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Current, relevant, informative - stay on top of breaking news, the CMF NewsWire, Rob Collier's video blog or legislative and societal issues affecting Michigan grantmakers.

Rob Collier's Video Blog: May 21, 2013

CMF President/CEO Rob Collier shares his thoughts on the recent "On the Road" programs, community foundations and the importance of Medicaid expansion in Michigan.


The Impact of Tax Policy on Charitable Giving

Has the loss of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit resulted in a decrease in 2012 charitable giving? The answer is yes! Download the detailed research project conducted by the Community Research Institute of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy or a single page flyer that concisely summarizes the report. Consider sharing with your board, community leaders and legislators!


State of the Sector Data

With poverty at record levels, our nonprofit safety net is shouldering unprecedented responsibility and showing the strain. Nonprofit Finance Fund's fifth annual survey captures this economic reality through the voices of nonprofit leaders from across the country. Data is available BY STATE - take a look at the Michigan data in an easy-to-filter format. Click here to access the report.


Right Start in Michigan 2013

Michigan has much work to do to give infants the “Right Start” in life, a new report concludes, with little progress made in improving maternal and infant health from 2005 to 2011. The report, released by the Michigan League for Public Policy’s Kids Count in Michigan project, ranks the state’s 54 Great Start Collaboratives, or GSCs, on eight maternal and infant health measures. Click here to access the detailed data by county. Right Start is part of the Kids Count in Michigan project, which is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, The Skillman Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation and United Ways. The Kids Count in Michigan project is a partnership between the Michigan League for Public Policy and Michigan’s Children. Click here to learn more.


Need to Know More About

  • 2012 Annual Report

    Voice. Community. Knowledge. Focus. Collaboration. Perspective. Focal points of 2012 at the Council of Michigan Foundations.

    Download the 2012 Annual Report showcasing highlights of the year with member perspectives on a variety of programs. CEO Rob Collier also shares his perspective along with a financial overview, member roster and more.

  • The Foundation Review: College Access Networks in Michigan
    This article, recently published in The Foundation Review, discusses the important roles of Michigan community foundations in the work of local college access networks across the state. Read on to learn more about how community foundations are playing a part in the college access agenda and stay tuned for a follow-up article scheduled for release in early 2013.

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