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Rob Collier Video Blog: May 8, 2012

CMF President Rob Collier gives an update on recent advocacy work in Washington and Lansing, as well as shares information on the upcoming CMF "Advocacy Learning Series, beginning May 22.


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Michigan Corporations Recognized in Celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day

Posted 3/16/12 - CMF NewsWire
Michigan government officials, nonprofit leaders and citizens took a moment recently to recognize the many corporate foundations and funders for their philanthropic work in celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day. [more...]

Downtown Detroit Partnership Is Helping Revitalize & Reinvigorate City

Posted 2/21/12 - CMF NewsWire
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is working hard to transform and revitalize Motown and credits its foundation, business and government partners with helping the city succeed in its revitalization efforts. [more...]

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  • Stewarding the Future of Our Communities
    “Stewarding the Future of Our Communities” presents the results of a major research project conducted by the Orton Family Foundation. It addresses the challenges of stewarding local community engagement and planning—that is, building greater sustainability into citizen-driven, values-based community engagement and planning—in order to ensure its ongoing success and impact and features work being led by the Barry Community Foundation in Hastings, Michigan.
  • Family Foundation Retreat
    Registration is now open for CMF's 12th Biennial Family Foundations Retreat "Giving with Purpose: Making it a Family Affair." Join fellow family philanthropists of all ages for a memorable weekend together June 22- 24, 2012 at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa in Thompsonville, MI. This popular event features adult sessions with national experts on family philanthropy, youth programming about grantmaking and community service and family fun for all ages with adventures on the Betsie River and in the Michigan Legacy Art Park. Click the link to register or HERE to open the program brochure.

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