Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Post

As housing prices continue to soar across our area, too many local families are struggling to access decent, affordable homes and achieve homeownership. At Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, we are committed to building homes, communities, and hope for those who need it most—but we rely entirely on donors like you to fund our work. We receive no operational funding from government sources, which makes your support more critical than ever. Today, on World Habitat Day, we ask you to stand with us. Whether it’s $10, $100, or more, your donation today will go directly toward building homes for families who are priced out of our housing market. 💙 Every dollar helps us change lives by providing not just a house, but a foundation for a better future for generations to come. Donate now and make a tangible impact in our community: https://lnkd.in/gFkqDtx Together, we can create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Let’s build homes, communities, and hope - today!

Why Habitat for Humanity? Latasha said it all! 🙌👏 Support, encouragement, teamwork, motivation, education, hard work, family…THIS is exactly what our homeownership program is all about 💙 #homeownership #homeisthekey #detroit #detroitishomemade #homeownershipgoals #nonprofit #rebuilddetroit

ICYMI: Nonprofit Quarterly, “Small buildings are a crucial part of our affordable housing ecosystem. And when it comes to community ownership of real estate, smaller buildings are key.” The Foreclosure Intervention Housing Preservation Program (#FIHPP) is KEY to preserving buildings like these, but it’s on the chopping block in state budget negotiations. Read more about the impact of affordable housing preservation: https://lnkd.in/gZuXQ8VS

Mission Drift and Operating Surplus As funding sources diminish, too often there is a temptation for charities and NFPs to pursue funding not entirely aligned with their core mission and purpose, typically termed ‘mission drift’. Our analysis of 2021/2022 ACNC financial statements shows this may not be a wise strategy, in terms of its impact on operating surplus. Our analysis shows that as mission drift increases, operating surplus reduces. With extreme mission drift almost halving typical operating surplus.    Join us at our forthcoming Surplus for Purpose workshops to explore ways to maintain funding resilience without resorting to mission drift and erosion of operating surplus. Sydney https://lnkd.in/gaZafq7p Melbourne https://lnkd.in/g5uiCx-b

Your tax-deductible contribution to Habitat for Humanity changes lives. It’s an investment in a child, a family, the community, and our future. Research shows decent housing and homeownership improve health, increase children’s educational achievement, and strengthen community ties. Each contribution, no matter the size, helps fulfill Habitat’s mission. We rely on local donations to continue our work. Become a Hope Builder today by donating $10, $20, or $40 each month and make a lasting impact on families in need - https://buff.ly/3XQa5UQ!

We were pleased to support the 2024 Northwest Nonprofit Capacity Report. What were the top three capacity needs identified by our nonprofits? 1. Resources: This is always the top priority - the ongoing funding of incredible work. 2. People: Succession planning, meaningful staff development, effective volunteer engagement, dusting off HR policies that haven't been touched in 7 years... 3. Evaluation: How do you measure impact without overwhelming frontline staff? How are staff and participants involved in the sensemaking of data? Northwest Nonprofit Capacity Survey - M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust (murdocktrust.org)

From airports to stadiums, manufacturing firms to nursing homes, and schools to nonprofits — we've successfully lowered utility bills across a diverse array of industries. At Tenurgy, saving money for large organizations and enabling them to reinvest those funds is our specialty. But don't just take our word for it; hear directly from our satisfied clients. Check out their stories at https://lnkd.in/g6XK2X9P and see how we can help your organization thrive! #tenurgy #utilityaudit #utilitybillaudit #utilitysavings #utilityrefund #utilitybill #savingsandrefunds #energyaudit #business #operatingexpenses #cutbusinesscosts

Having affordable and available childcare is critically important to our workforce. Many rural communities are childcare deserts. There are no childcare openings and even if there are, the costs can be too high to justify full-time employment. This grant can help rural communities create opportunities for quality childcare.

In 2024, the KFC Foundation will award $10,000 to up to 100 nonprofits "to make their Kentucky Fried Wishes come true." From the Foundation's website: > "We’re looking for tangible, actionable projects that are feasible to accomplish with the $10,000 grant and will make an immediate impact in your community." > If you have a larger project (i.e., 100-mile trail restoration), break it down into something that $10,000 could cover in full (i.e., 10-mile trail restoration out of our 100-mile project). If additional funding is needed, detailed plans for securing additional resources must be provided in the Project Budget.

The deadline to submit applications for Oconomowoc Area Foundation's 2024 grant cycle is quickly approaching! The foundation makes grants to nonprofits that serve communities within the Oconomowoc Area School District, including the towns of Ashippun, Ixonia, Okauchee, Summit, Dousman and Nashotah. The nonprofit does not have to be physically located within the greater Oconomowoc area, but it must demonstrate it provides services to the residents of these communities. Its funding priorities are the following: ✨Programs for children and youth ✨Programs providing support services for the elderly. ✨Programs providing support services for people facing undue hardship or life-threatening conditions. ✨Programs that preserve and protect the environment and wildlife. ✨Programs that enrich the community through economic, cultural, and arts development.