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New National Study on Donor Advised Fund Activities Slated for 2023 Release
A new national study, inspired by CMF’s research on donor advised funds (DAFs) hosted by Michigan community foundations, seeks to understand how DAFs are used across the country.
Celebrating 100 Years and Listening to Community, with Humility and a Shared Vision
Together with its partners, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) is working toward a renewed West Michigan with a deeper, more sustainable commitment to racial, social and economic justice. Diana Sieger, President of GRCF, shares how they are engaging with community partners in new ways.
A Case for Unity, Not Uniformity
In a blog by Natalie Fotias, Vice President of Communications at The Skillman Foundation, she discusses the importance of diversity in social change coalitions—supporting people to represent an issue and a collective vision through a range of different identities and perspectives.
Innovative Housing Development and Transit Hub Addresses Workforce Housing Needs
The first and one of the largest rural transit-oriented development projects in the Midwest recently broke ground and will address critical workforce housing needs in Traverse City.
CDC Celebrates MI Partnership in Advancing Vaccine Equity
The work of the Hispanic Center of West Michigan and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is being spotlighted nationally as a model for effective partnerships in advancing vaccine equity.
State Announces First-Ever Future Educator Fellowships and Stipends
The state announced the launch of the MI Future Educator Fellowships, which offers aspiring teachers a scholarship to eliminate or lower the cost of tuition while they train to be educators and the MI Future Educator Stipend, which provides compensation for full-time student teachers.
Youth Philanthropy Task Force Launches New Resources to Authentically Engage Youth
Learning to Give, an endowed program of CMF, worked in close partnership with several CMF members, youth and nonprofit leaders across the state through the Youth Philanthropy Task Force. We’re sharing the guides and resources created through the task force’s work and how you can utilize them to effectively and authentically engage youth in your work.
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund Receives National Recognition
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund children’s savings account initiative has drawn the attention of educators and leaders from out of state.
Complete Your Degree Program Launches in Oceana County
The Oceana County Community Foundation has established a new program to help local adults achieve their degrees.
Return to Earn Internship Program: Reflections & Accomplishments
The Four County Community Foundation’s Return to Earn Internship Program launched earlier this year and provided internships at local small businesses and municipalities for college-age students in their hometown and surrounding rural communities with the goal of enticing students to return to the region for work.
Final Awardees Named for Racial Equity 2030 Challenge
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced the five long-term awardees for its Racial Equity 2030 Challenge.
Reinstating the MI Charitable Tax Credit Would Bolster Endowment Funds to Support Our Nonprofit Partners
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is sharing more on the value of endowed funds to support its nonprofit partners and communities.
2022 Ballot Measures We’re Tracking
There are two measures we’re tracking that have been certified for the ballot in Michigan on November 8. The measures could impact term limits for state legislators and add several election and voting-related policies to the Michigan Constitution.
New Report Highlights Opportunities to Address Structural Racism
The Bridgespan Group, in partnership with the Racial Equity Institute, has released a new report that unpacks the work needed to dismantle structural racism and offers philanthropy recommendations on advancing this work in the communities they serve.
Remembering Eugene Driker
We are honoring Eugene Driker, a lifelong Detroiter and prominent attorney who served as a life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation since its founding.
Image of Eugene Driker courtesy of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Supporting Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Residents across Florida are cleaning up after what’s being called one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the United States. We’re sharing the latest resources and funds for philanthropy to support ongoing recovery efforts.
Wege Foundation Announces New CEO
The Wege Foundation, a CMF member, has announced its new president and CEO, James Logan.
Supporting Housing Needs in Detroit and Beyond
The McGregor Fund has released its biennial report, highlighting the learnings of the past two years in their work to end homelessness and chronic unemployment in Detroit.
Funding Narrative Change
The first-ever report focused exclusively on the funding of narrative change, supported by CMF members, shares the findings of a field scan of narrative change work in racial justice and health equity philanthropy.
Remembering Margaret Thompson
We are honoring the life of Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, MD, a long-time trustee of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation and secretary of The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation.
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