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A Message to CMF’s Community of Philanthropy From President and CEO Kyle Caldwell
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker recently spoke to the board of the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan about the Ford Foundation’s work in the region, including their support of Michigan’s Nonprofit Complete Count Campaign for Census 2020 and their investment in The Henry Ford.
Themes Emerging in Philanthropic Predictions for 2020
It’s the time of year when we reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the new year ahead. Many leaders and organizations are coming out with their predictions for 2020. As we track them, we’ve uncovered a few key themes that are sure to impact our sector in the coming year.
1. Technology Integration
Thought leaders making predictions for 2020 almost universally mention the role of technology in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our work.
Nonprofits React to the Purchase of the .ORG Domain
In a November 13 press release, the Internet Society announced it had reached an agreement with Ethos Capital, under which Ethos Capital would acquire Public Interest Registry (PIR), the company that owns the .ORG domain. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.
Nonprofits have raised concerns about the sale and the possible future implications for their organizations.
The Gerber Foundation Reflects on Mission-Aligned Grantmaking in 2019
Gerber isn’t just a household name in baby food; it’s also a leader in supporting children in West Michigan.
Founded in 1952 as the Gerber Baby Foods Fund, The Gerber Foundation was a collaborative effort between Dan Gerber Sr., who spearheaded his namesake company’s focus on infant nutrition, and the Gerber Products Company. The goal was to help children develop, learn and grow with more than just food products.
Member Spotlight: Wilson Foundation to make $10 million grant to Detroit's neighborhood revitalization fund
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation is making a $10 million grant to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund to improve commercial corridors and parks across 10 neighborhoods.
Year-end Legislation Repeals Transportation Benefits Tax and Streamlines Private Foundation Excise Tax
As December came to a close, an important piece of legislation was passed by Congress and signed by the President that has significant implications on our sector.
On December 20, 2019, H.R. 1865, the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020” became law. This legislation includes the repeal of Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC) 512(a)(7), the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on qualified transportation benefits, and simplification of the private foundations excise tax.
The Power of Discomfort
Kyle Caldwell, president and CEO of CMF, shares a message about the power of discomfort.
Healthy Michigan Work Requirements Go into Effect
Our state's Medicaid expansion, known as the Healthy Michigan Plan, has substantially improved access to primary care and preventive services for enrollees according to two recent studies of the plan by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
Launch Michigan Announces First Set of Statewide Educational Recommendations
Launch Michigan, a collaborative of education, philanthropic, business and other leaders across the state, recently announced its first series of recommendations to improve educational outcomes for Michigan students.
At a press conference at Novi Woods Elementary, Launch Michigan’s leadership shared their phase one recommendations to the public and urged the state legislature to adopt measures focused on equitable school funding and improving literacy across the state.
Member Spotlight: Unprecedented Cooperation Creates New Platte River Park
Thanks to a cooperative effort involving several CMF members and other partners, 52-acres of land with 1,550 feet of frontage on the Platte River in northern Michigan was acquired for public use, part of a multi-year initiative by Homestead Township in Benzie County. It was made possible by a partnership coordinated by the Honor Area Restoration Project (HARP), a nonprofit formed in 2010 to convene interests around revitalizing the greater Honor Area.
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.
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.
The Countdown to Census 2020
We’re 79 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.
A complete count is critical for our state, as Michigan stands to lose $1,800 for every person who isn’t counted, not just once, but every year for the next decade.
Leadership Learning Lab Continues to Empower Nonprofit Leaders
A major nonprofit capacity building initiative is moving into its third year in Northern Michigan.
Mental Health Initiatives Seek to Expand Options for Youth
While the need for mental health care rises in Michigan, philanthropy is taking steps to help increase access to care.
Margaret Dunning Foundation Supports New Exhibits at Sloan Museum in Flint
The Margaret Dunning Foundation, a CMF member, has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Sloan Museum of Discovery to support new exhibits when the facility reopens in late 2021.
Sloan is in the process of a massive renovation and expansion, and museum officials have said that patrons should expect every aspect of its 25-year-old static history exhibits to be rebuilt.
New Data Shows a Reduction in Racial Disparities in COVID Cases and Deaths in Michigan
New data shows that racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths and cases are lower than they were at earlier stages of the pandemic.
National Day of Racial Healing
On Tuesday, communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for events and programming for the fourth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH).
The annual day of recognition is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s (WKKF) Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) effort, a national, community-based process of transformative, sustainable change, addressing the historic and contemporary effects of racism.
Sharing Your Voice in Shaping the Future for Public Education in Michigan
Now is your chance to weigh in on the state’s strategic education plan. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is asking for public feedback via an online survey to help review and update Michigan’s Top 10 in 10 plan.
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