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Detroit Students Discuss Needs for Upcoming School Year
As school districts across Michigan continue to grapple with how to safely welcome students back to classrooms this fall, a group of Detroit students ─ directly connected to our community of philanthropy ─shared their feelings on the 2021-2022 school year and how educators, leaders and philanthropy can help.
Neel Hajra Named Incoming CEO of Michigan Health Endowment Fund
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced last week that Neel Hajra, president and CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) and CMF trustee, will lead the foundation as its next chief executive officer.
National Project Focused on Vaccine Equity Coming to Flint
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF), in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and the Michigan Public Health Institute, is engaging in a new collaborative effort to promote COVID-19 vaccine knowledge and increase vaccination rates in Flint.
Embedding Equity in Scholarship Programs
Many in our CMF community support pathways to higher education, especially through scholarship programs. These programs can vary by foundation type, donor intent, community need and more. As we look ahead to a new school year, how can philanthropy ensure equity is embedded in the design and implementation of scholarship programs?
Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Michigan
In 2020, drug overdose deaths were higher than any previous year in Michigan. According to preliminary data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Michigan overdose deaths increased by 16%in 2020 with an all-time high of 2,743 deaths.
Renovation Project Supports Business Development and Talent Attraction
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $2.9 million in brownfield grants and loans to several projects for redevelopment of contaminated properties in Mid- and Southeast Michigan.
Census Data Released: Public Voice Needed as Redistricting Begins
Census Data Released: Public Voice Needed as Redistricting Begins
Public Trust of the Nonprofit Sector
Independent Sector (IS), a national philanthropy serving organization of which CMF is a member, recently released their second annual report, Trust in Civil Society, which explores the general public's trust in American no
Navigating Incoming Federal Funding Through Partnerships
There are billions of dollars of emergency funding headed to our state to support communities affected by the pandemic.
Increasing Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs in St. Clair County
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is working to support food entrepreneurs and business owners in Port Huron through the purchase of a local restaurant.
A Connection to the Community: Donor Advised Funds at Berrien Community Foundation
We’re digging deeper into the roles of DAFs at community foundations, sharing examples of DAFs in action around the state to learn more about their role in communities.
Shelly Hendrick Kasprzycki Named President and CEO of Fremont Area Community Foundation
Fremont Area Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Shelly Hendrick Kasprzycki as the organization’s new president and CEO
The State of Nonprofits Through the Pandemic
Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits, a recent report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), outlines how nonprofits fared amid the pandemic and where they are now.
Learning to Give: A Philanthropy Education Resource
Learning to Give (LTG), an endowed program of CMF, provides online tools and guidance to educators, youth leaders and families to educate, equip and empower youth as philanthropists.
Donor Advised Funds and Collaboration Within Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County and the Mackinac Island Community Foundation (MICF) partnered to create a new fund with the support of donor advised fund (DAF) holders.
New Grocery Store to Expand Access to Healthy Food Options in Flint
With the support of several CMF members and the Michigan Strategic Fund, a new co-op urban grocery store will soon open in the north side of Flint to expand access to affordable healthy food options for area residents.
The Office of Foundation Liaison: Serving as Conduit Between Philanthropy and the State
Michigan’s Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL)operates in a nonpartisan position in the Governor’s administrative offices
Food Support Increases Reach During Pandemic
The Fair Food Network has released the 2020 impact reports on its Fair Food Fund and Double Up Food Bucks programs
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