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MI Launches Justice for All Taskforce
The Michigan Supreme Court recently announced the launch of a new taskforce aimed at increasing access to our civil justice system for all Michigan residents.
Ahead of Giving Tuesday, Michigan Nonprofits Share Challenges and Opportunities
As the year draws to a close, nonprofits across the country are taking stock of their ability to continue serving communities in 2021 and beyond.
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Delta Dental supports Detroit riverfront transformation with new playground
Delta Dental of Michigan, a CMF corporate member, is donating $5 million toward construction of a five-acre playground along Detroit's west riverfront in the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park, where construction is scheduled to begin next year.
The Delta Dental Play Garden "is going to be a game-changer for the families in Detroit and for folks who live in this region," Mark Wallace, president and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy said.
Investing in Equity in the Nonprofit Workforce
Fund the People, a national campaign to maximize investment in the nonprofit workforce, recently launched Talent Justice, a new initiative focused on helping funders and nonprofits invest in advancing equity in our workforce. The Talent Justice Toolkit features resources outlining specific strategies to support this work.
The Role of Health Technology in Michigan
In a new report, The Role of Health Technology in Michigan, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund is providing insights and lessons learned from their work funding 46 technology projects from 2015 to 2019.
Place-Based Impact Investing Ecosystems
CMF’s place-based impact investing collaboration work with members has put Michigan in the national spotlight in a series of a new briefs produced by the Urban Institute and Mission Investors Exchange (MIE).
Place-based impact investing is defined in the briefs as “the local deployment of impact capital, or investments made with the intent to yield a financial return as well as a social or environmental return.”
Professional development opportunity for emerging leaders and seasoned practitioners in philanthropy
CMF’s Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 cohort of mentors and mentees.
The CMF Mentoring Program is an opportunity for those who have recently entered the field to grow in their work in partnership with an established professional, though mentors often say they find the experience equally rewarding.
MI Corporate Philanthropy: Addressing Ongoing and Emerging Challenges in the Pandemic
New data is providing a snapshot of how corporate foundations and giving programs are leveraging grantmaking.
State’s Age-Friendly Action Plan Supports Michigan’s Older Residents
To help Michigan’s older residents live well and safely in their communities, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently approved and submitted Michigan’s Age-Friendly Action plan to AARP.
New Hub Empowers Communities to Access Federal Infrastructure Dollars
A new hub supported by several CMF members launched this month and will provide direct support to local leaders in navigating nearly 400 available federal funding opportunities.
New Education Budget Makes Highest Per-Student Investment in State’s History
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bipartisan education budget that will make the highest state per-student investment in Michigan history, invest half a billion dollars in school infrastructure, fund teacher recruitment, bolster school safety, expand mental health resources and more.
Honoring Chris Stallworth: Mott Foundation Creates Fund in His Name
In honor of Chris Stallworth, who passed away in 2021, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to create the Christopher Stallworth Fund.
CMF Members React to Recent U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
Several CMF members recently shared statements on some of the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. We’re providing a curated list of the latest from the field and how CMF members remain committed to supporting the communities they serve.
The Joyce Foundation Provides Grant to Support Civic Engagement in MI
The Joyce Foundation, a CMF member based in Chicago, recently announced a grant to support redistricting efforts in Michigan.
Michigan Youth Voting Guide
The Michigan Youth Voters Guide, created by the Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project (MCFYP), outlines valuable resources and information for first-time and young voters.
Protecting Civil Society Cybersecurity
The Ford Foundation is partnering with Apple on an initiative supporting civil society efforts to expose and prevent the use of mercenary spyware targeting activists and journalists worldwide.
Lake Huron Forever Initiative Advancing Water Quality Protection
The Lake Huron Forever Initiative, supported by several CMF members and community foundations and organizations in Canada, aims to advance water quality protection and healthy, sustainable communities on both sides of Lake Huron.
New Report: Toward a Fair and Just Response to Gun Violence
For over 25 years, the Joyce Foundation, a CMF member, has supported research and education and focused on evidence-informed policies and strategies to reduce gun violence and help make communities safer.
National Day of Racial Healing
Communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for essential and timely conversations on racial healing, equity and justice.
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