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
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Detroit, Michigan 1,477 followers
About us
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a grantmaking organization investing in the quality of life of the people of Western New York + Southeast Michigan.
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http://ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org
External link for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Detroit, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
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Primary
3101 E Grand Blvd
Suite 200
Detroit, Michigan 48202, US
Employees at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
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Paul Riser, M.B.A.
Senior Program Officer, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
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David J. Colligan
Business Attorney, Natural Resource Attorney, Angel Investor, Maple Syrup Maker, Forest Owner
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Amy Partridge
Grants Manager at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
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Misha Stallworth West
Community-driven solutions for systems-level change
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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 our Perspectives in Philanthropy interview series, Detroit Philanthropy President, Rachel M. Decker, interviews Jim Boyle, Vice President of Programs & Communications for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. Listen in to hear Jim share more about the foundation's work and impact in our community. https://buff.ly/3zwpr6G #helpingyouhelpothers #fundraising #nonprofit #philanthropy #ralphcwilsonjr
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
PEER Partnering Economic & Employment Research Academy (PEER Academy)
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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
Advancing future-forward mobility in Detroit’s legacy automotive cluster | Brookings
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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
Building regional coalitions to transform talent and modernize manufacturing in Western New York | Brookings
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Nonprofit Support Group had a thoughtful and invigorating two days this week celebrating the work of the last five years and planning for the future. Thank you to Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum for hosting us and helping us to bring play into our day. We are grateful to Lynne Scalzo Consulting, LLC for facilitating an engaging experience that allowed for level setting, looking back, visioning, reality checks and planning.
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In Case You Missed It: Leaders emphasize the importance of after-school programing for Michigan's future. As efforts to increase workforce participation continue, opportunities for childcare and quality out-of-school time programs for school-aged children should be a higher priority for elected officials, policymakers, and business leaders. https://lnkd.in/gE-BaZi9
After-school care is critical to Michigan’s future success, leaders say • Michigan Advance
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