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CMF Member Appointed to Serve on the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed an executive order creating the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. The governor has appointed Dr. Marijata Daniel-Echols, program officer at The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, to serve on the task force along with other leaders from the health sector, academia, government and nonprofits.
Arts and Culture Sector: COVID-19 Challenges and Reimaging Community Engagement in a Digital World
The arts and culture sector fuels community engagement, economic development, our workforce and much more but now individuals and organizations that rely on filling seats and hosting crowds are thinking differently about how they can remain operational now and in the future.
We are seeing new funding announcements and supports leveraged for arts and culture organizations across the state to mitigate the short-term and potential long-term effects of the pandemic.
Community Foundation of St. Clair County’s New Equity & Inclusion Committee to Focus on Supporting Small Businesses
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has launched an Equity & Inclusion Committee that will support underserved populations through grantmaking and community engagement. The community foundation announced that the committee’s first focus area will be supporting small businesses owned by people of color and women.
New Economy Initiative Champions Small Businesses Through COVID-19 and Beyond
An advocate and supporter of small businesses in southeastern Michigan, the New Economy Initiative (NEI)—housed within the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan—is working to help business owners navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catalyzing Collaboration to Ensure Nonprofits Have Equitable Access to Capital
The Small Business Association (SBA) is still accepting applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from participating lenders one week after resuming the program but it’s unclear how long that funding will last.
Senior Care Providers: Intergenerational Support is Crucial for the Health and Well-Being of All
As the pandemic continues, senior care facilities and nonprofits serving aging populations are adapting in new and innovative ways to continue supporting this vulnerable population.
ICANN Board Halts Deal to Sell .ORG Domain to Private Equity Firm
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board has announced that it’s rejecting the proposed deal with Ethos Capital, a private equity firm, to acquire Public Interest Registry (PIR), the company that owns the .ORG domain.
New MI Data Shows Decrease in Child Poverty
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) recently released its annual Kids Count in Michigan Data Book, highlighting key data on the well-being of Michigan’s children and presenting policy recommendations to improve conditions for youth.
A Call for Civil Discourse
“When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free.”
- Edward Gibbon, historian and author of “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”
Mental Health Support: Critical in Time of Trauma, Isolation and Stress
At least 56% of American adults have reported that worry or stress related to the pandemic has caused them to experience at least one negative effect on their mental health and well-being, according to data from Kaiser Family Foundation.
Policy Recommendations to Increase Charitable Giving and the Number of Donors
Independent Sector, a national partner of CMF, has released a new report which provides an analysis on the potential impact of the 2017 tax reform on the charitable giving landscape, along with five specific policy options to potentially increase charitable dollars and the number of American household donors.
Policy Recommendations to Increase Charitable Giving and the Number of Donors
Independent Sector, a national partner of CMF, has released a new report which provides an analysis on the potential impact of the 2017 tax reform on the charitable giving landscape, along with five specific policy options to potentially increase charitable dollars and the number of American household donors.
The Impact on Talent in the Sector from New Excise Tax
At a time when funders and nonprofits may need expertise and unique insights to navigate the complex issues of our sector, a new 21 percent excise tax may affect their ability to retain and recruit high caliber talent to make such high stakes decisions.
Efforts to Increase MI’s Earned Income Tax Credit
A broad coalition of organizations, including CMF, the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) and Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) have expressed support for increasing Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
When it was first introduced the tax credit was at 20 percent; it was reduced to 6 percent in 2010.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation selected for National Coalition for Inclusive Communities
Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is one of five community foundations nationwide recently selected for the Coalition for Inclusive Communities (CIC), a project of the Boston-based organization Community Foundations Leading Change (CFLeads).
CIC will work to advance equity in the workplace and build community cohesion. KZCF and other participating foundations will develop local employer networks to identify and promote practices that improve workplace equity.
McGregor Fund Announces $1.2 Million in Grants for Racial Equity
The McGregor Fund announced its next round of grantmaking totaling $1.2 million to 13 Detroit-area nonprofits whose work focuses on racial equity.
The Uncertain Future of Struggling MI School Districts
A Southwest Michigan community is rallying around its high school in hopes of keeping the doors open amidst serious financial strain.
An Update on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Work in MI
We’re getting an update from a new report highlighting the work of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) effort in four Michigan communities: Battle Creek, Flint, Lansing and Kalamazoo.
TRHT is a comprehensive, national and community-based process developed by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism.
How MI Ranks in Child Well-Being Nationally
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its 30th edition of the KIDS COUNT Databook which shows how Michigan stacks up to the rest of the country in key indicators for child well-being.
CMF members in the Michigan Opioid Partnership and the state of Michigan announce new efforts to support evidence-based treatment programs
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Opioid Partnership announced a unique strategy that combines public and private funds to support innovative and evidence-based treatment programs for people with opioid use disorder. Called a “no wrong door approach,” the strategy removes the barriers to entry for those needing treatment for opioid addiction and helps them get on a path to successful recovery.
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