Unlike more traditional forms of grant making, DRFF uses a consensus decision-making process to ensure that all core partners have a voice and vote in how the fund is managed. This includes:
- Determining the overall design, mission and objectives of the fund.
- Creating the fund guidelines, reviewing submitted proposals and making final funding decisions.
- Listening to grantees to learn what’s working and what needs to improve in order to ensure the fund is helping, not hindering, their work.
Steering Committee
Donna Givens
Eastside Community Network
Karisa Antonio
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Kenyetta Campbell
Cody Rouge Alliance
Kevin Ryan*
The Ford Foundation
Rev. Larry Simmons*
Brightmoor Alliance
Louis Piszker**
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Madhavi Reddy*
Community Development Advocates of Detroit
Maria Salinas
Congress of Communities
Mia Harnos**
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Nellie Tsai
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Quincy Jones
Osborn Neighborhood Alliance
Raul Echevarria
Michigan Community Resources
Kumar Raj*
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Sherita Smith*
Cinnaire
Heidi Alcock*
McGregor Fund
*Denotes members of the DRFF Executive Committee
**Wayne Metro Community Action Agency serves as fund administrator for DRFF and is responsible for financial management, reporting and overall administration of the fund. Wayne Metro representatives also serve on the DRFF Executive Committee.
Funders
Funding to support the Detroit Resident First Fund has been provided by:
