Category Archives: Grantmaking Issues

By giving citizens new tools to engage with government, philanthropy is empowering residents to transform their communities.  Additionally, foundations now recognize the importance of building public will to sustain their work.  This session will build upon the philanthropy and government … Continue reading →

The Affordable Healthcare Act presents opportunities and challenges for Michigan residents. The debate over healthcare is complex and raises many questions that affect the consumer, the underinsured, and the underserved.  What is the current state of healthcare in Michigan? What … Continue reading →

Philanthropy’s role as conveners has the power to leverage resources and stimulate community collaboration. Collaborations have never been greater as our nonprofit partners struggle with dwindling resources and greater demand for services.  How do we help nonprofits to “put the … Continue reading →

This session will showcase efforts within Kalamazoo to ensure children are college-ready so that they can take advantage of the Promise, while also lifting up similar initiatives underway across the state (Grand Rapids, Detroit) as foundations play a role across … Continue reading →

What is food security and how are Michigan’s local food economies addressing this issue? Food security commonly refers to the availability, access, and appropriate use that individuals experience with their local food economy. This session will introduce food security concepts, … Continue reading →