Advancing Macomb’s mission is to strengthen Macomb County, Michigan, by connecting community challenges with high-impact solutions. We achieve this by cementing partnerships between the nonprofit, public and private sectors, identifying and attracting resources to fund major projects and programs, and bringing increased visibility to Macomb County.
We work alongside Macomb County nonprofit organizations to provide them with knowledge and skill-building opportunities, platforms to connect with each other and support to be more impactful in their communities.
Through partnerships between the public and private sectors, we activate community-based projects to improve the quality of life for residents in Macomb County.
In all of our work, we partner with local businesses, nonprofits, government entities and community groups in order to pool resources, share expertise and address common challenges to achieve greater impact.
Our annual Community Engagement Summit and Summer Soirée allow stakeholders to engage more fully with Advancing Macomb's leadership and with the leadership of nonprofit organizations and Macomb County communities.
Help make a difference in your own backyard by making a donation to Advancing Macomb or by volunteering with one of our partner organizations.
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Second Wave Media, March 3, 2025 - In Macomb County, community challenges rarely have simple, one-size-fits-all solutions. That’s where Advancing Macomb steps in, bridging the gap between nonprofits, businesses and public entities to create meaningful change for the community. By recognizing the importance of collaboration, the organization has helped launch initiatives that would have been difficult—if not impossible—to achieve alone. “Collaboration is kind of the name of the game these days,” Phil Gilchrist, executive director of Advancing Macomb, says. “We've been trying to set a good example for how others can also approach collaborative efforts.”
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WWJ-AM 950 Radio, February 25, 2025 - Advancing Macomb executive director, Phil Gilchrist, highlights the new Nonprofit Accelerator program.
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