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The Power of Community in Our Fight Against Climate Change
In this installment of CMF Community Voices, Katie Ferriby, CMF/Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Philanthropy Fellows, shares her reflections on the impacts of climate change and how collective action offers hope for the future.
Creating Positive Impact Beyond the Bottom Line
In this installment of CMF Community Voices, Taylor Williams, CMF/Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Philanthropy Fellow, shares her reflections on sustainable business models offering hope for the future.
Talent Attraction Program Focuses on Filling Gaps in Local Construction Industry
In Mid-Michigan, there has been an increase in demand for construction workers but there aren’t enough ready applicants to fill those roles. The Midland Area Community Foundation has been working to address this issue by recruiting and incentivizing future construction professionals in the community through its Construction Talent Attraction Program.
Preserving Historic Black Resort Communities in Michigan
Idlewild Historic District and Woodland Park are historic Black resort communities established during the era of segregation that have offered a place of rest and recreation for Black entrepreneurs, religious and political leaders, and entertainers for decades. Fremont Area Community Foundation has partnered with organizations and community leaders to support the development of a strategic plan to preserve and showcase the communities and promote economic development.
Remembering John M. Frey
John M. Frey, a 2nd generation trustee emeritus of the Frey Foundation, passed away on March 28. He was 84 years old.
Prioritizing Transparency and Connections with Nonprofit Partners
The Carls Foundation supports and partners with organizations statewide from Southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula to advance its programming priority areas of children’s healthcare, children’s human services and the preservation of open spaces through land conservancy partnerships.
Proposed Regulations on Donor Advised Funds: A Policy Update
The IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury shared proposed regulations in November that focus mostly on important definitions surrounding donor advised funds (DAFs). We’re sharing key highlights, updates from Treasury around the regulations and what’s next.
Embracing Authenticity in Your Story and Experiences: My “Why” Alongside My Journey in Philanthropy
In this installment of CMF Community Voices, Jonathan Pulley, program manager at Rocket Community Fund and CMF’s 2023 Emerging Leader in Philanthropy honoree, shares key learnings that have emerged through his lived experiences and how it has impacted his work and his advice for finding your “why” to advance change.
Children’s Foundation Announces $10 Million Partnership for Detroit Youth
The Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Bill and Lisa Ford of the Ford Motor Company, has established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign to celebrate the reopening of Michigan Central Station.
Stories on Capitol Hill
Tyler Parlor, CMF and The Skillman Foundation's Communications Fellow, shares more about her experience on Capitol Hill as part of Foundations on the Hill 2024, and the powerful role storytelling has in conversations with policymakers and beyond.
Reflections on ESG Backlash and the Role of Philanthropy
In her latest blog, Jennifer Oertel, CMF’s Impact Investing Expert in Residence, explores the current state of environmental, social and governance ESG investments and the potential impact on our sector through legislation and proposed rules. Oertel outlines what philanthropy needs to know and its role in continuing its work in impact investing.
Supporting Individuals Impacted by Alzheimer's Through Research and the Arts
For over two decades, the Nartel Family Foundation has worked to improve the lives of individuals in Genessee County, including supporting Alzheimer’s programming within the community and research across the country.
CMF Members on Capitol Hill
Members of our CMF community engaged with policymakers last week during Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) 2024, presented by United Philanthropy Forum.
Collaborating to Support Residents & Nonprofit Capacity Building in Rural Communities
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund has joined Otsego Community Foundation in support of the Otsego County United Way’s START (Services, Tools, Assistance, Resources, Talents) Collaborative.
Partnering to Support Students' Success
CMF members Masco Corporation and the Schoolcraft College Foundation have partnered to establish a new fund aimed at supporting students’ success academically while centering their well-being. The fund is addressing challenges and barriers students may face beyond tuition and books and connecting them with resources to achieve their academic goals.
Addressing Housing Challenges through Innovative Projects Across Our State
Housing challenges vary in different communities, from rural to suburban, to our urban cores. Michigan philanthropy has engaged in community-driven housing solutions that reflect the unique needs of the communities they support.
Remembering Leonard W. Smith
Leonard W. Smith, foundation leader and dedicated steward, served as a trustee of the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, The Skillman Foundation and CMF. He passed away on January 21 at the age of 89.
Centering Community Voices to Support the Long-Term Needs of Families in West Michigan
The Steelcase Foundation is leading an initiative that will look at how family goals change over time, what structures need to be put in place to assist in the achievement of those goals, and how policies can best aid and help families grow and flourish. The initiative is centering a cohort of west Michigan Black and Latina mothers who will guide system and policy changes designed to improve the well-being of families.
Mobilizing the Entirety of Your Resources for Impact
In her latest blog, Jennifer Oertel, CMF’s Impact Investing Expert in Residence, outlines resources and tools in addition to impact investing that philanthropy may leverage to create social change in the communities they serve.
National Day of Racial Healing
Today, communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for essential and timely conversations to move forward racial healing, equity, and justice in communities for the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing, hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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