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McGregor Fund Names Nikia Washington to New Director of Engagement & Communications Position
The McGregor Fund’s trustees and staff are delighted to welcome Nikia Washington, who will serve as our inaugural Director of Engagement & Communications.
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From grantmaking updates to sharing what we’re learning from our community, grantee partners, and peers, we invite you to learn more about our ongoing work here.
McGregor Fund Names Nikia Washington to New Director of Engagement & Communications Position
The McGregor Fund’s trustees and staff are delighted to welcome Nikia Washington, who will serve as our inaugural Director of Engagement & Communications.
Highlighting the Work of Our Grant Partners
We are delighted to welcome Nikia Washington, our first Director of Engagement & Communications!
The new role is intended to transform the Fund’s communications and support for grant partner organizations. We created this senior position as a direct response to grant partners’ request that we elevate our relationship-forward grant partner support and advocacy for rest for non-profit leaders.
From Kate Levin Markel, McGregor Fund President:
“This position marks a new chapter for us. It will bring greater accountability and partner participation to our work, while offering partners a bigger platform for theirs, and the support of additional, essential skills among our team. Kia brings those skills and so much more. We are thrilled to welcome her as a colleague, to introduce her to all our partners, and to support her as she creates this new, experimental role.”
A highly regarded and innovative leader in philanthropy in Detroit and beyond, Nikia is already well known to many of you. In her current role as Director of Member Engagement for the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), Nikia has supported CMF members’ network- and relationship-building efforts.
We are excited to welcome Nikia in January, and we look forward to working with her to elevate our partnerships and advance our work.
Learn more about Nikia here: tinyurl.com/374bwebw
👏👏👏 From The Nonprofit Quarterly: "Particularly for BIPOC women and gender-expansive people, sustaining leadership is about more than professional identity and capacity. It is about ensuring that they are aligned with their own spirit and values—that they are practicing trusting their intuition and integrating their insights in ways that activate their leadership."
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➡️ Save the date: follow Nonprofit Enterprise at Work's socials for additional details. #grantpartnerSave the date for January 20, 2025 (01/20/25), for Stay Woke —a day of grounding, inspiration, and community care for Southeast Michigan’s changemakers. Though some have attempted to weaponize the term “woke” in recent years, we’re here to reclaim it, standing firm in our commitment to the pursuit of racial and social justice. Through learning, practice, play, and rest, we'll come together to strengthen our bonds, share insights, and find joy in a community that shares our vision and values. Expect engaging discussions, interactive workshops, delicious food, and restorative moments designed to renew our spirits. This is a chance to get rooted in community, be inspired, and leave ready for the road ahead. Let’s come together for a day of solidarity and renewal!
Stay tuned for more information!
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Application alert: our friends at The Skillman Foundation are hiring a Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives. Application deadline is 11/22.
Learn more about this position: www.skillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Program-Manager-SI_External.pdfWe're #hiring for multiple roles to support the Foundation's mission to partner with people to transform the education system, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. Come be a part of our dynamic team! Learn more about our job openings here: www.skillman.org/working-at-skillman/ �
#detroit #michigan #education #policy #team #career #philanthropy
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📣 Application Alert: Nonprofit Enterprise at Work's Road to Resilience 2025 Cohort application is now open. 📣
From our grant partner:
"For too long, nonprofits have been stuck in a cycle of ‘just getting by.’ We've been scrambling for funding, working with the bare minimum, and getting used to operating in a constant state of crisis and scarcity.
But what if we shift our focus and start leading from a place of abundance and resilience?
Welcome to Road to Resilience! This is your go-to spot to build the financial confidence you need to lead boldly. It’s especially for those of us who might be experts in our mission but feel a bit out of our element when it comes to the numbers. Together, we’ll get rooted in equity and abundance."
Apply now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2R25AppFolks,
Applications for Road to Resilience are open TODAY!
For too long, nonprofits have been stuck in a cycle of ‘just getting by.’ We've been scrambling for funding, working with the bare minimum, and getting used to operating in a constant state of crisis and scarcity.
But what if we shift our focus and start leading from a place of abundance and resilience?
Welcome to Road to Resilience! This is your go-to spot to build the financial confidence you need to lead boldly. It’s especially for those of us who might be experts in our mission but feel a bit out of our element when it comes to the numbers. Together, we’ll get rooted in equity and abundance.
Apply today!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2R25App
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McGregor Fund Founders
More than 100 years ago, the McGregors devoted their lives to community service – Tracy as an agency founder and social entrepreneur ending homelessness and unemployment for Detroit men, and Katherine as the founder and benefactor of an orphanage in Highland Park. Their proximity to people experiencing hardship and trauma informed their charitable giving and Tracy’s role as a civic leader.
McGregor Fund Founders
More than 100 years ago, the McGregors devoted their lives to community service – Tracy as an agency founder and social entrepreneur ending homelessness and unemployment for Detroit men, and Katherine as the founder and benefactor of an orphanage in Highland Park. Their proximity to people experiencing hardship and trauma informed their charitable giving and Tracy’s role as a civic leader.
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👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 well chosen and well deserved!!
Congrats Nikia!