We envision a restorative future where meaningful change is collaboratively advanced.
Co.act is a home base for nonprofit and social impact leaders to gather, learn, exchange ideas, and stay connected to Detroit’s broader ecosystem of care and action.
We envision a restorative future where meaningful change is collaboratively advanced.
Co.act is a home base for nonprofit and social impact leaders to gather, learn, exchange ideas, and stay connected to Detroit’s broader ecosystem of care and action.
We envision a restorative future where meaningful change is collaboratively advanced.
Co.act is a home base for nonprofit and social impact leaders to gather, learn, exchange ideas, and stay connected to Detroit’s broader ecosystem of care and action.
Upcoming & Recurring Events
Drop-in, network, collaborate
Find space to work, people to learn from, and programs that help you build connections and take your next step with more support.
Introduction to Project Budgets
Introduction to Project Budgets
Tuesday, September 1
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for a special Candid training that will covers step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal.

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Co.Lab Connect 1-on-1 Consultations
Co.Lab Connect 1-on-1 Consultations
Free, 45 minute appointments
Book Appt

Personalized, expert guidance helping leaders navigate complex organizational challenges, refine their operational strategies, and access the specific resources required for long-term mission success.

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Drop-In Work Day: Featuring a Hybrid Lunch & Learn with Mike Vickers!
Drop-In Work Day: Featuring a Hybrid Lunch & Learn with Mike Vickers!
Thursday, September 3
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join Co.act Detroit on Thursday, September 3 (10 AM–4 PM) for a free Drop-In Work Day and hybrid "Stop Being a Data Scaredy Cat" Lunch & Learn with Mike Vickers of Data Driven Detroit, where you'll build the confidence to read and use data, research grants, and connect with fellow nonprofit professionals.

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Introduction to Project Budgets
Introduction to Project Budgets
Tuesday, September 1
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for a special Candid training that will covers step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal.

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Co.Lab Connect 1-on-1 Consultations
Co.Lab Connect 1-on-1 Consultations
Free, 45 minute appointments
Book Appt

Personalized, expert guidance helping leaders navigate complex organizational challenges, refine their operational strategies, and access the specific resources required for long-term mission success.

Learn More
Drop-In Work Day: Featuring a Hybrid Lunch & Learn with Mike Vickers!
Drop-In Work Day: Featuring a Hybrid Lunch & Learn with Mike Vickers!
Thursday, September 3
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join Co.act Detroit on Thursday, September 3 (10 AM–4 PM) for a free Drop-In Work Day and hybrid "Stop Being a Data Scaredy Cat" Lunch & Learn with Mike Vickers of Data Driven Detroit, where you'll build the confidence to read and use data, research grants, and connect with fellow nonprofit professionals.

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Resources & Next Steps
Get Started with Co.act
Resources, playbooks, and keeping informed on the latest.
Resources & Next Steps
Get Started with Co.act
Resources, playbooks, and keeping informed on the latest.
Resources & Next Steps
Get Started with Co.act
Resources, playbooks, and keeping informed on the latest.
Resources & Next Steps
Get Started with Co.act
Resources, playbooks, and keeping informed on the latest.
Resources & Next Steps
Get Started with Co.act
Resources, playbooks, and keeping informed on the latest.
Resources & Next Steps
Get Started with Co.act
Resources, playbooks, and keeping informed on the latest.
Stories
People Moving Work
Stories from the leaders, organizations, and relationships shaping Detroit’s social impact ecosystem. The people and relationships behind collective action.
Stories
People Moving Work
Stories from the leaders, organizations, and relationships shaping Detroit’s social impact ecosystem. The people and relationships behind collective action.
Stories
People Moving Work
Stories from the leaders, organizations, and relationships shaping Detroit’s social impact ecosystem. The people and relationships behind collective action.
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"By taking initiative and investing in our neighborhoods, we can inspire positive change and create an environment where everyone thrives. It’s crucial that each of us plays a role in revitalizing Detroit, ensuring it becomes a vibrant place for future generations."

Rashard Dobbins
Exective Director

Rashard already had a strong, community-rooted vision for what Class Act Detroit could become for young people. Co.act helped align resources, relationships, and trust-based support around that vision so the work could grow and move forward with care and intention.

Well Fund and KIP:D+ Grantee Grantee
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"By taking initiative and investing in our neighborhoods, we can inspire positive change and create an environment where everyone thrives. It’s crucial that each of us plays a role in revitalizing Detroit, ensuring it becomes a vibrant place for future generations."

Rashard Dobbins
Exective Director

Rashard already had a strong, community-rooted vision for what Class Act Detroit could become for young people. Co.act helped align resources, relationships, and trust-based support around that vision so the work could grow and move forward with care and intention.

