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Supporting the Wellness of Nonprofit Leaders in Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is continuing its work to support Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color (BIPOC) nonprofit leaders in Kalamazoo County. KZCF’s Sustaining BIPOC Leaders initiative launched in 2022 and provides rest, respite, professional development, executive coaching and wellness grants to local nonprofit leaders.
Addressing Power Dynamics in Philanthropy Through Hub ONE
Hub ONE, a nonprofit partner-led collaboration initiative based in Kalamazoo, was launched in 2018 with support from CMF member the Stryker-Johnston Foundation.
Capital Region Community Foundation Highlights Racial Equity Journey in Impact Report
Capital Region Community Foundation began its racial equity journey in June 2020 with the support of its Racial Equity Advisory Committee. The community foundation is sharing more on its journey and learnings from its committee.
Adult Allies Empower Youth As Leaders of Today and for the Future
In this installment of CMF Community Voices – a special edition as part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebration – Megan Gydesen, Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project Committee Member, shares more of her reflections as a former Manistee County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council member and her learnings from this year's Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference
What Boards and Executives Need to Know: Reasonable Compensation
This resource outlines recommended and required elements of this process, the details of a compensation package, special considerations in considering raises and bonuses, and much more.
Delta Dental Foundation Addresses Transportation Barriers to Oral Health Care
Delta Dental Foundation is addressing transportation barriers for individuals to access dental care through a new self-driving shuttle pilot program. It is focused on supporting Detroiters who are age 65 and older or who have a disability.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund Partner to Support Launch of School Lunch Initiative
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and Ford Motor Company Fund are partnering to commit $1.5 million for a new farm-to-lunch program.
Anatomy of an Impact Investment in Seven Core Steps
If you’re engaging in ESG investments (investments in environment, social and governance issues) and investments in larger impact funds, your investment advisor is most likely sourcing these investments for you. However, if you choose to engage in more direct investments, this blog will help demystify the transaction process by breaking down the seven key steps involved in that process.
Supporting Native Communities through Relationship Building
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has supported Native American-serving organizations over the last few decades but has recently worked to intentionally build better relationships with local Native nations.
Michigan’s Path to A Prosperous Future: Final Paper Highlights Public Sector Challenges and Opportunities
New research reveals challenges and opportunities for Michigan’s public sector to address problems related to making the state a destination for people and businesses.
Grantmaking With a Racial Equity Lens
A focus on racial equity can increase your effectiveness at every stage of the grant-making process.
Impact Investing For a More Equitable and Sustainable Future
In this installment of CMF Community Voices – a special edition as part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebration – CMF members Camarrah Morgan, Program and Network partner, and Meredith Freeman, director of Impact Investing and Alignment at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, share more on the foundation’s impact investing vision and how "the return on investment can be redeployed to continue doing good in the world.”
Charitable Giving Incentives Empower Working Families and Strengthen Nonprofits
Op-ed from the Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association and Food Bank Council of Michigan.
The Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Gaza
CMF is sharing philanthropic resources and relief efforts that are helping with the short- and longer-term issues in response to the humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza.
Remembering Florine Mark
Florine Mark, an entrepreneur and humanitarian, served on the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees since 1992. She passed away last week at the age of 90.
Welcoming Our Newest Fellows
Through the generous support of the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, the CMF Fellowship Program has expanded, welcoming Taylor Williams and Katie Ferriby!
Anniversary Timeline
Explore CMF's 50 year history using the timeline created as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.
Creating a Full-time Police Social Worker Position is Improving Behavioral Health Care Access for Residents
A recent innovative cross-sector model, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, provided a full-time social worker position within the Newaygo Police Department. This role offers support to community members facing a behavioral health crisis and officers responding to situations addressing complex behavioral health needs.
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