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Embracing Authenticity in Your Story and Experiences: My “Why” Alongside My Journey in Philanthropy
In this installment of CMF Community Voices, Jonathan Pulley, program manager at Rocket Community Fund and CMF’s 2023 Emerging Leader in Philanthropy honoree, shares key learnings that have emerged through his lived experiences and how it has impacted his work and his advice for finding your “why” to advance change.
Children’s Foundation Announces $10 Million Partnership for Detroit Youth
The Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Bill and Lisa Ford of the Ford Motor Company, has established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign to celebrate the reopening of Michigan Central Station.
Stories on Capitol Hill
Tyler Parlor, CMF and The Skillman Foundation's Communications Fellow, shares more about her experience on Capitol Hill as part of Foundations on the Hill 2024, and the powerful role storytelling has in conversations with policymakers and beyond.
Reflections on ESG Backlash and the Role of Philanthropy
In her latest blog, Jennifer Oertel, CMF’s Impact Investing Expert in Residence, explores the current state of environmental, social and governance ESG investments and the potential impact on our sector through legislation and proposed rules. Oertel outlines what philanthropy needs to know and its role in continuing its work in impact investing.
Supporting Individuals Impacted by Alzheimer's Through Research and the Arts
For over two decades, the Nartel Family Foundation has worked to improve the lives of individuals in Genessee County, including supporting Alzheimer’s programming within the community and research across the country.
CMF Members on Capitol Hill
Members of our CMF community engaged with policymakers last week during Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) 2024, presented by United Philanthropy Forum.
Collaborating to Support Residents & Nonprofit Capacity Building in Rural Communities
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund has joined Otsego Community Foundation in support of the Otsego County United Way’s START (Services, Tools, Assistance, Resources, Talents) Collaborative.
Partnering to Support Students' Success
CMF members Masco Corporation and the Schoolcraft College Foundation have partnered to establish a new fund aimed at supporting students’ success academically while centering their well-being. The fund is addressing challenges and barriers students may face beyond tuition and books and connecting them with resources to achieve their academic goals.
Addressing Housing Challenges through Innovative Projects Across Our State
Housing challenges vary in different communities, from rural to suburban, to our urban cores. Michigan philanthropy has engaged in community-driven housing solutions that reflect the unique needs of the communities they support.
Centering Community Voices to Support the Long-Term Needs of Families in West Michigan
The Steelcase Foundation is leading an initiative that will look at how family goals change over time, what structures need to be put in place to assist in the achievement of those goals, and how policies can best aid and help families grow and flourish. The initiative is centering a cohort of west Michigan Black and Latina mothers who will guide system and policy changes designed to improve the well-being of families.
Remembering Leonard W. Smith
Leonard W. Smith, foundation leader and dedicated steward, served as a trustee of the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, The Skillman Foundation and CMF. He passed away on January 21 at the age of 89.
Mobilizing the Entirety of Your Resources for Impact
In her latest blog, Jennifer Oertel, CMF’s Impact Investing Expert in Residence, outlines resources and tools in addition to impact investing that philanthropy may leverage to create social change in the communities they serve.
Thank You for Your Leadership in and for Our Michigan Communities
A Message of Gratitude from CMF President & CEO Kyle Caldwell
National Day of Racial Healing
Today, communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for essential and timely conversations to move forward racial healing, equity, and justice in communities for the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing, hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Policy Update: CMF Member Supported Federal Legislation & Advancing Your Public Policy Engagement
We’re sharing the latest policy updates around several CMF member-supported federal and state legislation promoting economic prosperity and development.
Our 2023 Policy and Advocacy Efforts at a Glance
As CMF continues to champion the policy leadership of members of our community of philanthropy, our team is sharing highlights of our 2023 policy and advocacy efforts to advance equitable and transformative change in our state and beyond.
Advancing Public-Private Partnerships: 20 Years of the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
Karen Aldridge-Eason, the first foundation liaison, reflects on the power of collaboration and the last two decades of brokering innovative funding partnerships between the state and philanthropy.
Addressing Incarceration Cycles through Innovative Mental Health Programming
The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation has been engaged in supporting efforts to address the challenges faced by non-violent offenders with behavioral health issues through an innovative cross-sector jail diversion program. The goal of the program is to create better accountability about mental health care for those with behavioral health issues who appear before the probate court.
An Update on Medicaid Coverage in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it has renewed Medicaid or Healthy Michigan plan coverage for 168,088 Michiganders whose eligibility was up for redetermination in October. We’re sharing an update on what Michigan philanthropy should know in support of the communities they serve and what’s next for Michiganders renewing their Medicaid coverage.
Several CMF Members and CMF’s CEO to be Honored at the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards, including several CMF members and CMF’s CEO, who will be honored later this month at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Congratulations to all honorees!
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