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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!
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.
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.
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.
Member Spotlight
The Food First Michigan podcast sponsored in part by the Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM) recently featured Carolyn Bloodworth, executive director of corporate giving at Consumers Energy Foundation, a CMF member.
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.
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.
Community Foundation Celebrates 30th Anniversary Year Successes
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation wrapped up 2022 with a number of successes, including the launch of new initiatives to support the five-county region.
Diana Sieger Announces Retirement Following 35 Years of Service at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
After more than 35 years of dedicated service, Diana Sieger, President of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation will retire this year.
Five Years of Truth, Racial Healing & Justice: Lifting Community Stories
As the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Michigan sites completed their fifth and final grant year, we’re taking an inside look at the processes and implementations of each Michigan TRHT site, lessons learned, how they supported communities and built relationships, and how this work will continue.
Celebrating Black History Month
It’s Black History Month, a time to reflect on the many contributions of Black Americans. As we look to celebrate Black History Month in February and year-round, we’re highlighting ways to honor Black History.
The Soul of Philanthropy
The Soul of Philanthropy: Reframed and Exhibited, a national, comprehensive, multi-media exhibit honoring and celebrating stories of generosity in Black philanthropy, is in Michigan to connect and inform communities throughout the state.
Equitably Shaping Incoming Federal Dollars: Engaging Community and Addressing Childcare Needs in Marquette County
The Community Foundation of Marquette County (CFMC) is one of five CMF members engaging in CMF’s Statewide Equity Fund (SEF) Strategic Support Pilot. Supported by the SEF and through cross-sector collaboration, CFMC engaged community to address childcare needs and develop a childcare business lab.
Supporting and Authentically Engaging Indigenous Communities: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgements Toward Action
The Chippewa County Community Foundation is sharing how it has continued to work to support and deepen authentic relationships with Indigenous communities.
Five Years of Truth, Racial Healing & Justice: Deepening Community Engagement and Partnerships
As the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Michigan sites completed the fifth and final grant year, we’re getting an inside look at the ongoing work underway at each site. This week we’re featuring Flint TRHT, hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
National Day of Racial Healing
On Tuesday, January 17, communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for essential and timely conversations on racial healing, equity and justice for the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing.
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