TRENDS IN PHILANTHROPY NATIONAL TRENDS
Steven Webster Chief Executive Officer
• Funding multidisciplinary and sometimes multiinstitutional approaches to solving problems. Looking at funding work that is cross-disciplinary like the problems themselves. • Interested in funding work that is “on the ground,” not necessarily research-focused – is it going to change people’s lives? • Favoring national/international-level collaborative, multi-partner initiatives will our work fit a larger context. No one organization can do it all.
• Incorporating a strong advocacy, policy, and/or social justice overlay to the projects/initiatives they fund. • Placing greater emphasis on scalability and sustainability…what happens when our support goes away…are we creating change that lasts… • Funders are moving away from giving to traditional 501(c)3 non-profits and increasingly giving to new kinds of organizations and structures such as B Corporations, L3Cs, program related investments, and public-private partnerships.
TRENDS IN PHILANTHROPY A MICHIGAN EXAMPLE: DETROIT
RE-ENGINEERING DETROIT: FOCUSING, PARTNERING, LEVERAGING New Economy Initiative (NEI): • 10 Foundations = $100 million • Creating a knowledge economy in Detroit What’s Next • Connecting NEI grants with college and university investments • Connecting NEI grants with university investment with local, state, and federal government investment.
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OUR FUNDERS (PARTIAL LIST) Michigan State University Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Michigan Economic Development Corporation W.K. Kellogg Foundation
“With its strong leadership and quality relationships with regional partners, Prima Civitas is uniquely positioned to help transform the Michigan economy and move the state forward in the years to come.� - Maureen H. Smyth, C.S. Mott Foundation
WHO WE ARE A unique model joining philanthropy, university, business, and government in a new economy development partnership. A. Greater risk appetite, longer planning horizon, larger geographic reach B. Aggregator and connector of knowledge assets C. “Disruptive catalyst” for development
Prima Civitas: Latin – “first state; first nation”
PCF 1.0 – OUR LAUNCH: MID-MICHIGAN FOCUS • Launched in 2006 - MSU’s Boldness by Design Initiative • PCF business model developed Program Focus: Building a Region Industries • Sector diversity Entrepreneurship “Next generation” talent
“PCF was an important step in MSU's shift from 'land grant' to 'world grant,' helping assist communities and businesses in mid-Michigan to prepare for and engage in the knowledge economy.” – Lou Anna K. Simon, President, Michigan State University
PCF MODEL Tackle persistent economic development challenges and opportunities Operate at the speed of business Collaborative and inclusive International components in all projects “Disruptive� approaches and solutions
www.primacivitas.org
PCF 2.0 –OUR EXPANSION 2011 Programs expand statewide/international portfolio begins Board of Directors expands statewide/nationally/ internationally Every PCF program takes on an international component
“The C.S. Mott Foundation is pleased that the foundation’s board has decided to upgrade to statewide status. We think the foundation is taking a significant step to leverage Michigan’s intellectual capital and expertise.” - Neal Hegarty, Vice President, C.S. Mott Foundation
PCF 2.0 – THE NEW DELIVERY MODEL PCF - 501 (c)3 nonprofit Prima Civitas Global LLC – for profit Turkish Resource Center of North America (TRCNA) 501 (c)3 Michigan Economic Center – Policy Development
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International Entrepreneurship & Innovation Talent City of Flint
PC GLOBAL: MICH DEVELOPMENT/IRAQ Consortium of public and private sector entities Working collaboratively to establish conduits for positioning Michigan businesses to seize global construction and development opportunities, especially within Middle East and North Africa. Iraq opportunity: $8 billion project to build 100,000-unit community www.michdevelopment.us
“We feel that we can benefit from whatever capabilities (are) available and, at the same time, benefit the state of Michigan. I think the state of Michigan has a lot to offer.” - Dr. Sami Al-Araji, Republic of Iraq, National Investment Commission
TURKEY/TRCNA Turkish Resource Center of North America North American/Turkic “Launching and Landing pad” Helping businesses, educators, and regions achieve mutual goals Consul General Fatih Yildiz and MSU President, Lou Anna K. Simon
www.trcna.org
"Prima Civitas has supported the Turkish Resource Center from the very beginning. Their vision and commitment to the Center has made numerous opportunities possible." - Nurten Ural, Michigan’s Honorary Consul General to Turkey
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS Great Lakes International Trade & Transport Hub (GLITTH): Project to capitalize on the freight traffic to and from the Port of Halifax through the Detroit and Port Huron gateways. (60 – 90K jobs) Next Michigan Designation: Project to assist almost 40 communities in Genesee, Shiawassee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties develop a comprehensive trade strategy for the region. “Today is a great day for the region. Not only was this one of the most sophisticated collaborative initiatives spanning the four counties, it was by far the largest in geographic scope and number of partners.” - Tim Herman, CEO, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Moving Ideas to Market: Entrepreneurial culture change – strong K-12 and college ecosystem focus I6 “Green” Concept Center: Scale-up facility in Holland Michigan for green and bio-based entrepreneurs “Prima Civitas Foundation has been actively working to shape Michigan’s K-12 entrepreneurial culture for the last six years through its Moving Ideas to Market Initiative and we are pleased to explore new and innovative learning programs with them.” – Jamey Fitzpatrick, Michigan Virtual University
INNOVATION Gig.U Communities: Deployment of ultra highspeed broadband in university communities Michigan Garment Industry: Building a strong garment industry sector in Michigan
"Our community leaders should be applauded for working together to ensure that businesses and innovators have access to the tools that are essential to remain competitive in a 21st century knowledge economy.� – Lou Anna K. Simon, President, Michigan State University
THAT MICHIGAN SHOW RADIO SHOW Weekly, one-hour radio show highlighting current themes in Michigan’s economy – while Identifying and promoting next generation ideas Airs statewide on Michigan Talk Network Available for download on iTunes
www.thatmichiganshow.com
TALENT: WINNING THE “WAR FOR TALENT” Human Resources Support Employer internship training sessions Employer internship toolkit Shifting Gears Program
“The Shifting Gears Program has brought me to PCF through an internship placement. Working with PCF is expanding my network, growing my business, and solidifying the knowledge I’ve gained from Shifting Gears.” – Philip Knapman, PCF Intern
FLINT AREA REINVESTMENT OFFICE
FARO: Assists public, private and nonprofit organizations successfully attract and utilize federal and state funding for the Flint area.
www.reinvestflint.org
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Michigan Economic Center: Evidence-based, globally influenced, discussions leading to a more prosperous and sustainable Michigan www.mec.org (coming soon)
FUTURE OF PCF Tackles: Large scale, meta region development Becomes: Prosperity-oriented launching and landing pad Offers: Tiered and customizable services for clients Building blocks of any economy: Talent, innovation, entrepreneurial and international programming foci
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FIND US www.primacivitas.org 325 East Grand River, Suite 275, East Lansing, MI 48823 info@primacivitas.org Facebook and Twitter That Michigan Show on iTunes