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.
EXECUTIVE Committee
Donna Givens
Eastside Community Network
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
Vanessa Samuelson
McGregor Fund
Mia Harnos*
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Nellie Tsai
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Quincy Jones
Osborn Neighborhood Alliance
Raul Echevarria
Michigan Community Resources
Yolanda Lyles-Johnson
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Sherita Smith
Cinnaire
*Wayne Metro Community Action Agency serves as fund administrator for DRFF and is responsible for financial management, reporting and overall administration of the fund.
Funders
Funding to support the Detroit Resident First Fund has been provided by:
