Board of Trustees. The Chair or, when absent, the Vice Chair shall preside at the regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall appoint Committee Members and Committee Chairs, with Board ratification, consistent with designations in these Articles. The Chair shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. �(4) Duties of the Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall preside at regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees when the Chair is absent. The Vice Chair shall become Interim Chair, pending Board action, should the Chair resign or become unable to perform the duties of office. (5) Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of the following duties: (a) issue notice of all meetings; (b) keep all minutes which shall be signed by the Secretary upon approval by the Board; (c) maintain the corporate records; and (d) make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (6) Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the custody of all monies, securities and other property of the Forum. The Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of appropriate fiscal record keeping for the Forum. (7) No Compensation. Officers of the Board shall not receive compensation for holding such office. (8) Requirements for Officer Participation. Requirements for Officer participation shall be determined by the Board. When such requirements are not satisfied and proper remediation procedures have been followed (according to procedures determined by the Board), the Board may elect to remove an Officer from office by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. (9) Executive Director. The Executive Director shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Forum. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall not be a Trustee. ARTICLE V: Committees of the Board of Trustees (1) The Board of Trustees shall create the following Standing Committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chair and ratified by the Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Standing Committee Chairs shall report directly and regularly to the Board of Trustees. All Standing Committees shall include the Executive Director as a nonvoting ex officio member.. (a) Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Chairs of Standing Committees, the immediate past Board Chair, and two representatives from the Volunteer Centers of Michigan designated by the Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council. The Board Chair shall chair the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees (1) in recommending to the Board appropriate matters for its consideration at scheduled Board �meetings; (2) in implementing and developing details of policy positions previously adopted by the Board; (3) in addressing and enacting policy matters delegated by the Board; (4) in emergencies and between Board meetings when prompt policy attention is required (subject to subsequent reporting and, where appropriate, ratification by the Board); and (5) in personnel matters and oversight relating to the Executive Director. (b) Budget and Finance Committee. Members of the Budget and Finance Committee must all be Trustees, and the Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer. The Budget and Finance Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the financial health of the Forum, and shall make recommendations for Board approval concerning the Forum's annual and long-range budget. The Committee shall develop fund raising policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's resource development operations. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (c) Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall be chaired by a Trustee other than the Treasurer, who shall not serve on the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall oversee the annual audit of the Forum. Members of the Audit Committee may include such non-Trustees as necessary to insure a responsible, comprehensive and enlightening audit. (d) Nominating Committee. Members of the Nominating Committee must all be Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates for AT-LARGE MEMBERS to the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend candidates to the Board for the Offices of the Board. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (e) Public Policy Committee. The Public Policy Committee Chair must be a Trustee. Members of the Public Policy Committee may include such non-Trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's mission. The Public Policy Committee shall develop policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the Forum's work in the area of public policy related to philanthropy, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. 8 �(f) Membership Committee. The Membership Committee will recommend and recruit ORGANIZATIONAL and AFFILIATE Members to the Corporation. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (g) Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council. The Volunteer Centers of Michigan Operating Council will be comprised of the current and future Volunteer Centers of Michigan membership as noted in the Volunteer Centers of Michigan Bylaws, article III, membership qualifications, dues and voting. The Committee will make policy recommendations to the Forum Board on issues related to volunteerism programming, and will be responsible for leadership and programmatic support to the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws to the contrary, the Operating Council shall operate in accordance with the Bylaws of Volunteer Centers of Michigan. (h) Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. The Michigan Campaign For Volunteerism Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism. Members of the Campaign for Volunteerism Committee may include such non-Trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of this part of the Forum's Mission. