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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!
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has announced Nicole Sherard-Freeman as its new chief operating officer. We are looking forward to welcoming Nicole to our CMF community of philanthropy!
Convening Community Voices & Strengthening Relationships with County Government
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is one of the five regional collaborative leads engaging in CMF’s Statewide Equity Fund (SEF) Strategic Support Pilot. AAACF is building a coalition that centers the voices of connected community leaders, with support from the SEF. The coalition is hosted and supported by the community foundation and the county for the purpose of influencing public funding.
Real Results: Why Strategic Philanthropy is Social Justice Philanthropy
The crises affecting our nation and the world have prompted philanthropists to become more organized, focused, and, perhaps above all, "strategic" in their efforts. The movement toward "strategic philanthropy" has already contributed to greater philanthropic effectiveness.
Collaboration & Deepening Partnerships to Enhance Our State’s Environmental Quality
CMF affinity groups the Green and Blue Network (GBN) and the Rural Philanthropy Affinity Group are traveling to Lansing later this month to engage with several state department leads to discuss how philanthropy and government can partner to enhance, impact and contribute to Michigan’s environmental quality.
DNR Spark Grants Program Partnership
A CMF/DNR partnership aimed at expanding access to healthy indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities and advancing transformative change for many of Michigan’s historically under-resourced and underrepresented communities.
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative: Advancing Equity & Community Engagement
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, works to improve the quality of life in Pontiac through positive, community-driven change. The collaborative recently announced it has invested more than $5 million since its inception and will commit $5.4 million more over the next three years.
A New MI Philanthropy Partnership to Expand Access to Healthy Recreation Programs and Spaces
CMF, in collaboration with the Office of Foundation Liaison and through our Statewide Equity Fund, is working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on a unique opportunity for CMF members to help equitably guide resources to expand access to healthy outdoor recreation programs for traditionally marginalized communities.
The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations
The report, “The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations: Mainstream NGOs, Foundations & Government Agencies,” is the most comprehensive report on diversity in the environmental movement.
A Paradigm Shift From Individual Giving to Collective Giving in the Arab American Community
Maha Freij, president and CEO of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the country, and CMF trustee, shares more on how CAAP is working to unlock giving potential and offers insights into the way the Arab American community gives.
New ALICE Report Data Reveals Financial Hardships Amid the Pandemic
The Michigan Association of United Ways has released its 2023 ALICE report, providing a first look at the extent of financial hardship in Michigan since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Advocating for Environmental Justice at the White House and Beyond
Helen Davis Johnson, president of the Michigan Municipal League (MML) Foundation recently represented the foundation and its membership at the White House for an executive order signing by President Joe Biden that prioritized environmental justice for all federal departments.
Brenda Hunt Named a 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award Recipient
Brenda Hunt, president and CEO of the Battle Creek Community Foundation, was recently named a 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award Recipient by Michigan Women Forward.
Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together
In Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together, we look at how funders approach building capacity with grantees.
Three Questions to Ask if You're Serious about Jobs for Youth
Government and philanthropy spend $7 billion annually on programs related to youth employment. Yet without engaging employers in shaping these programs, real progress in reducing youth unemployment isn't likely to happen. This report from The Bridgespan Group explores promising e
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Allegan County
The Allegan County Community Foundation has established two new funds that provide education support for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, and promote safe, healthy, affirming environments for LGBTQ+ communities within Allegan County.
Celebrating Our Philanthropy Fellows: A Spotlight on Tyler Parlor
CMF’s fellowship program, sponsored by CMF members, is designed to support emerging leaders with the experience and skills to advance their careers in the sector.
Advancing Racial Justice: Innovative Approaches to Internal Shared Learning
The Ruth Mott Foundation is sharing more about its internal shared learning journey and what’s next in its commitment to equity in north Flint.
Deepening Relationships with Our State Policymakers in Lansing
Over the last few months, CMF’s Government Relations and Public Policy Team hosted the first-ever in-person Foundations in Lansing (FIL) series of events to connect CMF members with our policymakers in the Michigan Legislature.
Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: The Latest in the Research Series Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Michigan’s Health
New research reveals Michigan’s population is less healthy than the national average. The new report, supported by several CMF members, presents a data-informed vision of Michigan’s future based on current trends and trajectories across our state’s demographics, economy, workforce, infrastructure, environment and public services.
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