Author Archives: Danielle Beard

What exactly is planned giving? This is planning that allows philanthropically inclined individuals to make large, legacy gifts to charitable organizations. Because of the necessary financial planning involved, this method of giving enables individuals to make mission-driven gifts than they might ordinarily be able to make. PlannedGiving.com says “A planned gift is any major gift, made in lifetime or at … Read More

Thanks to our generous donors, the Women’s Municipal Leadership Program — part of the Michigan Municipal League’s 16/50 Project — is celebrating its fourth success story. Ellen Glass, the Village of Vernon clerk, starts her job as the new Linden city manager on Sept. 3. Glass is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Women’s Municipal Leadership Program. She holds … Read More

The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the John Barr Leadership Education Scholarship that will cover up to $1,000 each for municipal managers and elected officials to get training to help their communities. The recipients are: Josh Clark, newly elected to the Clare City Commission Monica Galloway, Flint city councilmember Galloway has been on the … Read More

The annual Convention is the League’s largest event of the year and draws members from all over Michigan to learn about important changes to regulations, share lessons and experiences with colleagues, and explore the host city. This 3-day event leaves League members inspired to enhance their own communities and in turn, all of Michigan. The mobile workshops at Convention will … Read More

Each September, we host an annual fundraising reception in conjunction with the Michigan Municipal League Convention. This year’s event will be a bit different! Join us for the Motor City Friendly at the Detroit City Football Club’s Fieldhouse in Detroit on September 26 for a causal night of games and networking for a good cause. Tickets for our yearly fundraising … Read More