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. (2) Ad-Hoc Committees. The Board may establish, at its discretion, such other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it deems necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the Forum and the conduct of its affairs. Ad-hoc Committees must be Chaired or Co-Chaired by a member of the Board of Trustees. Members of ad-hoc Committees may also include such nontrustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of the assigned responsibility. The annual GRANTMAKERS/GRANTSEEKERS SEMINAR Planning Committee will be appointed annually by the Chair as an ad-hoc Committee. (3) Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by a Committee may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Committee Members consent in writing to the action. The written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Committee. (4) Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that may be taken at any Committee meeting may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice by complying with the following provisions concerning written ballots. 9 �The Committee Chair shall direct the mailing or delivery of one written ballot to each Committee Member entitled to vote on the matter. Information shall be included that: (a) Sets forth the proposed action; (b) Provides Committee Members with an opportunity to specify approval, disapproval or abstention for each proposal; (c) Indicates the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; (d) States the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure or measures; and (e) Provides and specifies a reasonable time by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted. All written ballots shall be maintained in the Committee records. ARTICLE VI: Standard of Care (1) Duties and Liability. The Trustees shall adhere to the Standard of Care required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: that is a Trustee or Officer of the Forum shall discharge the duties of that position in good faith and with that degree of diligence, care, and skill which an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position. In discharging those duties, a Trustee or Officer, when acting in good faith, may rely upon the opinion of the Forum's counsel; upon the report of an independent appraiser selected with reasonable care by the Board; or upon financial statements of the Forum represented to the Trustee or Officer as correct by the Officer of the Corporation having charge of its books or account, or as stated in a written report by an independent public or certified public accountant or firm of accountants fairly to reflect the financial condition of the Forum. (2) Self-Dealing Transactions. Except as approved in Section 3 below, the Board shall not approve a self-dealing transaction. A self-dealing transaction is one to which the Forum is a party and in which one or more of the Trustees has a material financial interest, or a transaction between the Forum and one or more of the Trustees, or between the Forum and any person in which one or more of its Trustees has a material financial interest. (3) Approval. The Board of Trustees may approve a self-dealing transaction if the Board determines and documents that the transaction is in the best interest of, and is fair and reasonable to, the Forum and, after reasonable investigation under the circumstances, determines that this corporation could not have obtained a more 10 �advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances. Such determinations must be made by the Board, in good faith, with knowledge of the material facts concerning the transaction and the Trustee's interest in the transaction, and by a vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present, without counting the vote of the interested Trustee(s). (4) Loans. The Forum shall not make any loan of money or property to, or guarantee the obligation of, any Trustee, Officer, employee or agent; provided, however, that the Forum may advance money to a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Forum for expenses reasonably anticipated to be incurred in performance of assigned duties, so long as such individual would be entitled to reimbursement for such expense absent that advance. (5) Disclosure. Trustees shall disclose the material facts as to any relationship or interest relating to contracts, programs, policies or other transactions that may be considered by the Board. A transaction may nonetheless be approved, as provided above in Section 3 of this Article. ARTICLE VII: Administrative Matters (1) Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Forum shall be July 1 through June 30. (2) Investment Policy. The Trustees shall adopt and oversee an Investment Policy that shall provide for careful and prudent investment of the Forum's resources. (3) Permanent Records of the Forum. The Forum shall keep at its principal office the original or copy of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the Members and Trustees at all