Well Fund and KIP:D+ Grantee Grantee
By The Numbers
Co.act's Impact
Building the conditions for collective action by connecting people, resources, and capital across Southeast Michigan’s social impact ecosystem.
By The Numbers
Co.act's Impact
Building the conditions for collective action by connecting people, resources, and capital across Southeast Michigan’s social impact ecosystem.

$6.5M

DEPLOYED

177

GRANTEES

$23.3M

LEVERAGED

By The Numbers
Co.act's Impact
Building the conditions for collective action by connecting people, resources, and capital across Southeast Michigan’s social impact ecosystem.

$6.5M

DEPLOYED

177

GRANTEES

$23.3M

LEVERAGED

funding & support
Aligning capital and partners around shared priorities
Explore funding pathways and partner-supported opportunities designed to move community-informed solutions forward.
funding & support
Aligning capital and partners around shared priorities
Explore funding pathways and partner-supported opportunities designed to move community-informed solutions forward.
funding & support
Aligning capital and partners around shared priorities
Explore funding pathways and partner-supported opportunities designed to move community-informed solutions forward.
Capital Access
Capital Access

Connecting local leaders to funding pathways and investment opportunities.

Organizational Support
Organizational Support

Building capacity around strategy, sustainability, and operational growth.

Act Together
Act Together

Bringing funders, practitioners, and community-rooted leaders into clearer coordination.

Resource Sharing
Resource Sharing

An intentional exchange of practical tools, data, and expertise designed to reduce operational barriers and fuel innovation across our nonprofit community.

Capital Access
Capital Access

Connecting local leaders to funding pathways and investment opportunities.

Organizational Support
Organizational Support

Building capacity around strategy, sustainability, and operational growth.

Act Together
Act Together

Bringing funders, practitioners, and community-rooted leaders into clearer coordination.

Resource Sharing
Resource Sharing

An intentional exchange of practical tools, data, and expertise designed to reduce operational barriers and fuel innovation across our nonprofit community.

Capital Access
Capital Access

Connecting local leaders to funding pathways and investment opportunities.

Organizational Support
Organizational Support

Building capacity around strategy, sustainability, and operational growth.

Act Together
Act Together

Bringing funders, practitioners, and community-rooted leaders into clearer coordination.

Resource Sharing
Resource Sharing

An intentional exchange of practical tools, data, and expertise designed to reduce operational barriers and fuel innovation across our nonprofit community.

CLOSEDKIP:D+

KIP:D+ invests in community members who are closest to the challenges and most committed to lasting solutions — strengthening neighborhoods from within.

CLOSEDWELL Fund

For leaders and organizations building wellness, sustainability, and long-term resilience. The WELL Fund supports the people doing the work — recognizing that strong organizations start with strong people.

ClosedACTIVATE Fund

For early-stage ideas, responsive opportunities, and community-rooted projects ready to move. The Activate Fund is designed for agility — meeting promising work where it is and helping it take the next step.

CLOSEDKIP:D+

KIP:D+ invests in community members who are closest to the challenges and most committed to lasting solutions — strengthening neighborhoods from within.

CLOSEDWELL Fund

For leaders and organizations building wellness, sustainability, and long-term resilience. The WELL Fund supports the people doing the work — recognizing that strong organizations start with strong people.

ClosedACTIVATE Fund

For early-stage ideas, responsive opportunities, and community-rooted projects ready to move. The Activate Fund is designed for agility — meeting promising work where it is and helping it take the next step.

Our Partners
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Our People
Co.act Team
Our People
Co.act Team
Our People
Co.act Team
Ezekiel Harris
Ezekiel Harris
Executive Director
Asia Blaney
Asia Blaney
Grants Program Manage
Charnae Sanders
Charnae Sanders
Senior Program Manager
Esteria Rogan
Esteria Rogan
Operations Manager
Jaclynn Louden
Jaclynn Louden
Senior Community and Program Manager
LeKelah Dewberry
LeKelah Dewberry
Program Manager
Cydney  Camp
Cydney Camp
Special Projects Manager
Lauren Boone
Lauren Boone
Grants Program Manager
Ezekiel Harris
Ezekiel Harris
Executive Director
Asia Blaney
Asia Blaney
Grants Program Manager
Charnae Sanders
Charnae Sanders
Senior Program Manager
Esteria Rogan
Esteria Rogan
Operations Manager
Jaclynn Louden
Jaclynn Louden
Senior Community and Program Manager
LeKelah Dewberry
LeKelah Dewberry
Program Manager
Cydney  Camp
Cydney Camp
Special Projects Manager
Lauren Boone
Lauren Boone
Grants Program Manager
Newsletter
Stay Connected

Get updates on programs, funding opportunities, shared resources, and the people moving work forward across the Co.act ecosystem.

Newsletter
Stay Connected

Get updates on programs, funding opportunities, shared resources, and the people moving work forward across the Co.act ecosystem.

Newsletter
Stay Connected

Get updates on programs, funding opportunities, shared resources, and the people moving work forward across the Co.act ecosystem.