Events Calendar
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Midwest Partnership Series | Catalyzing Upward Economic Mobility in and with Rural Communities
Midwest Partnership states – Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio – have more community members living in rural communities than the national average (26% vs. 20%). These 9 million people living in rural communities generally experience 1-3% higher rates of poverty and fewer opportunities for upward economic mobility. Despite this demonstrated need, nationally, we see less than 7% of philanthropic spending in rural communities (when Missouri dug deeper, the finding was a shocking less than 1%). Through convening, funding, and advocacy, grantmakers have an opportunity to strengthen rural ecosystems by supporting alignment of local efforts and resources, championing scalable pilot programs, and promoting an asset-based approach.
MFAAP Networking Event Kalamazoo
Join your philanthropy peers for a Michigan Forum for African Americans in Philanthropy (MFAAP) in Kalamazoo! This event is sponsored by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, and light fare and two drinks will be included. This event is open to all current and prospective members of CMF's MFAAP affinity group. Please feel free to come anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Please note that the event ends at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!