reasonable times during office hours. The Forum shall keep appropriate books and records of accounts; written minutes of the proceedings of its Members, Board and Committees; and a record of each Member's and Trustee's name and address. All such records shall be kept at the principle office of the Forum. Upon leaving office, each Officer, employee or other Agent of the Forum shall turn over to the successor or the Board Chair, in good order, originals of such corporate monies, books, records, minutes, lists, documents, contracts or other property of the Forum as have been in the person's custody during the term of office. On written demand of the Forum, any Trustee may inspect, copy, and make extracts of the accounting books and records, record the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote, and the minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board, and Committees at any reasonable time for a purpose reasonably related to the Trustee's interest as a Trustee. Any such inspection and copying may be made in person or by the Trustee's agent or attorney. 11 �ARTICLE VIII: Dissolution (1) Upon proper dissolution of the Forum, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with the Act. ARTICLE IX: Amendments to these bylaws (1) The Trustees may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present. At least ten and no more than sixty days written notice of the intent and content of the actions shall be sent to all Trustees before the meeting. 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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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, 49755 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 1994-11-09 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6d54590d0e6195c890797f3b19f287a6.pdf 403fcc67aa7c682891fa8fb271d9ed2b PDF Text Text EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT October 12,1994 Here are the highlights of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum's efforts since July 1, 1994. MNF's role as a convener: • In cooperation with the Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis Center on Philanthropy, MNF hosted a regional research meeting at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing on October 3, 1994. The meeting included university faculty, as well as nonprofit practitioners, from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan who are conducting research in the sector (see attached attendance list). The meeting focused on the collection of compatible and common data from all three states and explored the collaborative research opportunities. As a result of the meeting, individual state meetings, intended to broaden the participation at the state level, will be held in the months of February and March. The full group will reconvene in Lansing after the Grantmakers/Grantseekers VII seminar, on May 12, 1995. • MNF's efforts to create a Technical Assistance Roundtable have progressed with representatives from the major nonprofit technical assistance providing organizations in Michigan. The representatives have agreed to meet on a quarterly basis. The initial meeting, scheduled on December 12, will include representatives from the Direction Center, in Grand Rapids; the Accounting Aid Society, in Detroit; the New Center, in Ann Arbor; and the Michigan League for Human Services, in Lansing. Additional organizations will be added to the group over the course of the first several meetings. The Roundtable agendas will concentrate on building a state training calendar, developing common evaluation methods, and exploring opportunities for collaboration. • More than 60 delegates attended "The New FASB Is Coming and New IRS Regulations" on September 27 in East Lansing. The conference was cosponsored by MNF, the Council of Michigan Foundations, and the Accounting Aid Society. The conference featured presentations by Paul Brazda, Partner, Ernst & Young; Martin Jennings, Senior Manager, Ernst & Young; Duane Tarnacki, Partner, Clark, Klein & Beaumont; and Georgette Borrego Dulworth, Associate, Clark, Klein & Beaumont. • A private reception for MNF members with former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas was held at the Kellogg Center on October 3, 1994. Senator Tsongas, who spoke earlier that afternoon at Michigan State University, was in Michigan to discuss the work of the Concord Coalition. The Coalition, founded by Tsongas and Senator Warren Rudman, has a mission to achieve a zero federal budget deficit. Tsongas spoke to MNF members about the coalition's work and the impact of the Concord Coalition's plan on nonprofit organizations. MNF's role in disseminating information: • In November, MNF will work in cooperation with Michigan State University to distribute the 1994 edition of "The State of Nonprofit Michigan", by Dr. Mark Wilson. The publication �utilizes employment data to track the location and growth of nonprofit organizations in Michigan. • MNF will distribute outlines from the FASB and IRS presentation held on September 27 in the October Member Mailing. This important information will serve as a guideline for many nonprofits that are struggling with these new changes in standards and regulations. • MNF is working with the Department of Treasury to disseminate information regarding the recent changes in the Michigan sales and use tax laws. The law substantially changes the reporting and eligibility requirements for Michigan sales and use tax exemptions. • The