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State Accepting Public Comment on Federal Program Spending
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is currently accepting public comments on the state’s plan for spending Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding from the federal government.
Welcoming a New CMF Member: The Song Foundation
We’re talking with Khalilah Burt Gaston, the first executive director of the Song Foundation, about the journey from personal giving to organizational philanthropy and what’s next for the foundation.
The Gerber Foundation Hires New Director
The Gerber Foundation is delighted to announce the hiring of Sara Hohnstein as the next Gerber Foundation Director. Sara steps into the position pioneered by Cathy Obits, who is retiring at the end of 2022.
Race in the Workplace: The Frontline Experience
Nearly 70% of the current U.S. workforce is concentrated in frontline jobs, according to a report released by McKinsey & Company in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Walmart and PolicyLink.
New Treasury Guidance Aims to Increase Supply of Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Treasury recently released new guidance that provides additional flexibility for state, local and tribal governments to use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to increase the supply of affordable housing.
Michigan Justice Fund: Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
The Michigan Justice Fund, a partnership comprised of several CMF members to support efforts related to criminal justice reform, released is sharing the progress it has made throughout 2021 to support the economic mobility and success of people with criminal records, reduce reliance on confinement and legal rulings and build a movement for communities to shape justice policies and funding.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Partners with NBCUniversal News in Support of Racial Healing
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation and NBCUniversal News Group are partnering to promote the dialogue around racial equity issues and help to advance racial healing.
New Kids Count in Michigan Data Underscores Need to Make COVID-Era Policies Permanent
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) has released its 2022 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles which analyze data and identify state and county trends in four categories: economic security, education, health and safety, family and community.
Disability Inclusion Resource Guide
This guide from the Kresge Foundation offers various resources for staff, board members, current and potential grantees, and other community partners to expand our knowledge of the disability justice movement.
Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month
August is Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), a global celebration to elevate Black donors and giving and funding equity. Join one of our partner conversations this month to learn about the Soul of Philanthropy, a special exhibition highlighting the stories of generosity in Black philanthropy.
Hearing Explores the Impact of the 2020 Census
Michigan’s efforts to ensure a fair and accurate count in Census 2020 took center stage in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing last week. We’re highlighting what was shared at the hearing about the coordinated campaign led by our Michigan nonprofits and supported by CMF members and the impact of Census 2020.
New Talent Attraction Initiative in St. Clair County
The Community Foundation for St. Clair County launched a new talent attraction initiative to grow the county’s population while also supporting smaller, local businesses by providing $5,000 financial incentives to recruit individual employees.
Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Closing the Gap Between Intention and Impact
Collected through FOMR data, surveys, and interviews with members, this report centers on the relevance of racial equity to Exponent Philanthropy members’ mission, as well as their board and staff demographics.
Tech Roundtable
Join us for a virtual gathering to discuss technology and software, share what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your fellow peers across the state. This will be an open space for discussion so please bring your questions, concerns and highlights from your own work to share with the group.
Philanthropy's Role in Shaping Public Funding for Equitable Outcomes
Join CMF and the Statewide Equity Fund Working Group for a fireside chat with Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, to discuss insights gained from her work as a policy advocate, activist and social justice leader, learn more about PolicyLink's partnership with the Urban Institute in measuring equity impacts in federal policy and philanthropy's role in shaping the equitable outcome of public dollars.
Philanthropy's Role in Shaping Public Funding for Equitable Outcomes
With the influx of federal resources and state surplus, there is a tremendous opportunity for Michigan philanthropy to strengthen partnerships with government and community members to shape the allocation of public dollars.
Protecting Civil Society Cybersecurity
The Ford Foundation is partnering with Apple on an initiative supporting civil society efforts to expose and prevent the use of mercenary spyware targeting activists and journalists worldwide.
Lake Huron Forever Initiative Advancing Water Quality Protection
The Lake Huron Forever Initiative, supported by several CMF members and community foundations and organizations in Canada, aims to advance water quality protection and healthy, sustainable communities on both sides of Lake Huron.
New Report: Toward a Fair and Just Response to Gun Violence
For over 25 years, the Joyce Foundation, a CMF member, has supported research and education and focused on evidence-informed policies and strategies to reduce gun violence and help make communities safer.
Cultivating Authentic Community Engagement and Equitably Shaping Federal Dollars
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation is working with the city of Grand Rapids in supporting a Participatory budgeting process that engages residents in allocating $2 million of American Rescue Plan resources.
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