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New Federal Spending Package Reflects Michigan Philanthropy Priorities
Ahead of the new year, President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.7 trillion yearlong federal government spending package. The law includes several provisions Michigan philanthropy has supported around charitable donations and child care, including a modified Legacy IRA Act.
Remembering Steve Upton
We are honoring the life of Steve Upton, a CMF member and philanthropist in Southwest Michigan who led the Whirlpool Foundation and the Frederick S. Upton Foundation. Friends, family and community members gathered last week to remember his many contributions to his community. He passed away at the age of 98.
Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: 2023 Blueprint
In her 14th annual industry forecast, philanthropy expert and scholar Lucy Bernholz highlights the current landscape and challenges of the year, and big ideas and predictions for the coming year in Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2023.
Philanthropy Supporting Ukraine: The Latest Resources and Updates
Philanthropy continues to explore how it can best support the ongoing needs of those impacted by the war.
New Report Provides In-Depth Look at Latest Research on Arab American Giving
Arab Americans carry a long history of giving in Michigan. According to the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), CMF member and the only Arab American community foundation in the country, previously, no extensive research has been conducted on giving in the Arab American community.
Michigan Parents’ Council Releases Final Report
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan Parents’ Council, established to better include parents in the education budget process, has released its final report.
William Davidson Foundation Honors Late Founder with Grants Focused on Sports and Youth Fitness
The William Davidson Foundation, a CMF member, announced two grants totaling over $1 million to two Detroit-based organizations in honor of its late founder, William “Bill” Davidson, on what would’ve been his 100th birthday. The grants are focused on sports, youth fitness and competition in Detroit.
Corporate Giving Trends Reveal Increase in Social Justice and Racial Equity Investments
New research from the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) shows a 90% increase in corporate community investments designated to Social Justice and Racial Equity compared to last year.
New Report Highlights Racial Leadership Gap Among Michigan’s Nonprofits
Michigan Nonprofit Association in partnership with Data Driven Detroit and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, with support from CMF member Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, has released the results of a collaborative, first-of-its-kind report that highlights the nonprofit racial leadership gap across Michigan.
Crisis Response Continues in Otsego County
Nearly seven months after a devastating tornado touched down in Gaylord, the Otsego Community Foundation has continued to support its community in navigating recovery efforts while supporting its nonprofit partners and addressing other essential needs within the community.
Exploring How We Use Civic Language
How aligned are we in our language choices in relation to our civic lives? Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) – a national partner in our sector – has released the second phase of its Civic Language Project, a synthesis of its most compelling insights on the words Americans use to describe, debate and examine their civic values, ideals and practices. We’re sharing key findings from their new report.
Advocating for MI Families & Our Nonprofit Partners: A Policy Update
As we continue to advocate for Michigan families and our nonprofit partners, we're sharing the latest updates on efforts to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, improve 2030 Census data, incentivize giving through the Universal Charitable Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act as well as looking towards new opportunities to partner with policymakers on policy issues that are priorities for our CMF community.
YAC Advisor Guide
This guide is designed to support Youth Advisory Council (YAC) advisors in leading a youth philanthropy council. It can also be a resource for anyone engaged in the youth philanthropy atmosphere as a tool for sparking ideas and additional learning.
John Erb Named 2022 Michigan Executive of the Year
John Erb, chair of the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation and CMF’s Green and Blue Network co-chair, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business’ Michigan Executive of the Year Award.
Ballmer Group Invests $400 Million Into Black Investment Managers
The Ballmer Group, a CMF member, has announced a $400 million investment with four organizations focused on Black investment managers and Black businesses.
Investing in Diverse Fund Managers
A new report highlights the Kresge Foundation’s Investment Office’s progress in its efforts toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive asset management industry.
New National Study on Donor Advised Fund Activities Slated for 2023 Release
A new national study, inspired by CMF’s research on donor advised funds (DAFs) hosted by Michigan community foundations, seeks to understand how DAFs are used across the country.
Celebrating 100 Years and Listening to Community, with Humility and a Shared Vision
Together with its partners, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) is working toward a renewed West Michigan with a deeper, more sustainable commitment to racial, social and economic justice. Diana Sieger, President of GRCF, shares how they are engaging with community partners in new ways.
A Case for Unity, Not Uniformity
In a blog by Natalie Fotias, Vice President of Communications at The Skillman Foundation, she discusses the importance of diversity in social change coalitions—supporting people to represent an issue and a collective vision through a range of different identities and perspectives.
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