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Charitable Giving Incentives Empower Working Families and Strengthen Nonprofits
Op-ed from the Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association and Food Bank Council of Michigan.
Supporting Native Communities through Relationship Building
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has supported Native American-serving organizations over the last few decades but has recently worked to intentionally build better relationships with local Native nations.
Michigan’s Path to A Prosperous Future: Final Paper Highlights Public Sector Challenges and Opportunities
New research reveals challenges and opportunities for Michigan’s public sector to address problems related to making the state a destination for people and businesses.
Anatomy of an Impact Investment in Seven Core Steps
If you’re engaging in ESG investments (investments in environment, social and governance issues) and investments in larger impact funds, your investment advisor is most likely sourcing these investments for you. However, if you choose to engage in more direct investments, this blog will help demystify the transaction process by breaking down the seven key steps involved in that process.
Delta Dental Foundation Addresses Transportation Barriers to Oral Health Care
Delta Dental Foundation is addressing transportation barriers for individuals to access dental care through a new self-driving shuttle pilot program. It is focused on supporting Detroiters who are age 65 and older or who have a disability.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund Partner to Support Launch of School Lunch Initiative
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund are partnering to commit $1.5 million for a new farm-to-lunch program.
What Boards and Executives Need to Know: Reasonable Compensation
This resource outlines recommended and required elements of this process, the details of a compensation package, special considerations in considering raises and bonuses, and much more.
Addressing Power Dynamics in Philanthropy Through Hub ONE
Hub ONE, a nonprofit partner-led collaboration initiative based in Kalamazoo, was launched in 2018 with support from CMF member the Stryker-Johnston Foundation.
Capital Region Community Foundation Highlights Racial Equity Journey in Impact Report
Capital Region Community Foundation began its racial equity journey in June 2020 with the support of its Racial Equity Advisory Committee. The community foundation is sharing more on its journey and learnings from its committee.
Exploring Access to Quality Health Care
CMF's Health Affinity Group, the Safety Net Work Group and the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison invite you to join your peers as we unpack issues related to the social safety net, health and health care access—priority among the group is the “unwinding” of Medicaid, i.e., the ending of expanded access to benefits during the pandemic. Michiganders will either lose access or will need to re-enroll. During this virtual briefing, you’ll hear from national, state and community leaders as they offer updates to the process, overview barriers to access, share how Michigan compares to other states and brainstorm the role that philanthropy can play to ensure access to quality health care. We’ll also take time to discuss health priority areas among funders. Join us!
Adult Allies Empower Youth As Leaders of Today and for the Future
In this installment of CMF Community Voices – a special edition as part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebration – Megan Gydesen, Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project Committee Member, shares more of her reflections as a former Manistee County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council member and her learnings from this year's Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference
Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: New Report Highlights Challenges for Protecting and Rebuilding Michigan’s Environment and Infrastructure
New research reveals Michigan’s challenges and opportunities involved with our state’s environment, infrastructure and navigating climate change. The new report, supported by several CMF members, presents a data-informed vision of Michigan’s future based on current trends and trajectories across our state’s demographics, economy, workforce, infrastructure, environment and public services.
CMF Member and Partner Organizations Join Racial Healing Certification Program Supported by W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service Racial Healing Certification Program, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, has announced participants of its Cohort II. The new cohort includes a CMF member and several partner organizations.
Supporting Innovative Child Care Programs in Marquette
Childcare SPARK, supported by the Community Foundation of Marquette County, is a first-of-its-kind program that helps entrepreneurs launch and operate home-based childcare businesses throughout Marquette County.
Celebrating 10 Years of Project Play
Project Play was launched 10 years ago by the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program as the nation's first cross-sector, collective impact effort to build healthy communities through sports. In 2017, Project Play: Southeast Michigan was launched by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, in partnership with the Aspen Institute. We’re sharing highlights from 10 years of Project Play.
2023 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book Highlights Benefits of Pandemic-Era Investments in Children
The Michigan League for Public Policy has released its 2023 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book: Evidence into Action, supported by several CMF members, which analyzes the most recently available and trend data to evaluate the well-being of children and provides recommendations for policymakers.
From Nonprofit Partner to Program Officer: The Pursuit of More Equitable Practices
In this installment of CMF Community Voices – a special edition as part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebration – Ashley Johnson-Varner, Ph.D., Program Officer at The Kresge Foundation and a 2023 Emerging Leader in CMF’s Leadership Development & Mentoring Program, shares more on her journey from founding executive director of Detroit College Access Network to her current role as a grantmaker at Kresge.
Supporting Black, Indigenous and People of Color Nonprofit Leader Wellness
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation are again partnering with the Consumers Energy Foundation to support Black, Indigenous and People of Color nonprofit leaders’ wellness, promote diverse cultural experiences, create inclusive spaces for youth and more.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces New Awards for Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund announced nine grants totaling $300,000 to support nonprofits improving the quality of life for children throughout Southeast Michigan.
A Time for Philanthropy to Strengthen Our Commitment to Centering Equity
A message from CMF Board Chair and President & CEO of the Hudson-Webber Foundation Melanca Clark and CMF President & CEO Kyle Caldwell
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