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Championing Policy, Empowering Youth & Innovative Partnerships: A Conversation with Rob Collier
CMF's immediate past president and CEO Rob Collier shares his reflections on the storied history of our CMF community and some of the work he has been most passionate about, from public policy to empowering youth leaders.
CMF Members Partner with the State to Launch $10 Million Microbusiness Loan Program
Several CMF members have partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to launch a new $10 million microbusiness loan program for women and entrepreneurs of color in Michigan.
Managing Incoming Federal Dollars to Support Entrepreneurship and Youth Career Development in Pontiac
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative, hosted by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is one of five CMF members engaging in CMF’s Statewide Equity Fund (SEF) Strategic Support Pilot. Supported by the SEF, the Pontiac Funders Collaborative is supporting Pontiac organizations' collaboration and bolstering their capacity to influence, manage and deploy American Rescue Plan Act funding toward equitable outcomes that support entrepreneurship and youth in Pontiac.
Research from CMF Member Reveals New Self-Employment Data in the U.S.
A new study from CMF member the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research reveals millions more Americans may be self-employed than previously estimated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Establishes Alzheimer’s Clinical Research Fellowship
The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation awarded $3.275 million to Alzheimer’s Association to establish the Fred A. Erb Clinical Research Fellowship to accelerate efforts to improve the prevention, management, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Learning to Give: Connecting Classrooms to Community
Each year, Learning to Give, through the support of CMF member the McGregor Fund, works with a Detroit-based Teacher in Residence to develop resources, make connections with Wayne County educators and nonprofits and guide the direction of philanthropic education.
Transforming Towards Trust-Based Philanthropy: Understanding the Role of the Program Officer
As foundations across philanthropy and within our CMF community lean into trust-based philanthropy practices to transform engagement with nonprofits as partners, the Ford Foundation is sharing its reflections on how it can be successfully applied to the work of program officers.
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