Kyle Caldwell

Kyle Caldwell is the President and CEO of Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) a statewide nonprofit focused on increasing the capacity of Michigan’s nonprofits to serve, strengthen and transform communities. MNA is a membership organization offering Michigan’s nonprofits a variety of programs and services including public policy, capacity building, technology service and volunteerism. MNA is home to Michigan Campus Compact, Highway T and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. MNA also supports innovative programs including LEAGUE Michigan and several national service initiatives. Through the ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment, MNA also enhances these organizations in their efforts to promote service and volunteering where Michigan residents live, work and learn.

Prior to leading MNA, Kyle served as the President and CEO of the ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA), a statewide organization focused on promoting and strengthening a life-long ethic of service and civic engagement through the support of community-building initiatives. CMA merged with MNA in 2007.

Kyle has worked in the private and public sectors including serving both Michigan Governors Engler and Granholm as the Executive Director of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC). Prior to his time at the MCSC, Kyle was Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Olivet College, a small liberal arts college with a mission of "Individual and Social Responsibility."

Kyle serves on a number of boards and committees including: National Council of Nonprofits; Independent Sector Public Policy Committee, Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network, Voices for National Service, Council of Michigan Foundations Public Policy Committee, Governor’s Foundation Liaison Advisory Committee, Community Legal Resources, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Leadership Council, Learning To Give-Michigan, United Way of Michigan, and Starr Commonwealth.

Kyle holds bachelors and masters degrees from Western Michigan University where he studied organizational communication. Both Lansing Community College and Western Michigan University’s School of Communication have recognized Kyle with Distinguished Alumni Awards. Kyle is married with two children. The Caldwells reside in Augusta, Michigan.