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The Future of Aging Services in MI
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released its 2019 Annual Report on Aging and Adult Services and is asking for public input on a new state plan designed to service the state’s older adult population.
An Inside Look at the Proposed Federal Budget
The White House recently released A Budget for a Better America, the administration’s 2021 federal budget proposal.
DAFs Create Giving Opportunity for Many
Legislation aimed at requiring more disclosure from donor advised funds (DAFs), which has been in the works in California for nearly a year, died in committee at the end of January.
Clean Energy in Action in Northern MI
A new publication highlights clean energy projects in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, demonstrating the leadership role community foundations can play in advancing clean energy in the communities they serve.
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 Mic
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.
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.
Coronavirus Highlights Need for Disaster Preparedness
There are no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported in Michigan at this time but there are contingency plans in place from the governor’s office and state agencies to help keep communities safe and mitigate any potential impact on state operations, education, health care and the workforce.
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.
COVID-19: 5 Things Funders Can Do to Support Grant Partners
We are highlighting a sample of approaches and best practices that are emerging from our members around the state to provide insights on how foundations are supporting their nonprofit partners during this unprecedented crisis.
Office of Foundation Liaison Policy Spotlight: Michigan Food Distribution
After the state of Michigan closed K-12 schools and limited service industry operations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, there have been significant shifts in the ways both schools and food banks are distributing food.
Expertise from the Field: Legal Considerations
Robin Ferriby, a CMF member and senior counsel at Clark Hill, PLC, explains the implications of payments made to individuals by employers and philanthropic organizations following the declaration of COVID-19 as a national emergency.
Remembering Marlowe Stoudamire
Marlowe Stoudamire, a 43-year-old speaker, business strategist and entrepreneur, is among the growing number of Michiganders who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
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