[nfbmi-talk] gift fund from mcb policy manual

[Marcus Simmons]

How much money is in the gift fund, according to the last budget report?
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> GIFT FUNDS
>
> The Michigan Commission for the Blind may accept contributions or gifts in 
> cash or otherwise from individuals, associations, or corporations. 
> Contributions and gifts shall be expended as provided by law, in the same 
> manner as monies appropriated for implementing the purpose of this act. 
> The donor of the gift may stipulate the manner in which the gift shall be 
> expended within the guidelines of this act:
>
> A. The Michigan Commission for the Blind is responsible for the agency's 
> gift fund, which is a special account into which gifts, bequests and 
> donations may be received. The purpose of the gift fund is not to relieve 
> the state and federal governments of their responsibilities, but to 
> provide funding for the enrichment of the program. The Michigan Commission 
> for the Blind will insure that priority shall first be given to available 
> state and federal resources. The gift fund may be utilized to capture 
> state, federal, or other funding sources. The purpose of the gift fund is 
> to enable the Michigan Commission for the Blind:
>
> 1. To meet certain program goals and objectives which are not otherwise 
> met.
>
> 2. To match against additional federal funds
>
> 3. To utilize for the acquisition of equipment or special maintenance 
> purchases.
>
> 4. To provide a stipend to graduate and undergraduate student interns or 
> practice students who are assigned to work with the Michigan Commission 
> for the Blind staff, with a priority given to those who are blind.
>
> B. To promote the goals and objectives of the gift fund, the Michigan 
> Commission for the Blind State Director or his designee shall have 
> discretionary powers to develop, implement and expend the gift fund monies 
> for this purpose through the public media or other public relations 
> activities.
>
> Procedures
>
> A. The person making the request shall be known as the applicant and the 
> request for the allocation shall be known as the application. The 
> applicant must include all requested information on the application, and 
> show that reasonable efforts have been made to secure funds from other 
> sources or agencies.
>
> 1. An allocation from the gift fund may be either in the form of a cash 
> outlay or the direct purchase of services, supplies, materials and 
> equipment to fulfill the request.
>
> 2. Any individuals on their own behalf, or that of their group or program, 
> may complete a written application requesting gift fund monies.
>
> B. Applications shall be processed through designated or appropriate 
> Michigan Commission for the Blind staff in accordance with current 
> Michigan Commission for the Blind and Department of Labor and Economic 
> Growth guidelines. The designated or appropriate Michigan Commission for 
> the Blind staff shall maintain a file of all applications received and the 
> final dispensation of each application, and shall insure that all 
> transactions are processed in accordance with this policy, the Department 
> of Labor and Economic Growth and the State of Michigan.
>
> 1. Routine applications under $3500 shall be processed within 30 days. 
> Requests exceeding $3500 shall be processed within 60 days, to allow 
> adequate time for Michigan Commission for the Blind Board approval.
>
> 2. The gift fund shall not be utilized to reimburse Michigan Commission 
> for the Blind staff or other individuals and agencies that have expended 
> their own personal resources without following the previously stated 
> procedure.
>
> 3. The designated or appropriate Michigan Commission for the Blind staff 
> shall be responsible for providing recognition to individuals or groups 
> who have donated to the fund.
>
> C. Appeals may be started within ten working days of the notification date 
> that the application was disapproved. Appeals may be filed in written 
> format, on tape or in Braille. Applicants shall be notified of the final 
> decision regarding their appeals within 30 days of the filing date.
>
> 1. Appeals for disapproved applications of $250 or less shall be directed 
> to the Michigan Commission for the Blind State Director or his designee 
> for a final decision.
>
> 2. Appeals for disapproved applications over $250 shall be directed to the 
> Michigan Commission for the Blind Board for a final decision.
>
> This policy was approved by the Michigan Commission for the Blind Board at 
> its November 12, 1982 meeting.
>
>
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