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Educators Share Recommendations to Address Our State’s Teacher Shortage
A new report is sharing insights from educators on potential solutions to address Michigan’s teacher shortage.
Committee Approves Michigan’s Proposed PFAS Rules
Draft rules limiting PFAS in Michigan drinking water were approved by the state’s Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) late last week.
Walters Family Foundation focuses on priorities to conserve the environment, advance economic vitality
The Walters Family Foundation is sharing highlights of its recent work, including several multi-year initiatives that align with the foundation’s priorities to conserve the natural environment, advance economic vitality and empower people to reach their full potential through innovative learning initiatives.
Coronavirus Highlights Need for Disaster Preparedness
There are no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported in Michigan at this time but there are contingency plans in place from the governor’s office and state agencies to help keep communities safe and mitigate any potential impact on state operations, education, health care and the workforce.
CMF Members Head to Capitol Hill
This week more than 30 CMF members from all sizes and types of foundations are traveling to Washington, D.C. to engage in meetings with our Michigan lawmakers to build relationships, share the work that they do and highlight issues of importance to philanthropy.
Census 2020: 23 Days and Counting
We are just 23 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.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation Efforts
Funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) is aimed at increasing the number of women and people of color utilizing outdoor recreation spaces in Grand Rapids.
COVID-19: 5 Things Funders Can Do to Support Grant Partners
We are highlighting a sample of approaches and best practices that are emerging from our members around the state to provide insights on how foundations are supporting their nonprofit partners during this unprecedented crisis.
Office of Foundation Liaison Policy Spotlight: Michigan Food Distribution
After the state of Michigan closed K-12 schools and limited service industry operations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, there have been significant shifts in the ways both schools and food banks are distributing food.
Expertise from the Field: Legal Considerations
Robin Ferriby, a CMF member and senior counsel at Clark Hill, PLC, explains the implications of payments made to individuals by employers and philanthropic organizations following the declaration of COVID-19 as a national emergency.
Remembering Marlowe Stoudamire
Marlowe Stoudamire, a 43-year-old speaker, business strategist and entrepreneur, is among the growing number of Michiganders who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
Census 2020: COVID-19 Presents New Challenges
Field operations for Census 2020 are now paused for an additional two weeks, until April 15. The U.S. Census Bureau announced over the weekend that it is continuing the temporary suspension of all field operations to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Strain on Small Businesses: How MI Philanthropy is Responding
On March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued her Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives executive order, requiring all businesses and organizations deemed non-essential to sustain or support life to close.
Canton Community Foundation Supports Seniors Experiencing Isolation
The Canton Community Foundation (CCF) has made changes to its Providing Others Renewed Confidence and Hope (PORCH) program to further support seniors in the community during COVID-19.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Partners with Hispanic Center of Western Michigan to Ensure All Community Members Receive Information and Resources
As individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations feel the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) has partnered with the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan to support multilingual translation and interpretation services.
Connecting Government and Philanthropy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her administration have taken sweeping actions to minimize the spread of COVID-19 while Michigan philanthropy has mobilized quickly as a stabilizing force.
Message to Our Community of Philanthropy
We have been examining what equity means to our community of Michigan philanthropy. I could not have envisioned how prescient it would be for our sector—for our communities—during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Parents’ Council Releases Final Report
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan Parents’ Council, established to better include parents in the education budget process, has released its final report.
Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: 2023 Blueprint
In her 14th annual industry forecast, philanthropy expert and scholar Lucy Bernholz highlights the current landscape and challenges of the year, and big ideas and predictions for the coming year in Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2023.
Philanthropy Supporting Ukraine: The Latest Resources and Updates
Philanthropy continues to explore how it can best support the ongoing needs of those impacted by the war.
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