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New Report Highlights Racial Leadership Gap Among Michigan’s Nonprofits
Michigan Nonprofit Association in partnership with Data Driven Detroit and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, with support from CMF member Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, has released the results of a collaborative, first-of-its-kind report that highlights the nonprofit racial leadership gap across Michigan.
Rhetoric Versus Reality: A Strategic Disconnect at Community Foundations
Leaders of community foundations agree on the importance of strategy, but new research indicates that few actually use it in the programmatic and donor-related work of their organizations.
Advancing Racial Equity: A Conversation with the McGregor Fund
Through the pandemic, the McGregor Fund has been nimble and responsive to community needs, connecting with new partners to support the work on the ground.
Honoring Two Philanthropy Champions
Our CMF community recently lost two Michigan philanthropy champions, Chris Stallworth and Dr. William C. Richardson.
Michigan Recognized as National Leader in Addressing COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Michigan’s leadership in addressing racial disparities linked to COVID-19 is being lifted up at the national level.
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Increasing Transparency Through Trust-Based Grantmaking
For many years the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) has been working to ensure greater equity in its grantmaking and recently began transitioning to a trust-based grant model.
Supporting Rural Communities in Michigan
The state is working to boost economic opportunities for Michiganders in rural areas of the state. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed an executive directive to establish the Office of Rural Development within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
Empowering Youth Voices Enacts Powerful Change
The Skillman Foundation not only supports Detroit youth but also empowers them to make grantmaking decisions through the foundation’s President’s Youth Council. The insights of the council members help guide the foundation’s priorities and strategies.
National Day of Racial Healing
Tuesday, January 18 is the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). Communities across the state and the U.S. will come together for essential and timely conversations on racial healing, equity and justice for the sixth annual NDORH.
Healing is Necessary for Hope to Persist
A blog by Rosemary Linares, Co-Coordinator for the Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Celebrates 100 Years of Service and Impact in West Michigan
Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) has kicked off recognition and celebration of its 100th anniversary, marking the beginning of a new century of service and impact.
Addressing the Disproportionate Impacts of Michigan’s Opioid Epidemic
The state’s Michigan Opioids Task Force is seeking proposals for a racial equity consultant to guide the development of a Racial Equity Workgroup.
On the Journey: Kalamazoo Community Foundation's Anti-Racism Transformation Team
Read about Kalamazoo Community Foundation's (KZCF) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journey.
State Seeks Public Comment on MI Healthy Climate Plan
As part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s commitment to a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is sharing its MI Healthy Climate Plan with the public for feedback.
Honoring Lena Meijer
Leaders from philanthropy, business and education are honoring the life and legacy of Lena Meijer, a philanthropy champion and devoted community member of West Michigan. Lena died at the age of 102 earlier this month.
2022 State of the State Address
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s fourth annual State of the State Address focused on the last three years of the state’s work in education, economy, infrastructure, childcare and more, and featured several proposals to build upon that work.
Child Care Cost Sharing Program Expands
The state is celebrating the launch of two additional regional pilots of the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program. The expansion was made possible by a grant awarded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the Michigan Women’s Commission.
Catalyzing Change by Embedding Youth Voice in Philanthropy
A blog by Jeremiah Steen, founder of the Steen Foundation and member of The Skillman Foundation President’s Youth Council.
Michigan’s Early Childhood Workforce Crisis
Michigan faces an early childhood workforce crisis as educators and staff face poor pay, little room for advancement and a lack of public resources.
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