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CMF Infographic:
2013 by the Numbers

Did you know that CMF members represent 83% of Michigan's organized philanthropic assets or that we had 3,285 program attendees in 2013? Check out our new infographic for more fun facts! And thanks to all of our members!

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Community Foundation Retreat
March 13 - 14

Join your colleagues from across the state for the 3rd annual retreat - a unique opportunity to network, learn and share - hosted by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

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YAC Challenge Grants

Communities across Michigan are on their way to becoming “college positive,” thanks to the YAC Challenge Grant initiative, in its second year and supported by The Kresge Foundation. Watch our video that highlights amazing projects by innovative youth grantmakers!

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Passing the Leadership Baton March 25 - Detroit

Would you like to sit down with an experienced nonprofit or philanthropy executive? Interested in creating relationships that will lead to future opportunities? Are you working in the nonprofit sector or interested in changing fields?

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18th Edition, Michigan Foundation Directory

In partnership with the Foundation Center, CMF is pleased to offer the 18th edition of the Michigan Foundation Directory. This invaluable resource for grantseekers provides updated and streamlined information in the 1,500+ Michigan foundations accepting grant applications, key facts on Michigan grantmakers, and more!

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Latest News

Skillman Foundation Funds Innovative Technology Effort to Fight Detroit Blight

Feb 19, 2014

Providing grants to support the development of innovative technology designed to solve Detroit’s blight problem, the Skillman Foundation is leading the way to protect children and families in the Motor City

Great Grants: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

Feb 14, 2014

Holly Johnson, president, shares her perspective on a "great grant" to the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.

Increasing College Access Will Build a Stronger Michigan

Feb 11, 2014

Legislators recently heard from Michigan College Access Network Executive Director Brandy Johnson on the importance of providing funding to help build a stronger Michigan through higher education.

Upcoming Programs

Mar.11

Strategic Agility: Moving Beyond Strategic Planning to Strategic Thinking

Tue, 03/11/2014 - 10:00am

Most high performing foundations have a solid strategic plan to guide their work. They also understand that a strategic plan is not enough to insure...

Mar.11

Detroit Area Grantmakers: Michigan's Response to Health Care Reform

Tue, 03/11/2014 - 11:30am

Join us for a conversation with Michigan Department of Community Health Director James Haveman to learn more about the Healthy Michigan Plan –...

Mar.13

Third Annual Community Foundation Retreat

Thu, 03/13/2014 - 10:00am

Plan now to attend the Third Annual Community Foundation Retreat in Muskegon, Michigan at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts and the...