MNF staff is also reviewing current publications and their distribution. A publications plan will be developed for Board review by the end of 1994. MNF's role in increasing voluntary giving and service: • Sam Singh was hired in early July as the director of volunteer services/Volunteer Centers of Michigan. Sam possesses valuable experience relating to the service field on a state and national level. In his position as the Youth Engaged in Service Ambassador for Michigan, Sam advocated for the involvement of young people in community service. He worked closely with schools, colleges and universities, volunteer centers, foundations and community-based organizations to strengthen service infrastructure and develop leadership and thoughtful service opportunities for youths and adults. As director of volunteer services /Volunteer Centers of Michigan, Sam is continuing his commitment to community renewal by providing leadership to volunteer programs and supporting activities that strengthen the volunteerism and community service movement throughout Michigan. Since joining MNF, Sam has visited 20 of the 26 Volunteer Centers in Michigan and will visit the remaining six by the end of November. • In cooperation with the Points of Light Foundation, MNF has commissioned an assessment of all of the volunteer centers in Michigan. The assessment, conducted by Points of Light staff, will identify the common criteria and community resources present in successful volunteer centers. The assessment will assist the VCM Operating Council in the creation of a strategic plan of growth and development for volunteer centers in Michigan. • The Volunteer Centers of Michigan met August 18-19 in Lansing for the Points of Light Foundation's Visioning Meeting. Individual volunteer center directors were accompanied by two delegates from their community. The purpose of the meeting was twofold: to present and explain the vision of the volunteer center of the future, as developed by the Points of Light Foundation; and to allow the community team an opportunity to develop an action plan for the implementation of the new vision specific to their area. • MNF/VCM also continues to build and strengthen partnerships with other key Michigan volunteerism and community service organizations. MNF/VCM continue to work with the Michigan Community Service Commission as a member of the Steering Committee and an exofficial member of the Commission. As the staff activities section of this report will indicate, MNF/VCM has also continued to work with several other organizations, including Michigan Campus Compact, the K-12 Service Learning Center, the Points of Light Foundation, and the Council of Michigan Foundations. �MNF's role in public policy: • MNF has worked closely with United Way of Michigan, the League for Human Services, and Joe Tuchinsky, executive director of Consumer Consulting Associates, on amending proposed legislation affecting the sales and use tax exemption for nonprofit organizations in Michigan. The bills were signed by Governor Engler in June. The signing of the new legislation has created some concern with the Department of Treasury's interpretation of sales and use tax exemption for nonprofits. On October 5, 1994, Dave Egner, Lary Wells, Gene Keilitz, and Joe Tuchinsky met with Jesse Weaver and Dale Vettel of the Department of Treasury, to discuss these concerns. A summary of that meeting and its implication for nonprofits will be distributed to MNF members in the October Member Mailing. Additionally, Treasury has asked MNF to assist in the education of nonprofits on the new legislation. • The MNF public policy committee continues to work with legislators on two pending bills that will impact nonprofits in Michigan. House Bill 5571, concerning charitable solicitation, is intended to regulate fraudulent solicitation in Michigan. However, the bill's broad sweeping language would have a negative impact on many legitimate and viable charities that utilize telemarketing and direct mail campaigns. House Bill 5069, concerning the record check of volunteer drivers, is also being amended with MNF's assistance. Given the late date in this legislative session and the pending November election, it is unlikely that any action will be taken before the end of session. However, it is anticipated that these bills will be reintroduced in 1995. • On a recent trip to Washington D.C., Dave Egner had the opportunity to visit with staff members from the offices of Congressman Ehlers, Congressman Kildee, Congressman Can, and Senator Levin. The meetings highlighted the unique role MNF plays in Michigan's nonprofit sector and its availability to discuss any pending federal legislation and its impact on the nonprofit sector. MNF's role in providing programs and services: • Work on the nonprofit retirement program continues. The anticipated start date of the program is January 1995, with early enrollment in the program available in November of 1994. • On October 7, Dave Egner met with Susan Corrigan, president of Gifts in Kind America, regarding MNF's technology clearinghouse. The clearinghouse will provide computer equipment, printers, and other technology to nonprofits throughout Michigan. MNF's clearinghouse will offer used equipment that has been recycled as well as discount purchasing on new equipment. Susan Corrigan indicated that Gifts in Kind America would be willing to begin shipment of 100 plus machines to Michigan as soon as we have developed an inventory and distribution