Educational Programs


CMF offers staff and trustees of Michigan foundations and corporate giving programs more than 60 learning opportunities each year through on-site programs, teleconferences, publications, resources and our premier event, the CMF annual conference, held each autumn at locations around Michigan.

Each offering builds skills and exposes participants to the latest knowledge, trends and best practices in foundation administration, advocacy, communications, finance, fund development, governance, grantmaking skills and issues, investments and more. Our goal is to help each participant be as effective as possible in their professional role.

In This Area

  • Calendar of Events
    The most up-to-the-minute information about CMF's educational and networking programs!
  • Annual Conference
    Michigan's key networking and educational opportunity for grantmakers.
  • Briefings
    Public policy briefings, which occur throughout the year, are designed to facilitate relationship-building and awareness among foundations and members of the executive branch.
  • Essential Skills & Strategies for New Grantmakers
    An introduction to philanthropy and grantmaking designed for staff and trustees with up to two years experience in a community, corporate, family or independent foundation or those looking for a refresher.
  • Retreats
    Annual convenings of community foundation CEOs, program officers and youth grantmakers for learning about emerging topics in the field and networking with peers.