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Where have we been?

Where are we now?

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Phase 1 (2016)

We recruited stakeholders to analyze the problem, created a beginning set of system elements, and began considering a framework for a Detroit community development system.

Phase 2 (2017-2018)

We formed an Advisory Council, conducted extensive research resulting in a specific set of challenges and created Task Forces to respond to those challenges and develop test-projects for most of the elements.

Phase 3 (2019-2020)

Stakeholders will champion elements of the system, working closely with CDOs and GROs, by “test-piloting” project ideas:

  • Coordination of Capacity Building Services
  • Community Development Career Navigation Model
  • Neighborhood Vitality Success Framework
  • Neighborhood Voice and Advocacy Framework
  • At least two city-CDO funded partnerships

Simultaneously we will:

  • Activate the System Capitalization element
  • Establish a governance/oversight structure
  • Develop a process to resolve CDO coverage for all neighborhoods
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Announcing the Activate Fund!

March 31, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Introducing Co.act Detroit’s inaugural Activate Fund! Applications are now open for two programs designed to support southeast Michigan nonprofit organizations’ capacity in two key ways:

Nonprofit Fundamentals Grant 

Bolstering internal capacity to fulfill mission 

Up to 20 registered 501(c)(3)s serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties will receive as much as $50,000 each to support: 

Funding and Resources
Operations*
Organizational Culture
Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation
*The AF does not invest in direct employee wages/salaries/benefits or any direct operating costs

To help you write your best application, we will be holding a number of information sessions and office hours at each of our four regional hubs. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.

Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (Washtenaw)
March 9: 9AM to 10:30AM | Register

Co.act Detroit (Wayne)
March 10: 5:30 to 7PM | Register
March 18: 9 to 10:30AM | Register
March 21: 10 to 11:30AM | Register

Oakland University (Oakland)
March 12: 7:30AM to 9:30AM | Register

Advancing Macomb (Macomb)
March 19: 1PM to 2:30PM | Register

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020 at 11:59PM ET

Learn more!

Collaboration Pilot Grant 

Strengthening network capacity to work collaboratively

Up to five collaboratives serving Wayne county will receive resources to enhance their work, including paid space, facilitators and convening support.

To help you write your best application, we will be holding a number of information sessions and office hours at Co.act Detroit. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.

Info Sessions at Co.act Detroit: 

March 11: 9AM to 10:30AM | Register
March 16: 5:30PM to 7PM | Register
March 21: 12:30PM to 2PM | Register
Deadline to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) is March 31, 2020 at 11:59PM ET
Learn more!
Office Hours

Have specific questions about your Nonprofit Fundamentals or Collaboration Pilot grant applications? We’ll be holding four sessions of Office Hours at Co.act Detroit!

Office Hours at Co.act Detroit:

Tuesday, March 17: 3PM to 7PM
Thursday, March 19: 12PM to 4PM
Friday, March 27: 9AM to 1PM
Monday, March 30: 11AM to 3PM
Office hours are available in order of arrival — there’s no need to register! Can’t make it in person? Ask about virtual office hour options at activatefundinfo@coactdetroit.org.

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Date:
March 31, 2020
Time:
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
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