Resource Propel Nonprofits September 7, 2017 In this short case study, learn how and why the Kresge Social Investment Practice made an investment in Propel Nonprofits (previously the Nonprofits Assistance Fund.) This 2016 transaction focused on capacity building support that would help stabilize and shift business models and leadership mindsets for organizations leading Creative Placemaking work…
News & Views Kresge awards record $2.4 million to 25 community projects across Detroit June 5, 2019 The Kresge Foundation today announced a record $2.4 million in grants to 25 nonprofit community organization across the foundation’s hometown through its Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit initiative (KIP:D). “More and more nonprofits – large and small, longstanding and relatively new – are engaging with residents to propose projects that can…
News & Views Putting arts and culture at the center of community building: ArtPlace Summit offers inspiration, vision May 23, 2019 Putting arts and culture at the center of urban community development strategies was the topic of a discussion between Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson and Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba this week at the 7th annual ArtPlace Summit in Jackson. The Summit is the annual gathering of artists,…
News & Views Kresge launches $1.5M Memphis grant initiative to support community-driven projects aimed at strengthening neighborhoods April 16, 2019 The Kresge Foundation announced today a new Memphis funding initiative aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and improving the quality of life for city residents. Kresge Innovative Projects: Memphis (KIP:M) will provide up to $1.5 million in grant funding to community-based organizations to support projects that reflect the vision and creativity of…
News & Views Carol Coletta joins The Kresge Foundation’s American Cities Practice February 8, 2016 As a senior fellow, Coletta will further develop her body of work around the concept of “the civic commons,” which promotes the democratization of civic assets such as libraries, parks, recreation centers, pools, schools, cultural institutions and other public infrastructure. She will also play a strategic role in the buildout…
News & Views Magazine highlights social justice work supported by Arts & Culture Program January 9, 2019 Social justice work supported by Kresge’s Arts & Culture program was lauded in a recent article published by a Barron’s magazine, titled “5 Key Areas Where Philanthropy is Providing a Path for a Better Tomorrow.” The story in Penta Magazine highlighted work of the city of Minneapolis, funded by Kresge…