Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership

Posted March 1st, 2011
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The Award
The Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership annually recognizes a nonprofit leader whose service to his/her institution exemplifies the importance of personal commitment to philanthropy. The Award also recognizes the importance of nonprofit leadership that influences beyond the confines of the institution served, and affects the larger philanthropic community in a positive way.

 
The Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership will provide a one-time grant of $10,000 to the recipient’s organization to allow the recipient to attend professional continuing education, take a personal sabbatical for career rejuvenation or to engage in philanthropic leadership activities.
 
Nomination Process and Selection Criteria:
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan will accept nominations of current presidents or chief executive officers of 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Wayne, Oakland Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe or St. Clair counties.      
 
Nominations may come from any source.  The Community Foundation seeks nominees who have not been extensively recognized through other awards for their work.  The Community Foundation encourages nomination of individuals whose leadership is exceptional and exemplifies excellence and influence not only within his/her nonprofit organization, but also with the wider nonprofit sector.  This may be demonstrated through field leadership, engagement in other nonprofit boards, informing policy, and active engagement in regional, statewide or national issues of importance to the sector.
 
The nomination period is now closed..
 
Please note that the Community Foundation will not notify individuals of their nominations for this award.  Only the nominee selected to receive the award will be notified of their nomination and selection. 
 
The Award winner and the associated nominator will be notified of the selection no later than May 15, 2013.  The Award will be presented to the winner at the June 12, 2013, annual meeting of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees at the Detroit Athletic Club.
 
For additional information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
 



2012 Noland Award Winner

Kenneth C. Fischer, president of the University Musical Society (UMS) of the University of Michigan, was awarded the 2012 Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership at the Community Foundation’s June annual meeting. This annual award recognizes a nonprofit president or CEO in southeast Michigan whose service exemplifies the importance of nonprofit leadership not only to his or her organization, but also to the wider nonprofit community.

Under Fischer’s leadership, UMS has greatly expanded and diversified its arts presentation and education programs and audiences. In addition to deepening the organization’s engagement with area colleges and universities, UMS has created relationships with corporations, arts organizations, area public and private schools, and community organizations. Fischer’s leadership includes serving on the boards of many regional, national, and international nonprofit organizations, including the International Society for the Performing Arts, Chamber Music America, the Cultural Alliance for Southeast Michigan, and Ann Arbor SPARK. 

For additional information, please see the Press Release



The First Noland Award Winner

On June 15, 2011, the first Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership was presented to Susan T. Mosey, president of president of Midtown Detroit, Inc.  Fostering the merger of the University Cultural Center Association (UCCA) with the New Center Council in April 2011 is one among many accomplishments for Mosey.  Over her 20 years at UCCA, Mosey has launched dozens of projects that have contributed to the revitalization of Midtown Detroit.  

Mosey has served as the catalyst for a comprehensive beautification and maintenance program that includes numerous completed redevelopment projects such as the Inn on Ferry Street, as well as numerous residential and commercial projects, park developments and streetscapes. In the last 10 years alone, she has aided the planning and development of $25 million in infrastructure projects, $46 million in commercial projects and $400 million in residential projects in Midtown.

For additional information, please see the Press Release.