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Taking Action to Increase the State’s Earned Income Tax Credit
Leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Michigan Future joined legislative leaders last week for a press conference at the Mackinac Policy Conference (MPC) to discuss the increase of the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Unpacking the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference
In Michigan, state revenues continue to exceed previous estimates. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference held a few weeks ago provided an update to the revenue forecast as the Legislature is considering the proposed 2022-23 fiscal budget.
Addressing the Strain on Michigan’s Child Care System
Over the past 11 months, child care providers and families have been faced with more challenges due to COVID-19
Workforce Housing Development Project Moves Forward
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation finalized the purchase of property in the city of Petoskey to move forward with a proposed 60-unit workforce housing development.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Partners with Local Nonprofits to Support Families with Financial Insecurity
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation has partnered with United Way of Washtenaw County (UWWC) to launch a new initiative aimed to support Washtenaw County families with financial insecurity.
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Speaking Up: Philanthropic Advocacy and Legal Lobbying
With Michigan’s August primary election taking place tomorrow and the gubernatorial election just three months away, now is the time to seek out opportunities to speak with candidates and elected officials.
CMF Provides Leadership in Development of New Grantmaker Platform
"Grantmaking programs are complicated to manage. Even the relatively small programs can involve tracking dozens of applications, reviewers, requirements and payments."
New Report Offers Recommendations to Alleviate Poverty in Michigan
The report outlines recommendations to support individuals and families in our state who live in low-income households.
New Report Highlights Opportunities for Foundations to Improve Diversity Efforts
In an effort to better understand the efforts of nonprofit organizations when it comes to diversity and the ways in which their foundation funders are interacting with and/or supporting those efforts, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) sent surveys to 338 leaders of nonprofit organizations with annual expenses between $100,000 and $100 million.
C.S. Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation was recently honored with the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public and Philanthropic Partnerships from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations.
Youth Advisory Committee Deploys Grants to Advance Racial Equity
The grants support several organizations working to create a more inclusive, and equitable community.
Farmers Markets Seeking Permanent Solution for Mobile SNAP Payments
The Novo Dia Group is an Austin-based developer that created the Mobile Market Plus app used by many farmers markets and farm stands in the state of Michigan and across the nation to process Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bridge Card transactions.
Partnerships and New Commitments Further Michigan’s Clean Energy Journey
Michigan is in the midst of a major energy transition, with many entities playing a role in moving our state’s efforts forward.
Primary Election Winners and Where the Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on Key Issues
Voter turnout in Tuesday's primary election broke state records, with an estimated 29 percent of registered voters casting ballots.
The Wege Foundation
The Grand Rapids Symphony recently received a four-year, $1.1 million grant from the Wege Foundation to weave diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives into all of the orchestra's activities, with the goal of engaging a broader audience and sharing live orchestral music with everyone in the community.
Successful Strategies for Engaging the New Generation of Staff in Our Sector
Richard Burns, president and CEO of the NHP Foundation – a national nonprofit that works in affordable and sustainable housing – is defying the odds in attracting and retaining an engaged millennial workforce.
Ruth Mott Foundation Extends Commitment to Focus on North Flint Through 2025
The Ruth Mott Foundation has extended its commitment to focus on north Flint for at least another five years.
Reflecting on the Community Foundation Act, One Year Later
Tomorrow - August 21, 2018 - marks the one-year anniversary of the Michigan Community Foundation Act becoming law.
New “Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund” Releases First Round of Grants
In a recent statement, Minneapolis-based Borealis Philanthropy announced their partnership with the Ford and W.K. Kellogg foundations to launch the Racial Equity in Philanthropy (REP) Fund.
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