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38th Annual Conference


Date: 10/10/2010 - 10/11/2010
Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme
Registration: Register for this event

NUTURING INNOVATION

Join us in Traverse City for Michigan's key networking and educational opportunity for grantmakers.

Join us for CMF’s 38th Annual Conference and be inspired by Jeff DeGraff, a University of Michigan Business School Professor and native Michigander who believes that collaboration can make innovation happen through emphasis on community, cooperation, and the development of knowledge. Jeff, a world renowned expert on innovation, will deliver the opening plenary at our conference.

WHO CAN ATTEND 

  • Family Foundations
  • Independent Grantmaking and Operating Foundations
  • Community Foundations, their Affiliates and Donors
  • Corporate Foundations and Giving Programs
  • Public charities with grantmaking programs
  • Banks and Trust Companies, consultants and legal counsel registered by the foundations they serve

COST & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Early Bird Rate (before September 10th)         Standard Rate (after September 10th)
Full Conference

CMF Member: $495

 Full Conference

CMF Member: $595

Nonmember:  $695

Nonmember:  $795

Daily Rate

CMF Member: $275

Daily Rate

CMF Member: $325

Nonmember:  $325

Nonmember:  $375

Cancellation Policy

A $50 cancellation fee for administrative costs applies for all cancellations made before September 30, 2010.

After September 30, 2010, 75% of the registration fee will be retained to cover meal and site costs.

Substitutions may be made online at no charge.

No refunds will be issued after October 9th.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Conference attendees receive discounted room rates at the Grand Taverse Resort & Spa. These rates are available from October 7th through October 14 if you would like to extend your stay. Simply call 800-968-7352 and mention Council of Michigan Foundations or register online using the Group Reservation code "FOUNDATION”.

Room Type Rate
Hotel Guest Room $158.00
Tower Guest Room $190.00
1 bedroom condo $190.00
2 bedroom condo $222.00
3 bedroom condo $262.00

Guest room rates are based on single or double occupancy and are subject to a 2% city assessment, a 6% state tax and a $9.95 nightly resort fee. Tax rates subject to change.

QUESTIONS?

For more information, e-mail conference@michiganfoundations.org.

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