Sending our thanks to our panelists — Yodit Mesfin Johnson, Executive in Residence, NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work) & Independent Consultant; and Suma Karaman Rosen, Executive Director of InsideOut Literary Arts — for sharing their experiences and insights with our funding peers at this week's Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) conference. We were honored to have Yodit and Suma speak during the “Supporting Nonprofit Partner Rest, Well-Being & Liberation” CMF session we co-hosted with Monica Marie Jones, MSW. We are especially grateful to wellness coach Monica Marie Jones for co-hosting this session. Monica supports nonprofit leaders, including our own McGregor Fund Miller Fellows, with brilliance and compassion, and we are grateful to her for facilitating this conversation, alongside our own Vanessa Samuelson, McGregor Fund VP of Learning & Insight. Two years ago, our Miller Fellows asked us to amplify, as an urgent matter of racial equity and justice, our advocacy for rest for nonprofit leaders. We pledge to continue our response to this call. https://lnkd.in/eM2wWTyd
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Our mission is to relieve the misfortunes and promote the well being of humankind.
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Grounded in the lived examples of Tracy and Katherine McGregor, the McGregor Fund works to support and strengthen a safety net of essential resources and opportunities for vulnerable members of our community, particularly those experiencing sustained and concentrated poverty. We believe all human beings deserve access to these essential resources and opportunities, without which a healthy, fulfilled life is impossible. People living in poverty differ only insomuch as they are unable to pay for them. Working within the tri-county region of Metropolitan Detroit, we optimize our investments of grants and staff time to strengthen the safety net of essential resources for people in need.
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Exec In Residence * Coach * Speaker * Guide for Justice-Centered Leadership & Organizational Change * Culture Strategist * I help leaders get unstuck & align with their values
I’ll be in Kalamazoo on October 14th, at the 53rd Annual Council of Michigan Foundations Conference, joining my friend and colleague Suma Karaman Rosen, and co-costed by Monica Marie Jones, MSW and Vanessa Samuelson from McGregor Fund, for a nearly full session on Supporting Nonprofit Partner Rest, Well-Being & Liberation. In this session we will wrestle with the paradox of a sector that calls people to service while starving them of the very conditions they need to thrive. We will invite participants to examine how philanthropy can move beyond rhetoric to practices that honor the humanity of nonprofit partners. Together we'll interrogate what it means to disrupt cycles of depletion and create new ways of being in relationship that are rooted in our collective care, courage, and work for just outcomes. This is not a conversation about asking for permission to pause. It is about reimagining leadership itself. Leadership that does not measure worth by busyness, or require exhaustion in order to be effective. For us, Rest Is Justice. If we want whole, healthy communities, we need everyone--including those chosen to lead --whole and healthy. Besides, how can we expect creative, innovative, durable solutions to the issues our people face when everybody's burnt out?! Make it make sense! This is the heart of my forthcoming book, We Are the Ones. I am writing about leadership from the margins, drawing from the wisdom of bell hooks who reminds us that the 'margins' were never just sites of exclusion, but also sites of radical imagination. She and our other good ancestors and elders remind us to lead through our lineage, with our community, and through fierce love. They remind us that another way is not only possible, it is necessary. Especially now. In this session, and in my work, I am inviting us to turn away from models that drain us and toward practices that free us, and our people who are pushed down by oppressive systems. The question is not whether we are tired. The question is whether we are willing to reclaim the kind of leadership that restores us, and makes our wellbeing a condition for leadership, not something we only get on vacations or sabbaticals. Y'all ready? We are the ones we have been waiting for. #WeAreTheOnes #LiberationLeadership #CMFConference #LeadershipFromTheMargins
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My most recent assignment has been to support leaders in centering their rest, healing, and wellbeing. That divine call to action was confirmed when the team at The McGregor Fund Fund reached out to me to partner with them on the very important work they are doing with the Eugene Miller Fellowship where nonprofit leaders are given the resources and support they need to take a sabbatical. We are excited to share our work and our lessons learned at this year’s Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) annual conference. Registration closes on October 1st. If you have already registered feel free to adjust your selection to join us for this meaningful and engaging session. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/djyxZZbG #Leadership #nonprofits #rest #healing #wellbeing #philanthropy #councilofmichiganfoundations #michigan #detroit #kalamazoo #themcgregorfund #mmjcoaching #sabbatical
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This World Mental Health Day, we salute our grant partners working to increase mental health awareness, expand access to supportive resources, and promote well-being, respite and community healing. Highlighting upcoming events with of two of our partners: 📌 Caleb's Kids: Join Caleb’s Kids tomorrow for their Parent Mental Health Brunch. In addition to a meal and fellowship with other parents, attendees can participate in a stress management workshop for parents, as well as a family-friendly yoga session. Children are welcome, ASL interpreter will be on site, and all activities are free. Get more info and register here: https://lnkd.in/eYQpv-d3 📌 Co.act Detroit: Co.act’s final Nonprofit Wellbeing Series event, Strengthening Nonprofits from Within: Insights on Wellbeing & Culture, will be a virtual held on Tuesday, October 14th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. This session will be facilitated by The Wellbeing Project, a global network of social change organizations, intermediaries, networks, foundations and higher educational institutions “catalyzing a culture of mental health and wellbeing for all changemakers.” It will include practical recommendations for nonprofits to support the well-being of their teams and perspectives on what organizational wellbeing looks like in practice. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ek-UuXxa #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealthmatters #EndTheStigma
