Advancing Macomb

10/14/2026

The conversations from the Community Engagement Summit continue! Our keynote speaker, Dr. Jeff Williams, was featured in Crain's Detroit Business discussing recent concerns surrounding the creation of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and their lack of actual distribution.

Read the full story here (subscription required): https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/cdb-donor-advised-funds-growth-20261012/

Want to continue your own discussion around the Community Engagement Summit? Theres still time to RSVP for our Beyond the Summit: Coffee amp; Conversation event on Friday, October 16! We hope to see you there: https://advancingmacomb.com/event/beyond-the-summit-coffee-conversation/

The increased number of DAFs could be a lifeline for nonprofits facing federal funding cuts and tougher competition for grants. But finding the funders isn't always easy.

10/13/2026

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

AR Workshop Macomb
St. Clair Shores Public Library
Connections Learning Lab
Blake Farms

10/09/2026

This week's comes from The Macomb Daily.

The Detroit Zoo pathways were filled the morning of Sunday, September 27, as more than 6,500 people gathered to walk in support of the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association held the Walk to End Alzheimer's Detroit fundraising event in Royal Oak. Throughout the year, the association holds 22 annual walks in Michigan, including events in Grand Rapids and Traverse City.

The Detroit walk is the most popular and largest Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Michigan, drawing large Metro Detroit crowds every year and making it the state’s flagship event for both attendance and fundraising.

The walk raised more than $761,532, and proceeds help fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Read the full story here:

The Detroit walk is the most popular and largest Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Michigan, drawing large Metro Detroit crowds every year and making it the state’s flagship event for both attendance and fundraising.

10/08/2026

Our Community Engagement Summit follow-up event, Beyond the Summit: Coffee & Conversation, is only eight days away!

We can't wait to reconvene with attendees and discuss the event and any meaningful next steps that may be emerging because of it.

Didn't have a chance to attend the Summit? Don't worry! We welcome all community members to this event for a chance to network and collaborate.

RSVP below.

We're excited to announce our very first follow-up event to the Community Engagement Summit on October 16 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.!

Beyond the Summit: Coffee & Conversation is a casual, interactive Coffee Hour hosted at Gather + Grounds in Center Line, where we will come together to reflect on the Summit, share what stood out, explore emerging opportunities, and consider what meaningful next steps could look like for your organization and our community.

Did not attend the Community Engagement Summit? You are still welcome to join us! We want this conversation to include a range of perspectives. Your experiences, ideas, and observations are valuable to understanding what our community needs and where there may be opportunities to work differently together. Come grab a coffee, connect with fellow community members, and help us think about what comes next.

RSVP today: https://advancingmacomb.com/event/beyond-the-summit-coffee-conversation/

10/07/2026

Our next Nonprofit Roundtable will be held in-person at FreeStar Financial Credit Union Community Room in St. Clair Shores on Wednesday, October 21 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.!

Crystal Dennis, Director of Community Development at FreeStar Financial Credit Union and Advancing Macomb Board Member, will lead us through a discussion surrounding grant and lending opportunities, required financial documents, financial wellness resources, and benefits for nonprofit employees. Learn about tools and educational resources that can help you and your team feel more confident making financial decisions and better support the communities you serve.

You will leave with helpful information you can use for your organization, your team, and the communities you serve. Come ready to learn, ask questions, connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, and enjoy lunch on us!

Registration is required as lunch will be provided. RSVP today: https://advancingmacomb.com/round-table-event/freestar-financial-luncheon-financial-wellness-funding-resources/

10/06/2026

Did you know that for some nonprofits, October through December is when they raise nearly 50% of their funding for the year?

You won't want to miss this important informational session with First State Bank! Join us for this great session, now reimagined as a luncheon with lunch provided for all attendees! Make sure to RSVP below.

One of our most popular Nonprofit Roundtables is BACK for another year! Join us on October 7 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Cairns Community Center as we welcome First State Bank - Michigan for an overview of their Banksgiving Program.

Amy Persyn, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of First State Bank, will walk through the program, including how to apply, important deadlines, the application review and voting process, and a brief showcase of past recipients. We will also explore banking options available to nonprofits, including accounts, business management services, and other solutions designed to help organizations manage their finances so they can stay focused on their mission.

Finally, Amy will highlight no-cost financial wellness resources that can support you personally or be shared with the individuals and communities you serve.

RSVP is required as lunch will be provided. Register today: https://advancingmacomb.com/round-table-event/first-state-banksgiving-luncheon-funding-opportunities-for-nonprofits/

10/05/2026

One of the best ways to engage with your community is by attending local events! Here is a list of just a few things happening around Macomb County this week. Let us know below if you’re planning on attending any of these great events!

Harrison Township Public Library (HTPL)
St. Clair Shores Public Library
Michigan Mineralogical Society

10/03/2026

This week's comes from C & G Newspapers.

A new, permanent mural made its debut this month at Chief Gene Shepherd Park due to a partnership between the Detroit Institute of Arts and Shelby Township.

The collaborative design process invited Shelby Township residents to share their ideas, resulting in a mural that officials said reflects their unique stories and interests.

In partnership with the DIA, muralist Krista Kameleon was tasked with painting a mural that combined firefighters and nature.

“The park is named after a local fallen firefighter, Chief Gene Shepherd, so it’s a tribute to him and all of their fallen firefighters,” Kameleon said.

See the full mural and read the story here:

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new, permanent mural made its debut this month at Chief Gene Shepherd Park due to a partnership between the Detroit Institute of Arts and Shelby Township.

10/01/2026

"More than 150 nonprofit, business, civic and community leaders from across Macomb County and Southeast Michigan gathered on Sept. 10 at Macomb Community College for Advancing Macomb’s fourth annual Community Engagement Summit. The event focused on strengthening connections, sharing ideas and finding new ways to work together to address community needs."

Our recap of this year's Community Engagement Summit is now live! Read the full blog post here: https://advancingmacomb.com/advancing-macomb-2026-community-engagement-summit-highlights-the-power-of-partnership/

09/30/2026

One of our most popular Nonprofit Roundtables is BACK for another year! Join us on October 7 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Cairns Community Center as we welcome First State Bank - Michigan for an overview of their Banksgiving Program.

Amy Persyn, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of First State Bank, will walk through the program, including how to apply, important deadlines, the application review and voting process, and a brief showcase of past recipients. We will also explore banking options available to nonprofits, including accounts, business management services, and other solutions designed to help organizations manage their finances so they can stay focused on their mission.

Finally, Amy will highlight no-cost financial wellness resources that can support you personally or be shared with the individuals and communities you serve.

RSVP is required as lunch will be provided. Register today: https://advancingmacomb.com/round-table-event/first-state-banksgiving-luncheon-funding-opportunities-for-nonprofits/