On the last day of National Community Foundation Week 2025, we thank the donors who make our impact possible! Every fund established at CFNEM or one of our Affiliate Foundations is a story – a story of legacy, of passion, and of community. And every...
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 2—a global day of generosity that unites people everywhere in supporting the causes they care about most. Across Northeast Michigan, more than 120 nonprofit organizations hold charitable funds at...
As we continue our celebration of National Community Foundation Week, here are a few fun facts: 🔹 Each of Michigan’s 38 counties is served by a community foundation. CFNEM and its three Affiliate Counties service 9 of those. 🔹 There are over...
National Community Foundation Week – Day #5! Collective giving and endowment funds are like superpowers for community philanthropy. Our Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) is a great example of what can happen when we give together for...
Right smack dab in the middle of National Community Foundation Week is today – National Philanthropy Day. At the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, we believe anyone can be a philanthropist. This Foundation was built on the gifts of many,...
National Community Foundation Week – Day #3! What better way to share the impact of Community Foundations than by highlighting some of the great stories that come from giving. 🔆 Cheryl Peterson and John Boufford love their Alcona County community....
Your Community Foundation is a busy place, all working for the good of this place we all call “home”. One of the initiatives we’re celebrating during National Community Foundation Week: Our Youth Advisory Councils, or YACs. Growing the next generation...
100 YACers Gather in Alpena
Today kicks off National Community Foundation Week – a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role these organizations play in strengthening local communities. Locally, the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has worked to inspire and...
What a cool project – honoring those who protect our country, promoting volunteerism and community service for young people, and community involvement – and all of it connecting educational elements for students at Alcona Community Schools! A...
Do you know of a youth-related program in Crawford, Ogemaw or Oscoda County? Youth Advisory Council grants for this area, served by our North Central Michigan Community Foundation, are due December 15. Projects addressing vaping/smoking/tobacco use,...
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Executive Director, Patrick Heraghty, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF). His six-year term began in October 2025. CMF is a statewide philanthropy infrastructure...
For nonprofits and nonprofit volunteers interested in grant writing - check out this opportunity to enhance this important skill hosted by Develop Iosco in Tawas City.
With the help of an SACF grant, the Mackinaw Area Historical Society will be able to bring history to life for children in a new way. The grant will help create and print interactive activity booklets for young visitors. Though a modest $450 grant,...
Look at all these smiling faces! We had the pleasure of spending our Friday last week with members of our Youth Advisory Councils, or YACs, from across Northeast Michigan as they convened in Alpena for a regional youth grantmakers conference. CFNEM...
North Central Michigan College’s Summer Learning Academy, launched in 2024, offers 3rd–8th graders hands-on courses in STEM, arts, and more. For many, it’s their first step onto a college campus—and the first spark of seeing themselves as future...
Today is Make a Difference Day! This day presents an opportunity for individuals and businesses to enact positive change and contribute to their communities and encourages us to come together and make a meaningful impact collectively. Making a difference...
It’s no secret what a bustling place Mackinaw City is in the summer months. One of the draws for music lovers is the outdoor concerts in park. Did you know – there is a special fund at our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate that supports...
We are looking forward to welcoming our Youth Advisory Council members from all across northeast Michigan for some great learning, collaborating, and gathering!