Funding opportunities Bethany has recent grant activity including a $60K two-year grant from The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan to support youth aging out of foster care, indicating ongoing grant funding channels and potential for continued or expanded partnerships in Michigan.

Senior leadership New Chief Development Officer appointed in 2025 with prior faith-based nonprofit fundraising experience, signaling a potential opening for high-level philanthropy and major gift conversations, as well as the chance to align donor strategies with a strengthened development team.

Expansion and culture Bethany is expanding its Statement of Faith and Belief to guide culture and practices, suggesting opportunities to engage with faith-based funders, corporate partners, and communities that prioritize alignment with the organization’s stated principles.

Community programs Initiatives such as Dad Cafés launched in Michigan and targeted youth support programs indicate a focus on family-centric community engagement, offering cross-sell opportunities to expand services or partner with local foundations and government programs supporting families and youth aging out of foster care.

Digital and tech stack Active use of multiple platforms (iCIMS, Tableau, SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, Klaviyo, Mailchimp) shows infrastructure ready for donor data integration, marketing automation, and program analytics, facilitating targeted outreach, personalized stewardship, and efficiency improvements for fundraising campaigns.