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Funder's Committee

Next Meeting:  September 16, 2008. 

Location: The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation @ 3:30 PM (Directions Link)


2008 & 2009 Meeting Schedule: (Click on date for Meeting Minutes, Agenda, and Meeting Materials)

     July 15, 2008   

   September 16, 2008        

November 18, 2008

January 20, 2009

March 17, 2009

May 19, 2009

July 21, 2009


Information on the Funder's Committee

The committee consists of twelve members from the following organizations: Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), Department of Human Services (DHS), Washtenaw United Way, City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, WCHO, and the two Co-chairs of the Coordinating Council.  The Committee has one Chairperson that is appointed by the committee members, and the group meets six times over the next year (see dates above).  

Responsibilities of the Funder's Committee

  • Coordinate and fund ongoing community needs assessments.

  • Review and act upon recommendations presented by the Coordinating Council focusing on systems change, improved community outcomes, and funding allocations.

  • Approve recommendations from the Coordinating Council on issues requiring CCWC support (i.e. letters of endorsement, competitive grants requests, etc.).

  • Manage the business operations of the Collaborative.

  • Serve as the liaison to the community and to the Community Success Planning Process.

Funder's Committee Membership:

Cynthia Travis Department of Human Services
David Behen- Chair Washtenaw County Administration
Denise Dalrymple Co-Chair, Coordinating Council
Jayne Miller City of Ann Arbor
Kathy Reynolds Washtenaw County Health Organization
Larry Voight Co-Chair, Coordinating Council
Peg Talburtt James K. and Faith Knight Foundation
Phil D' Anieri Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Martha Bloom Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Mary Jo Callan Community Development
Sandy Rupp Washtenaw County United Way
Susan Reynolds Bunton Department of Human Services
William Miller Washtenaw Intermediate School District