Community Philanthropy
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Getting Focused on Community Impact: Using the Opportunity Filter Tool
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Peers throughout the Midwest region learn about tools to keep community foundation work mission-aligned.
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Navigating Scholarships and Grants to Individuals
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Peers throughout the Midwest region review the legal requirements for scholarships and learn about emerging scholarship issues in the field.
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45 Tips for Better Teams through Equitable Employee Handbooks
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This session focuses on employee handbooks – a foundational document that establishes the working agreement between employees and the organization and is essential to creating equity and operationalizing your vision.
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Introduction to Donor Advised Funds
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Learn how to leverage DAFs to attract donors and maximize your community impact as a valuable grantmaking tool.
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Exploring FAQs on Fund Agreements
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Dive into common issues community foundation staff face when managing component funds.
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Making an Impact Through Mission-Aligned Investment Strategies
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Discover how the Cleveland Foundation has made significant strides in incorporating equity into their work and used their foundation’s endowment to strengthen their commitment to organizational values.
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Adapting and Reimagining Our Grantmaking
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Learn how grantmakers can stay accountable to the communities they serve, particularly Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities who are and will be disproportionately impacted.