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Research from CMF Member Reveals New Self-Employment Data in the U.S.
A new study from CMF member the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research reveals millions more Americans may be self-employed than previously estimated.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Welcomes New President & CEO
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Welcomes New President & CEO
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Bay County
The Bay Area Community Foundation has committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within Bay County both internally and externally with its nonprofit partners.
Nonprofit Advocacy: A Michigan Primer, 2013
The Michigan nonprofit sector has a rich tradition of creating change in local communities. Despite the historical successes of influencing public policy at all governmental levels, many nonprofits are hesitant to engage in advocacy. This primer, now in its third edition and produced
Grantmaking With Purpose - Sample Grant Materials
This resource is intended to provide sample documents for the initial stages of the grantmaking process.
CMF Members Partner with the State to Launch $10 Million Microbusiness Loan Program
Several CMF members have partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to launch a new $10 million microbusiness loan program for women and entrepreneurs of color in Michigan.
Managing Incoming Federal Dollars to Support Entrepreneurship and Youth Career Development in Pontiac
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative, hosted by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is one of five CMF members engaging in CMF’s Statewide Equity Fund (SEF) Strategic Support Pilot. Supported by the SEF, the Pontiac Funders Collaborative is supporting Pontiac organizations' collaboration and bolstering their capacity to influence, manage and deploy American Rescue Plan Act funding toward equitable outcomes that support entrepreneurship and youth in Pontiac.
Nonprofit Challenges: What Foundations Can Do
Nonprofit organizations face a long list of challenges that start with fundraising and can include everything from meeting increasing demands for services to utilizing technology most effectively. Who do they turn to for assistance as they grapple with these issues?
For Love of Country: A Path for the Federal Government to Advance Racial Equity
The nation’s first comprehensive racial equity blueprint for federal agencies, For Love of Country: A Path for the Federal Government to Advance Racial Equity provides resources, tools, and a plan for federal agency leaders to implement President Biden’s historic executive order on adva
Foundation Operations and Management Report 2023
This resource – the only one of its kind for foundations operating with few or no staff – offers key industry benchmarks, along with data on the evolution of lean foundations.
Championing Policy, Empowering Youth & Innovative Partnerships: A Conversation with Rob Collier
CMF's immediate past president and CEO Rob Collier shares his reflections on the storied history of our CMF community and some of the work he has been most passionate about, from public policy to empowering youth leaders.
Fair Food Network Moves to Detroit
The Fair Food Network, a national nonprofit and investor with a mission to grow community health and wealth through food, supported by several CMF members, will move its headquarters to Detroit this month.
Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area Announces New President/CEO
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has announced Patrick Cisler as its new president/CEO. We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to our CMF community of philanthropy!
Protecting and Enhancing Lake Huron through Community Projects
The Lake Huron Forever Initiative, supported by several CMF members, has announced awards to four community projects in Michigan aimed at protecting and enhancing the water quality of Lake Huron.
Supporting Arab Americans in Michigan: Advocating for Equitable Data and Representation
There are currently more than 5 million Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Americans in the U.S., and Michigan is home to the largest, oldest and most diverse Arab American community in the country. We’re highlighting how the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the U.S., is advocating for equitable collection of federal data for MENA communities and how philanthropy can get involved.
Pathways to Success for Michigan’s Opportunity Youth
With support from The C.S.
Remembering Jim Acheson
We’re honoring the life and legacy of Jim Acheson, a dedicated and longtime champion in philanthropy.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
The Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison, the first office of its kind, is celebrating 20 years of partnerships and strategic collaborations between the executive branch of state government and philanthropy.
Permissible Activity During an Election Cycle
Nonprofits can and should play an active role during elections, particularly by educating and activating voters.
Welcoming New Leaders to Our Sector
We invite you to join in welcoming two new leaders to our sector and to our Michigan community of philanthropy!
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