DETROIT ? The McGregor Fund will provide $30,000 to the Nonprofit Enterprise at Work in 2011 to support continued expansion of services in Southeast Michigan through its BoardConnect, ResourceConnect and npServ programs. NEW’s npServ program offers affordable IT support, BoardConnect builds the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit boards and the ResourceConnect program helps organizations find answer to their nonprofit management questions.
?We are very excited about the talent and expertise of our team? says Michael Tyson, President & CEO of NEW. ?Over the past several years we have worked hard to develop high-value, high-impact programs that are helping nonprofits make a difference. This funding will help us continue to grow and expand our reach in Detroit, helping us provide needed support and resources to nonprofits in the area. We are particularly proud that since 2009 NEW has helped match over 50 individuals under 45 to Detroit nonprofit boards.?
McGregor Fund is a private foundation established in 1925 by gifts from Katherine and Tracy McGregor ? to relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of mankind.? The foundation awards grants to organizations in the following areas: human services, education, health care, arts and culture, and public benefit. The area of principal interest of the foundation is the City of Detroit, and Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The McGregor Fund has granted over $200 million since its founding and had assets of $150 million as of June 30, 2010. Visit www.mcgregorfund.org for additional information.
About NEW: Since 1993, NEW has been helping nonprofits make a difference by offering solutions to issues facing the nonprofit community. We do this through four programs offering board leadership, technology, resources and affordable office space.
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