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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.
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2022: Data to Drive Decisions
As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, while also facing the effects of climate change, what lessons can we take from the philanthropic response to disasters in 2020?
Innovative Housing Development and Transit Hub Addresses Workforce Housing Needs
The first and one of the largest rural transit-oriented development projects in the Midwest recently broke ground and will address critical workforce housing needs in Traverse City.
CDC Celebrates MI Partnership in Advancing Vaccine Equity
The work of the Hispanic Center of West Michigan and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is being spotlighted nationally as a model for effective partnerships in advancing vaccine equity.
State Announces First-Ever Future Educator Fellowships and Stipends
The state announced the launch of the MI Future Educator Fellowships, which offers aspiring teachers a scholarship to eliminate or lower the cost of tuition while they train to be educators and the MI Future Educator Stipend, which provides compensation for full-time student teachers.
Youth Philanthropy Task Force Launches New Resources to Authentically Engage Youth
Learning to Give, an endowed program of CMF, worked in close partnership with several CMF members, youth and nonprofit leaders across the state through the Youth Philanthropy Task Force. We’re sharing the guides and resources created through the task force’s work and how you can utilize them to effectively and authentically engage youth in your work.
Engaging Youth
Imagine the benefits to our communities and work when young people are deeply supported in using their time and creativity to lead and inspire change that advances the common good.
Expert Analysis: Mitigating Extremism Through Philanthropy & Shaping the Census 2030
As midterm elections near, join us for a funder-focused conversation on two timely and critical issues. Together we will explore findings from a national and Michigan-specific public opinion research project supported by The Joyce Foundation in partnership with the Trusted Elections Fund and the Klarman Family Foundation on the public’s view of political violence and ways that Michigan philanthropy can engage to mitigate the threats posed by political extremism. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau has formally invited the public to share input and ideas for an improved 2030 Census.
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund Receives National Recognition
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund children’s savings account initiative has drawn the attention of educators and leaders from out of state.
Complete Your Degree Program Launches in Oceana County
The Oceana County Community Foundation has established a new program to help local adults achieve their degrees.
Return to Earn Internship Program: Reflections & Accomplishments
The Four County Community Foundation’s Return to Earn Internship Program launched earlier this year and provided internships at local small businesses and municipalities for college-age students in their hometown and surrounding rural communities with the goal of enticing students to return to the region for work.
Final Awardees Named for Racial Equity 2030 Challenge
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced the five long-term awardees for its Racial Equity 2030 Challenge.
Government Relations Goals
Building an Equitable Future Together A focused, strategic and timely policy framework for CMF and the Michigan Philanthropy COVID-19 Working Group to advance the interests and priorities of philanthropy during this crisis.
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Reinstating the MI Charitable Tax Credit Would Bolster Endowment Funds to Support Our Nonprofit Partners
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is sharing more on the value of endowed funds to support its nonprofit partners and communities.
2022 Ballot Measures We’re Tracking
There are two measures we’re tracking that have been certified for the ballot in Michigan on November 8. The measures could impact term limits for state legislators and add several election and voting-related policies to the Michigan Constitution.
NCFP Series | Organizational Change: Building a Successful Culture
Organizations are shifting their operations—embracing remote work environments, using virtual communication, and building culture and connection from afar. Many family philanthropies are facing challenges and transitions as the way we work continues to evolve. Join us for a conversation on how to address organizational change, rebuild culture, and integrate practices that best serve the organization as a whole.
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