Grantmaking partnerships Opportunity to co-design collaborative funding programs with Rotary Charities of Traverse City by leveraging their history of $76 million invested in regional nonprofits and cross-sector networks, opening doors to multi-stakeholder grants and backbone support services.

Community revitalization Prospect for targeted funding initiatives in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties, aligning with their focus on place-based revitalization projects such as the Thompsonville Revitalization seed grant and other community asset-building efforts.

Capacity building Sell learning and connections programs to extend impact beyond grants, including workshops, convenings, and technical assistance that strengthen nonprofits’ operations, governance, and collaboration capabilities.

Tech-enabled engagement Leverage their tech stack and digital channels (iCIMS, Google tools, analytics/tracking via Google Tag Manager) to offer donor/customer relationship management, modern grantmaking workflows, and performance measurement solutions.

Funding visibility Position as a strategic partner for regional funders and governments seeking to amplify impact in northwest Michigan, highlighting their grant awards cadence (Fall 2025) and seed/partnership funding history to attract co-funding opportunities and matching grants.