Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states.

Chris had several things he wanted to find out from Mark:

• Welcome back, Mark. Remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire?
  
  

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  Could you circle back to how your philanthropy efforts went this year in supporting Haven House Pancake Palooza?
  
  
• We understand Cinnaire recently ranked #3 on The Nonprofit Times Best Nonprofits to Work For List?
  
  
• Well deserved, Mark, you were honored with the Lansing Regional Chamber’s Legacy Award?
  
  
• Tell us about Cinnaire Cares, generating $56,000 to Support Mission-Driven Partners?
  
  
• Could you remind the Michigan business community about a unique partnership that enabled the creation of a successful recovery housing community?
  

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  Cinnaire Ranked #3 on The Nonprofit Times Best Nonprofits to Work For List 

  Cinnaire has been named one of the 2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times, earning an outstanding #3 ranking out of 50 organizations nationwide. This recognition places Cinnaire among the very best nonprofit employers in the country and reflects the culture our staff helps build every day.
  
  Cinnaire President & CEO Mark McDaniel was recently honored with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, service, and commitment to strengthening communities across Michigan and beyond.
  
  Presented annually, the Legacy Award honors individuals whose careers have left a lasting mark on the Greater Lansing region.
  
  This year’s recognition reflects not only Mark’s more than three decades of leadership in affordable housing and community development, but also the collaborative approach that has defined his work throughout his career.
  
  At Cinnaire, giving back remains a core part of who we are. Cinnaire Cares, our companywide, staff-funded charitable giving program, reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations in the communities where we live, work, and serve. Created by employees through the Staff Engagement Committee, Cinnaire Cares continues to demonstrate the impact of collective action and shared purpose.
  
  How It Works
  
  Cinnaire Cares is fueled entirely by the generosity of our employees. Team members contribute twice monthly to a fund dedicated to supporting staff-nominated charities. Since its inception, Cinnaire Cares has raised more than $379,000, directly supporting 74 mission-driven organizations across our footprint. This remarkable milestone reflects the dedication of our employees and their commitment to uplifting the people and partners who are driving change every day.