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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 Trustees & Staff Celebrate Kate Levin Markel
For nearly 25 years, including eleven as president, Kate has upheld a fierce, unwavering dedication to the mission set forth by our founders and, most importantly, to the causes of hundreds of grant partners. For that, we are immeasurably grateful.
News & Insights
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 Trustees & Staff Celebrate Kate Levin Markel
For nearly 25 years, including eleven as president, Kate has upheld a fierce, unwavering dedication to the mission set forth by our founders and, most importantly, to the causes of hundreds of grant partners. For that, we are immeasurably grateful.
Highlighting the Work of Our Grant Partners
📣 Partner job alert: The Detroit Food Policy Council (DFPC) is recruiting its next Executive Director who will lead efforts to advance a more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven food system across Detroit.
The Executive Director will lead the DFPC into its next chapter as Detroit's food system continues to evolve and grow, with strategies that respond to immediate community needs while advancing long-term systems change.
See full job description and apply here: nppn.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/357383000011203004/Executive-Director---Detroit-Food-Policy-Cou...
➡️ In the Michigan Chronicle: McGregor Fund President Kate Levin Markel Announces Plan to Begin Leadership Transition
From Kate:
“Our relationships with grant partners are at the center of everything we do, and that does not change with this transition. Our approach has always been rooted in listening, learning and moving in partnership with community. We see our partners as essential to shaping our work, and preserving trust with the communities we serve will continue to guide every step of what comes next.”
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We are excited to announce that The House of Kadence has received a significant grant award from the McGregor Fund!
This funding will directly support our Bridge Housing Program, for survivors of domestic violence and their families in Detroit and surrounding communities.
Safe housing is a critical step in the healing journey, and this investment allows us to continue walking alongside survivors as they rebuild their lives with safety, stability, and support.
We are incredibly grateful to the McGregor Fund for their commitment to our community and for helping us make a lasting impact.
💜 Thank you for believing in our work.
💜 Thank you for supporting survivors.
#mcgregor #mcgregorfund #thehouseofkadence #HOK #helpingfamilies #BridgeHousing #DetroitStrong
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From Kate in Crain's Detroit Business:
“I’ve always believed leadership roles like this are meant to be held with intention, not indefinitely...Although I chose to pass the 10-year mark to support our growing team managing a doubled payout in unprecedented times, the time has come to act on my conviction.”
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📣 Big news today — After 11 years as President, Kate Levin Markel has decided to step down from her role at the end of this year. Her reason? To honor a personal commitment to limit her time in the seat and make space for fresh leadership.
In her total 25 years at the Fund, Kate has upheld a fierce, unwavering dedication to the mission set forth by our founders and, most importantly, to the causes of hundreds of grant partners. The McGregor Fund Board of Trustees and staff are fully supportive of Kate’s decision and committed to a collaborative, transparent transition process.
From McGregor Fund Board Chair Joyce E. Jenereaux: “We are deeply grateful for Kate’s vision, integrity and commitment, and we fully support this thoughtful transition. The organization is strongly positioned for its next chapter, and we move forward with great confidence in its continued strength and impact.”
Read more on our blog: mcgregorfund.org/mcgregor-fund-trustees-staff-celebrate-kate-levin-markel/
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Many thanks to the McGregor Fund Miller Fellows who shared their experiences with us for “Rest is Justice.”
Through the voices of our fellows, this short film highlights why we believe philanthropy must do its part to ensure the nonprofit sector is holistically well, beginning with the people who hold it up.
Watch the full piece and learn more about the Miller Fellows program here: mcgregorfund.org/our-work/miller-fellowship/
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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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