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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.
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
Hudson-Webber Foundation Shares 6-Year Impact Report
In 2017, the Hudson-Webber Foundation launched a new strategic framework to ensure that it would continue to meaningfully contribute to its mission of improving the quality of life of Detroiters.
Several CMF Members Partner to Support Detroit Public Schools
CMF members Ballmer Group, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Kresge Foundation and The Children’s Foundation partner to award $4.5 million to Detroit Public Schools Community District to support the launch of 12 health hubs over the next three to four years.
Deepening Relationships with Our State Policymakers in Lansing
Over the last few months, CMF’s Government Relations and Public Policy Team hosted the first-ever in-person Foundations in Lansing (FIL) series of events to connect CMF members with our policymakers in the Michigan Legislature.
Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: The Latest in the Research Series Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Michigan’s Health
New research reveals Michigan’s population is less healthy than the national average. 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.
Advancing Racial Justice: Innovative Approaches to Internal Shared Learning
The Ruth Mott Foundation is sharing more about its internal shared learning journey and what’s next in its commitment to equity in north Flint.
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Allegan County
The Allegan County Community Foundation has established two new funds that provide education support for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, and promote safe, healthy, affirming environments for LGBTQ+ communities within Allegan County.
Celebrating Our Philanthropy Fellows: A Spotlight on Tyler Parlor
CMF’s fellowship program, sponsored by CMF members, is designed to support emerging leaders with the experience and skills to advance their careers in the sector.
Celebrating Our Philanthropy Fellows: A Spotlight on Sarah Truax
CMF’s fellowship program, which is sponsored by CMF members, is designed to support emerging leaders with the experience and skills to advance their careers in the sector. We’re celebrating the contributions of our philanthropy fellows, exploring the work they led, what they valued most and what’s next in their professional journeys.
Carolyn Bloodworth Announces Retirement After 42 Years with Consumers Energy Foundation
Carolyn Bloodworth, executive director of Corporate Giving at Consumers Energy Foundation, will retire after 42 years.
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