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State's new Redistricting Commission anticipates delay in receiving Census data
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau announced states wouldn’t receive the data they need to draw new legislative maps until the end of September. That could...
February 17, 2021
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Nonprofit consortium launches campaign to give underrepresented communities voice in redistricting
A nonprofit coalition led by the Michigan Nonprofit Association on Wednesday launched a campaign to engage historically underrepresented communities in the state's redistricting process. The campaign...
February 17, 2021
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Nonprofits less likely to draw from second round of federal PPP loans
The full effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy was still largely unknown when the first round of federal Paycheck Protection Program loans...
February 14, 2021
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Survey aims to collect racial demographics on leadership, staff of Detroit nonprofits
The Michigan Nonprofit Association has launched an effort to collect racial demographics on the leadership and staff of Detroit nonprofits. The goal of the Nonprofit Leadership...
February 13, 2021
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'Communities of interest' will play a major role in Michigan redistricting
“MNA is working with nonprofits in Detroit and Grand Rapids to help them make sure their clients know how to get involved in redistricting and...
February 05, 2021
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Co.act Detroit’s Earned Revenue Accelerator aims to give nonprofits a boost
"Nonprofits’ expertise and experience are valuable. “Nonprofits, by the nature of their existence, are problem solvers. They’re filling gaps in communities where programs are no...
February 04, 2021
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Gov. Whitmer appoints leader, diverse workgroups for commission on COVID-19 vaccine education
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new appointees to a bipartisan commission created to educate Michigan residents on the COVID-19 vaccine. New members are tasked with identifying groups...
January 27, 2021
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From talk to action: Nonprofits advocate for inclusive policies
These are undeniably the worst of times and we realize now more than ever before that nonprofit advocacy matters. Government policies and programs including strengthening...
January 18, 2021
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Companies expect corporate giving to hold, increase for some in 2021
MNA provided a "snapshot" of responses made by the end of 2020 in the impact survey. It's continuing to take responses for the study in...
January 17, 2021
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Q&A: Michigan nonprofits facing ‘uncertain environment’ in pandemic
Many of Michigan’s nonprofits struggled in 2020, as the pandemic pressured budgets, volunteers and operations, says Donna Murray-Brown, president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit...
January 11, 2021
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Issues Of The Environment: 2020 Pandemic Economy Takes Toll On Environmental Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations have been among those forced to adapt change and overcome survival challenges in 2020. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David...
December 30, 2020
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Nonprofits suffering during COVID-19 pandemic
Donna Murray-Brown, President and CEO, of MNA says in some cases, donations have dropped 30 to 40 percent. She adds that federal funding has helped...
December 01, 2020