Trusted Guidance for Doing Good
Our mission is to understand, strengthen, and advance effective philanthropy. We work with you to build strong, inclusive communities.
Professional Development
Ramp up your skills.
We provide competency-based professional development and capacity building for individuals and organizations.
Applied Research & Evaluation
Put research to work.
We can help improve your practice and strengthen your impact with applied research and evaluation.
Resources & Tools
Find the right tools.
We provide resources and tools to make data and research useful for practitioners.
Events & Workshops
Wed August 18
This robust course provides grantmakers of any experience level with valuable tools and insights to facilitate funding decisions.
12:30 pm
Wed August 25
Join Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman in this free Lunch & Learn session as we explore & celebrate the history of African American philanthropy in the U.S.
12:00 pm
Tue August 31
This virtual session will cover the benefits of self-care for you and your team, how to tailor your approach for individual staff members, tips for preventing turnover, and the importance of investing in resiliency.
1:00 pm
In the Media
Sun July 18
Michigan study brings much-needed data to national debate over donor advised funds
Source: MiBiz
Thu June 24
Pandemic's full toll on Michigan nonprofits won't be known for a few years
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Sun June 20
National giving trends in 2020 create unique opportunities, challenges for local nonprofits
Source: MiBiz