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Theory of Change for Funders
Growing numbers of charities are using the theory of change as a strategy and evaluation tool. This popularity is partly a symptom of funders asking charities to provide a theory of change in their application or evaluation.
Census 2020: The Work Ahead
Following multiple court cases and extensive national advocacy work – with significant leadership from philanthropy and philanthropy serving organizations - the census forms are being printed without the citizenship question.
New Management and Governance Tool for Investments
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) has released a new resource for the field, Mission Aligned Framework for Investing, which explores ways to evaluate mission-related investments (MRIs).
Housing Costs Out of Reach?
New data shows a Michigan resident earning minimum wage would need to work 58 hours per week to afford a 1-bedroom apartment, highlighting the cost burden of housing.
PFAS Contamination in MI takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill
The contamination of Michigan’s water supply by chemical substances commonly found in fabric treatments, soaps, firefighting foam and other products took center stage on Capitol Hill last week.
CECP Shares Latest Corporate Giving Trends
CECP is offering a first look at the latest corporate giving trends highlighted in its Giving in Numbers brief which provides a snapshot of corporate social investments, employee volunteerism, engagement and more.
Clean & Green program, supported by Ruth Mott Foundation, transforms vacant properties and is linked to crime reduction
The Genesee County Land Bank’s Clean & Green program, funded by the Ruth Mott Foundation, is engaging the community in the transformation of vacant properties, an effort that has been linked to a notable reduction in crime in those area.
Changes Proposed for SNAP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting public comments on a proposed rule change for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Racial Differences on the Future of Work
A new report funded by the Ford Foundation takes a closer look at the demands of our evolving workforce and why the perspectives of people of color about the future of work are particularly critical.
Coalition Announces Great Lakes Presidential Agenda
The buzz of the 2020 presidential campaign trail has left the Motor City following last week’s debates featuring the Democratic contenders.
Michigan State Bar Foundation supports traveling expungement clinics in rural Michigan
The Michigan Supreme Court recently announced the launch of five traveling clinics to help those seeking to clear their criminal records, through the support of the Michigan State Bar Foundation.
Value of Volunteer Time
Independent Sector's study reveals that the estimated value of a volunteer hour reached $23.07 in 2014, up $2.22 from 2009.
Census 2020: On-the-Ground Efforts to Ensure Complete Count
We’re getting a first look at grantees who will be doing on-the-ground outreach efforts in Michigan to encourage Census 2020 participation in historically undercounted communities.
The Unmet Needs of Behavioral Health Care in MI
New data shows there’s a significant unmet need when it comes to behavioral health care in our state.
Funding for Social Enterprises in Detroit: Assessing the Landscape
A recently shared scan has revealed the gaps and challenges facing social enterprises in Detroit.
Sports equipment sharing program launches in Pontiac through Project Play: Southeast Michigan
Project Play: Southeast Michigan, an initiative supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, is supporting the establishment and operation of a sports equipment sharing program.
Philanthropy Perspectives
Philanthropy Perspectives is a platform to lift up thought leadership from the field. In select editions of the Weekly Download, guest contributors share their insights on philanthropic issues, innovative ideas and best practices from the sector.
Supporting Job Seekers Facing Multiple Barriers to Work
A new report by the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) for Southeast Michigan is providing a clearer picture of barriers facing Detroiters in our workforce system.
Great Lakes Cleanup Linked to Community and Economic Revitalization
leanup efforts in our Great Lakes, even in the most polluted areas, can lead to community and economic revitalization – that’s according to a new report released by the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR).
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is moving its Detroit office to the Fisher Building for greater opportunities for collaboration
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced last week that its Detroit regional office will be moving to the Fisher Building.
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