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CMF Members Head to Capitol Hill
This week more than 30 CMF members from all sizes and types of foundations are traveling to Washington, D.C. to engage in meetings with our Michigan lawmakers to build relationships, share the work that they do and highlight issues of importance to philanthropy.
Census 2020: 23 Days and Counting
We are just 23 days away from Census Day. Beginning April 1, everyone who lives in the U.S. and participates in the census will be counted at the place where they reside most of the year.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation Efforts
Funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) is aimed at increasing the number of women and people of color utilizing outdoor recreation spaces in Grand Rapids.
New Accountability Initiatives Announced in .ORG Domain Deal
There are new developments in the sale of the .ORG domain.
As CMF reported, at the end of 2019 the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) reached an agreement with Ethos Capital, a private equity firm, under which Ethos Capital would acquire Public Interest Registry (PIR), the company that owns the .ORG domain.
Educators Share Recommendations to Address Our State’s Teacher Shortage
A new report is sharing insights from educators on potential solutions to address Michigan’s teacher shortage.
According to the report, conducted by Public Policy Associates (PPA) on behalf of the Michigan Education Association (MEA), AFT Michigan and Middle Cities Education Association, the number of teaching certificates issued dropped by 24% from the 2013-2014 school year to the 2017-2018 school year.
Committee Approves Michigan’s Proposed PFAS Rules
Draft rules limiting PFAS in Michigan drinking water were approved by the state’s Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) late last week.
PFAS are a group of emerging and potentially harmful contaminants used in thousands of applications globally including firefighting foam, food packaging and many other consumer products.
Walters Family Foundation focuses on priorities to conserve the environment, advance economic vitality
The Walters Family Foundation is sharing highlights of its recent work, including several multi-year initiatives that align with the foundation’s priorities to conserve the natural environment, advance economic vitality and empower people to reach their full potential through innovative learning initiatives.
New Accountability Initiatives Announced in .ORG Domain Deal
There are new developments in the sale of the .ORG domain.
Educators Share Recommendations to Address Our State’s Teacher Shortage
A new report is sharing insights from educators on potential solutions to address Michigan’s teacher shortage.
Committee Approves Michigan’s Proposed PFAS Rules
Draft rules limiting PFAS in Michigan drinking water were approved by the state’s Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) late last week.
Walters Family Foundation focuses on priorities to conserve the environment, advance economic vitality
The Walters Family Foundation is sharing highlights of its recent work, including several multi-year initiatives that align with the foundation’s priorities to conserve the natural environment, advance economic vitality and empower people to reach their full potential through innovative learning initiatives.
Clean Energy Storybook
This publication offers an introduction to their demonstration projects and provides a glimpse of their early results. Moreover, their stories demonstrate the breadth of opportunities community foundations have to play a leadership role in the shift to clean energy in our state.
Advocacy: What You Can Do and Why It's Important
During this webinar we will share examples of how CMF members have used their voice, discuss how to effectively engage with policymakers and walk you through where the line is drawn between advocacy and lobbying.
TRHT Kalamazoo Collaborates on City Ordinance to Address Structural Racism in Housing
The Kalamazoo City Commission is expected to meet tonight, February 24, to discuss a proposed ordinance that is aimed at addressing structural racism and inequality in housing.
CMF Members Collaborate to Build Capacity for Nonprofits
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (the Health Fund) and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) have partnered with Washtenaw Coordinated Funders and Catchafire to launch One Michigan, an online plat
Progress in Postsecondary Attainment in MI
A new report from the Lumina Foundation shows Michigan’s postsecondary attainment has grown slightly from 45% to 45.5% in one year.
McGregor Fund Announces Grants for Skill Building and Employment
The McGregor Fund recently announced five grants totaling $790,000 to Detroit-based organizations that provide job training, employment and other services to young adults and job seekers.
These grants are part of the McGregor Fund’s focus on skill building and employment, which supports opportunities for adults and teens living in poverty to increase and broaden their job opportunities. To date, the fund has awarded more than $4 million in grants in this area.
TRHT Kalamazoo Collaborates on City Ordinance to Address Structural Racism in Housing
The Kalamazoo City Commission is expected to meet tonight, February 24, to discuss a proposed ordinance that is aimed at addressing structural racism and inequality in housing.
CMF Members Collaborate to Build Capacity for Nonprofits
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (the Health Fund) and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) have partnered with Washtenaw Coordinated Funders and Catchafire to launch One Michigan, an online plat
Progress in Postsecondary Attainment in MI
A new report from the Lumina Foundation shows Michigan’s postsecondary attainment has grown slightly from 45% to 45.5% in one year.
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