Inside the Nonprofit Hub: Melik Interviews Sarah Laurie of Community Mental Health
Inside the Nonprofit Hub: Melik Interviews Sarah Laurie of Community Mental Health
Behind the Scenes: A Candid Conversation with Sarah Laurie at the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub
Walk into the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub on any given day and you’ll feel it right away—the hum of conversations, the smell of coffee drifting through the air, the steady buzz of people doing real work that matters. It’s the kind of place where handshakes turn into collaborations and hallway chats turn into new ideas. That’s where Melik sat down with Sarah Laurie, CEO of Community Mental Health for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMH), for a conversation that […]
Presenting the UNO Cup: A Game-Changing Giving Tuesday Event for Nonprofits
Presenting the UNO Cup: A Game-Changing Giving Tuesday Event for Nonprofits
Introducing the UNO Cup: Where Fun, Community, and Giving Tuesday Collide
There are two things nearly everyone can agree on: UNO brings out the competitive spirit in all of us, and supporting local nonprofits is always worth celebrating. This year, those two passions are coming together in a way that’s never been done before. UnoDeuce Multimedia is rolling out something fresh, fun, and a little bit chaotic—in the best possible way. And for those who love a good game night mixed with a good cause, this is the big announcement worth staying tuned for.
Because just when you think you’ve […]
ART’S ROLL-CALL: Tom Arthur, Stage One–A Community With Many Hats
ART’S ROLL-CALL: Tom Arthur, Stage One–A Community With Many Hats
Welcome to Episode 32 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with director of Stage One Performing Arts Center and pastor, Tom Arthur. Tom shares the history of the church, the evolution of all of it’s offerings, from text kitchen to performance venue and everything in between. About Arts Roll Call Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created […]
MISSION CONTROL: Building a Stronger Lansing with Laurie Baumer of Community Foundation
MISSION CONTROL: Building a Stronger Lansing with Laurie Baumer of Community Foundation
Building a Stronger Lansing: Laurie Baumer’s Vision for Community and Connection
When it comes to building stronger communities, few leaders bring as much heart, vision, and collaboration to the table as Laurie Baumer, President and CEO of the Community Foundation in Greater Lansing. In her conversation with Mission Control host Paul J. Schmidt, Laurie reflects on her journey through nonprofit leadership, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the collective power that drives real, lasting change across Mid-Michigan.
From the start, Laurie makes it clear that her work at the Community Foundation is about more than grants and […]
INNOVATE STATE: Pallavi Sharma | Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FY26
INNOVATE STATE: Pallavi Sharma | Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FY26
Pallavi Sharma is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of witOmni AI Marketing, a pioneering firm that helps businesses transform their go-to-market strategies through artificial intelligence. With over two decades of experience leading marketing and brand strategy at global companies such as GE and HP, she brings a deep understanding of how innovation and technology intersect with business growth.
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The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University empowers students to lead lives of impact through entrepreneurship. With an education-first approach, we equip Spartans with the mindset, experience, and community they need to create meaningful change. […]
Inside the Nonprofit Hub: Melik Interviews Cindy Hales of Capital Area Community Foundation
Inside the Nonprofit Hub: Melik Interviews Cindy Hales of Capital Area Community Foundation
Building Stronger Communities Together: Inside the Nonprofit Hub at Child and Family Charities
The hum of conversation, the sound of shared purpose, and the steady energy of connection filled the air at the recent open house for the new Nonprofit Hub at Child and Family Charities. The event wasn’t just a tour of a new space—it was a celebration of collaboration, a tangible reflection of what happens when mission-driven organizations come together under one roof.
Standing among familiar faces and new friends, Cindy Hales, Vice President of Community Investment at the Capital Region Community Foundation, spoke with the […]