Community of Practice flocks together

Mark VanderKlipp opens a window into our learning community
By Mark VanderKlipp, Learning Steward for the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center Public Will Campaign Originally published at public-will.org As a part of our Systems …… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/community-practice-flocks-together

Impact Investing attracts new resources

We've unlocked a portion of our endowed assets for financial & social returns, in support of nonprofit projects
by Sakura Takano, Director of Community Assets & Impact Investing Rotary Charities has been in the business of regional grantmaking for 42 years, deploying over $60 million …… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/impact-investing-attracts-new-resources

Shifting my mindset about social distancing

Becky reaches out and shares how she is staying resilient during CoVID-19
As we shift into working virtually (I am consciously avoiding the term “remotely” – this feels distant enough; no need to underscore it more with a word), our sta…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/shifting-my-mindset-about-social-distancing

Connecting to Meet Needs during Covid-19

As we rearrange the way we work together during COVID-19, the CHIR is making it easy for health and social service supporters to work together from a distance on Basecamp.
As we rearrange the way we work together during COVID-19, the CHIR is making it easy for health and social service supporters to work together from a distance on Basecamp. Deepe…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/connecting-meet-needs-during-covid-19

2020: Rooted & Resilient

“there will always be pain. you will hold animosity in your heart and it will hurt you. do not be foolish enough to let these times pass; trees do not hide during st…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/2020-rooted-resilient

Community of Practice tries new things

There are certain problems that persist unabated decade after decade in most communities around the world. They resist huge philanthropic investments, scaled “best practices,…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/community-practice-tries-new-things

Power of partnership

We chat with Dan Buron from Goodwill and Christina Barkle from Groundwork Center about community care during COVID-19.
In this video, we chat with Dan Buron from Goodwill and Christina Barkle from Groundwork Center about community care during COVID-19. … https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/power-partnership

From Seed Grant to Systems Change

It started as a group of colleagues who just wanted to better understand recycling in our region.  But thanks to a Seed Grant, their work grew into a Systems Change Accelerator grant matched with State funding.
Approx. 4 minute read We know that changemakers and their partners have the capacity to create enduring impacts in their community. They think big and tackle complex issues &mda…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/seed-grant-systems-change

Tech Tips, Part Two

Tools For Engagement And Collaboration In The Virtual Space
Approx. 4 minute read It’s been just over one year since Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency in response to the first cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. During the …… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/tools-engagement-and-collaboration-virtual-space

Celebrating the 2020-2021 Leadership Learning Lab Graduates

An appreciation and celebration of the thriving leaders in our community.
LLL provided a new way of thinking about and practicing my work, particularly around the themes of equity, resilience, and balance in my career and community. The program also intr…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/celebrating-2020-2021-leadership-learning-lab-graduates