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Additional Food Heading to MI Food Banks
There’s extra food heading to Michigan food banks this month, a direct result of the tariffs placed on American grown food by China.
Community Journalism on the Rise
Connecting people with information about what’s happening in their community to make informed decisions has become a growing challenge in many parts of the country.
#GivingTuesday Surpasses $1B in Online U.S. Giving
#GivingTuesday announced late last week that it has reached a major milestone. Since its inception in 2012, more than $1 billion has been raised online in the U.S. alone.
Ford Motor Company Fund supports ‘freight farm’
The Ford Motor Company Fund, a CMF corporate member, donated a 40-foot shipping container to be used as a freight farm to grow vegetables for those who are experiencing homelessness.
Impact Investing Guide
This report is a starter resource for this interested in exploring the possibilities of impact investing.
Impact Investing: At a Tipping Point?
This 2018 briefing provides data gathered from a survey of affluent and high-net-worth people who give to charity to understand their interest in, knowledge of and experience with impact investing.
Proposed Changes for Public Charge Rule
CMF’s Public Policy Committee reviewed proposed changes to the public charge rule at their meeting last week, as the federal government is accepting feedback on the potential changes through December 10.
Welcoming New Legislators
In collaboration with your outreach, CMF is in contact with the transition team for Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer to learn how we can be helpful, particularly through the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison.
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy
We’re getting a sector-wide perspective on the result of nearly $30 billion in disaster-related giving from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) newest report Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2018. The 2018 edition reports on events from 2016.
Michigan Municipal League Foundation
The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is gearing up for what they hope will be a highly successful Giving Tuesday event on November 27. Their focus: The 16/50 Project.
Census Bureau Study: Focus Groups Identify Barriers to 2020 Census Participation
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the findings of a new study: 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes and Motivators Study (CBAMS) Survey, which provides insights from focus groups in an effort to shape strategies for increasing participation in the census.
Ending Homelessness in MI
A new report released by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness shows that our state is seeing a decrease in the total number of people who are homeless, for the third consecutive year.
Work Underway to Accelerate Postsecondary Attainment
We’re getting a look at the latest data from the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), as the organization works in partnership with government, business and community leaders, and philanthropy to continue to grow postsecondary attainment in our state.
Battle Creek teachers are utilizing the teacher housing incentives, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
We’re getting a first look at the impact a teacher housing incentive grant is having in Battle Creek.
Opportunity Zones and Funds: More Details Emerging
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued proposed regulations and guidance for the new Opportunity Zone Funds (OF). The public is invited to comment on the proposed regulations before December 28, 2018.
Snapshot of Corporate Giving
We’re getting a look at the latest numbers from corporate philanthropy in 2017. CECP and The Conference Board have released the Giving in Numbers 2018 Report, highlighting corporate giving, volunteer and employee engagement trends from nearly 300 of the world's largest companies.
CMF Welcomes New President and CEO, Kyle Caldwell
CMF is pleased to welcome Kyle Caldwell, our new president and CEO. Caldwell officially began his tenure as president and CEO of CMF on November 1. He brings more than 25 years of government, nonprofit and philanthropic sector experience.
2018 YAC Databook
CMF has released the 2018 YAC Databook, which captures insights and the work underway from YACs at community foundations on grantmaking, issue areas, YAC involvement and more.
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