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New Fund to Help Restore Arctic Grayling Created at Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
The return of the Arctic Grayling to northern Michigan waters is the aim of a new Arctic Grayling Reintroduction Fund managed by the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, created at the request of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Division.
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.
Best Practices for Private Foundations: Using the Form 990-PF as a Guide
This manual, from Morgan Stanley, highlights some of the things private foundations must do, must not do, and may do. It describes how trustees can use Form 990-PF to examine the inner workings of a private foundation.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leadership Learning Lab Continues to Empower Nonprofit Leaders
A major nonprofit capacity building initiative is moving into its third year in Northern Michigan.
Board Term Limits
Boards serve an essential governance role within foundations. Each board varies in terms of its policies and procedures depending on the structure required to achieve its strategic goals and organizational mission.
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.
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).
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.
Statewide Task Force Shares Recommendations for a More Equitable Justice System
The Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, a bipartisan cooperative focused on reforming the state’s justice and jailing systems, released a set of recommendations to the public last week.
Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation supports Motown Museum expansion campaign with $1 million grant
The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation has provided a $1 million grant to support the expansion campaign of the Motown Museum.
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