Foundation News
Fisher Foundation Commits $1.6 Million to Leaders Fighting the Effects of COVID-19
DETROIT, April 15, 2020 – The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation today announced it will deploy $1.6 million to support local leaders working to address some of the most immediate needs presented by the COIVD-19 crisis. The Fisher Foundation and family recognize the critical need to act quickly to assist the people and communities in Southeast Michigan hit hardest by the impacts…
Words of support in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis
This time of deep uncertainty has reinforced for us the importance of maintaining strong connections and reaching out to those around you to understand how we can help each other. And so, we are reaching out to you today with words of encouragement and support as we work through this crisis together. To our grant partners: We remain committed to working alongside you throughout…
Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Hosts First-Ever “Impact Investing Bootcamp”
With the noticeable increase in investments made from traditional funders to social-impact organizations, it is clear that impact investing is becoming a mainstay of the philanthropic industry. But for some foundations, impact investing remains as foreign and intimidating as learning a new language, no matter how keen they are to begin their own impact investment-related work. Recognition of this trend, combined with early successes…
Request for Applications: Advancing the Fisher Foundation’s Mission by Investing in Social Enterprises
The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation is seeking applications for low-interest concessionary loans from social enterprises based in and serving southeast Michigan. To date, the Foundation has been introduced to potential investment opportunities primarily through its existing network of partner foundations, other grant-making organizations, and community partners. Through this RFA, the Foundation seeks to learn about and potentially partner with a new…
Davidoff leaving Deloitte to lead Fisher Group
Davidoff, 60, will leave Deloitte after 14 years to serve as the president and CEO of The Fisher Group LLC, which handles the financial affairs of the Max Fisher family, effective Jan. 2, 2020. He succeeds Ira Jaffe, current CEO of Southfield-based law firm Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss PC, in the role. Jaffe will remain in various capacities with the Fisher Group, the…
Our executive director takes a planned sabbatical
After more than 12 years of service alongside the family, fellow staff, colleagues in the field, and neighbors who have welcomed us into the work, Doug will be taking a well-deserved three-month sabbatical beginning July 1 and will return October 1. Taking a page from both LA-county based Durfee Foundation’s 20-year commitment to providing sabbaticals to leaders in the for-impact sector, and following the lead of…
Brianna Suarez, Program Partner moves to her next challenge!
Nearly three weeks ago Brianna Suarez shared the news with us she is moving to Newark, NJ to take on a new challenge. While we are sad to see her go, and our region will not be the same without her, we are so grateful for all she contributed to and led alongside our partners. The following is a note from Brianna: Over the…
Fisher Foundation Announces New Grants
The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation is pleased to announce the following grants and Program-Related Investments have been passed. Early Childhood Brilliant Detroit Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor House: $300,000/2 years Brilliant Detroit has acquired a home in Brightmoor to serve as a central gathering place for local residents; programming is geared to support parents and young children and will include a focus on education,…
Fisher Foundation Announces New Staff Member, Promotions
The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation team is excited to announce Connor McLaughlin has joined the staff as Grants Assistant. Prior to joining the Fisher Foundation, Connor served as Strategy Associate, Community and Partner Mobilization for Michigan College Access Network (MCAN). In that role he served as the organization’s initial contact for grant applicants, participated on review teams, and supported established grant partners.…
Fisher Announces Promotions for Senior Staff
Trustees of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation and Executive Director Doug Bitonti Stewart are proud to announce the promotion of Meredith Freeman from Senior Program Partner to Director of Alignment and Impact Investing and Cindy Rowell from Director of Programs to Director of Learning and Impact. The two titles stem from the Foundation’s focus on the important partnership between the Foundation’s Trustees…
