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.
The Well Provides Insight for Hosting Successful Gatherings
Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters has guided The Well on how to host successful gatherings. By…
DSO announces Detroit Harmony – a new program to put an instrument in the hands of every student in the city of Detroit
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) today announced the successful funding of phase one of Detroit Harmony, a major initiative to collaboratively expand the role…
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.…
Executive Director of Brightmoor Alliance Highlighted on NBC News Panel
Pastor Larry Simmons, Executive Director of Brightmoor Alliance, was recently highlighted on Here to Stay, an NBC News special discussing school attendance and a…
Rev. Larry Simmons dedicates his time to serving residents in Detroit’s underserved neighborhoods
For the Rev. Larry Simmons, the notion that “we can do better” has guided his life of public service. While some may think it…
Detroit community center becomes cultural, educational hub for Latino families
Brilliant Detroit works with high-need neighborhoods, areas with many young families and with a strong community base to build on. Its strategy is to…
Investment brings new life, new jobs for RecoveryPark
After working for more than a decade to launch its first social enterprise, RecoveryPark is poised to break ground in November on a commercial-scale…
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…
The Well Provides Insight for Hosting Successful Gatherings
Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters has guided The Well on how to host successful gatherings. By…
DSO announces Detroit Harmony – a new program to put an instrument in the hands of every student in the city of Detroit
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) today announced the successful funding of phase one of Detroit Harmony, a major initiative to collaboratively expand the role…
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.…
Executive Director of Brightmoor Alliance Highlighted on NBC News Panel
Pastor Larry Simmons, Executive Director of Brightmoor Alliance, was recently highlighted on Here to Stay, an NBC News special discussing school attendance and a…
Rev. Larry Simmons dedicates his time to serving residents in Detroit’s underserved neighborhoods
For the Rev. Larry Simmons, the notion that “we can do better” has guided his life of public service. While some may think it…
Detroit community center becomes cultural, educational hub for Latino families
Brilliant Detroit works with high-need neighborhoods, areas with many young families and with a strong community base to build on. Its strategy is to…
Investment brings new life, new jobs for RecoveryPark
After working for more than a decade to launch its first social enterprise, RecoveryPark is poised to break ground in November on a commercial-scale…
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…
