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New Resources Highlight the Need for a Fair and Accurate Count in the 2020 Census
The Michigan Nonprofits Count Campaign has provided new tools and digital content on the importance of the 2020 census and ways that local organizations can help educate, engage and empower their communities around census issues.
Professional Development Spotlight: Call for Mentors and Mentees for CMF Mentoring Program
CMF is currently accepting applications for the next cohort of mentors and mentees to participate in the CMF Mentoring Program. Mentor and mentee applications are being welcomed through July 31.
Survey Explores College-Going Culture of MI Adults
In partnership with the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University and their State of the State Survey (SOSS) series, the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has released new data focused on our college-going culture.
5 Healthy Towns Foundation recognized by Michigan lawmakers for work to create healthier communities
The Michigan Senate recently recognized the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) for its significant contributions to create healthier communities.
The State of the Nonprofit Sector
The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) recently released the results of its State of the Nonprofit Sector survey. NFF, a social sector lender and consultant, has surveyed nonprofit leaders across the country on the financial, programmatic and organizational health of their organizations for the last eight years.
MI Collaborative Fund Leads to $188M in MI Investments
We’re getting a first look at an impact report from the Michigan Collaborative - a fund that’s available to CMF members to provide opportunities for investment in Michigan in affordable housing, targeted small business lending and civic infrastructure as mission-related investments in their endowment portfolios.
Cook Family Foundation announces $1.1 million commitment to Owosso Public Schools
The Cook Family Foundation recently announced it has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the Owosso Public Schools for the completion of its auditorium in the new high school and middle school building.
New Video Highlights Success of Public-Private Partnerships in Transforming Public Spaces
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has featured Detroit’s riverfront in a new video released as part of their series featuring flips of “brownfield” areas - “vacant or abandoned properties with known or suspected environmental contamination.”
Community Foundation of Marquette County’s unique community leadership role in partnership with mining company sets standard of excellence worldwide
Our rural philanthropy video series continues this month as we highlight the Community Foundation of Marquette County in the latest video, Unconventional Partnerships for Rural Prosperity.
New Guide Provides Steps to Building Stronger Communities
Currently almost 15 percent of the population is over the age of 65 and within the next decade that number will double and continue to grow until seniors outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history.
Exploring Trauma-Informed Philanthropy
Understanding the effects of trauma on children and adults and providing long-term support can address social inequities and lead to systemic change, that’s according to a new report: Trauma-Informed Philanthropy 2.
PNC Bank funds year-round early childhood programming at The Henry Ford
PNC Bank, a CMF corporate member, will offer year-round early childhood programming at The Henry Ford museum in Detroit.
The Impact of MI Arts and Culture Organizations
This week leaders from the arts and culture community will be in Lansing for Michigan Arts Advocacy Day. Creative Many Michigan, a statewide nonprofit supporting the creative sector which is supported by several CMF members, organized the day for arts advocates to meet with our lawmakers on the importance of supporting arts, culture and arts education in Michigan.
Foundation Transparency in an Era of Open 990 Forms
For foundations operating on a calendar year, your 2017 Form 990s and Form 990-PFs are due next month, on May 15.
The Pokagon Fund makes commitment to support trail from Michigan to Chicago
The Pokagon Fund, a CMF member, has committed $300,000 towards the development of a proposed trail that would connect Michigan to Chicago.
CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead
Blackbaud has released a new e-book, “CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead" which examines how corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved, the demands of today and the trajectory of CSR work in the future.
Welcoming All
Our state’s network of inclusive communities and partners is growing. Wayne County commissioners recently passed a resolution for the county to officially become a Welcoming County for immigrants.
College Attainment: How’s MI Doing?
We’re getting an inside look at college attainment and post-secondary training completion data from the Lumina Foundation’s new interactive tool, A Stronger Nation: Learning Beyond High School Builds American Talent.
What’s Proposed for Our Federal Budget
The White House has released its proposed 2019 budget: Efficient, Effective, Accountable: An American Budget.
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation supports launch of food waste reduction program
Content excerpted and adapted from a Petoskey News article. Read the article and listen to the full podcast here.
Emmet County's Department of Public Works and recycling program in Harbor Springs launched a new effort to encourage county residents to reduce the amount of food waste they send to the landfill.
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