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Kalamazoo Community Foundation Welcomes New President & CEO
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Welcomes New President & CEO
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Bay County
The Bay Area Community Foundation has committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within Bay County both internally and externally with its nonprofit partners.
The Skillman Foundation Announces Inaugural Vice President of Learning & Impact and Vice President of Communications
The Skillman Foundation has elevated the roles of learning and communications, acknowledging the importance and impact of these functions in advancing systems and social change strategies. The foundation promoted Natalie Fotias, previously director of communications, to Vice President of Communications. The foundation also welcomed Laila Bell, who will serve as its Inaugural Vice President of Learning & Impact. CMF is excited to welcome Laila to our community of philanthropy!
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Welcomes New CEO
The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation has named Alysha Pasquali as its new Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. We look forward to welcoming Alysha to our Michigan community of philanthropy!
COVID-19 Racial Disparities Taskforce’s Final Report Outlines Statewide Success, Progress and Recommendations
The first-of-its-kind Michigan Coronavirus Racial Disparities Taskforce has released its final report, outlining significant statewide progress as a result of its work and recommendations for collaborative policy, programming and systemic change to protect communities of color from the spread of COVID-19 and create lasting structural change.
Supporting Ukraine
It has been over a year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, creating humanitarian and economic crises that have impacted millions.
Legislation Under Consideration Aimed to Increase Donor Base and Charitable Giving
A proven effective tool to incentivize giving is once again being considered by the Michigan Legislature. If reinstated, the Michigan Charitable Tax Credit would provide pathways to giving for families of all income levels in the state. Plus, many CMF members were on Capitol Hill as new federal legislation was unveiled to support charitable giving.
CMF Members Share Stories of MI Philanthropy on Capitol Hill
Members of our CMF community returned to D.C. last week for the first in-person Foundations on the Hill since 2020. CMF members met with federal policymakers to educate them on issues that foster economic prosperity and strengthen our Michigan communities and lift up opportunities for philanthropy and government to work in partnership.
For Love of Country: A Path for the Federal Government to Advance Racial Equity
The nation’s first comprehensive racial equity blueprint for federal agencies, For Love of Country: A Path for the Federal Government to Advance Racial Equity provides resources, tools, and a plan for federal agency leaders to implement President Biden’s historic executive order on adva
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Youth-Led Grants Support Mental Health and Anti-Violence
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) announced several youth-led grants in support of ongoing mental health and anti-violence efforts throughout the region it serves. The grants come from a $100,000 pool of money initiated and overseen by CFSEM’s Youth Advisory Committee after the shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021.
Chip Hansen Announces Retirement After 13 Years of Service at Charlevoix County Community Foundation
After serving the Charlevoix County Community Foundation as president for the past 13 years, Chip Hansen has announced he will retire at the end of April.
The Basics of the Grantmaking Process and Due Diligence
This resource is intended to fill a gap in available source material to provide a useful overview for grantmakers of all sizes and types. It outlines the general steps of the grantmaking process while highlighting areas where due diligence components can be incorporated.
Resources for Residents Following a Tragedy
There is no “right way” to deal with a tragedy. Here are some resources to cope with these emotions, compiled by Dana Nessel and MDHHS, following the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University.
Foundation Operations and Management Report 2023
This resource – the only one of its kind for foundations operating with few or no staff – offers key industry benchmarks, along with data on the evolution of lean foundations.
Our Storied History is Rooted in Innovative Partnerships & Sharing the Impact of MI Philanthropy: A Conversation with Dottie Johnson
We sat down with Dottie Johnson, president-emeritus of CMF, during CMF’s 2022 Annual Conference – the kickoff to our 50th Anniversary celebration – to discuss our storied history and how this work has set our CMF community on a stronger path for the future.
Supporting the Spartan Community
We’re sharing timely resources and updates from our CMF community and the state as we seek to continue supporting our Lansing neighbors and colleagues following the tragic shooting on Michigan State University’s campus. We will continue to update this list of resources and responses as more emerge from the field.
Common Grant Application and Final Report Template
A common grant application is intended to be utilized by multiple foundations, minimizing the burden on nonprofit partners to complete numerous, divergent applications looking to obtain grants from multiple funders.
Frequently Asked Questions About Donor Advised Funds
This resource is intended to explore frequently asked questions involving donor advised funds. Please note that DAFs are a continued topic of regulatory debate, and federal and/or state rules that affect the operation of DAFs are subject to change.
CMF Members Partner to Support Northwest MI Community Development
The Rehmann Foundation, a CMF member, is supporting CMF member the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s collaborative cross-sector Community Development Coalition of Northwest Michigan.
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