Current and recent clients
Stryker Johnston Foundation
Conducted Board orientation on roles and responsibilities of a foundation board member
The Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation
Mission statement development
Ralph L. and Winifred E. Polk Foundation
Ralph L. and Winifred E. Polk Foundation
Working with the Foundation's Board to adopt a proactive grantmaking process
Margaret Dunning Foundation
Full-service, outsourced grantmaking, staffing, and operational management
Holtzman Wildlife Foundation
International grantmaking and operational support
“Mark developed an excellent grant strategy and grant program for us that helped the foundation leverage its $60 million investment in its matching-grants endowment-building initiative into a total of more than $700 million in assets in 39 community foundations across our state. He also helped build the capacity of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations into a nationally- recognized organization that now supports community foundations across our nation.”
Steve Coen
President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation
Clients since inception
Plante Moran Trust
Plante Moran Trust
Jean & Saul A. Mintz Foundation Inc
Jean & Saul A. Mintz Foundation Inc
Karp Family Foundation
Karp Family Foundation
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Work with senior staff to assess fundraising needs; recruit fundraising consultant
New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Manage the development and implementation of the initiative
Ohio Philanthropist
Ohio Philanthropist
Review series of major gift requests; conduct due diligence; negotiate major gifts of $200,000 to $10 million
Ruth Mott Foundation
Conduct operational systems audit; facilitate and review procedures manual
William Davidson Foundation
Develop mission statement, grantmaking strategy and procedures; manage back office; manage grant making program totaling $100 million over two years
Bonder Foundation
Bonder Foundation
Develop mission statement and facilitate first board meeting
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Research best practices for new grant program and recommend new program design
Frey Foundation
Streamline grantmaking process
Kansas Health Foundation
Design and implement $30 million grant program; monitor program success against metrics; review grant applications
Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation
Assess internal operations; develop new grantmaking strategy in two programs; interview board members for strategic planning exercise
Matilda Wilson Fund
Matilda Wilson Fund
Assess internal operations with focus on efficiency and accountability; work with staff to implement new mandates