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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

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

The Women’s Municipal Leadership Program is an opportunity for aspiring women to advance their skills and hone their leadership abilities on the path to becoming strong local managers. The program is available, in part, with support from the MML Foundation thanks to our generous donors. It packs a lot of learning – lectures and panels filled with content, tools, and tactics … Read More

By donating just $10.30 a month, Matt Bach is helping fund scholarships, assisting women reach their career goals, saving Michigan’s cities and supporting communities’ efforts to be more sustainable. Bach, the League’s communications director, is one of the regular monthly contributors to the MML Foundation and its many causes – scholarships, the SaveMICity campaign, the 16/50 Project and Michigan Green … Read More

Thanks to our generous donors, officials from Lincoln Park and the Village of Elk Rapids have been awarded the Tim Doyle Scholarship that will cover the costs to participate in an upcoming Michigan Municipal League training for recently elected local officials. They were selected by the MML Foundation to attend an Elected Officials Academy Core Weekender training May 3-4 in … Read More

We hope to see you this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20, at the League’s annual Capital Conference at the Lansing Center. While you’re there, make sure to visit the Expo and stop by the League’s booth where we’ll be sharing information about available scholarships for members and students. And drop off your business card for a chance to win a … Read More

Kim Awrey says it was a presentation by Mason City Administrator Deborah Stuart that allowed her to see herself as leading her own hometown of Gaylord. The current city manager has more than 30 years of experience in everything from waste-water treatment plants to roads. The thought of following in his footsteps used to terrify her. “Debbie talked about having … Read More