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.
Success Like This Could Hit the Small Time: Replicating a Global Philanthropic Networking Model in Detroit
We usually think of scale as an escalator that moves in only one direction: up. Things start small and local and, if they succeed,…
Small nonprofits find ways to connect with big foundations
David McGhee stood in line, waiting to check out at a grocery store, and a customer recognized the philanthropy consultant and grant writer. So…
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…
Success Like This Could Hit the Small Time: Replicating a Global Philanthropic Networking Model in Detroit
We usually think of scale as an escalator that moves in only one direction: up. Things start small and local and, if they succeed,…
Small nonprofits find ways to connect with big foundations
David McGhee stood in line, waiting to check out at a grocery store, and a customer recognized the philanthropy consultant and grant writer. So…
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…
