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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023

Posted July 25, 2023

With the first half of 2023 now behind us, it’s a good time to assess where we’ve been and where we are going. What new trends has your nonprofit organization embraced and focused on this year? Which will you continue throughout 2023 and into 2024? If you are looking for some inspiration or some insight on what challenges might lie ahead, we encourage you to take a look at 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023.

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Celebrating One Year of Breaking Barriers to Play

Posted June 13, 2023

Every kid should have access to play, which is why Advancing Macomb launched Breaking Barriers to Play. The program levels the playing field and makes recreation accessible and affordable to youth and families in underserved communities in Macomb County. As the program approaches its first anniversary, let's look at how it started and a few successes over the past year.

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In the News

Advancing Macomb to host inaugural community engagement summit

Posted April 21, 2023

Macomb Daily - Macomb County is not just a great place to live and work. It’s a hot spot for innovation and great ideas, which Advancing Macomb hopes to tap during its “Community Engagement Summit: Love Where You Live,” at Macomb Community College South Campus. The event runs April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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In the News

Advancing Macomb to Host Inaugural Community Engagement Summit

Posted April 3, 2023

DBusiness - Advancing Macomb, a Mount Clemens-based nonprofit that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, will host its inaugural Community Engagement Summit — Love Where You Live — from 8:30 a.m.-noon April 28 at Macomb Community College South Campus.

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Advancing Macomb seeks slice of federal American Rescue Plan funds

Posted March 24, 2023

Macomb Daily - Advancing Macomb is asking Macomb County government to provide a sliver of its federal American Rescue Plan allocation to help attract more nonprofit dollars to the county. Diane Banks, Advancing Macomb executive director, lobbied the county Board of Commissioners at a committee meeting last month for the board to funnel American Rescue Plan Act funds to the nonprofit organization through a contract. The funds would be used to help Macomb County to catch up to the rest of southeastern Michigan in the amount of dollars nonprofit organizations receive from local, regional and national foundations, Banks said.

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Now Is the Time To Make Change in Macomb County

Posted March 15, 2023

We have a window of opportunity right now. Last month, I had the honor of presenting to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, requesting that a portion of Macomb County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds be allocated to Advancing Macomb to support nonprofit organizations throughout Macomb County.

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In the News

MI Nonprofit Relief Fund – Intent to Apply Phase Open

Posted February 21, 2023

February 2023 - Michigan Nonprofits struggling with the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive funding from the $35 Million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund. The Michigan Nonprofit Association along with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), officially opened the "intent to apply" phase for the relief fund. Nonprofits interested in applying for grants should fill out the intent to apply form at MINonprofitRelief.org. Nonprofits do NOT have to be members of MNA to apply for/receive grant funding.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Nonprofits

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United Way Announces 2023 Racial Equity Fund Committing $1M to Community

Posted February 6, 2023

United Way for Southeastern Michigan, has announced the year two recipients of $1 million in grant funding. Macomb County Ministerial Alliance is partnering with Advancing Macomb Foundation on a county-wide research analysis that provides context to past and present racial inequities in Macomb County, particularly regarding housing, education, and employment, to guide future decision-making regarding equitable support for community development projects and programs.

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In the News

Working remotely: What began as a necessity has become the norm

Posted January 9, 2023

“We had a private office and that’s a big overhead,” said Diane Banks, executive director of the Mount Clemens-based Advancing Macomb, a nonprofit that works to bring about collaborative initiatives that provide sustainable solutions for communities. Prior to the pandemic, Banks was already working remotely one day a week. “When the pandemic hit in March of 2020 my two staff people went fully remote.”

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2022: Advancing Macomb’s Year in Review

Posted December 20, 2022

It's hard to believe 2022 is almost over. Before it ends, I'd like to take a look back on all that we have accomplished and acknowledge the critical role that our many partners have played in pushing us forward.

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