FFE Board of Directors Accepting Applications through July 31 Published on July 01, 2024 Applications are now available for a volunteer position on the Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Board of Directors representing Affinity Organizations. The Affinity Organizations Stakeholder must represent a nonprofit organization(s) whose mission or purpose is to advocate for and/or provide supportive services to local families and individuals. Tagged as: , News
2023 FFE Newsletter Shares FFE's Continued Impact Published on January 08, 2024 Read about how FFE continues to make a difference for the people of Kalamazoo in its most recent Newsletter, which was delivered to households in the city in late 2023. Tagged as: , News
Application Period for FFE Board of Directors Open Through January 31 Published on January 02, 2024 Applications are now being made available for three volunteer Director positions on the Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Board of Directors. The roles represent the Stakeholder sectors of Education and Neighborhoods, as well as the At-Large Director. Tagged as: , News
FFE Board Approves 2024 Budget Published on November 06, 2023 The FFE Board of Directors approved their 2024 operations budget and grants to the City of Kalamazoo at their regular meeting at Mayor's Riverfront Park on Monday, October 30. Tagged as: , News
Visionary Gift to FFE Endowment Completes Fundraising Goal Published on November 06, 2023 The FFE Board was visibly and audibly moved at their Monday, October 30, 2023, meeting by an announcement by Executive Director Steve Brown of a new, $45 million visionary gift to the FFE endowment. Tagged as: , News
Application Period for FFE Board of Directors Starts January 3, 2023 Published on December 22, 2022 Applications are now being made available for one volunteer Director position on the Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Board of Directors. The role represents the Stakeholder area of Affinity and Nonprofit Organizations. Online applications are open from January 3 through January 31, 2023. Tagged as: , News
2022 FFE Newsletter Explores Five Years of Historic Investments Published on December 20, 2022 In its first five years, the Foundation for Excellence has committed more than $150 million to achieve our community's goals, stabilize our core city services, and reduce taxes for all property taxpayers. Read about how FFE has made a difference for the people of Kalamazoo. Tagged as: , News
Board Unanimously Appoints First Executive Director Published on November 01, 2022 The FFE Board and City Commission both voted unanimously to appoint FFE Manager Steve Brown as the foundation’s first Executive Director. Tagged as: , News
Foundation for Excellence Releases Draft 2023 Budget Published on October 06, 2022 If approved, the 2023 budget would continue the unprecedented level of investment in Kalamazoo's neighborhoods with an additional $24 million. Tagged as: , News
Kalamazoo presents Foundation for Excellence series Published on August 12, 2022 The City of Kalamazoo is announcing a series of presentations to update the public on programs and projects funded by the Foundation for Excellence (FFE). Tagged as: , News