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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.
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.
Expert Analysis: Mitigating Extremism Through Philanthropy & Shaping the Census 2030
As midterm elections near, join us for a funder-focused conversation on two timely and critical issues. Together we will explore findings from a national and Michigan-specific public opinion research project supported by The Joyce Foundation in partnership with the Trusted Elections Fund and the Klarman Family Foundation on the public’s view of political violence and ways that Michigan philanthropy can engage to mitigate the threats posed by political extremism. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau has formally invited the public to share input and ideas for an improved 2030 Census.
Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Closing the Gap Between Intention and Impact
Collected through FOMR data, surveys, and interviews with members, this report centers on the relevance of racial equity to Exponent Philanthropy members’ mission, as well as their board and staff demographics.
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.
Sturgis Area Community Foundation leverages mission-related investments to provide access to housing and catalyze economic development
CMF is kicking off 2018 by featuring innovative work underway by members serving rural communities in our new rural philanthropy video series. The CMF Rural Philanthropy Affinity Group led the development of this series, so members can learn from their peers about the creative and innovative solutions happening in Michigan’s rural places to improve the lives of its residents. Each month CMF will share a new story from a foundation working in a range of areas.
State Agency Asking for Feedback on Next Steps for Renewable Energy in MI
As we are seeing more renewable energy projects and commitments around the state, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is asking for feedback on a new cost-based model for customers who want to develop their own on-site renewable energy.
Overcoming Food Deserts: Encouraging More Grocery Stores to Locate in Downtown Areas
Our state now has new legislation in place aimed at providing access to food, incentivizing grocery stores to locate in urban areas, encouraging investments, creating new jobs and transforming property that otherwise wouldn’t be revitalized.
New Map Provides Snapshot of Poverty in MI Communities
We’re getting a comprehensive look at how pervasive poverty is within our state and communities through a new database from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan.
The new poverty map provides a range of insights regarding those living below the poverty level to those who are working but still can’t afford the basics (they’re considered asset limited, income constrained, employed, or ALICE).
Overcoming Food Deserts: Encouraging More Grocery Stores to Locate in Downtown Areas
Our state now has new legislation in place aimed at providing access to food, incentivizing grocery stores to locate in urban areas, encouraging investments, creating new jobs and transforming property that otherwise wouldn’t be revitalized.
New Map Provides Snapshot of Poverty in MI Communities
We’re getting a comprehensive look at how pervasive poverty is within our state and communities through a new database from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan.
The new poverty map provides a range of insights regarding those living below the poverty level to those who are working but still can’t afford the basics (they’re considered asset limited, income constrained, employed, or ALICE).
2017 Giving Trends
While we wait to see what impact tax reform could have on charitable giving in 2018, we’re getting an inside look at how 2017 fared in charitable giving.
Key Environmental Issue to Appear on November Ballot
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF), a restricted fund that supports land conservation and outdoor recreation, is the focus of a ballot proposal on November 3.
MI House Passes Charitable Tax Credit Legislation
The Michigan House has passed two bills aimed at restoring charitable tax credits for contributions made to endowed funds at Michigan community foundations and for contributions to food banks and homeless shelters.
Mott Foundation Partners with National Leaders to Close STEM Gender Gap
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has partnered with the Intel Foundation, the Gordon and Better Moore Foundation and the STEM Next Opportunity Fund to create Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative dedicated to increasing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for girls.
An Inside Look at the Work of the Michigan Opioid Partnership
A new report from the Michigan Opioid Partnership (MOP) highlights Michigan’s opioid epidemic and the variety of statewide, cross-sector efforts that are underway to curb the crisis.
Equity, COVID-19 and the Social Safety Net
In the coming months, there are potential cliffs ahead in our already-frayed social safety net that could affect supports available for our most vulnerable communities’ basic needs such as food, water, housing and cash assistance. Since the pandemic began billions of federal and state relief dollars have been distributed through existing social safety net programs to support Michiganders.
Equity at the Center
“What does equity mean to Michigan philanthropy?” Nearly a year ago, I invited us all to ask and answer this question. I deliberately did not indicate how I would answer the question, nor did I offer a definition for the word “equity.” My hope was to provide an opportunity for all to explore this question with open minds, giving hearts and enduring courage, to give you a forum and our support. We believed that your answers, your struggles, would let CMF know how we should best lead our community of philanthropy.
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