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Tips for Nonprofits
Having research to back-up your fundraising efforts and public policy work is essential. Luckily, there are a number of statewide and national resources available on the Web for research on specific topic areas (such as nutrition and the elderly or other direct service statistics) and broader information about philanthropy.
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
The Michigan Nonprofit Association provides the nonprofit sector with objective information on issues relevant to the sector. The Initiative provides information on specific topic areas and on philanthropy in general. All of these publications, except for Michigan in Brief, can be found on this site.
 Giving and Volunteering in Michigan 2006
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The latest edition of Michigan Giving and Volunteering highlights key findings from a 2006 survey of Michigan residents on their giving, volunteering, and opinions regarding volunteerism as a graduation requirement and the practice of mentoring.
Price: Free
Order Information: Contact Michigan Nonprofit Association
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Economic Benefits of Michigan’s Arts and Cultural Activities
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Developed by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, and commissioned by the Michigan Nonprofit Research Program (MNRP), this research provides critical information on the economic benefits of Michigan's arts and cultural activities. |
Economic Benefits of Michigan's Nonprofit Sector Reports
Spotlight on Applied Research
Setting the Record Straight on Michigan's Nonprofit Community
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This booklet promotes understanding of the nonprofit sector, demonstrates its role in society, and dispels a host of misconceptions about nonprofits, many of which have surfaced in recent years. It also explores challenges facing nonprofits in a changing economic and political landscape, and suggests strategies for responding to these issues.
Price: $7.50
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Guide to Getting Good Media Coverage
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This guide is designed for nonprofit leaders. Each section gives the key information needed to get media coverage of nonprofit issues, projects and other activities. For those who are new to media work the guide provides the basics for getting started. For those who are more media savvy the guide serves as a checklist for ongoing media campaigns.
Price: $2.50
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Giving and Volunteering in Michigan
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Giving and Volunteering in Michigan 2003
The fourth edition of Michigan Giving and Volunteering highlights key findings from a 2003 survey of Michigan residents on their giving, volunteering, and opinions regarding volunteerism as a graduation requirement and the practice of mentoring. In addition to highlights from the survey, this publication provides information on Michigan nonprofits, foundations, and national and community service programs. Price: Free. Order Information: Contact Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Price: Free
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Giving and Volunteering in Michigan 2002
The third edition of Michigan Giving and Volunteering highlights key findings from a 2002 survey of Michigan residents on their levels of giving and volunteering. The publication also includes information on the scope of foundation giving, government and nonprofit partnerships (national service), contact information for giving and volunteering and challenges facing the sector in the future. Price: Free. Order Information: Contact Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Price: Free
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Giving and Volunteering in Michigan 2001
This is the second state-wide survey on individual giving and volunteering by Michigan residents. The survey indicates who is giving and volunteering and why they are doing so. The publication also includes information on giving before and after September 11, 2001.
Price: Free
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Giving and Volunteering in Michigan 1999
This is the first state-wide survey on individual giving and volunteering by Michigan residents. The survey indicates who is giving and volunteering and why they are doing so. Price: Free. Order Information: Contact Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Price: Free
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Snapshots
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Contracting in Foster Care - May 2004
The Michigan Nonprofit Research Program (MNRP) has recently released a Snapshot on Michigan Research publication titled, "Nonprofits Moving to Performance-Based, Managed Care Contracting in Foster Care." The publication highlights research that examines a pilot program in Wayne County to switch nonprofit agencies to a performance-based, managed care approach along with recommendations based on the study. Price: Free. Order Information: Contact Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Price: Free
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Influencing Social Policies
The Michigan Nonprofit Research Program (MNRP) has released its first Snapshot on Michigan Research publication titled, "Influencing Social Policies: Legislators Speak to Nonprofits." The publication describes research aimed at answering the question of how the Michigan nonprofit sector can be more effective at influencing social policies, along with recommendations based on the study. Price: Free. Order Information: Contact Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Price: Free
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MSU Best Practices Briefs
Outreach Partnerships at Michigan State University has published Best Practice Briefs to provide usable information on human services concepts, processes, models, and tools for funders, decision makers, board members, planners, managers, and service providers. The briefs are available on the web at www.outreach.msu.edu/bpbriefs .
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The Aspen Institute’s Nonprofit Sector Research Fund
Accessible via the web at www.nonprofitresearch.org , the research fund works to expand knowledge of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy and works to improve nonprofit practice. Many of its publications deal with direct service issues and broader nonprofit topics. Of interest, and available on the web, are the Working Papers and Research Snapshots.
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Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action
Accessible via the web at www.arnova.org, ARNOVA is a community of researchers and nonprofit leaders fostering the creation, application and dissemination of research voluntary action, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy and civil society. You can join ARNOVA and receive the Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly and ARNOVA Abstracts that address cutting edge research across the disciplines. You can also subscribe to the ARNOVA List-serve, without joining the association. To subscribe to the List-serve e-mail Roger Lohmann at listserv@wvnvm.wvnet.edu.
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Independent Sector
Accessible via the web at www.independentsector.org , IS works to strengthen nonprofits, philanthropy and citizen action. The research program at IS mainly focuses on broader sector issues, such as giving, volunteerism, and American's views of charities.
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