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Skillman Foundation CEO Shares Strategies For Supporting Detroit Youth
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit's most influential philanthropic organizations.The foundation uses millions of dollars to shape education policy and priorities in the city.Detroit's public...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit's most influential philanthropic organizations.The foundation uses millions of dollars to shape education policy and priorities in the city.Detroit's public...more
A New Award For 'Civic Bravery' Recognizes Everyday People Who Step up
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Tickets Now Available For National Hbcu Student Film Competition and Festival CO ...
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
Student creators will screen their films at New Lab on August 23.Winner of the $10,000 Jury Award will be announced at a ceremony on August 24, followed by a gala reception at the iconic Michigan...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
Student creators will screen their films at New Lab on August 23.Winner of the $10,000 Jury Award will be announced at a ceremony on August 24, followed by a gala reception at the iconic Michigan...more
Former Skillman, Flinn Foundations Leader Leonard Smith Was 'Determined,' 'Gentle'
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
When wealthy Detroit widow Rose Skillman died in 1983, her $180 million estate fell into Leonard Smith's lap. Smith, who died last month at age 89, faced the daunting task of building a...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
When wealthy Detroit widow Rose Skillman died in 1983, her $180 million estate fell into Leonard Smith's lap. Smith, who died last month at age 89, faced the daunting task of building a...more
Bankole Thompson: Incoming Detroit foundation leader must tackle inequality
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation announced this week it has selected Chicago-based philanthropic leader Angelique Power as the new president and CEO. ... Power, 50, who has more than two decades of experience...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation announced this week it has selected Chicago-based philanthropic leader Angelique Power as the new president and CEO. ... Power, 50, who has more than two decades of experience...more
Shaky internet access across Michigan poses problems for online schooling
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
Around the state, educators have gotten creative to fulfill short-term connectivity needs. Districts all over Michigan have set up public Wi-Fi points...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
Around the state, educators have gotten creative to fulfill short-term connectivity needs. Districts all over Michigan have set up public Wi-Fi points...more
Detroit nonprofit to bring arts enclave, mini mercado to vacant Southwest Detroit lots
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
... Skillman Foundation, CultureSource and The Lewis Prize for Music. "Public placemaking led by an engaged community of creative people results...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
... Skillman Foundation, CultureSource and The Lewis Prize for Music. "Public placemaking led by an engaged community of creative people results...more
Newly Launched BridgeDetroit is Deeply Connected to the City
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
Other funders include the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Facebook Journalism Project Community Network, Ford...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
Other funders include the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Facebook Journalism Project Community Network, Ford...more
United Way-led coronavirus response fund tops $3.5 million in contributions
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
Grants will be made every other day if not every day. The fund will offer larger grants up to $300,000 for large-scale, collaborative efforts like getting...more
Foundation: Skillman Foundation
Grants will be made every other day if not every day. The fund will offer larger grants up to $300,000 for large-scale, collaborative efforts like getting...more
5 takeaways from Gov. Whitmer's State of the State
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Skillman Foundation
"We're also partnering with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Skillman Foundation, the Battle Creek Community Foundation, and...more
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Skillman Foundation
"We're also partnering with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Skillman Foundation, the Battle Creek Community Foundation, and...more
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