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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.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Ready to "Show Up Authentically, Listen and Learn" in Trust-Building First Steps of New Engagement and Partnerships with Communities of Color
Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) was recently selected to be part of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s (WKKF) new Catalyzing Community Giving (CCG) cohort. This initiative seeks to amplify locally driven philanthropy by and for communities of color and will provide GRCF $350,000 over three years.
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.
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). The grantees, all of whom are focused on improving educational outcomes for Detroit-area students, provide a wide array of in-classroom, after school, summer and weekend programming.
Giving Tuesday 2019
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, a nonprofit cultural and community center in New York. In the seven years since, it has grown to be a global movement, focused primarily on digital messaging and online promotion. This year's event is slated for December 3, 2019.
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.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals – commonly found in fabric treatments, soaps, firefighting foam and other products – that break down very slowly in the environment, are highly soluble and easily transfer through the soil to groundwater.
State: Innovative Programs and Policy Action Needed to Support Aging Population
A new plan details how the state hopes to support Michigan’s aging population through the fiscal year 2023.
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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.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a plan to cut the number of opioid overdose deaths in half within the next five years.
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. The education-focused nonprofit brings AmeriCorps volunteers into schools to build strong “near-peer” relationships with students.
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.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 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. The community foundation will accept charitable donations to the Fund and then grant the funds to the DNR to implement Michigan’s Grayling Reintroduction Initiative, collaboratively developed and supported by over 50 agencies, nonprofits and private businesses.
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.
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