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Ways to Support Pontiac’s Mattie Hatchett Park Re-Development
With your support, Pontiac Community Foundation will re-develop Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park into a state-of-the-art park and recreational facility for Pontiac residents. We invite you to help Pontiac children and families gain access to recreational activities in their neighborhood by ...
Pontiac nonprofit gives $2,500 grants to small businesses, encouraging local investments and collaboration
As the upcoming city primary election looms, Washington said she has been approached by numerous mayoral and city council candidates. Instead, she is using her time and grant dollars to regroup and rebrand her business. It is very refreshing to ...
14 Nonprofits in Pontiac to receive nearly $117,000 in grants
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Pontiac Funders Collaborative announced 14 grants for small to mid-sized nonprofits through the Capacity Building for Nonprofits grant program. These grants will strengthen internal capacity and professional development while also encouraging collaboration ...
Interview with Sommer Brock CFRE- The Power of Effective Systems and Processes for your Fundraising
Sommer Brock CFRE is the founder of No Nonsense Fundraising and the Vice President Of Development for the Pontiac Community Foundation in Michigan. Since 2004, Sommer has secured more than 10 million dollars in funding for various nonprofits in the ...
Pontiac Community Foundation Board of Directors adds new members
The Pontiac Community Foundation’s Board of Directors just got bigger.On June 2 Cheryl Boodram and Andre Lamar Poplar were announced as the newest additions, joining Chair Curt Powers; Vice Chair Frederick Livingston; Secretary Adam Smart; Treasurer Gill Garrett; and Directors ...
Announcement of Christianne Malone newly hired at Pontiac Community Foundation.
As Senior Program Advisor, Christianne Malone will continue PCF’s efforts to build a strong conduit for change and collaboration in the city of Pontiac. Specifically, Malone will assist with the planning, implementation, and strategic direction of the Center for Pontiac ...
Announcement of Sommer Brock newly hired at Pontiac Community Foundation.
Pontiac Community Foundation announces the hiring of Vice President of Development, Sommer Brock. Brock’s expertise and passion for improving outcomes for disadvantaged populations has led her to work with various organizations throughout southeast Michigan. Brock is a Pontiac native who ...
Most nonprofits still hold off on in-person fundraisers this year
While some in-person events are back on the calendar for 2021, the majority aren’t expected to come back full force until next year, despite the recent drop in COVID cases in Michigan. Even with the CDC announcement and vaccination increases ...
