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Michigan Nonprofit Research Program

The Michigan Nonprofit Research Program supports research to improve our understanding of the Michigan nonprofit sector. The program offers opportunities to undertake research vital to the development of the sector in Michigan, and serves as a valuable convener and clearing house for the sector. The program encourages research that will inform and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Michigan nonprofits.

• MNRP Reports
• Background
• Partners
• Advisory Board

MNRP Reports

MNRP surveys the state's nonprofit sector on a quarterly basis to evaluate how certain trends and economic issues are affecting the nonprofit community. The results of these surveys are published in a quarterly report and are available for download here.

• April 2009: Trends in Government Funding
• January 2009: Financial Crisis Impacts Nonprofits in Michigan
• October 2008: Michigan Nonprofits Struggle with Economic Downturn

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Background

The Michigan Nonprofit Research Program is a program of the Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University. MNRP funds high-quality research and disseminates the results through publications and convenings that increase the understanding of the Michigan nonprofit sector. In its years of operation, the program has awarded over $700,000 in support of over 30 research projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Michigan nonprofits and to inform public policy related to the Michigan nonprofit sector.

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Partners

Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Grand Valley State University

Michigan Nonprofit Association

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Advisory Committee

• Kathryn A. Agard - Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Grand Valley State University
• Kyle Caldwell - Michigan Nonprofit Association
• C. David Campbell - McGregor Fund
• Tom Cervanak - People’s Community Services
• Libby Cherin - Fremont Area Community Foundation
• Rob Collier - Council of Michigan Foundations
• Kurt Metzger - City Connect Detroit
• Mark E. Neithercut - Neithercut Advisors LLC
• Sharon Parks, Michigan League For Human Services
• Milton W. Rohwer - The Frey Foundation
• Elizabeth C. Sullivan - Kresge Foundation
• Phyllis Vroom - Wayne State University
• Mark Wilson - Michigan State University

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