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Events & Workshops
Thu May 13
This 90-minute workshop is designed to ground the philanthropic sector in the basics of the Form 990 — including the practical and the purposeful ways to leverage information from a 990 with a nonprofit, financial, or foundation lens.
1:00 pm
Thu May 20
Join us for a conversation in which we'll explore our work and share experiences and observations about how 2021 is treating the nonprofit sector.
12:00 pm
Wed May 26
Award-winning author and trusted philanthropic advisor Kris Putnam-Walkerly will share real-world, practical guidance for avoiding mistakes that hamstring impact — and creating transformational change.
12:00 pm
In the Media
Sat May 1
13 Michigan organizations receive $200,000 in grants to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Source: WWMT News
Fri April 2
Selling shares to fund Dan Gilbert’s $500M pledge not unusual, nonprofit leaders say
Source: The Detroit News
Sun March 28
As need rises, so does call for private foundations to up payouts
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Fri March 19
Foundations pursue racial justice in philanthropy
Source: Grand Rapids Business Journal