Michigan Business Beat | Kelley Kuhn, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Driving Economic Impact

Chris Holman welcomes Kelley Kuhn, President & CEO, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Saline, MI. Welcome Kelley, remind the Michigan business community about MNA? Many people think of nonprofits as service organizations, but this new report focuses on economic impact. What should Michigan business leaders understand about the nonprofit sector's role in the state's economy? Nonprofits often work alongside government and the private sector. How do strong public-private partnerships help communities grow while also supporting economic development and workforce needs? The report highlights concerns about government shifting responsibilities to nonprofits without fully funding them. What challenges does that create, and why should the business community care? Volunteerism, charitable giving, and civic engagement are major themes in your policy work. How do those activities contribute to stronger local economies and healthier business environments? Looking ahead, what policy changes or investments would have the greatest impact on helping Michigan's nonprofit sector continue serving communities while also strengthening the state's economic competitiveness? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) asked Public Sector Consultants (PSC) to study and highlight the economic impact of nonprofits in Michigan. The new report finds that nonprofits play a key role in the state’s well-being by providing important services like health care, education, human services, and the arts. They exist to help people and communities, not to make a profit. In addition to these services, nonprofits also support the economy by creating jobs, buying goods and services, and bringing in outside funding. This report shares data that shows just how important nonprofits are to Michigan’s economy.