system. • MNF has assisted in the further development of the Cooley Clinic, a nonprofit branch of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. MNF will soon offer legal services through Cooley Clinic at a discount rate to MNF members. • The National Council of Nonprofit Boards and MNF will co-sponsor a seminar this spring, to be held in Detroit, which will focus on board development and financial management. �• MNF will conduct a member survey this fall. The survey will help the MNF staff identify what discount services and programs it should add to its growing list. Staff Activities: • On July 1, 1994, Donna Clarke was promoted to the position of director of programs and operations. Donna will take over the administrative management functions as well as continue her role with member services, publications, seminars, and conferences. • Sam Singh has been asked to join the Points of Light Foundation as part of the implementation designs team for the next stage of the "vision process" for volunteer centers. • Dave Egner has been invited to serve as secretary of the board of directors of the National Society of Fundraising Executives Capital Area Chapter. His term of office will begin July 1, 1995. • Dave Egner has been appointed to Independent Sector's Task Force on Future Leadership. The Task Force is charged with reviewing existing leadership in the nonprofit sector and recommending programs and policies that will increase recruitment, retention, and efficient management practices. • In addition to meetings connected with the activities listed above, MNF staff has participated in a number of events. Here is a list of other key MNF staff activities from July 1 through November 30, 1994: July 21 D. Egner met with Dottie Johnson, President, Council of Michigan Foundations, and Jack Cox, President of the Foundation for American Communications, to discuss media education programs for Michigan nonprofits. ist D. Egner met with 30 college, university, and community college presidents and representatives from the Kellogg and Kresge Foundations to discuss the transition of the Michigan Campus Compact. 10-14 S. Singh conducted a series of workshops at the Michigan Campus Compact Student Leadership Conference. 20-24 S. Singh attended the Council of Michigan Foundations' Youth Leadership Conference. Sam served as a member of the planning committee and adult advisory training group. September 9 D. Clarke conducted a workshop on long-term funding at the Community-Based Care Conference sponsored by the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. 12 S. Singh was a featured speaker at the Michigan Community Service Commission's Americorps kickoff. �13 S. Singh was a panelist for a video conference sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and the Association of Volunteer Administrators. 15 D. Egner was the keynote speaker at the state meeting for Junior Achievement in Michigan on Mackinac Island. His remarks were titled "Michigan's Nonprofit Environment." 22 D. Egner was a presenter and a participant in Accounting Aid Society's "The Future of Nonprofits in Southeastern Michigan" conference in Dearborn. 26 S. Singh served on the interview team selecting the next Points of Light Foundation YES Ambassador for the Michigan Community Service Commission. October 3 S. Singh attended the "Generations United" conference, an inter-generational volunteerism program. 6 S. Singh was the keynote speaker for the Grand Rapids Untied Way Initiative conference. 8 S. Singh was the keynote speaker for Wayne State University's "Into the Streets" kickoff. 10 S. Singh served as a grant reviewer for the Department of Education-Learn and Serve America initiative. 10-11 D. Egner facilitated a panel of grantmakers at the "Working Together for a Better Community: Collaborations, Coalitions, Partnerships and Mergers" conference for Washtenaw county nonprofits, sponsored by New Center. He also served on a panel discussing the concerns and needs for successful collaboration. 20 D. Clarke will attend and participate in the greater Detroit chapter of NSFRE's 1994 Fundraising Day. The title of this year's conference is "Women in Philanthropy." 20 S. Singh will attend the Youth Volunteer Corps of America Conference. 21 S. Singh will deliver a keynote address to the Association of College Unions International. 22 S. Singh will make a presentation to the American Diabetes Association on volunteerism and youth service. 23-25 D. Clarke, D. Egner, and Helen Philpott will attend the Independent Sector annual meeting in Chicago. November 3-6 D. Egner will attend the National Council of Nonprofit Association's annual conference in San Francisco. 4 S. Singh will address the Kalamazoo Association of Volunteer Administrators. �6 S. Singh will make a presentation to the Michigan Special Olympics on volunteer recruitment and training. 7-8 S. Singh will present at the Michigan Department of Education's conference. 11 D. Clarke and D. Egner will participate in the Capital Area Chapter NSFRE Fundraising Day: "Celebrating Philanthropy." 14-15 S. Singh will conduct a workshop for the Michigan Community Service Commission. The workshop will include representatives from the six Michigan Cares Communities. 17 S. Singh will present a workshop for the Michigan Life Management Education conference. 18 D. Clarke will participate in the West Michigan Chapter NSFRE Fundraising Day. � 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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