Building the Durability of Detroit’s Youth-Serving Institutions

Something new is happening in Detroit. The local donor community recently launched the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative (MCSCEI) to ensure that the most critical youth-serving institutions are set up to support the community for the long haul. Ten nonprofit agencies will each receive $1M in endowment funding, technical assistance, and additional funding to enhance their organizational health and financial sustainability. Those who launched the MCSCEI will share what led them to take this approach and what they’ve learned about how to galvanize this community effort.