Lead poisoning and air pollution are among the public health issues that disproportionally impact low-income people of color, especially children. Shedding light on these issues, the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation is co-sponsoring an event with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Public Television and Wayne State University with leaders in the public health community engaging in a live-streamed event titled, ​“Racism: The Real Public Health Crisis.” 

As we navigate the changing landscape of our work, it’s important to support your team along the way.

As professionals who focus on the development of others and organizations, it is vital that we reflect on our own ability to show up in ways that promote innovation, relationship-building, and equity. In this session, participants will explore how stress manifests in their daily lives, examine the root causes of distress and trauma, and investigate how their personal values impact their boundaries and priorities.

Social media is can be an effective and important tool to engage with your community. Matt Bach, communications expert and director of communications at the Michigan Municipal League, will cover strategies for using social media to effectively and positively engage community members, which social media platforms to use, and how to work with local reporters to tell your story.

Are you new to fundraising or are you juggling many responsibilities in addition to raising funds for your organization? During this fundraising basics webinar, the Nonprofit Network will define fundraising, discuss general concepts including message development; donor acquisition, retention and upgrade; and must haves for fundraising success.