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Getting Started and Sourcing Deals
What does it take for a foundation to begin impact investing? And once those initial steps are underway, how can philanthropy continually identify opportunities for investment?
The Michigan Impact Investing Hub Unlocks New Insights and Opportunities
The Hub is the culmination of years of exploration and planning by CMF’s Impact Investing Committee and other stakeholders eager to explore how CMF could continue to grow and strengthen the impact investing practice as we collectively work to support thriving, equitable communities.
Partnering to Advance Racial Equity and End Homelessness
A wide range of philanthropic institutions around the country are partnering to advance racial equity in their homelessness and housing work.
Accessing the Child Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
Poverty Solutions has launched a website offering step-by-step guidance for parents to ensure they receive the expanded Child Tax Credit.
Trust-Based Philanthropy in Action
Throughout the pandemic Michigan philanthropy has leaned in to a reimagination of what it means to support nonprofits and engage as partners.
MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery Released
The Student Recovery Advisory Council released guidance to help schools create recovery plans that support Michigan students returning to school.
Supporting Students: Efforts to Expand Mental Health Services
Throughout the pandemic, students have experienced mental health challenges due to the impacts of trauma, loss, social isolation, stress and more.
CMF Members and Partners Launch Vaccine Drive and “Why I Got the Vaccine” Video
Michigan philanthropy continues to support vaccine access and administration efforts through partnerships.
The Gerber Foundation Hires New Director
The Gerber Foundation is delighted to announce the hiring of Sara Hohnstein as the next Gerber Foundation Director. Sara steps into the position pioneered by Cathy Obits, who is retiring at the end of 2022.
Our Moral Responsibility to Create a New Path Forward
The lawless attack on our Capitol, a dangerous and seditious act of terrorism, was a strike at the heart of our democracy.
What’s Ahead in Lansing?
It’s a new year and Michigan has a new governor. Last Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in to office and has announced key appointments to her cabinet.
Administering Federal Funding through Community-Based Partnerships
The Bay Area Community Foundation is partnering with its local municipality to administer critical federal funding to nonprofits in the community that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flint’s Fresh Produce RX Program Informs National Model
Work underway in Flint to improve access to healthy food for children will now be replicated on a national scale to improve health outcomes across the country.
State Accepting Public Comment on Federal Program Spending
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is currently accepting public comments on the state’s plan for spending Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding from the federal government.
Welcoming a New CMF Member: The Song Foundation
We’re talking with Khalilah Burt Gaston, the first executive director of the Song Foundation, about the journey from personal giving to organizational philanthropy and what’s next for the foundation.
Hudson-Webber Foundation announces grants focused on community and economic development, built environment and policy and research
Hudson-Webber Foundation recently announced that it has committed more than $3.1 million in grants for research, community development and expansion of the Detroit Riverfront.
MI Poverty Rates Improving
A data tool from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan shows poverty rates may be dropping statewide and within all four regions of Michigan.
Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive last week aimed at securing equal pay for equal work for state employees.
New Collaboration Zeroes in on Opioid Epidemic
Several CMF members have formed an official partnership to leverage their efforts to address our state’s opioid epidemic.
Forging New Partnerships and Opportunities for Change
We're highlight the efforts and learning journey of the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation.
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