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
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
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
... Skillman Foundation, CultureSource and The Lewis Prize for Music. "Public placemaking led by an engaged community of creative people results...more
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
Monika Mitchell, founder of Good Business New York, asks, Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Social Entrepreneur? She lists down the five P’s essential in every entrepreneur: Passion. Purpose. Plan. Partner. Profit.