What We’re Learning
The latest news, insight and grant partner stories from across the Foundation.
The latest news, insight and grant partner stories from across the Foundation.
Gratitude and humility in philanthropy; from a story, to a value, to action
The importance of documenting the ethos of our founders is well known in family philanthropy. Authors and leaders throughout the field have published articles…
Building a Better Child Care System
Findings from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan In August 2016 and with support from the Foundation, Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRC)…
Aligning your external mission with your family’s values
Why did your family start giving? Did you want to achieve a specific impact on an issue close to your hearts or did you…
Impact Investing: Addressing Expertise and Staffing Needs
Our foundation began impact investing with a lot of passion but not a lot of direct experience, so we knew had a great deal…
Next Gen Trustee with Big Shoes to Fill: Meet Amanda Fisher
Ask Amanda Fisher what makes her run. She’ll tell you it’s the shoes. Sounds funny, but she’s serious. “Really, one of my biggest motivations for…
Taking Action Against the Blight
The fight against blight is well underway in Brightmoor, with members of the family on hand for a press release celebrating the efforts of…
Cost Savings of School Readiness Per Additional At-Risk Child in Detroit and Michigan (2015)
Research studies have demonstrated that investing in effective early education programs that prepare young children cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally for success in school…
Gratitude and humility in philanthropy; from a story, to a value, to action
The importance of documenting the ethos of our founders is well known in family philanthropy. Authors and leaders throughout the field have published articles…
Building a Better Child Care System
Findings from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan In August 2016 and with support from the Foundation, Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRC)…
Aligning your external mission with your family’s values
Why did your family start giving? Did you want to achieve a specific impact on an issue close to your hearts or did you…
Impact Investing: Addressing Expertise and Staffing Needs
Our foundation began impact investing with a lot of passion but not a lot of direct experience, so we knew had a great deal…
Next Gen Trustee with Big Shoes to Fill: Meet Amanda Fisher
Ask Amanda Fisher what makes her run. She’ll tell you it’s the shoes. Sounds funny, but she’s serious. “Really, one of my biggest motivations for…
Taking Action Against the Blight
The fight against blight is well underway in Brightmoor, with members of the family on hand for a press release celebrating the efforts of…
Cost Savings of School Readiness Per Additional At-Risk Child in Detroit and Michigan (2015)
Research studies have demonstrated that investing in effective early education programs that prepare young children cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally for success in school…
