Latest Blog Posts
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The Power of Investing in People: 6 Lessons from the Detroit Innovation Fellowship
by Pamela Lewis
This blog was produced as a part of Field Focus: Inclusive Strategies for Prosperity, a digital series to explore philanthropy’s role in inclusive economic development and community prosperity.
In 2017, my colleagues and I at the New Economy Initiative (NEI), an entrepreneurial …
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As Donors and as Causes, Women are Taking the Lead in Philanthropy
by Kate Pew Wolters
Last month, Melinda Gates announced her pledge to spend $1 billion over the next decade to help close the gender equality gap — to put more women in positions to make decisions, control resources, and shape policies and perspectives. And with the …
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LearnPhilanthropy
A marketplace of knowledge, tools, and connections for newcomers. Navigate the field, learn with peers and thought leaders, and improve your grant making.
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Our State of Generosity
An online platform to share Michigan’s philanthropic history. Discover milestones that made the state a leader, and get tools for effective philanthropy.
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Community Profiles 2.0
Explore housing and economics data in Grand Rapids with this interactive mapping and demographic snapshot tool.
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VoiceKent & VoiceGR
An annual community survey designed uniquely to connect demographics with opinions and perceptions of Grand Rapids and Kent County residents.
