Advisors to the Wealthy was a Michigan philanthropic project which created resources for financial advisors working with clients interested in philanthropy.

ConnectMichigan Alliance created a permanent endowment to support and promote volunteerism.

The Council of Michigan Foundations was one of the first regional associations of grantmakers to lobby for community foundations in Washington D.C.

The Michigan Community Foundations' Computer Project developed a computer system that met the needs of both small and large community foundations.