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From Dignity Restoration Project: 📌 Since 2009, 1 in 3 Detroit homes have undergone tax foreclosure. 📌 This is a higher rate than any other city since the Great Depression. 📌 Between 2009 and 2015, the city overvalued 55-85% of homes, disproportionately impacting Black homeowners. 📌 Despite this being a violation of the Michigan Constitution, affected residents have received no compensation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7AfUAmj
Since 2009, one in three #Detroit homes has undergone tax foreclosure—a higher rate than any other city since the Great Depression. Between 2009 and 2015, the city overvalued 55-85% of homes, disproportionately impacting Black homeowners. Despite this being a violation of the Michigan Constitution, affected residents have received no compensation. The Dignity Restoration Project advances racial repair as the foundation of a stronger democracy and a more inclusive economy. We are piloting a model for racial repair designed to serve as an inspiration to and a supporting framework for a growing network of over 500 reparative initiatives across the nation. Learn more and support our work: https://lnkd.in/eVbffHyS
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We join in celebrating Angela Reyes! Last week, the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation paid tribute, at its annual Dream Makers Gala, to its founder’s 53 years of loving service to Southwest Detroit. Both McGregor Fund President Kate Levin Markel and Jonathan Pulley, Director of Grant Development for the Fund, were in attendance. From Kate: “It’s hard to overstate the importance, reach, and legacy of Angie’s life giving and lifesaving work. She is one of the most loving, courageous, insightful, humble, badass, nurturing, innovative, straight talking, generous leaders I’ve ever known or watched. Thank you Angie, for your gifts of blood, sweat, tears, sustenance, hope, love, laughter, and inspiration over these many years.” Watch DHDC's beautiful tribute video: https://lnkd.in/eQat88B7 Read more about Angie, the DHDC origin story, and the organization’s trauma-informed, community and indigenous leadership staffing model: https://lnkd.in/eaFxb4aB
Today we celebrate the birthday of #AngieReyes, our founder and retired Executive Director. Angie’s vision and dedication have shaped DHDC and transformed countless lives in our community. To honor her legacy, we invite you to watch a special video compilation through the voices of those who knew her best. From community leaders like Rashida Tlaib and Gabriela Santiago-Romero, to graduates of the GRACE program and DHDC youth, each testimonial reflects the impact of Angie’s lifelong dedication to justice, opportunity, and community empowerment in Detroit. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gy4gbmhA
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Just Listen - Survivors share their voices for Domestic Violence Awareness Month #JustListen #DVAM2025 #MCEDSV
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Thank you Detroit Philanthropy for inviting McGregor Fund President Kate Levin Markel to speak at yesterday's insightful Meeting the Moment event!
A heartfelt thank you to our luminary speakers for such an inspiring discussion at Detroit Philanthropy’s signature event yesterday. Your insights reminded us that when funders and nonprofits collaborate, impact is significantly greater. Special thanks to: Senator Gary Peters of Michigan, Mary Culler, Neel Hajra, Kate Levin Markel, Rachel M. Decker. We are grateful for your vision and your commitment to building more resilient communities. Thank you also to our generous sponsors, including: Delta Dental of Michigan, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, JPMorganChase, Children's Foundation, The Guidance Center, The Jewish Fund, Trion Solutions, Inc., Baker Tilly US, BasBlue, IFF, PNC, Walker Publicity, IGNITION MEDIA GROUP, Comcast and Ideal Group. You made this possible.
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Good missions start with good listening. But how do you really hear what your community, volunteers, and staff are saying? Join us + Listen4Good for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to: • Ask better questions • Collect feedback people can trust • Turn what you learn into action for equity + impact You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away! October 2, 2025 1:00–2:00 PM ET on Zoom Sign up here: https://luma.com/la4idsma
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Celebrating Angela Reyes, Founder and Executive Director, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and McGregor Fund Miller Fellow: "Angie Reyes changed my life. Her founding program — the GRACE Program — was my escape plan from the neighborhood. It gave me entry into the corporate world...and I eventually realized that my passion and my life really needed to be here in the neighborhood. Coming back to work directly for Angie was where I really found my purpose...Angie was part of that footprint for me. I am so honored to call her my mentor." - Tanya Saldivar-Ali, Co-Founder and Business Development Director AGI Construction Solutions / Detroit Future Ops
Tanya Saldivar-Ali shares how Angie Reyes profoundly shaped her life and inspired her path. Angie’s vision continues to guide and strengthen our community, and at this year’s Dream Makers Gala on September 26, we will honor her legacy through stories like Tanya’s. Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates leadership, impact, and the power of community. Secure your tickets today and be part of carrying Angie’s vision forward. Tickets here? https://lnkd.in/gGw2SnfJ