Updates to Our Grantmaking Approach
As part of our continued effort to be transparent and responsive to community needs, we’ve introduced several important updates to our grantmaking approach. These changes reflect valuable input from you...
Jun 18th 2025
In General
Community Foundation team connects with nonprofit leaders and policymakers at the Mackinac Policy Conference
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan attended the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, from May 27-30. During the annual convening on Mackinac Island, our team...
Jun 2nd 2025
In In The News
Facing Change, Leading Forward: Reflections from Pancakes & Politics
At Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics on April 17, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President and CEO Nicole Sherard-Freeman joined a dynamic panel including David Egner, Don Graves, Kelley J....
Apr 29th 2025
In General
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan names Linda Lutz as new Chief Financial Officer
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce Linda Lutz has been named as its new chief financial officer. Lutz will join the Community Foundation effective June 10,...
Apr 17th 2025
In General,Press Release
NEI’s Annual Report: Investing in Small Businesses for a Stronger Southeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is proud to share the 2024 Annual Report from the New Economy Initiative (NEI), one of our strategic initiatives focused on economic development. This...
Apr 2nd 2025
In General
On the passing of Amy Hartmann
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is deeply saddened by the passing of our longtime partner Amy Hartmann of Grosse Pointe. Hartmann, who was a member of the Community Foundation’s...
Apr 1st 2025
In General
Kaniqua Welch named Vice President, Communications and Marketing
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce Kaniqua Welch as its new vice president of Communications and Marketing, effective Feb. 25. Prior to joining the Community Foundation,...
Mar 1st 2025
In General,Press Release
Rx Kids Program Expands to Pontiac to Support Expecting Mothers and Infants
Rx Kids, in partnership with the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), the City of Pontiac, Oakland County and the Pontiac Funders Collaborative today announced the expansion of the Rx...
Mar 18th 2025
In Press Release
On the passing of community partner Luther Keith
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of pioneering Detroit journalist, musician and community partner Luther Keith. Keith was a former award-winning editor...
Mar 6th 2025
In General
Standing Together in Times of Uncertainty
Over the past several days, we have seen significant shifts at the federal level, including the White House budget office’s announcement of a freeze on federal funding, which has since...
Jan 30th 2025
In From the President