Message from President and Chair
During times of change and uncertainty, it’s comforting to know there are some things you can depend on. Since 1984, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has been a trusted...
Oct 30th 2024
In General
2024 grants announced by the Community Foundation for Livingston County
The Community Foundation for Livingston County is pleased to have awarded $25,000 in grants to three Livingston County nonprofit organizations. Those organizations receiving the 2024 grants are: $10,000 to Cleary...
Sep 19th 2024
In Press Release
Nicole Sherard-Freeman named as New President; Ric DeVore to Retire
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (the Community Foundation) is pleased to announce Nicole Sherard-Freeman has been named President, effective January 2025. Sherard-Freeman was most recently Chief Operating Officer (COO)...
Sep 11th 2024
In General,Press Release
On the Road: The Clean Slate Initiative Annual Convening
By Meg Galindo, Senior Manager, Michigan Justice Fund In June Josie Graham, MJF Program Assistant, and I had the pleasure of attending the annual Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) 2024 Annual...
Aug 1st 2024
In General
Thriving Together, Now and Forever: Summer 2024 Message from the President
This summer marks a major milestone for the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary. This might surprise some of you, but 40 years is young...
Jul 30th 2024
In General
Thank you, Jim Nicholson
The Community Foundation celebrates Jim Nicholson on his retirement from our Board of Trustees this week, and salutes him for his many successful years of service. As a mentor, leader...
Jul 2nd 2024
In General
Community Foundation Secures $35M Fund to Complete Detroit Riverfront Revitalization
Creates philanthropic fund with seed money from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. Fund to complete East and West Riverfront Capital Projects. Ensures historic transformation amid embezzlement investigation. The Detroit riverfront...
Jun 24th 2024
In Press Release
$800,000 in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation today announced their full slate of annual grants, totaling $800,000 to 37 organizations through the Ralph C....
Jun 5th 2024
In Press Release
We’re Hiring: Director, Data Strategy
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Data Strategy will be responsible for defining the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership’s (DRWP) approach to data collection, analysis, and transparency. The...
May 28th 2024
In Job Posting
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names New Board Trustees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of Trustees elected three new trustees including Selam Sanders, Stacy Ziarko and Tim Nicholson. “We are excited to welcome Selam Sanders, Stacy Ziarko...
May 2nd 2024
In Press Release