Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

We are excited to announce that Kate Partington, Program Associate at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, has been selected for the Detroit Regional Chamber's esteemed Leadership Detroit program. This nine-month transformational experience will challenge emerging and established leaders across Southeast Michigan to drive positive community change. As a vital member of our team, Kate supports the Foundation's grantmaking efforts for our Young Adults & Working Families and Caregivers areas of focus. Please join us congratulating Kate and this year's class! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gxku2J5J

Western New York nonprofits, have you checked out Impact HQ? This user-friendly online hub is designed to support your needs! Register today to access a regional funders directory, database of capacity building services and providers, links to training and professional development sources and other tools to grow your organizations’ capacity. Visit https://impact-hq.org to sign up today!

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative competitive grant process in two categories and the deadline to apply is September 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDeNvUC9

Thank you to Detroit Philanthropy for the opportunity to share more about the mission and vision of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in your interview series this summer!

In Case You Missed It! The East Warren Public Market breaks ground on Detroit's east side, set to become a new hub for retail, community space, and the East Warren Development Corporation offices. https://lnkd.in/gJA2QEhd

Attention Western New York nonprofits! This September, join the Nonprofit Support Group for their Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute Lifecycles 101 course. This hands-on workshop will delve into the 7 Nonprofit Lifecycle Stages: Idea, Start-up, Growth, Maturity, Decline, Turnaround, and Terminal. Collaborate with Nonprofit Lifecycle consultants to evaluate your organization’s current stage through a real-life case study. Register now to enhance your nonprofit’s capacity and growth! ?? https://lnkd.in/eWqjjKkn

Are you a food or farm entrepreneur? Are you looking to grow your business? Michigan Good Food Fund can connect you with the financing and support your business needs to figure out challenges or to grow. Learn more about this lending network designed for Michigan's food and farm businesses: https://lnkd.in/dpEi3Xiq.

Apply now for the PEER Academy, facilitated by the New York Association for Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) and the Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW). The PEER Academy is seeking 16 participants from Southeast Michigan and Western New York for a 9-month journey of workshops and retreats that will equip attendees with skills in gathering and utilizing labor market information to enhance program development, industry engagement, and workforce education initiatives. Applications are due July 29th! Interested in learning more? Visit the PEER Academy website to view the informational webinar and apply: https://lnkd.in/gJGD2kBD.

New leadership, major investments, and cutting-edge technology are transforming the Motor City into a hub for electric and autonomous vehicles. Dive into this case study to see how Detroit is driving forward with innovation and resilience. https://lnkd.in/g2h8FY7z

Regional coalitions are driving job growth and innovation in Western New York, tackling workforce challenges, and promoting inclusive growth. Read The Brookings Institution case study to learn more about the transformative strategies and investments reshaping WNY's future. https://lnkd.in/gaAVY82k