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Impact Investing Blog
Impact Investing Blog by Jennifer Oertel, CMF Impact Investing Expert in Residence
The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022
This legislation establishes a formal relationship for new ongoing collaboration between the U.S. government and the nonprofit sector.
Connecting Communities to State and Federal Funding Opportunities
A new program led by CMF members provides a platform and resources for municipalities to connect with streams of existing state and federal funding to support their water infrastructure needs.
Collaborating to Provide Microloans for Local Entrepreneurs
Two CMF members are collaborating to support local entrepreneurs in St. Clair County.
Battle Creek Community Foundation Receives State Grant to Establish Children’s Savings Account Pilot Program
The Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF) will receive a $500,000 grant from the state to establish a Children’s Savings Account (CSA) pilot program.
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Addressing Workforce Housing Needs
Communities across the state are working to address a shortage of workforce housing.
Meeting Challenges of an Uncertain Time
CMF Community Voices features a series of conversations and insights from leaders across our community of philanthropy. This curated collection of blogs and Q&As lifts up inspiring voices from changemakers who lead efforts in the areas of Equity, People, Practice and Policy, with equity at the center.
Governor Unveils the MI Healthy Climate Plan
As part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s commitment to a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, last week Whitmer announced the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
The Kresge Foundation Among First to Sign the Climate Funders Justice Pledge
The Kresge Foundation was among one of the first national climate funders to sign the Climate Funders Justice Pledge.
Exploring Policies that Address Poverty and its Impact on Child Development
New research from Harvard University suggests that policies that aim to reduce poverty may lead to larger brains in children, underscoring the need for a strong social safety net.
Remembering Edward “Ted” J. Frey
We are honoring the life and legacy of Edward “Ted” J. Frey, Jr., a devoted and longstanding leader in philanthropy. The Frey Foundation shared a message from Holly Johnson, president, sharing the news that Ted passed away at the age of 77 and honoring his many contributions to Michigan and philanthropy.
Hudson-Webber Foundation Announces Over $2 Million in Grants to Support Reducing and Preventing Violence
Hudson-Webber Foundation announced over $2 million in grants, empowering organizations whose missions align with the foundation’s focus on advancing equity and opportunity for all Detroiters.
The Pokagon Fund Helps to Bring New York Times Bestselling Author to Local Schools
New York Times bestselling author and Michigan native Angeline Boulley visited local schools in New Buffalo with the support of CMF member the Pokagon Fund.
Deepening Partnerships with Federal Policymakers
Members of our CMF community engaged with policymakers last week during the virtual Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) 2022, presented by United Philanthropy Forum and in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector.
ALICE in Focus: Children
Nearly 1 million children in Michigan lived in a household income below the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) threshold in 2019.
The Capital Region Community Foundation Announces New President and CEO
The Capital Region Community Foundation has announced Laurie Strauss Baumer as its new president and CEO as of June 1.
The Kresge Foundation Supports Student-Centered Civic Engagement
The Kresge Foundation’s education program recently announced several grants totaling $1,025,000 to student-centered civic engagement initiatives.
Member Equity Journeys
Explore stories featuring shared learnings from your peers’ equity journeys.
Reemergence: Learning to Navigate the Pandemic and Supporting Public Health
As the nature of the pandemic continues to evolve over time with new variants, seasonal outbreaks and changes in social activities impacting COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, questions around how we should approach our lives and work moving forward and what our system looks like and what it needs to look like to continue to adapt to the pandemic.
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