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MI Poverty Rates Improving
A data tool from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan shows poverty rates may be dropping statewide and within all four regions of Michigan.
Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive last week aimed at securing equal pay for equal work for state employees.
New Collaboration Zeroes in on Opioid Epidemic
Several CMF members have formed an official partnership to leverage their efforts to address our state’s opioid epidemic.
Rotary Charities of Traverse City and Frey Foundation Join New Partnership to Address Housing Shortage
Frey Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City have formed a new partnership to address the workforce housing shortage in Northwest Michigan.
What’s Ahead in Lansing?
It’s a new year and Michigan has a new governor. Last Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in to office and has announced key appointments to her cabinet.
Flint’s Fresh Produce RX Program Informs National Model
Work underway in Flint to improve access to healthy food for children will now be replicated on a national scale to improve health outcomes across the country.
Hudson-Webber Foundation announces grants focused on community and economic development, built environment and policy and research
Hudson-Webber Foundation recently announced that it has committed more than $3.1 million in grants for research, community development and expansion of the Detroit Riverfront.
Philanthropy Perspectives
We Need to Help New Leaders Fully Understand Our Sector—Our Community
Two high profile examples of intense lawmaker scrutiny and recently proposed legislation demonstrate what could be at stake for our sector and our community of philanthropy at the national level.
Considering Collaboration: Guidance for Community Foundations Assessing Partnerships
This tool is intended as a starting point. Use it with your board members and leadership staff to inform internal conversations about pursuing potential partnerships.
Legislative Update
During a late-night session of the Michigan House of Representatives on Wednesday, two bills designed to restore the community foundation, food banks and homeless shelter charitable tax credits passed with strong bipartisan support.
What’s ahead in Michigan philanthropy in 2019?
Q&A with Kyle Caldwell, president and CEO of CMF
Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2019
In her 10th annual industry forecast, philanthropy expert and scholar Lucy Bernholz highlights challenges, big ideas and predictions for the coming year in Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2019.
Impact Investing at Work in MI
The Saginaw Covenant Academy is now in its second month of operation thanks to an impact investment by the Saginaw Community Foundation.
Learning Services Calendar: Plan your 2019 networking and learning opportunities with us!
Are you looking for ways to connect, collaborate and learn with your colleagues in the CMF community of philanthropists?
Tribute to the Life of President George H.W. Bush: America’s Volunteer in Chief
On behalf of the Council of Michigan Foundations and as a former trustee of the Points of Light, I was honored to be invited to the state funeral celebrating the life of our 41st President, George H.W. Bush.
Project Play: Southeast Michigan
We’re getting an update on work underway by Project Play: Southeast Michigan, an initiative that launched about a year ago as a three-year effort to build upon recommendations from the State of Play Report, which focused on youth sports participation, access and barriers in the region.
Frey Foundation announces Housing Innovation Award winner
The Frey Foundation has announced the recipient of its first-ever Housing Innovation Award.
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