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Honoring Philanthropy’s Leaders
The 47th Annual Conference included recognition of honorees who have earned this year’s philanthropy awards.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Self-Dealing for Family Foundation Boards
Federal law regarding conflicts of interest and self-dealing at foundations can be complex and confusing.
Member Spotlight: Blue Cross Commits $5 Million in Detroit's East Warren/Cadieux Area
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is committing $5 million to support the revitalization of the East Warren/Cadieux area on Detroit's east side as part of Mayor Mike Duggan's initiative to leverage private investments into community improvements.
Proposed Changes to SNAP Could Negatively Impact Families in MI
The USDA is proposing a new rule that would affect the way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are calculated.
New Report Details Homelessness in Michigan
Michigan is making progress among some groups experiencing homelessness despite an overall increase in the homeless population, according to a recent report released by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness.
CMF and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Welcome Three Fellows
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWJRF) welcomed three new fellows this month in partnership with CMF to further support young talent in the philanthropic sector: Jesse Friedman, Olivia Vaden and Margaret Zimmer.
Member Spotlight: HCCF Hosts 13th Annual Hillsdale County College Fair
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation’s 13th annual Hillsdale County College Fair took place October 14, 2019, at the Margot V. Biermann Athletic Center on the campus of Hillsdale College.
Michigan Will No Longer Prosecute Juvenile Offenders as Adults
Governor Whitmer signed legislation on October 31 that would raise the age offenders could be tried as adults, going from 17 to 18 years old. Known as the Raise the Age bills, the bipartisan legislation features sponsored bills from both the House and the Senate.
Helping Districts Empower Counselors and Create Postsecondary Pathways for Michigan Students
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), in collaboration with The Kresge Foundation and the National Postsecondary Strategy Institute, recently launched the Michigan Postsecondary Strategy Institute (MPSI).
Results of Second National Benchmark Survey of Family Foundations Released
The National Center for Family Philanthropy recently released Trends 2020 which details the results of the second national benchmark survey of family foundations.
Census 2020 Everyone Counts. Everyone Wins!
Census Day is 134 days away and with major federal support at stake for our state (an estimated $1,800 per person per year for ten years) – along with the distribution of political representation at the national, state and local levels – efforts to ensure a complete count of all Michigan residents are in full swing.
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2019
Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) recently released their sixth annual report on the state of disaster philanthropy, compiling data from 2017.
Benchmarking Foundation Administrative Expenses: Update on How Operating Characteristics Affect Spending
Questions about how much foundations spend on staff, overhead, and other administrative expenses - and how much is appropriate to spend - are a perennial focus of policy debates on foundation practices. This report explores how variations in foundations' characteristics, activities, and giving l
FCA Foundation Invests $1.6 Million To Advance Educational Opportunities For Detroit-Area Students
On November 14, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, announced the recipients of its 2019 educational grants (totaling $1,650,000).
Giving Tuesday 2019
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, a nonprofit cultural and community center in New York.
Next for PFAS in MI: Public Hearings Scheduled and Public Comment Open
CMF is continuing to track the latest news on steps being taken to address PFAS contamination in our state.
Philanthropy’s Cross-Sector Partnerships to Address Michigan’s Opioid Crisis
Despite recent data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) showing a decline in opioid-related overdose deaths from 2017 to 2018, last year there were still nearly 2,599 overall overdose deaths in 2018, 2,036 of which were opioid-related.
Collaborative Funding Expands Support for Youth in Detroit’s Cody Rouge Neighborhood
The Cody Rouge Initiative (CRI), a public-private collaboration to support a resident-led vision to ensure Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood is a place where children and families thrive, is providing $1.4 million in funding over two years to City Year Detroit.
Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Improving early childhood development within the first eight years of a child's life.
New Report Offers Insights on Diversity in the Philanthropic Sector
A new report by Change Philanthropy, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) and Funders for LGBTQ Issues highlights the diversity of philanthropic staff and trustees.
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