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Several CMF Members and CMF’s CEO to be Honored at the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards, including several CMF members and CMF’s CEO, who will be honored later this month at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Congratulations to all honorees!
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Foundation Leaders Cohort
CEO and Trustee Resources - ADD MORE PLS
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CEO and Trustee Resources - ADD MORE PLS
An Update on Medicaid Coverage in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it has renewed Medicaid or Healthy Michigan plan coverage for 168,088 Michiganders whose eligibility was up for redetermination in October. We’re sharing an update on what Michigan philanthropy should know in support of the communities they serve and what’s next for Michiganders renewing their Medicaid coverage.
Open RFPs and RFQs
A CMF/DNR partnership aimed at expanding access to healthy indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and advancing transformative change for many of Michigan’s historically under-resourced and underrepresented communities.
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A CMF/DNR partnership aimed at expanding access to healthy indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and advancing transformative change for many of Michigan’s historically under-resourced and underrepresented communities.
Addressing Incarceration Cycles through Innovative Mental Health Programming
The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation has been engaged in supporting efforts to address the challenges faced by non-violent offenders with behavioral health issues through an innovative cross-sector jail diversion program. The goal of the program is to create better accountability about mental health care for those with behavioral health issues who appear before the probate court.
Advancing Public-Private Partnerships: 20 Years of the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
Karen Aldridge-Eason, the first foundation liaison, reflects on the power of collaboration and the last two decades of brokering innovative funding partnerships between the state and philanthropy.
Our 2023 Policy and Advocacy Efforts at a Glance
As CMF continues to champion the policy leadership of members of our community of philanthropy, our team is sharing highlights of our 2023 policy and advocacy efforts to advance equitable and transformative change in our state and beyond.
Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Michigan
In 2020, drug overdose deaths were higher than any previous year in Michigan. According to preliminary data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Michigan overdose deaths increased by 16%in 2020 with an all-time high of 2,743 deaths.
Renovation Project Supports Business Development and Talent Attraction
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $2.9 million in brownfield grants and loans to several projects for redevelopment of contaminated properties in Mid- and Southeast Michigan.
National Project Focused on Vaccine Equity Coming to Flint
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF), in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and the Michigan Public Health Institute, is engaging in a new collaborative effort to promote COVID-19 vaccine knowledge and increase vaccination rates in Flint.
Embedding Equity in Scholarship Programs
Many in our CMF community support pathways to higher education, especially through scholarship programs. These programs can vary by foundation type, donor intent, community need and more. As we look ahead to a new school year, how can philanthropy ensure equity is embedded in the design and implementation of scholarship programs?
New Proposals from State Aim to Invest in Communities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a package of 22 proposed investments designed to support Michigan’s workers, small businesses and communities.
Leadership in Rural Philanthropy and Beyond
After a decade of dedicated service to Newaygo County and the surrounding region, Carla Roberts, president and CEO of Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) is retiring in October.
Detroit Students Discuss Needs for Upcoming School Year
As school districts across Michigan continue to grapple with how to safely welcome students back to classrooms this fall, a group of Detroit students ─ directly connected to our community of philanthropy ─shared their feelings on the 2021-2022 school year and how educators, leaders and philanthropy can help.
Neel Hajra Named Incoming CEO of Michigan Health Endowment Fund
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced last week that Neel Hajra, president and CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) and CMF trustee, will lead the foundation as its next chief executive officer.
Grant Opportunities
There are several grant opportunities available for CMF community foundation members through CMF’s Community Foundation Endowment Fund.
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